CAMPAIGN 2026: Montgomery community activist joins governor’s race
Montgomery community activist Ja’mel Brown has announced he’s running for governor.
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Behind the Biscuits: Meet third baseman Brayden Taylor
Action 8 is once again giving you a behind the scenes look at our Montgomery Biscuits. Get to know third baseman Brayden Taylor.
Trump urges Iran: “Make a deal, before there’s nothing left” in conflict with Israel
President Trump is urging Iran to “make a deal, before there is nothing left” after Israel launched roughly 200 strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, senior military leaders and research scientists.
Wetumpka’s River Jam Music Festival postponed
The River Jam Music Festival in Wetumpka has been postponed.
Shooting death under investigation in Bullock County
The Bullock County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting death.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: More than one million power banks recalled
More than 1.15 million power banks are being recalled nationwide after some owners reported fires and explosions.
Gov. Kay Ivey signs the Safe Alabama Public Safety package into law
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed the Safe Alabama Public Safety Package into law.
What’s Happening: June 13-15
It’s Father’s Day weekend, with plenty of activities to do with the father or father figure in your life!
Montgomery Metropolitan Planning Organization gets input on regional safety action plan
The Montgomery Metropolitan Planning Organization has held a public meeting at City Hall to get community feedback on its Regional Safety Action Plan.
Effort underway to restart chamber of commerce in Linden
There’s a push in Linden to get the city’s chamber of commerce up and running again.
