Alabama Under Fire Alert due to Drought Threat
As the threat of a drought looms across Alabama, The Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a statewide Fire Alert urging everyone to only burn items outdoors when permitted.
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What's Happening: September 29-October 1
You can tell it's fall just by checking out these events happening in the River Region!
Montgomery County Commissioner Ronda Walker will not seek reelection
Montgomery County Commissioner Ronda Walker has announced that she will not be seeking re-election.
Pine Level Residents vote to Incorporate Community into Town
Big changes are in the works for the community of Pine Level as the area officially starts the process of becoming a town.
Court Square fountain returns to downtown Montgomery
The historic fountain at Court Square in downtown Montgomery is back in place after a restoration.
Montgomery Police: Woman whose body found in house fire had been shot
Montgomery police say a woman whose body was found at the scene of a house fire had been shot to death.
Man killed in Montgomery crash
Montgomery police say a man has been killed in a crash early Wednesday morning.
Man charged with stabbing his grandfather in Millbrook
Millbrook police have charged a man with stabbing his own grandfather in a possible dispute over household chores.
Family Seeks Justice in 20 Year Old Cold Case
A Phoenix City man is shot and killed in cold blood in his driveway, now 20 years later his family is searching for answers.
Man shot and killed on Zelda Road Wednesday morning
Montgomery Police say a man was shot and killed on Zelda Road just after 1am Wednesday morning.
Alabama death row inmate says he opposes being "test subject" for new nitrogen execution method
Lawyers for an Alabama inmate are asking judges to deny the state’s request to carry out his death sentence using nitrogen hypoxia.
Cost of building super-size prison in Elmore County rises to more than $1 billion
The cost of a new Alabama super-size prison now under construction rose Tuesday to more than $1 billion, complicating the state's plans to build two of the facilities.
Montgomery Police Department relieves officer of duty
The Montgomery Police Department says it has started disciplinary proceedings against an officer.
Court appointee proposes Alabama congressional districts to provide representation to Black voters
A court-appointed special master has submitted three proposals for new congressional districts in Alabama as federal judges oversee the drawing of new lines to provide greater representation for Black voters.
U.S. Supreme Court allows Alabama's congressional map to be redrawn
The U.S. Supreme Court will allow the drawing of a new Alabama congressional map with greater representation for Black voters to proceed.
District Four Runoff Election Just One Week Away
Montgomery's district four is facing a runoff election in just one week. To determine who will be West Montgomery's next city council representative.
Arrest made in deadly Labor Day motel shooting
Court records say Thomas fatally shot Conville multiple times with a 9mm pistol.
Cyclist in Prattville accident dies from injuries
Details are limited, but Prattville Police Chief Mark Thompson tells Action 8 News that the cyclist passed away from their injuries received in the accident that happened on September 10.
Alabama State University football player suspended after incident at Florida A&M
ASU statement: We do not condone the actions of the student-athlete, nor are the actions representative of the expectations set forth by the athletic department and our university.
1 dead in early morning house fire
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Writer Ta-Nehisi Coates awarded the Fitzgerald Prize for Literary Excellence in Montgomery
This is the eighth year the prize has been awarded to a person whose work continues the legacy of American storytelling personified by writer F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Ballet and the Beasts returns to the Montgomery Zoo September 29
The Montgomery Zoo will also be accepting non-perishable and canned food donations for the Heart of Alabama Food Bank.Â
Lane closures to begin on I-85 starting Monday for road project
The auxiliary lane will allow traffic entering the interstate at Exit 11 to travel and exit the interstate at Exit 9 without merging into the flow of traffic.
Alabama Forestry Commission issues statewide fire alert
The Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a statewide fire alert, effective immediately.
What's Happening: September 22-24
Looking to celebrate the start of fall? There's plenty of ways to do it this weekend in the River Region!
