Mile markers coming to Autauga Creek
Officials say the markers help local emergency responders improve response times, increasing safety for all water enthusiasts.
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Autauga County Schools launch K-12 virtual school
Officials say the tuition-free remote instruction model can enroll students from anywhere in the state.
Florida couple wanted for rape of a homeless woman in Andalusia
Officials say they are looking for Angela Marie Paredes, of DeFuniak Springs, FL and Jaime Villegas Sandoval, who either resides in DeFuniak Springs or Pensacola.
Man sentenced to 20 years in prison for 2019 deadly shooting
A Montgomery County judge has sentenced a man who pleaded guilty in a 2019 fatal shooting outside of a McDonald’s.
What’s Happening: July 12-14
If you’re looking for things to do this weekend in the River Region, Action 8 has you covered.
NCAA committee approves Indianapolis to host all 3 men’s finals, NIT in 2026, adds metrics for 2025
Indianapolis will host championships for all three NCAA divisions and the NIT in 2026, and the governing body’s men’s basketball committee has also approved including the Torvik and Wins Against Bubble rankings among metrics in evaluating teams for next year’s tournament.
Biden forcefully declares he’s staying in reelection race in major news conference
“I’m not in this for my legacy. I’m in this to complete the job I started,” Biden said as he insisted his support among the electorate was strong and he would stay in the race and would win.
Montgomery Whitewater celebrates one year since opening
This month marks the first anniversary of Montgomery Whitewater, the city’s outdoor recreation complex.
Suspect arrested in shooting on Chantilly Parkway, no injuries reported
Montgomery police arrested 29-year-old Kiishun Woods, of Montgomery. She is charged with Discharging a Firearm into an Occupied Vehicle.
Shelley Duvall, star of “The Shining” and “Nashville,” dies at 75
Shelley Duvall, whose wide-eyed, winsome presence was a mainstay in the films of Robert Altman and who co-starred in Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining,” has died. She was 75.
