What’s Happening: February 21-23
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Shooting in Montgomery injures a juvenile male
The unidentified victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Sen. Mitch McConnell won’t seek reelection in 2026
McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, chose his 83rd birthday to share his decision not to run.
Montgomery police arrest attempted rape suspect
Montgomery police say a 15-year-old male suspected of attempted rape is now in custody.Â
Hundreds gather for annual Higher Education Day in Montgomery
The Higher Education Partnership held its annual Higher Education Day at the Alabama State House.
Abbie Stockard Day declared in the City of Auburn
The 22-year-old Vestavia Hills native and current Auburn University student returned to the city this week after being away for the Miss America competition.Â
Alabama League of Municipalities hold annual Advocacy Day
Various issues impacting nearly 500 Alabama cities and towns were at the forefront in downtown Montgomery Wednesday.
Union Springs arson suspect arrested
The Bullock County Sheriff’s Office tells us that 33-year-old Tommie Cortez Holmes was taken into custody by their deputies.Â
Grand jury recommends abolishing Hanceville police department because of a ‘culture of corruption’
A grand jury has indicted Hanceville Police Chief Jason Marlin and four of his officers on a variety of charges that included accusations of mishandling or removing evidence from the department’s evidence room.
U.S. Senate confirms Kash Patel as FBI director
The Senate on Thursday narrowly voted to confirm Kash Patel as director of the FBI.
