Montgomery City, County leaders hold public hearings on broadband
As part of the Montgomery Thrive program, the Montgomery County Commission and the City of Montgomery are conducting a broadband study.
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UPDATE: More than $26,500 raised for injured Montgomery firefighters
A fundraiser to help five Montgomery firefighters who were injured in a house fire last month was a huge success.
Troy University police arrest Prattville man on burglary charges
A Prattville man faces 18 counts of burglary charges after he was arrested by Troy University police.
Syphilis Numbers on the Rise in Montgomery
Post pandemic syphilis numbers have risen to near record breaking heights in Montgomery.
ALDOT Director John Cooper arrested in Marshall County
WAKA 8 has learned that the director of the Alabama Department of Transportation has been arrested in Marshall County.
Juvenile shot in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a juvenile male injured.
First-ever MGM Runway 5K held at Montgomery Regional Airport
Runners got the chance to hit the pavement and see aircraft at the first-ever MGM Runway 5K.
Montgomery County observes National Fishing Day with free fishing
Montgomery County officials observed National Fishing day with free fishing at Elton Dean Park.
Alabama to get nearly $249 million to fight opioids
Alabama will get nearly a quarter-billion dollars to fight opioids in a settlement with Teva, Allergan, CVS and Walgreens.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Beware of scam claiming to raise money for injured firefighters
The Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department says to be aware of a scam involving someone claiming to be raising money for the five firefighters who were recently injured in a fire.
Man seriously hurt in Montgomery shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a man seriously hurt.
Montgomery Golf Coach inducted into the African American Golfers Hall of Fame
Founder of the Leo Golf Academy in Montgomery, Quincy Leonard, is inducted into the African American Golfers Hall of Fame as "Coach of the Year."
90% of Alabama's Peach Crop Damaged by Late Freeze
Farmers are fighting to recoup losses as this year's peach supply is cut short due to late freezes earlier in the year.
The Wellness Coalition offers program to help people avoid type 2 diabetes
The Wellness Coalition is offering a year-long program to help people avoid type 2 diabetes.
Alabama Democratic Conference Chairman Joe Reed reacts to U.S. Supreme Court ruling
Alabama Democratic Conference Chairman Joe Reed says he's happy that the state might get a second Democratic member of the U.S. House now that the U.S. Supreme Court says the state must redraw its congressional districts.
Exclusive: WAKA 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers on what's next after U.S. Supreme Court decision
WAKA 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers says the Legislature will have to work quickly now that the U.S. Supreme Court says it will have to redraw the state's congressional districts.
Woman from China convicted of setting fire inside First Baptist Church in Montgomery
A woman from China has been convicted in federal court of setting a fire inside Montgomery's First Baptist Church and gun possession charges, according to the U.S. Attorney.
What's Happening: June 9-11
You can take a trip back to the 1970s this weekend in Montgomery, or stay in current times to enjoy plenty of other fun events!
Montgomery Whitewater Releases Schedule of Opening Weekend Events
Montgomery Whitewater has released the schedule of events for its grand opening weekend, which is July 7-9.
Alabama Republican Party "disappointed" with U.S. Supreme Court ruling on congressional districts
The Alabama Republican Party has released a statement on the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that says Alabama's congressional district maps violate the Voting Rights Act.
UPDATE: Suspect in Montgomery shooting also facing attempted arson charge
Investigators say a woman charged in a Montgomery shooting is now also charged with attempted arson.
U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of Black voters in Alabama redistricting case
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a ruling in favor of Black voters in an Alabama congressional redistricting case, ordering the creation of a second district with a large Black population.
Former President Donald Trump coming to Alabama this summer
The Alabama Republican Party has announced that former President Trump will be headlining an ALGOP event this summer.
i-TEAM: 2015 unsolved road rage murder of Jamie Lightsey
Jamie Lightsey was 34 year old when she was shot and killed in a South Montgomery neighborhood.
Tallassee man faces child sex charge in Millbrook
Millbrook police say a Tallassee man has been arrested on a child sex charge.
