What's Happening: February 23-25
The weather will be nice this weekend for you to enjoy all sorts of events in the River Region!
Montgomery Newsroom
Death investigation launched after child found in pond on EastChase Parkway
Montgomery police have launched a death investigation after a boy died after being found in a pond on EastChase Parkway.
Former Wetumpka firefighter sentenced to 30 years in prison
A former Wetumpka firefighter has been sentenced to three decades behind bars following his guilty plea to child sex-related charges.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: UAB hospital puts hold on in vitro fertilizations after Alabama Supreme Court decision
UAB hospital in Birmingham has paused in vitro fertilization treatments as health care providers weigh the impact of the Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are the legal equivalent of children.
Former Montgomery police officer Aaron Cody Smith to be released from prison
Former Montgomery police officer Aaron Cody Smith will soon be released from prison following a plea agreement.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Police identify pedestrian struck, killed in Montgomery hit and run
A female pedestrian has been killed in a hit-and-run in Montgomery.
Car, train collection of late Montgomery businessman up for auction
A one-of-a-kind collection of cars, trains and other memorabilia sits inside a warehouse in Montgomery, and it's going up for auction.
Upgrades made to Lagoon Park in time for Blue Gray Tennis Tournament
The City of Montgomery has announced upgrades to Lagoon Park just in time for this weekend's Blue Gray Tennis Tournament.
Gov. Kay Ivey plants tree, awards student in Arbor Day celebration
Gov. Kay Ivey, along with the Alabama Urban Forestry Association, are celebrating Arbor Day at the Alabama Capitol.
Montgomery man sentenced to federal prison, ordered to pay nearly $370,000 for schemes targeting the elderly
A Montgomery man has been sentenced to 76 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to fraud that targeted the elderly.
Alabama Supreme Court rules frozen embryos are "children" under state law
The Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that frozen embryos can be considered children under state law, a ruling critics said could have sweeping implications for fertility treatments.
14-year-old charged with setting Montgomery house on fire
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with arson after a house fire in Montgomery.
ONLY ON 8: Steve Flowers' analysis of Alabama gambling and school choice bills
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers has expert insight into the prospects of the gambling and school choice bills up for debate in the Alabama Legislature.
$1,000 reward offered to help solve 2023 Montgomery homicide
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a $1,000 reward in the hopes of solving a man's murder.
Alabama State Sales Tax Holiday Weekend: February 23-25
Get ready for severe weather season by purchasing storm supplies and equipment during Alabama's state sales tax holiday weekend.
Man arrested in Montgomery shooting that left one person dead, three others injured
Montgomery police have arrested a man after a shooting Sunday morning left one person dead and three others injured.
Two people die after Montgomery house fire
Two people have died after being injured in a house fire in Montgomery.
Man dies after being shot in Montgomery; Another man injured
Montgomery police have launched a homicide investigation after a man died following a shooting.
Alabama State announces Paterson Court Digital Technology Center
Alabama State University has announced the creation of the Paterson Court Digital Technology Center.
$6 million in grants presented to local child abuse and neglect prevention agencies
Grants totaling $6 million have been presented to local child abuse and neglect prevention organizations.
Autauga County Sheriff's Office holding fundraising rodeo
The Autauga County Sheriff's Office is holding a rodeo this weekend in Autaugaville to help raise money for its operations.
What's Happening: February 16-18
If you like getting out to eat, there are plenty of places to go this weekend in the River Region!
Lawsuit: First nitrogen execution was a "botched" human experiment
An Alabama death row inmate has filed a lawsuit that challenges the constitutionality of nitrogen gas executions, arguing that the first person in the nation put to death by that method shook violently for several minutes in “a human experiment that officials botched miserably.”
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery police launch homicide investigation after shooting victim dies
Montgomery police have announced they are launching a homicide investigation following the death of a shooting victim.
