Montgomery County Jail Renovations Slash Plumbing Costs, Add Educational Programs
The 90,000-square-foot jail, which is more than 40 years old, has long struggled with failing infrastructure. Now, it has new promise.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
City of Montgomery opens Freedom Village senior housing development
The City of Montgomery and other groups are celebrating the opening of Freedom Village, which the city says offers affordable housing for people aged 55 and up.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Ford recalls almost 1.5 million vehicles due to rear camera issue
Ford is recalling almost 1.5 million vehicles in the United States because of rear view camera issues.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah college event
Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was shot and killed at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.
Fire heavily damages Vivian O’Nay boutique on U.S. Highway 231, daycare evacuated
A fire at Vivian O’Nay boutique on U.S. Highway 231 between Montgomery and Wetumpka has heavily damaged the business.
Juvenile injured in Montgomery shooting
It happened around 12:16 a.m. Wednesday in the 4900 block of Hatton Avenue.
Montgomery man arrested for sexual abuse of a child
Story was taken into custody and charged with Sexual Abuse of a Child Less than 12.
Montgomery Fire/Rescue investigating house fire on Chestnut Street
The Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department is looking into a fire that severely damaged a house.
Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce names new economic development leader
The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce has named a new chief officer of economic development.
Montgomery Council Reviews Record $353.2M Budget With Focus on Raises, Roads and Safety
Council members spent several hours combing through more than 40 pages of departmental funding information.
