What's Happening: May 22-24
You have several events to enjoy this Memorial Day weekend as you take time to remember those who gave their lives for our country.
News
Pike County jury deliberates for 15 minutes before convicting man of murder
A jury in Pike County only needed 15 minutes before convicting a man of murder.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Missing Child Alert canceled for Monroe County teen
The missing child alert for 15-year-old Kindyll Dianne Barber has been canceled.
Pedestrian struck, killed in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a fatal accident involving a pedestrian.
U.S. Supreme Court stops State of Alabama from executing convicted killer
A divided U.S. Supreme Court has dismissed Alabama's appeal to allow the state to execute a convicted murderer who was found by lower courts to be intellectually disabled.
Butler County student wins Big Gobbler photo contest
A student from Butler County has won the 14th annual Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association Big Gobbler Photo Contest, with two other area youths taking second and third place.
Woman killed in wreck on Interstate 65 in Lowndes County
A woman has been killed in a crash involving two SUVs and a tractor-trailer truck on Interstate 65 in Lowndes County.
Man injured in early morning shooting in Montgomery
Police say they were dispatched to a local hospital around 1:53 A.M. in reference to a person shot.
What The Tech: Is an anti-virus software needed for smartphones?
Most people do not need an antivirus app on their phone. But that doesn't mean smartphones are perfectly safe.
Montgomery County sheriff thankful that voters approved Aniah's Law expansion
Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham joins several Alabama mayors in expressing thanks that voters have approved an expansion of Aniah's Law.
Autauga Co. Sheriff's race headed for Republican Primary runoff
The Republican Primary of the Autauga County Sheriff's race is headed for a runoff. Incumbent Sheriff Mark Harrell faced off against three challengers in the race. On Tuesday, Autauga County voters cut that field…
Gov. Kay Ivey presents Trade Excellence Awards
Gov. Kay Ivey is honoring six Alabama companies for their international impact with the Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards.
One man injured, another man in custody after shooting in Covington County
Covington County sheriff's deputies are investigating a shooting that involved two men.
Lace up your running shoes for the MGM Runway 5K
The Montgomery Regional Airport is hosting its 3rd Annual MGM Runway 5K on Saturday, May 30 at 7:30 a.m.
Montgomery hotel listed on endangered historic places list
The former Ben Moore hotel in Montgomery is on the list of historic places that are currently in danger of not surviving.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Qualifying begins for special primaries for U.S. House
Qualifying is underway for the August 11 special primaries in four Alabama U.S. House districts.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Steve Marshall concedes defeat in GOP U.S. Senate primary
Steve Marshall has conceded in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate, with unofficial results showing him placing third.
CAMPAIGN 2026: List of runoff races for June 16
Here is a list of the races that are heading to a June 16 runoff after the May 19 primaries.
What The Tech: Improvements to new televisions
The TV itself may finally be disappearing into the room instead of becoming the center of it.
Pay It Forward: Robert Moncrief of Wetumpka
We're told Robert Moncrief goes out of way to help anyone in need, whether he is on duty or off.
Autauga County Sheriff's race headed to a runoff in primary election
Incumbent Mark Harrell and challenger Ty Thompson are headed for a runoff in the Autauga County Sheriff's race
CAMPAIGN 2026: Tommy Tuberville Victory Speech
This is the victory speech of Tommy Tuberville after he won the Republican nomination for Alabama governor last night.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Doug Jones Victory Speech
This is the victory speech from Doug Jones after winning the Democratic nomination for Alabama governor.
Body of missing Tallassee boater found in Marshall County
Around 5:29 p.m. Tuesday, Jeremiah Gamble's body was located near the Honeycomb Campground area.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Primary Election Results
Here are the latest Alabama state and local election results from Action 8 News:
