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Man Injured in Saturday Night Shooting on East South Boulevard in Montgomery
The unidentified man was shot Saturday night just before midnight in the 2400 block of East South Boulevard.
Faulkner University Hosts Back-to-School Bash for Montgomery Area Students
Students were given handwriting tips — including how to write in cursive — and learned basic skills such as how to tie their shoes.
Montgomery Students Receive Free School Supplies at Several Saturday Events
Organizations across Montgomery are helping students gear up for class by providing free school supplies.
Gun Buyback Event Held at Montgomery Church
Participants received cash in exchange for their firearms.
8 ON YOUR SIDE: Millions of HydroTech hoses recalled after hundreds burst
About 3.6 million hoses are under recall across the U.S. because hundreds have burst while being used, resulting in at least 29 injuries.
Montgomery residents arrested in Millbrook burglary
Franklin and Brockman are in the Elmore County Jail on a $42,000 bond each.
Opp woman killed in Covington County crash
It happened around 10:15 a.m. Saturday on Covington County 82 near Murray Road, approximately one mile west of Gantt.
Texas man killed in Dallas County crash
The crash happened around 11:35 a.m. Saturday on U.S. 80 near the 93 mile marker, approximately eight miles east of Selma.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Suspect in Scottsboro officer-involved shooting arrested
29-year-old Daniel Victor McCarn, of Huntsville, was wanted for shooting an officer in Scottsboro.
Montgomery firefighters battle early morning house fire
Firefighters were called around 5:41 a.m. Saturday to a home at the corner of Oak and Ridgecrest streets.
Pedestrian dies in Montgomery crash
It happened around 8:14 p.m. Friday in the area of Eastern Boulevard and I-85.
Man arrested in Montgomery gunfight; more arrests are likely
It happened around 8:30 p.m. Friday in the 6800 block of Atlanta Highway.
Non-profit hosts back pack giveaway Saturday in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Birmingham non-profit is throwing a back-to-school block-party in downtown Selma -- for the children of the Black Belt. Executive Director Lane Harper says the Power of Life…
What the Tech: See useful apps for adults
See the apps that might be especially useful for people whose birth year starts with a "19."
Chilton County man convicted of rape
A Chilton County man has been convicted of rape in the first degree.
Six arrested on burglary charges in Dallas County; seventh suspect still at large
The Dallas County Sheriff's Office has arrested six suspects following a burglary in Marion Junction, while they are still searching for a seventh.
8 ON YOUR SIDE: Poppi drinkers can get money from court settlement
People who've tried the pre-biotic beverage Poppi can get cash from a court settlement.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: More than 630,000 mini fridges recalled
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: About 630,000 Frigidaire-branded mini fridges are being recalled. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says electrical components could…
New owner working to upgrade Valley Grande golf course
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The new owner of a public golf course in Dallas County -- is working to transform the course into a destination spot for golfers. Ocmulgee Golf Course was…
Candidate for Andalusia mayor says someone shot at him
A mayoral candidate in Andalusia is speaking out after he says he was recently a victim of a crime.
What's Happening: July 25-27
We have a backpack full of back-to-school events happening in the River Region this weekend!
Montgomery Christian School showing off renovations at new home on Vaughn Road
Action 8 News is getting a sneak peek at Montgomery Christian School's new building before the start of the school year.
Wife of former U.S. Senator Richard Shelby dies
We have sad news from the Alabama political world. The wife of former U.S. Senator Richard Shelby has died.
Hit jazz musician Chuck Mangione dies at 84
Jazz musician Chuck Mangione, known for his hit "Feels So Good," has died at 84.
