Prattville hosts statewide disaster response drill
The City of Prattville is hosting the Alabama Mutual Aid System’s 2025 full-scale disaster response drill at Cooters Pond Park.
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Equal Justice Initiative announces opening of Elevation Convening Center and Hotel
The Equal Justice Initiative has announced the opening of phase one of the Elevation Convening Center and Hotel in downtown Montgomery.
River Region United Way establishes fund to help victims of Montgomery mass shooting
The River Region United Way has announced that it is starting a fund to help the victims of the mass shooting in downtown Montgomery that left two people dead and a dozen others injured, some critically.
Montgomery ministers come together in wake of mass shooting
The Montgomery Metro Ministers Union is addressing the mass shooting that left two people dead and 12 others injured, some seriously.
What the Tech: Amazon now offers buy now, pay later option
Amazon’s new Buy Now, Pay Later option sounds great, but see why experts say it could put you into debt faster than you think.
MCSO cancels annual Halloween Spooktacular
The annual event provides a safe environment for kids in the area to enjoy trick or treating.Â
Montgomery City Council Approves Resolution to Help Keep Jackson Hospital Open
The Montgomery City Council has voted to pursue helping bankrupt Jackson Hospital stay open.
Montgomery City Council Suspends Downtown Entertainment District Designation
After lengthy discussion, the council voted unanimously to suspend the downtown entertainment district designation indefinitely.
ONLY ON 8: Day 4 of the Great Alabama 650
Action 8 News has partnered with Alabama Scenic River Trail to bring you daily coverage of the Great Alabama 650 race.
Pay It Forward: Barbara Anderson of Montgomery
Barbara Anderson is the director of the senior ministry at her church of New Home Baptist. She’s always taking the seniors on trips, out to eat, and frequently takes them to the nursing home to play bingo and give gifts to the patients. Ernest Tate Jr. nominated her saying, “her work ethic, her attitude, her passion for the ministry, she…
