City of Prattville to hold 25th annual Black History Program
This year’s event will take place on Friday, February 27 at 6:00 p.m. at the Doster Memorial Community Center.Â
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Alabama Kidney Foundation to kick off annual Kidney Walk & Celebration
The 2026 kickoff will take place on Friday, February 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the RSA Activity Center on Dexter Avenue.Â
EJI Founder Bryan Stevenson remembers legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson
Bryan Stevenson, the founder of the Montgomery-based Equal Justice Initiative, is remembering the life and work of Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Fourth-grade students at Montgomery Academy celebrate Mardi Gras
Some fourth-grade students are celebrating Mardi Gras at school as they learn about Alabama history.
ONLY ON 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers talks about Trump endorsement in Lt. Gov. race
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers reveals whether he believes President Trump’s endorsement in the lieutenant governor’s race could shake up the field.
Magic Moments delivers Disney World and Universal Studios dreams to local child
An 8-year-old boy who has battled cancer his entire life got a special surprise from Magic Moments.
Two people arrested in contraband investigation at Staton Prison in Elmore County
Two people are under arrest after a contraband investigation at Staton Prison in the Elmore County community of Elmore.
Salvation Army closing thrift store and service center in Selma
The Salvation Army is closing its Selma Thrift Store and Service Center on Broad Street.
Local leaders remember life of Rev. Jesse Jackson
Rev. Jesse Jackson touched many lives in our part of Alabama over the years. He is being remember by local leaders after he died at the age of 84.
Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies at age 84
American civil rights activist Jesse Jackson passed peacefully Tuesday morning, according to family.
