Ribbon cut on new community center, named in memory of Montgomery City Council member’s daughter
The ribbon has been cut on a new $2.5 million community center in Montgomery, which is named in memory of a Montgomery City Council member’s daughter.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Town of Pike Road to honor veterans this weekend
The 14th Annual Veterans Appreciation Ceremony will take place on Sunday, November 2 at the Pike Road Veterans Memorial.
U.S. Senate adjourns for the week without ending the federal government shutdown
The U.S. Senate has adjourned without approving legislation to end the federal government shutdown and isn’t scheduled to meet again until Monday.
Pike Road Arts & Crafts Fair returns after one year hiatus
The 59th Annual Pike Road Arts & Crafts Fair is set to take place on Saturday, November 1 at the Historic Marks House in Old Carter Hill Road.Â
WSFA news director dies after cancer battle
All of us at Action 8 are remembering the life of a fellow Montgomery journalist, community leader and fierce competitor. Desmond Wingard, the news director at WSFA Channel 12, has died after a battle with cancer.
Town of Pike Road reveals plans to residents at open house
Leaders in Pike Road are showing off plans for the town to get input from residents.
St. James students hold annual community day
Students at St. James School in Montgomery are holding their annual Community Day, with some of them volunteering at the Heart of Alabama Food Bank.
Alabama State University receives $38 million donation, largest in history
Alabama State University President Dr. Quinton Ross, Jr., has announced that Alabama State University has received the largest donation in its 158-year history.
Warm Meals and Lifesaving Lessons: UAB Street Psychiatry and Wesley Church Team Up to Help Montgomery’s Unhoused Residents
Doctors from UAB’s psychiatry residency program distributed 72 boxes of Narcan in hopes of saving lives in the capital city.
Donald Watkins, Jr., withdraws name from consideration for City of Montgomery position
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has announced that Donald Watkins, Jr., has withdrawn his name from consideration as the director of Small and Minority Business Development.
