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Montgomery firefighters battle fire at apartment building
Montgomery firefighters have battled a fire at an apartment building.
Cold Sunday night, sunshine early this week, midweek showers
Monday trends warmer, but temperatures remain below-average for mid-March, with highs in the mid to upper 60s. The sky remains sunny throughout the day. Monday night turns cool again, with lows near 40°.
Jackson's Gap residents begin cleanup after confirmed EF-2 tornado
Residents along Rock Springs Road in Jackson's Gap spent Sunday starting the cleanup process.
Deadly EF-3 tornado rips through Plantersville area
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A confirmed EF-3 tornado -- touched down in Plantersville. Two fatalities have been confirmed and officials say two other people were injured. "When we arrived we seen total devastation,"…
Suspected Tornado Hits Troy, Causing Damage but No Fatalities
City crews have been working nonstop to clear debris and restore services in Troy, Mayor Jason Reeves said.
Montgomery firefighters battle house fire near Taylor Road
Montgomery firefighters battled a house fire near Taylor Road this morning.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Dallas County Sheriff says two people are dead in a confirmed EF-3 tornado in Plantersville
Dallas County Sheriff Mike Granthum said two people have been killed in yesterday's storms in Plantersville.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Significant storm damage reported in Troy
Significant storm damage has been reported in Troy after Saturday's severe storms.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Storm deaths reported in Alabama, including in Plantersville
At least two deaths have been reported in Alabama after yesterday's severe weather, including in our area.
At least 32 dead across the country after storm system pushes through several states
Violent tornadoes ripped through parts of the U.S., wiping out schools and toppling tractor-trailer trucks in several states, part of a monster storm system that killed at least 32 people.
Millbrook woman charged with stabbing Montgomery woman, leaving her with life-threatening injuries
A Millbrook woman is facing charges after police say she stabbed a Montgomery woman, leaving her with life-threatening injuries.
ACTION 8 WEATHER AUTHORITY: Power outage reports
Here are the latest power outage numbers in our area.
Montgomery firefighters battle house fire
Montgomery firefighters battled a house fire on Saturday.
PHOTOS: Storm damage in Alabama
Action 8 News is getting photos of storm damage from across the state.
Reminder: Montgomery Whitewater postpones events due to severe weather threat
Montgomery Whitewater has postponed its spring season kickoff events due to the severe weather threat.
Elmore County, Selma, Troy storm shelter information
More storm shelters are preparing to open for the severe weather threat.
Deatsville man arrested after incident involving state trooper on Interstate 85
 A Deatsville man has been arrested after an incident involving a state trooper on Interstate 85 in Montgomery County.
Dallas Co. Schools Superintendent talks about state takeover
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas Co. Schools Superintendent Anthony Sampson provides more information about the state takeover of the school system. The State Department of Education is now in control of the Dallas…
U.S. Senate passes six-month funding bill hours before federal government shutdown deadline
Now that the U.S. Senate has passed a government funding bill, it will go to President Trump for his signature.
SLE Rodeo begins with parade in downtown Montgomery
The annual Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo is one of the biggest events of the year in Montgomery, and it has arrived with a parade through downtown.
City of Montgomery opening storm shelters
The Montgomery City/County Emergency Management Agency says two shelters will be open in the city in advance of this weekend's severe weather threat.
Senate passes six-month funding bill hours before shutdown deadline
The funding bill passed 54-46.
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ACTION 8 WEATHER AUTHORITY: Know your Alabama county map
When you see weather warnings on Action 8, it's helpful to know where you are located. Our map of Alabama counties can help.
