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Montgomery YMCA branch reopens with new improvements, new name

A Montgomery YMCA has reopened with new improvements and a new name.

Greenville police searching for bank robber

Greenville Police and the FBI are looking for a man who they say robbed a bank.

Mother of missing man in Elmore County speaks to Action 8 News

Christina Thornton, the retired director of the Montgomery City/County EMA, has spoken to Action 8 News about the search for her missing son.

Labor Day celebrated with hot dog eating contest in Millbrook

Labor Day has been celebrated with a hot dog eating contest at 17 Springs in Millbrook.

Man sentenced to prison following shootout inside Montgomery business

A man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in a 2024 shootout inside a Montgomery package store.

Marion woman charged with child endangerment in Selma

A Marion woman faces charges that she left four young children unattended inside a hot vehicle outside the Selma Walmart.

Chilton County sheriff warns of "Cat in the Hat" social media threat

The Chilton County Sheriff's Office says it's aware of the "Cat in the Hat" social media trend circulating on platforms such as TikTok that has…

California Gov. Gavin Newsom visits Montgomery

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is in Montgomery, visiting sites and meeting with Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed.

Four juveniles arrested in multiple robberies in Montgomery

Montgomery police say four juveniles are in custody in connection to multiple robberies in the city.

Suspect in Perry Co. stabbing arrested for murder

From the West Alabama Newsroom– An Irondale woman is behind bars tonight in connection with a 2025 homicide case in Perry County. Chief Deputy W…

ACTION 8 UPDATE: Man charged in Montgomery shooting

Montgomery police have charged a man in a shooting that happened near Maxwell Air Force Base.

Search for new police chief ramps up in Selma

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The search for a new permanent police chief in the city of Selma is beginning to ramp up. A dozen candidates hav…

Two arrested in months-long drug investigation in Evergreen

Evergreen police say they have arrested two people in a months-long narcotics investigation called "Operation Cold Summer."

ACTION 8 UPDATE: Fourth person sentenced in robbery of Montgomery businessman Jim Massey

The fourth and final person has now received federal punishment for the violent robbery of well-known Montgomery businessman Jim Massey, which l…

President Trump gives Iran until Tuesday to open Strait of Hormuz

President Trump used social media to vow to hit Iran’s power plants and bridges and said the country would be “living in Hell” if the Strait of…

Main Street Montgomery holds 2nd annual "Pints & Plans"

Main Street Montgomery brings out local business owners and residents of Montgomery to present their plans on how to bring more life to downtown…

Investigators uncover new evidence in Demopolis murder case

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Demopolis murder suspect is now facing additional charges after investigators uncover new evidence in the case…

Uniontown non-profit continues fight against hunger

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Uniontown non-profit continues to distribute food in the community — in the wake of the recent SNAP crisis. Th…