What The Tech: Why artificial intelligence still can't think like Santa
ChatGPT doesn't actually know your family and friends. It doesn't have opinions or feelings. And some of the suggestions might get you into trouble.Â
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Youth Mentor Urges Unity, Action After Downtown Montgomery Mass Shooting
The three took cover behind the hot dog cart as gunfire continued.
ALEA and Alabama State Troopers working to reduce Teenage Vehicle Fatalities
October is National Teen Drivers Safety Month and the Alabama Department of Transportation along with several other Alabama agencies are hoping to reduce crashes and fatalities involving 16 to 19 year old drivers on our roadways.
Marion residents voice health concerns about raw sewage problem
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A group of Marion residents say lingering sewage problems -- are raising major health concerns around the city. The group says free flowing raw sewage at locations around…
ONLY ON 8: Day 5 of the Great Alabama 650
Action 8 News has partnered with Alabama Scenic River Trail to bring you daily coverage of the Great Alabama 650 race.
Montgomery City Council member calls for delay, review of upcoming gun show
Montgomery City Council member Marche Johnson says she wants an upcoming gun show to be delayed and reviewed following the mass shooting that left two people dead and a dozen injured, some critically.
Governor, mayor talk to each other about Montgomery mass shooting
Gov. Kay Ivey and Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed have now had a conversation regarding the mass shooting that killed two people and left 12 others injured, some critically.
Prattville hosts statewide disaster response drill
The City of Prattville is hosting the Alabama Mutual Aid System’s 2025 full-scale disaster response drill at Cooters Pond Park.
Equal Justice Initiative announces opening of Elevation Convening Center and Hotel
The Equal Justice Initiative has announced the opening of phase one of the Elevation Convening Center and Hotel in downtown Montgomery.
River Region United Way establishes fund to help victims of Montgomery mass shooting
The River Region United Way has announced that it is starting a fund to help the victims of the mass shooting in downtown Montgomery that left two people dead and a dozen others injured, some critically.
Montgomery ministers come together in wake of mass shooting
The Montgomery Metro Ministers Union is addressing the mass shooting that left two people dead and 12 others injured, some seriously.
What the Tech: Amazon now offers buy now, pay later option
Amazon's new Buy Now, Pay Later option sounds great, but see why experts say it could put you into debt faster than you think.
MCSO cancels annual Halloween Spooktacular
The annual event provides a safe environment for kids in the area to enjoy trick or treating.Â
Montgomery City Council Approves Resolution to Help Keep Jackson Hospital Open
The Montgomery City Council has voted to pursue helping bankrupt Jackson Hospital stay open.
Montgomery City Council Suspends Downtown Entertainment District Designation
After lengthy discussion, the council voted unanimously to suspend the downtown entertainment district designation indefinitely.
ONLY ON 8: Day 4 of the Great Alabama 650
Action 8 News has partnered with Alabama Scenic River Trail to bring you daily coverage of the Great Alabama 650 race.
Montgomery man dies in vehicle crash
The two-vehicle accident happened around 7:45 p.m. Friday in the area of Adrian Lane and Audubon Road.Â
Police chief to Montgomery mass shooters: "All of us are coming for you"
Montgomery Police Chief James Graboys had a message for the shooters responsible for the mass shooting downtown that left two people dead and 12 others injured: "All of us are coming for you."
What The Tech: The simple way to mass delete emails
If you've ever gotten one of these messages from Google saying you're running out of storage, it's time to start deleting what you don't need.
ALEA to increase public safety efforts in Montgomery after mass shooting
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is increasing its public safety efforts in Montgomery at the direction of Governor Kay Ivey and after the mass shooting that left two people dead and 12 others injured, some seriously.
Montgomery Business Owners React After Mass Shooting Downtown
Investigators continued collecting evidence Monday, photographing shattered glass and piecing together what led to the violence.
Selma man rescued from burning home by neighbors
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is counting his blessings after he's rescued from his burning house by his neighbors. When a house on the 500 block of LL Anderson caught…
ONLY ON 8: Alabama-based two-person tandem team leads Great Alabama 650 race
Action 8 News has partnered with Alabama Scenic River Trail to bring you daily coverage of the Great Alabama 650 race.
Montgomery police chief releases personal statement after mass shooting
Montgomery Police Chief James Graboys has released a personal statement following the mass shooting in Montgomery that left two people dead and a dozen others injured, some critically.
Kershaw Branch YMCA celebrates reopening
The Kershaw Branch YMCA in Montgomery is celebrating its reopening after undergoing more than $1 million in renovations.
