Montgomery Firefighters Push for 10% Pay Raise as Budget Debate Intensifies
Firefighters asked city leaders to approve a 10% raise, citing vacancies, high overtime costs and recruitment challenges.
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Veterans who died of suicide remembered in Montgomery
A U.S. flag display is being set up to remember Alabama veterans who have lost their lives to suicide.
Garner Electric breaks ground on new office in Millbrook
The city of Millbrook along with the Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce held a groundbreaking ceremony for the future home of Garner Electric and Garner & Associates Engineering PC.
Man wanted for robbery in Montgomery
Investigators say they are looking for 39-year-old Kenyada Lavar Johnson.
Two wanted for identity theft in Prattville
It happened on July 23, 2025 at the Lowe's in Prattville.
Montgomery woman dies in Northern Boulevard crash
According to the Montgomery Police Department, emergency responders were called to a single vehicle crash in the area of Northern Boulevard near Louisville Street.
Thank you for donating to the 11th Annual Stuff the Truck food drive
All of us at Action 8 News, Tie & Doll, Inc. and Winn-Dixie want to thank all of you who donated to our "Stuff the Truck" food drive to help students in Montgomery Public Schools.
Labor Day hot dog eating contest held in Millbrook
Labor Day was celebrated in a special way in Millbrook. Uncle Bob's Sauces and Rubs hosted a hot dog eating contest.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Arrest made in fatal shooting of a 13-year-old in Montgomery
An arrest has been made in the fatal shooting of a teenage boy in Montgomery last year.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Police release name of man shot and killed in Montgomery
Montgomery police have released the name of the man shot and killed in Montgomery on Labor Day.
Woman shot on Atlanta Highway in Montgomery
A woman has been injured after being shot on Atlanta Highway in Montgomery.
Montgomery Whitewater hosts Golden Hour 5K
While most people took the day off to relax, some runners from across the River Region laced up their running shoes.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Victim identified in Montgomery shooting
It happened around 2:16 a.m. Saturday in the 3500 block of Carter Hill Road.
12-year-old injured in jet ski crash on Lake Martin
The single-vehicle crash happened around 1:00 p.m. Sunday on Lake Martin in Little Kowaliga Creek
Woman injured in Montgomery shooting
Officers were called around 12:45 a.m. Saturday to a local hospital after receiving a call that a person was there with a gunshot wound.
Man arrested in shots fired incident in Montgomery
There are no reports of injuries or property damage in the area.
Montgomery woman pleads guilty to manslaughter in 2021 fatal shooting
A Montgomery woman has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in a 2021 fatal shooting.
Auburn University Police: Students report being drugged
Auburn University Campus Safety and Security reports that some students say they think they were given a drug, leaving them with several symptoms.
Several local road projects to start Tuesday, September 2
When the Labor Day holiday weekend ends, several road projects will be beginning across our area.
Former Life Academy principal sentenced for theft
The former principal of Life Academy in Montgomery has been sentenced for stealing money from the school.
ALEA offers Labor Day weekend safety tips for drivers, boaters
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency wants you to “Score Big with Safety” — both on the road and on the water as you travel for Labor Day events or to football games.
Labor Day weekend gas prices are the lowest since 2020
Gas prices nationally are the lowest for Labor Day weekend since 2020.
Hotel Elevation to open in Montgomery, blending history with high-end experience
The Elevation Convening Center and Hotel, set to open Oct. 1, was developed by the Equal Justice Initiative.
River Region United Way launches annual fundraising campaign
The River Region United Way has launched its 2025 annual campaign, which helps fund more than 40 non-profits in a five-county area.
Legendary musicians to perform at EJI concert in Montgomery
Two legendary musicians will be performing together in Montgomery this fall, in a unique and extraordinary concert organized by the Equal Justice Initiative.
