Butler County Schools delay start time due to cold temperatures
Officials say from Tuesday, January 7 through Friday, January 10, students will report to school at 9:00 a.m.Â
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Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote
The final tally was 218-215.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Woman charged following incident at the Montgomery Regional Airport
A woman faces charges after an incident involving gunfire inside the Montgomery Regional Airport.Â
Two people arrested and charged in Ft. Deposit murder
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two Fort Deposit men are behind bars tonight -- charged with that city's first and only homicide of 2024. Authorities say 22 year old Ja'Darrius Darnell McPherson -- and 18 year old Joseph Jerrell Williams…
Montgomery police release 2024 homicide numbers
The Montgomery Police Department has released its 2024 homicide numbers to Action 8 News.
Father & son duo accused of assaulting senior citizen in Perry Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Perry County father and son are each facing assault charges tonight. They're accused of brutally beating up a senior citizen. Fifty-five year old James Bradley Hobson -- and…
FBI: New Orleans pickup truck driver "100%" inspired by Islamic State group
The FBI said Shamsud-Din Jabbar posted five videos to his Facebook account before the attack that proclaimed his support for the Islamic State group.
Investigators: Soldier shot self in head before Cybertruck exploded outside Trump's Las Vegas hotel
The highly decorated Army soldier inside a Tesla Cybertruck packed with fireworks that exploded outside Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas shot himself in the head just before detonation, authorities say.
What the Tech: New Year's tech resolutions you should make for yourself
Now that we're in 2025, there are some New Year's resolutions you should make regarding how you use technology.
Auburn University, ACA graduate among those killed in New Orleans attack
An Auburn University graduate, who also graduated from Alabama Christian Academy in Montgomery, was among those killed in the New Orleans terrorist attack.
University of Alabama freshman killed in New Orleans attack
The University of Alabama has announced that a freshman student was among those killed in the attack in New Orleans on New Year's Day morning.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Ford recalls nearly 300,000 pickup trucks
Ford is recalling 295,449 diesel pickup trucks.
20th annual Lacey-Boyd Parade celebrates West Montgomery
Folks gathered in West Montgomery for a New Year's Day tradition -- the annual Lacey-Boyd Parade.
Emancipation Proclamation signing commemorated in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Folks in Selma spent the first day of 2025 commemorating a historic event that happened 162 years ago -- at one of the city's historic churches. The annual commemoration…
Capri Theatre Director Martin McCaffery looks toward retirement at end of 2025
Capri Theatre Director Martin McCaffery has led this historic Montgomery landmark for 40 years, but 2025 will be his final year before retirement.
Macon County EMA director looking ahead to retirement
Macon County Emergency Management Agency Director Frank Lee will be retiring at the end of January.
Sugar Bowl postponed after New Orleans attack
The College Football Playoff game at the Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Notre Dame has been postponed.
The FBI now says the New Orleans truck attacker acted alone in "act of terrorism"
The driver of a pickup truck slammed into a crowd of New Orleans revelers early on New Year's Day, killing 14 people and injuring dozens of others in what the FBI is investigating as an act of terrorism.
Tornado flips trailer with family inside in Lowndes Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Some Lowndes County residents are counting their blessings tonight -- after surviving an encounter with a tornado -- over the weekend. The tornado downed trees -- knocked out power…
Man shot and killed in Ft. Deposit
Ft. Deposit police have confirmed to Action 8 News that a man has been shot and killed.
Montgomery police searching for suspect wanted in two robberies
Montgomery police need your help finding the suspect wanted for two robberies.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Attorney General Steve Marshall rules out run for governor
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall says he won’t run for governor, removing his name from the list of possible candidates eyeing the highest state office.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: 13 tornadoes confirmed statewide
The National Weather Service has confirmed that 13 tornadoes touched down statewide over the weekend, including nine in our area.
Selma Fire & Rescue battles raging early morning fire
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An early morning structure fire in Selma shuts down one of the city's busiest streets Monday morning. The battle to contain the fire waged on for several hours --…
ACTION 8 NEWS SPECIAL: The Top 8 Stories of 2024
Action 8 News presents the Top 8 Stories of 2024. This is our annual look back at the stories that shaped our local area during the year.
