Montgomery AL

A man with active warrants in three counties was arrested after allegedly stealing multiple packages of steaks from Walmart and other items from a nearby store, according to the Calera Police Department. Police said dispatch received a call from Walmart reporting a shoplifting suspect. An officer quickly responded and

Ten years ago, our agency was facing a challenge that would ultimately shape the future of child advocacy in Elmore County. We knew there was a growing need for a local child advocacy center so children and families wouldn’t have to travel long distances during some of the hardest moments of their lives. What began as

What was once a quiet downtown with vacant storefronts and untapped potential has transformed into a thriving destination over the past decade, thanks to years of investment, partnerships and a shared vision for the city’s future. Main Street Wetumpka marked its 10th anniversary on June 3 and spent the...

Meteorologist Laine Pugh's Tuesday Morning Weather Forecast 7.7.26. Daily afternoon rain and storm chances will continue through the rest of the week, with temperatures hovering right around average.

ELMORE COUNTY, Ala. (WAKA) – Three people have been arrested after an attempted drug deal led to a shooting in Elmore County. Sheriff Bill Franklin tells Action 8 News that it happened Thursday, July 2, in the Titus area. He says three suspects, two males and one female, who...

Montgomery Police Chief Jim Graboys addresses an overnight shooting that claimed the life of a 6-year-old girl.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - More than 94,000 fewer Alabamians enrolled in health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act in February of this year, according to the Associated Press, leaving many residents without insurance and raising concerns about increased emergency room use. Mary Elizabeth Marr, CEO of Thrive Ala

Montgomery, Ala. (WAKA) – An 18-year-old has been charged with three counts of capital murder in a shooting that killed a six-year-old girl in Montgomery. Montgomery police say 18-year-old Malik Demetrius Millender is charged with killing six-year-old Caylee Taylor. As Action 8 News has reported, the shooting happened

Here it is — our running list of Small Business Award Nominees for 2026! If you’re on the list, congratulations! Nominations are open through August 3, so if you’re not listed yet, here’s the link to nominate!. This list of nominees below was published on July...

ELMORE, Ala. — Two state prison employees are facing multiple drug and contraband charges. The Alabama Department of Corrections on Friday announced the arrests of Niana Longmire and Carmelo Hopkins. Their positions at Elmore Correctional Facility were not disclosed, but officials said both have resigned from ADOC. The