PHOTOS: Snow in Alabama from Action 8 News viewers
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ROAD CONDITIONS: Thursday morning update
Action 8 News is monitoring road conditions as snow continues to make travel difficult, if not impossible, in some areas.
Fire chief shot and killed in Chambers County while helping a couple whose car struck a deer
A man in Chambers County is charged with shooting and killing a fire battalion chief and wounding the driver of a car that hit a deer.
President Trump grants pardon for Jan. 6 defendants
President Trump has pardoned, commuted the prison sentences or vowed to dismiss the cases of all of the 1,500-plus people charged with crimes in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot.
Fatal accident in Butler County under investigation
The accident occurred on North Mt. Zion Road between Hwy 10 and Co. Road 50 involving a propane gas truck and a passenger vehicle.
Man injured in Montgomery house fire
A man has been injured in a house fire in Montgomery.
Man arrested after home invasion, hostage situation in Crenshaw County
A man has been arrested following a home invasion and hostage situation in Crenshaw County.
READ: Full text of President Trump's 2025 Inaugural Address
The White House has released the full text of President Trump's Inaugural Address.
Gov. Kay Ivey declares State of Emergency for entire Action 8 viewing area
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for 39 counties ahead of the winter weather threat, that includes all of the Action 8 viewing area.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery police make another arrest in 2024 homicide
Montgomery police say they've made an additional arrest in a 2024 homicide investigation.
One killed, three injured in Pike County wreck
A man has been killed and three others hurt in a two-vehicle crash in Pike County.
Biden makes last-minute pardons, including family members, Fauci, Milley and Jan. 6 committee
President Biden announced before leaving office that he would preemptively pardon several people, including members of his family.
Trump returns to White House after unprecedented comeback
Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments, indictments and two assassination attempts, has been sworn in as the 47th president, taking charge as Republicans assume unified control of Washington.
Elmore County Civic Improvement League pays tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Elmore County Civic Improvement League partnered with the City of Wetumpka to host their annual MLK Day banquet.
Distinguished Young Women from across Alabama arrive in Montgomery
Young women from all over Alabama are in Montgomery this week preparing to compete for the title of Distinguished Young Woman of Alabama.
StoryCorps makes a stop at Montgomery Regional Airport to find unique stories
Members of the community had a chance to contribute their voices by recording meaningful conversations with friends or loved ones.
9th annual Polar Plunge at Lake Martin raises money to make the lake safer
The organization places lights on top of buoys in the water, so boaters can see hazards at night and avoid them.
29 year tradition continues with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Breakfast.
In the decades since the event started, the funds raised have provided financial assistance to more than 180 students in the River Region.
ALEA Troopers in Washington, DC to protect and serve during Presidential Inauguration.
ALEA's Presidential Inauguration Detail teams all safely landed Saturday in Washington, D.C.
Alabama National Guard members called to duty for winter storm
More than 400 Alabama National Guard members have been called to duty in preparation to help with the winter storm that is expected to begin on Tuesday.
One person killed in SUV crash in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a wreck involving an SUV that left the driver dead.
City of Montgomery cold weather shelter open at Multiplex
The City of Montgomery has opened a cold weather shelter at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl.Â
ACTION 8 WEATHER AUTHORITY: Warming centers opening across area
Warming centers are opening across the area due to the bitterly cold temperatures and the expected winter storm on Tuesday.
ALDOT makes preparations, issues travel guidance for winter storm
The Alabama Department of Transportation is making preparations for the winter storm and offering travel guidance to keep drivers safe.
