Montgomery city councilman makes big donation to the YMCA of Greater Montgomery
Councilman Andrew Szymanski’s $20,000 donation will help provide food for kids through the remainder of the summer and during the school year.
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Biden to hold news conference Thursday as he tries to quiet doubts after the debate
President Biden will hold a news conference Thursday, the key event in a monumental week during which he is fending off calls for him to step aside as the party’s presumptive nominee following a shaky debate performance.
Man shot by officers at Walmart in Selma
A man described by investigators as mentally ill was shot by officers after they say he pointed a gun at them at the Selma Walmart.
The life of VOCAL founder Miriam Shehane remembered in Montgomery
People in Montgomery paused to remember the life of Miriam Shehane, who founded the group called Victims of Crime and Leniency, or VOCAL for short.
Millbrook Publix holds grand opening
People in Millbrook are welcoming their new Publix grocery store.
Man in critical condition in shooting on Eastern Boulevard
The unidentified victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Montgomery citizens concerned about crime come to Mayor’s Community Town Hall armed with questions
More than 300 people came to the town hall meeting Tuesday evening, and at least 120 questions had previously been submitted online by concerned citizens.
Two men injured in Montgomery shooting
Maj. Saba Coleman tells Action 8 News that the shooting happened around 4:00 p.m. Tuesday.
Former Montgomery mail carrier convicted of mail theft and fraud
Federal prosecutors say a former mail carrier from Montgomery has been convicted of mail theft and mail fraud.
Selma University to get $750,000 to preserve Foster Hall
Selma University is getting $750,000 from the National Park Service to preserve Foster Hall on its campus.
