Thousands visit Selma for Bridge Crossing Jubilee
People from all walks of life -- came from around the country -- to be a part of the Bloody Sunday commemoration -- and march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge.
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Montgomery Public Schools preparing for Special Olympics
Special Olympics competitions involving students in Montgomery Public Schools are about to take place.
Armory Learning Arts Center to open new exhibit
A new exhibit is about to open at the Armory Learning Arts Center in downtown Montgomery.
Three injured in Montgomery County boat crash
The single-vessel crash happened around 7:20 p.m. Saturday on the Alabama River near the Northern Boulevard in Montgomery County.
Montgomery man dies after being shot last year
It happened around 11:20 p.m. on Monday, November 24 in the area of Shepard Street and Grove Street.
Oil prices soar as Iran names new supreme leader and digs in
Oil prices spiked near $120 per barrel Monday as the Iran war intensified, threatening production and shipping in the Middle East and pummeling financial markets.
Trouble sleeping after Daylight Saving Time? These apps can help your sleep schedule
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, when we “spring forward” and move our clocks ahead one hour. That shift can disrupt sleep schedules and make waking up even more difficult.
Hundreds attend the 32nd annual Culinary Caper Celebration Sunday
"Meals On Wheels Montgomery" hosts their annual Culinary Caper Celebration to raise money for their programs to be able to continue serving seniors in the Montgomery area.
Selma police investigating two shootings that left eight people injured
Selma police are investigating two separate shootings that left a total of eight people injured.
61 years after Bloody Sunday in Selma led to the Voting Rights Act of 1965, some worry about future
Sixty-one years after state troopers attacked Civil Rights marchers on the Edmund Pettus Bridge, thousands are gathering in Selma this weekend, with some having concerns about the future of the Voting Rights Act.
President Trump grieves with families during return of soldiers killed in Middle East conflict
The dignified transfer, a ritual that returns the remains of U.S. service members killed in action, is considered one of the most somber duties of any commander in chief.
Pedestrian killed in Montgomery collision
A man has died after being hit by a car in Montgomery.
Auto supplier announces $37 million expansion at Auburn facility
Shinhwa Auto USA has announced a $37 million expansion and will add jobs to bring advanced tooling capabilities and vertical integration to its plant in Auburn.
Action 8 News Reads Across America
March is National Reading month and schools are inviting people to read to classes as a part of Read Across America.
Hyundai Power Transformers breaks ground on its newest expansion
Hyundai Power Transformers USA, a long-time manufacturer in Montgomery, is growing its operation even more. The company is breaking ground on their newest $200 million expansion, bringing 200 jobs to the Capital City.…
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Jury chosen for capital murder trial of Ibraheem Yazeed
A jury has now been selected for the capital murder trial of Ibraheem Yazeed of Montgomery, who's charged with killing 19-year-old college student Aniah Blanchard in 2019.
Man faces drug charges after chase in Tallapoosa County
A Dadeville man faces drug trafficking charges following a chase in Tallapoosa County.
Faulkner University dedicates new mental health center
Faulkner University has formally dedicated its new Faulkner Mental Health Center with a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony.
Man seriously hurt in shooting on Norman Bridge Road in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting on Norman Bridge Road that left a man seriously hurt.
Life of Rev. Jesse Jackson remembered at funeral in Chicago
From former presidents to an NBA Hall of Famer to prominent church pastors, stories of the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s influence on politics, corporate boardrooms and picket lines loomed large at a celebration honoring the late civil rights leader, who was a familiar presence in Alabama over the years.
Baptist Health goes blue for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Colorectal cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for men under 50 and the second for women in that age group.
Equal Justice Initiative opens Montgomery Square
The Montgomery-based Equal Justice Initiative has opened Montgomery Square, its latest Legacy Site downtown.
Life and work of Bernard LaFayette remembered throughout Alabama
Bernard LaFayette, a key figure in Selma who helped efforts that led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, has died at 85, just days before he was to be honored at the Martin & Coretta King Unity Breakfast.
Big events coming to Garrett Coliseum in March
March is a big month at Garrett Coliseum, with plenty of events for the entire family to enjoy.
