Change in leadership at Montgomery Whitewater
Action 8 News has confirmed that Jason Wilson is no longer the park's executive director after being on the job for nearly a year.
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Action 8 News has confirmed that Jason Wilson is no longer the park's executive director after being on the job for nearly a year.
Art Splash is underway and is raising money for scholarships for Montgomery Christian School.
The Alabama State Fraternal Order of Police has held its Fallen Officer Memorial Service at the Alabama Capitol.Â
All month long, there are several events in the Capital City to get you motivated to get on your bike.Â
The Montgomery Home Show runs Friday through Sunday and it's free to attend.
Gov. Kay Ivey has called a special session to address how Alabama will respond to a U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding how Congressional district maps are drawn.
Two local non-profits which help victims of sexual assault are receiving grants to help them with their mission.
You may have to avoid some raindrops, but don't let that dampen your spirits for a weekend full of activities in the River Region!
A beloved former NFL and University of Alabama defensive back has made a special appearance at Valiant Cross Academy's Breakfast with the Scholars fundraiser in downtown Montgomery.
The 43rd Annual Alabama State Games will take run from June 12-14 in Birmingham.
The CAMGA spring plant sale will take place rain or shine on Saturday, May 2 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Elmore County Extension Office.
The Pike Road Patriot Fund will hold its 14th Annual Crawfish Bowl on Saturday, May 2 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Century Church.
CrimeStoppers is doubling the reward it's offering in the hopes that someone will come forward with information to help police solve a cold case murder.
Gov. Kay Ivey has received an update on the Metro Area Crime Suppression (MACS) unit, which is made up of several agencies working to fight crime in Montgomery.
The mayors of Alabama's 10 largest cities have come together to urge voters to support strengthening Aniah's Law when they go to the polls for the May 19 primaries.
Alabama political leaders are speaking out about a U.S. Supreme Court decision on a redistricting case in Louisiana that could have an effect on Alabama's congressional districts.
The fundraiser will take place on Friday, May 2 at 3:00 p.m. at Bowlero on Eastern Boulevard.Â
The 4th Annual Woodland Creek Memorial Day 5K will take place on Monday, May 25 at 8:00 a.m. at the clubhouse in the Woodland Creek neighborhood. Â
The play starts April 30 and runs through May 10.
This year’s keynote speaker at Valiant Cross Academy's "Breakfast with the Scholars" is Jeremiah Castille, a former University of Alabama All-American, NFL veteran.
Action 8 is postponing our annual "River Region Health Living Expo" due to the chance for rain during our outdoor event.
The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana, which may open the door for more U.S. House redistricting efforts nationwide.
The project is expected to be completed by the summer of 2027.
You can join the Budget Bites Battle at the Heart of Alabama Food Bank on Saturday, May 9 to compete with other local teams.
Alabama Department of Corrections Commissioner John Hamm has announced his retirement, while Gov. Kay Ivey has announced his replacement.



