Police Chase Ends in Crash, Injuring Two in Montgomery County
The chase that started in Prattville continued down multiple busy streets in Montgomery before the Camry collided with an 18-wheeler on U.S. 231.
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Georgiana Unveils New Veterans Memorial
The Butler County Veterans Association is honoring Veterans with a new memorial showcasing their role in the freedoms we enjoy across our nation.
Suspect in Judson College fire arrested after police standoff
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- More details have now emerged concerning the recent Sunday afternoon fire on the campus of Judson College. Marion Police Chief Kendrick Howell says when police arrived on the scene…
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Hit-and-run driver in Prattville leads officers on chase that ends in crash in Montgomery County
Action 8 News is following the story of a hit-and-run wreck in Prattville that has turned into a police chase which ended in a crash in Montgomery County.
President Trump gives federal agencies until March 13 to submit plans for worker layoffs
The U.S. government is facing a major realignment as President Trump directs federal agencies to develop plans for eliminating employee positions and consolidating programs.
8 ON YOUR SIDE: USDA says egg prices could rise another 41% this year
The U.S. Agriculture Department predicts the current record prices for eggs could soar another 41% this year, as the Trump administration offered new details about its plan to battle bird flu and ease the cost of eggs.
Michelle Trachtenberg, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," and "Harriet the Spy" star, dies at 39
Michelle Trachtenberg, a former child star who appeared in the 1996 “Harriet the Spy” hit movie and went on to co-star in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Gossip Girl” has died.
U.S. Christian population has declined for years, but new survey shows drop leveling off
The number of Americans who identify as Christian has declined steadily for years, but that drop shows signs of slowing, according to the Pew Research Center.
Street Psychiatry Clinic Brings Mental Health Care to Montgomery’s Homeless
Dr. Rutland finds his patients under bridges, beside abandoned fast-food restaurants, and in makeshift homes built from tarps.
Fire breaks out at Wayne Farms in Union Springs
A fire broke out Tuesday afternoon at Wayne Farms, a poultry production complex in Union Springs that is a major employer in Bullock County.
Bull injures person in Eclectic
A person has been injured by a bull in Eclectic, according to the fire department.
Advocates push for Medicaid expansion in Alabama
Advocates gathered at the Alabama State House urging lawmakers to reconsider their long-held reluctance to expand Medicaid, saying the decision is hurting both working families and health care providers.
Alabama Senate approves ban on Glock gun switches
The Alabama Senate has approved a ban on Glock switches and other conversion devices that can make semi-automatic weapons fire like machine guns.
Early morning house fire leaves Valley Grande family homeless
A Dallas County family is homeless tonight -- following a house fire Tuesday morning in Valley Grande.
Montgomery Housing Authority breaks ground for new homes at Columbus Square
The Montgomery Housing Authority has broken ground for 60 new housing units at Columbus Square downtown.
What the Tech: FBI says cyberterrorists may be targeting you
The FBI has issued a stark warning that Chinese cyber terrorists are actively targeting Americans, and it’s a threat that could affect people and small businesses alike.
Never mind, scientists say asteroid is no longer a threat to hit Earth in 2032
Scientists have finally given the all-clear to Earth from a newly discovered asteroid.
Montgomery police make homicide arrest
Montgomery police have made an arrest in a homicide case from earlier this month.
ONLY ON ACTION 8: One-on-one interview with U.S. Sen. Katie Britt
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt is sitting down to talk about the first several weeks of the Trump administration and her goals for the people of Alabama.
Deatsville man pleads guilty to securities fraud involving his mother
A Deatsville man has pleaded guilty to securities fraud for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from his mother, prosecutors say.
Millbrook woman charged with attempting to elude police, DUI
Millbrook police say a woman who is a repeat DUI offender has been arrested for attempting to elude officers and for another DUI charge.
Head-on crash in Opelika kills juvenile, injures others
Opelika police are investigating an apparent head-on crash that left a juvenile dead and injured several others.
Montgomery police launch homicide investigation after fatal shooting
Montgomery police want to find the person responsible for a fatal shooting.
Sims Bark to Build New Multi-Million Dollar Facility in Florala
The multi million dollar project began talks with Florala city and covington county officials just October of last year and have already started the building process.
Judson College library damaged in Sunday afternoon fire
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Fire and smoke damages a building on the campus of Judson College Sunday afternoon. Fire fighters found heavy smoke coming from the basement floor of Bowling Library when they…
