ICE protest and vigil held in Montgomery
Protests and vigils have popped up across the nation after video was released of a federal ICE agent shooting and killing a woman protester inside her car in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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CAMPAIGN 2026: State Rep. Phillip Ensler kicks off campaign for lieutenant governor
State Rep. Phillip Ensler (D-Montgomery) has kicked off his campaign for lieutenant governor.
Kappa Alpha Psi alumni hold career fair to help young men plan their future
Dozens of young men from across the River Region have learned how to provide a better future for themselves.
Ft. Deposit preparing for city election “re-do” following problems in 2025
Voters in Fort Deposit will be going to the polls once again after a judge threw out some results of the city’s August 2025 municipal election.
Salvation Army of Montgomery looks ahead following 2025 holiday donation season
The Salvation Army of Montgomery wants to thank everyone for their donations during the Christmas season, while offering a reminder that it has needs all year long.
‘Do It for Drek’: Montgomery Cardinals Finish Perfect Season After Coach’s Shooting
“I was shot seven times on the football field,” Goodwyn said. “A lot of these kids witnessed that.”
Former longtime Saint James School football coach Jimmy Perry passes away
Perry, who retired from Saint James in 2023, led the school to its first state championship in school history in 2022.
Man arrested in Opelika home invasion
Police say it happened around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, in the 400 block of Jordan’s Gate Drive.
Search underway for missing boater in Autauga County
The search is underway for a missing boater in Autauga County.
Two people injured in shooting on Rosa Parks Avenue in Montgomery
Photo from the City of Montgomery Montgomery police are investigating a shooting on Rosa Parks Avenue that left two people injured, one seriously. Montgomery police Cpl. James Dozier told Action 8 News that at about 9PM last night, officers were on routine patrol in the area of the 4100 block of Rosa Parks Avenue when they found a man with…
