Prattville police seek suspect in organized retail theft investigation
The Prattville Police Department needs your help identifying a male suspect in an organized retail theft investigation that has already led to the arrests of two other people.
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Off-duty Montgomery firefighter saves man's life at YMCA
The Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department is recognizing Lt. Demetrius Gilmore for his quick thinking and lifesaving actions while at the Bell Road YMCA.
ACTION 8 NEWS: New details released in crash that killed ALDOT worker in Bullock County
New details have been released in a crash that killed an ALDOT worker at a road work site in Bullock County last month.
Eight people killed in B-52 bomber crash at U.S. Air Force base in California
A B-52 bomber has crashed shortly after takeoff at a U.S. Air Force base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert, killing all eight people aboard.
The Equal Justice Initiative to celebrate Juneteenth with a jazz concert
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) - Juneteenth is this week, and a non-profit in Montgomery is celebrating with a jazz concert. The Equal Justice Initiative is hosting a jazz concert on June 19 at…
Montgomery police make homicide arrest
Montgomery police have announced an arrest in a recent homicide.
Attorney General Steve Marshall announces crackdown on "gas station heroin"
Attorney General Steve Marshall and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency have announced a crackdown on illegal kratom products that are sometimes called "gas station heroin."
ONLY ON 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers on Tuberville residency challenge, Tuesday runoff turnout
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers discusses whether the question over gubernatorial candidate Tommy Tuberville's residency has finally been put to rest and what turnout may be like in Tuesday's primaries.
Vacation Bible School students spend time helping at Heart of Alabama Food Bank
Vacation Bible School students spent time helping others at the Heart of Alabama Food Bank in Montgomery.
Wet weather pattern this week with widespread rain/storms at times
Rain coverage gradually increases Monday afternoon, with a mostly cloudy to overcast sky otherwise. High temperatures range from the mid to upper 80s. Some rain lingers into Monday evening, and there may be a lull in showers/storms for a time Monday night.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Body of missing boater recovered from Tombigbee River
The body of a missing boater has been recovered from the Tombigbee River in Sumter County.
U.S., Iran reach tentative deal to end the Iran conflict; Trump orders stop to U.S. naval blockade
The U.S. and Iran have reached an initial agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz and further extend a shaky ceasefire.
What The Tech App of the Day: Record Club
While most of us spend plenty of time listening to music, Record Club gives fans a way to keep track of the albums that matter most.
Ramblin' Thunder motorcycle ride helps honor fallen Lowndes County Sheriff 'Big John' Williams
The Annual Lowndes County Ramblin' Thunder brought hundreds of motorcycle riders in for the 120 mile course ride around Lowndes County.
Alabama Republican Party dismisses residency challenge to Tommy Tuberville's bid for governor
The Alabama Republican Party says U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville will remain the party’s gubernatorial nominee, rejecting a claim that he had not lived in the state long enough to run for governor.
Lowndes County residents mourn the death of school principal
The Lowndes County school system has announced the death of school principal Christopher Chambers.
Fallen tree causes temporary road closure in Montgomery County
A fallen tree in Montgomery County led to a temporary road closure.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: New details released in Montgomery County police chase
Alabama State Troopers have released more details about a police chase that began on Interstate 65 in Montgomery County.
Two people killed in head-on crash in Lee County
A man and a woman have been killed in a head-on crash in Lee County that left another person injured.
Prattville man killed in pickup truck crash in Macon County
A Prattville man has been killed after crashing the pickup truck he was driving in Macon County.
Two bodies found in Chambers County
The bodies of a man and woman have been found off of a road in Chambers County.
Six people arrested in Evergreen drug bust
Evergreen police say six people have been arrested in a drug bust at an apartment.
Alabama seeks to execute man convicted of killing two people in Dallas County by lethal injection after court ruled against nitrogen method
The State of Alabama is asking permission to execute a man by lethal injection after court rulings blocked the use of nitrogen gas and cast doubt on the future of the state’s gas method.
Still hot and humid, but better chances for cooling rain this weekend
Our weekend weather still looks hot and humid. However, chances for cooling afternoon/evening showers/storms look higher Saturday and Sunday. Although, temperatures likely surge into the low and mid 90s before cooling rain arrives.
Two people arrested after police chase in Montgomery County
Two people have been arrested after a police chase in southwest Montgomery County.
