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High school marching bands to showcase their talents this weekend

Marching bands from across Alabama and George will be in the Capital City on Saturday, April 18 at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl.

Sheridan Heights Community Center holds health fair

A free health fair has been held at the Sheridan Heights Community Center in Montgomery.

Man convicted of Brundidge murder

A man has been convicted of murder in a shooting death that happened in Brundidge in 2022.

Montgomery police investigate stabbing

Montgomery police have confirmed to Action 8 News that they are investigating a stabbing.

Mainly dry and warm through Friday, a chance for rain this weekend

Temperatures cool into the upper 50s to low 60s Wednesday night. Some fog may form, especially across south-central Alabama early Thursday morning.

Troy police officer named "Officer of the Year"

CrimeStoppers has named officer Cody Gulledge as Troy Police Department's Officer of the Year.

Main Street Montgomery names first-ever executive director

Main Street Montgomery has announced that Ashley Jernigan will be its first-ever executive director.

Former Ft. Deposit mayor, former city council candidate arrested in voting fraud investigation

A former mayor in Ft. Deposit and a former city council candidate have both been arrested in an investigation into absentee ballot fraud in last year's city elections.

Man injured in Montgomery shooting

Officers were called around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday to a local hospital after a person showed up with a gunshot wound.

What The Tech: Tips to protect your email accounts

You may not be able to stop spam completely. But you can control where it go and who gets your real email in the first place.

Montgomery Public Schools getting ready for Kindergarten Kickoff

While the school year is slowly coming to an end, one local school system is getting ready for next year.

Auburn police investigating assault

It was later determined that the incident occurred in the 1300 block of Commerce Drive and that both people knew each other.

Selma names interim chief of police

Mayor Moss says Chief Michael Perry will take over the role effective immediately.

Less than two months away from the Alabama State Games

This year's games will take run from June 12-14 in Birmingham and throughout Jefferson County.

Montgomery police arrest man in deadly shooting

It happened on Thursday, March 20, 2025 around 7:20 a.m. in the 700 block of Havelock Lane.

Opelika man arrested for rape and sodomy

Officials say an investigation began on March 25 after the victim reported that the abuse had been occurring over several years.

Local Pastor recalls 15 year journey with kidney disease and the stranger who donated their kidney to him

Michael McCurry suffered from Polycystic Kidney Disease for 15 years until the day a stranger felt called by God to donate her own kidney.

Town council moves forward with bid for new Pike Road fire station

The new fire station will be located on Wallahatchie Road just across the road from the current facility.

What The Tech: How to correctly unsubscribe from emails

Clicking “unsubscribe” in a scam email tells the sender your email is active and that you’re paying attention. That can lead to more spam.

Election 2026 California Governor Eric Swalwell

Rep. Eric Swalwell of California says he will resign after sexual misconduct allegations

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California announced Monday he will resign from Congress following sexual assault and misconduct allegations that prompted loud bipartisan calls for him to step down.