Montgomery City Council approves gas tax increase
The council voted 6-3 to raise the tax from seven cents to 10.
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ACTION 8 UPDATE: Victim's name released in fatal Montgomery shooting
The name of the man shot and killed in the 2200 block of E. 3rd Street has been released.
Montgomery city councilman, bank create partnership to help MPD officers become homeowners
The new initiative, called the Community Homebuyer Loan, is a product that is tailored specifically for members of Montgomery's law enforcement.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Driver involved in chase out of Prattville arrested
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says the driver has been identified as 26-year-old Keonte Kindred, of Albany, GA.
7 Brew Coffee coming to Millbrook
Officials say the new location in Millbrook is expected to open sometime in May.
Schedule released of public interviews for Montgomery Public Schools Superintendent
You have the chance to attend public interviews of the six finalists for superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools.
Troy University to close Phenix City campus
The Troy University Board of Trustees voted to cease operations on December 31, 2025.
Volunteers needed to judge Montgomery student speech and debate tournament
Hundreds of judges are needed for a special student speech and debate tournament that is happening this month in Montgomery.
Angelina Jolie, Daughter Attend WIT Brunch in Montgomery
Women In Training, Inc (WIT) held its fourth annual Mother-Daughter Brunch at the Renaissance hotel in downtown Montgomery Saturday. The keynote speaker was Zahara Jolie-Pitt, the daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. Her mother, actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie,…
Folks in Montgomery, Wetumpka celebrate Mardi Gras
People in Montgomery and Wetumpka got the chance to celebrate Mardi Gras.
Fire heavily damages home in Montgomery's Deer Creek subdivision
A 2-alarm fire has heavily damaged a home in Montgomery's Deer Creek subdivision.
Elmore County woman dies after crash in Autauga County
A woman from Elmore County has died after a crash in Autauga County.
Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone dies in car crash near Montgomery
Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone, a member of the all-female hip-hop trio The Sequence and known for the hit song “Wish I Didn't Miss You,” was killed early Saturday in a car crash near Montgomery.
Action 8's Lifesaver Radar systems bring new protection from severe weather
Action 8 now has two Lifesaver Radar systems to bring a new layer of protection from severe weather in Alabama.
Gov. Kay Ivey commutes death row inmate Rocky Myers' sentence to life in prison
Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday commuted the death sentence of Robin “Rocky” Myers to life in prison, saying there were enough questions about his guilt that she couldn’t move forward with his execution.
Pickup truck crash in Montgomery County leaves one person dead, another injured
A pickup truck crash has killed an Elmore County man.
AUM welcomes Black Hawk helicopters
Students and staff at Auburn University Montgomery got to witness some impressive military gear landing on their campus.
Peppertree YMCA holds ribbon-cutting ceremony
The YMCA of Greater Montgomery is celebrating the ribbon cutting for its new Peppertree YMCA location.
Vacant Prattville restaurant to become city's second Taco Bell
Prattville is about to get a second Taco Bell with the transformation of a vacant restaurant on Cobbs Ford Road.
Faulkner University dedicates College of Health Sciences building
Faulkner University is celebrating the completion of construction on its new College of Health Sciences building.
Six finalists announced for Montgomery school superintendent position
Montgomery Public Schools has announced the names of six finalists for the vacant school superintendent position.
What's Happening: February 28-March 2
If you're looking to celebrate Mardi Gras this weekend, there are plenty of places to go in the River Region!
Alabama Port Authority Breaks Ground on Montgomery Intermodal Facility
State and local leaders say the facility will strengthen Montgomery’s position as a key logistics center.
Two people killed in overnight apartment fire in Montgomery
An adult and an adolescent boy have been killed in an apartment fire in Montgomery.
Police Chase Ends in Crash, Injuring Two in Montgomery County
The chase that started in Prattville continued down multiple busy streets in Montgomery before the Camry collided with an 18-wheeler on U.S. 231.
