Montgomery Newsroom
Candlelight vigil held by VOCAL for victims of gun violence
Hundreds gathered to honor and remember their loved ones that they've lost due to gun violence.
Pentecostal Life Church holds 3rd Annual "Community Care Fair" in Montgomery
Dozens of people showed up to learn about resources in the River Region which included financial planning, insurance benefits, and more.
Remote Area Medical hosts free healthcare clinic in Montgomery
Thousands of patients showed up to the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl over the weekend to get free dental, vision, and medical care.
Wetumpka man sentenced to more than 12 years after pleading guilty to drug charge
A Wetumpka man has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison on a methamphetamine charge.
Retired WAKA executive inducted into the Alabama Broadcasters Hall of Fame
As part of its 80th anniversary celebration, the Alabama Broadcasters Association has inducted retired WAKA Vice President and General Manager Jim Caruthers into its Hall of Fame.
Appeals court overturns $8.2 million defamation win for Roy Moore
An appeals court has reversed an $8.2 million defamation verdict awarded to former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore, who had sued a super PAC over a 2017 political ad detailing misconduct accusations against him while he was running for a U.S. Senate seat.
Montgomery Whitewater to pause all water activities for a month
Effective immediately, Montgomery Whitewater will pause all water activities for about a month so its water filtration system can undergo maintenance.
Pike Road Theatre Company's "Tuck Everlasting" now showing
Tuck Everlasting is now showing through May 10 at Faulkner Theatre in Montgomery.
Alabama primaries less than 30 days away
Voters in the state will head to the polls on Tuesday, May 19 to elect who they would like to represent the Republican or Democratic parties.
What's Happening: April 24-26
Don't let the chance of rain keep you from enjoying all of these fun events happening in the River Region this weekend!
Montgomery Hot Air Balloon Festival postponed
Organizers of the upcoming Hot Air Balloon Festival in Montgomery have postponed their event due to weather conditions.
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall discusses role in investigation of Southern Poverty Law Center
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall says his office was part of a coalition that evaluated and investigated the allegations.
Lifesaver Radar data seen on WAKA to be shared with Alabama EMA to improve storm safety
Data from the two Lifesaver Radar systems you see regularly on WAKA Action 8 News will now be shared with the Alabama Emergency Management Agency to improve storm safety efforts statewide.
Montgomery Christian School's Art Splash fundraiser returns next week
Montgomery Christian School's Art Splash will take place April 30 through May 4.
People hit the runway in Prattville for a good cause
The Pilot Club of Prattville hosted their 2nd Annual Serving Hopes and Dreams fashion show in Prattville Wednesday.
Golfers hit the links in Birdies for Babies tournament
This year's tournament raised $215,000.
Montgomery Whitewater receives $50,000 swiftwater rescue training grant
The announcement Wednesday was phase two of the program, which will provide in-house training at the facility.
State revenue commissioner to retire at the end of April
Barnett has been with the Ivey administration since 2017.
Get ready for a tail-wagging good time in Pike Road
The Pike Road Puppy Palooza will take place on Saturday, April 25 from 10:00 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Pike Station on Vaughn Road.
Montgomery Public Schools to host districtwide career fair
The system will be holding a career fair on Wednesday, April 29 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl.
Less than two weeks away from the Montgomery Kidney Walk
The annual walk and celebration will take place on Saturday, May 2 at DABOS Park.
Crime victims honored at vigil in Montgomery
As part of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, “An Evening of Remembrance” took place Tuesday at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl.
Diageo North America officially opens alcohol manufacturing facility in Montgomery
The 360,000 square-foot facility will create 100 full time jobs in the Capital City and have a multi-million case annual production capacity.
UPDATE: Southern Poverty Law Center charged with defrauding donors with payments to extremist informants
The Justice Department alleges the civil rights group defrauded donors by using their money to fund the very extremism it claimed to be fighting.
