New Candidate Enters Race for Montgomery Mayor
A candidate has entered the race to challenge Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed in this year's city elections.
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3 Degree Guarantee: Girls On The Run South Central Alabama gets $1,350 check
Another local charity is getting a 3 Degree Guarantee check!
Canadian-based Premier Tech opens $33 million technology hub in Montgomery
Premier Tech has opened its $33 million technology hub in East Montgomery.
Elmore man faces child sex charges
Millbrook police say a man from Elmore has been arrested on child sex charges.
What passed, failed in 2023 Alabama legislative session?
Here's a look at the high-profile bills that passed the 2023 session of the Alabama Legislature and the ones that didn't.
Alabama Lawmakers Wrap Up 2023 Session
Tuesday marked the final day of the 2023 session of the Alabama Legislature.
Three People Injured in Crash on U.S. Highway 231
Three people were injured in a two-car crash on U.S. Highway 231 in south Montgomery County on Monday night.
Truck, Train Collide on Highway 229 Near Tallassee
WAKA 8 was on the scene shortly after a truck and a train collided on Highway 229 Tuesday morning.
Montgomery police searching for business burglary suspect
Montgomery police need your help finding the suspect in a business burglary.
Woman charged with trying to order hit on Prattville woman who is wife of man she met on dating app
A Tennessee woman has been accused of trying to hire a hitman to kill a Prattville woman who is the wife of a man she met on a dating app, according to a federal criminal complaint.
EJI providing health services to people getting out of jail, prison
The Montgomery-based Equal Justice Initiative is now providing health services to people getting out of jail or prison.
8 ON YOUR SIDE: Montgomery Tops National Survey on Affordable Homebuying
A new survey shows that Montgomery is the most affordable city in the nation for home buyers.
Man shot in west Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting in West Montgomery that left a man with a life-threatening gunshot wound.
Montgomery police investigating homicide
Montgomery police have launched a homicide investigation following a man's shooting death.
Montgomery police officer injured during a car chase
A Montgomery police officer was injured in a chase involving a suspected stolen car.
Man Injured in Montgomery Shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a man injured.
Cam Taylor-Britt hosts event for the River Region Boys & Girls Club
Former Park Crossing Football Player, Cam Taylor-Britt, who now plays for the Cincinnati Bengals returns to Montgomery to give back to the community.
Yellowhammer Cookie is now the official Alabama state cookie
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed a bill to make the Yellowhammer Cookie the official state cookie.
New fire station, training facility coming to Pike Road
The Pike Road Fire Department plans to build the new facilities on Wallahatchie Road, right across from the current Fire Station #1.Â
Alabama lawmakers vote to shield release of their personal information
Alabama lawmakers voted to include themselves as well as judges, law enforcement and prosecutors in shielding personal information from being released on public records.
Former Wetumpka firefighter arrested on child sex charges
Wetumpka police say a former city firefighter has been arrested on child sex charges.
Prattville police need help finding theft suspect
Prattville police need your help finding a woman suspected of shoplifting from Office Depot.
What's Happening: June 2-4
This is a great weekend to get outdoors, with plenty of events happening in the River Region for you to enjoy -- especially if you like to exercise!
Legislature Approves Enhanced Penalties for "Criminal Enterprise"
Alabama lawmakers gave final approval on Thursday to legislation that could lead to lengthier prison sentences for felonies committed as part of a "criminal enterprise."
