Bear Exploration Center earns distinction as Certified National Magnet School
The teachers and faculty at the elementary school worked tirelessly for many months to submit the extensive paperwork.
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List of events in Montgomery in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday
The federal holiday to remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is Monday, with a list of events planned in Montgomery.
Juvenile dies after being shot in Montgomery
Montgomery police have launched a homicide investigation after a juvenile male died of a gunshot wound.
Montgomery man arrested in January 9th death of elderly man
Officers and fire medics were called just around 2:00 p.m. to the 2700 block of Locust Street. That’s just off Ann Street.Â
Free doorbell cameras available to some residents in Montgomery's City Council District 6
Twelve cameras have been given out so far, and City Councilman Oronde Mitchell says he hopes to be able to put 3 to 4 cameras in each of the 15 neighborhoods in District 6.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery police make murder arrest
Montgomery police say they've charged a man in a fatal shooting. Police say they've charged 19-year-old Ny’Thavian Sinquefield of Montgomery with felony murder. Police say he is an additional suspect charged with killing 21-year-old Larry Wright, Jr. of Montgomery. As…
3 Degree Guarantee: American Legion Post 1948 gets $1,400 check
We are starting a new month -- and a new year -- with another 3 Degree Guarantee check to a local charity.
First anniversary of tornado that killed seven people in Autauga County
Friday marks one year since a tornado killed seven people in two locations north of Prattville.
What's Happening: January 12-15
There are many ways to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Montgomery, plus other events happening in the River Region!
Pike Road Arts & Crafts Fair on hiatus for 2024
The Arts & Crafts Fair is traditionally held in November at the Marks House on Old Carter Hill Road.
Entire state at slight risk for severe weather today
The entire state of Alabama is at risk for severe weather today, according to Action 8 Chief Meteorologist Shane Butler.
Alabama can enforce a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors, appeals court rules
The Thursday order will allow the ban to take effect while the full court decides whether it will revisit the decision.
Two Elmore correctional officers arrested
Two correctional officers at the Elmore Correctional Facility have been arrested.
MPS band director to be featured on the Kelly Clarkson Show
You can catch the Kelly Clarkson Show on January 15 at 3 p.m. on WAKA Action 8.
Federal judge: Alabama can execute inmate with nitrogen gas; appeal likely
Alabama will be allowed to put an inmate to death with nitrogen gas later this month, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Artistic Director Rick Dildine stepping down
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival has announced that Rick Dildine is stepping down as artistic director after six years.
MPD: Victim identified in Locust Street homicide
The shooting happened just before 2:00 p.m. in the 2700 block of Locust Street.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Autauga County missing mom found dead, daughter hospitalized
The mother and daughter from Deatsville had been missing since January 6.Â
Man shot on Eastern Boulevard in Montgomery
A man was shot on Eastern Boulevard Tuesday morning.
Man shot, killed in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a man was shot and killed on Tuesday afternoon.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Runaway teenager sees herself in CrimeStoppers post, contacts family
The Montgomery Police Department and Central Alabama CrimeStoppers say a runaway teenager has been found.
Prattville Fire Department rescues people, animals from flood waters
Prattville firefighters have rescued people and animals from floodwaters in the Candlestick neighborhood Tuesday morning after heavy rains created flooding.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Search Canceled for Missing Child in Tallassee
The search has been canceled for a missing child in Tallassee.
Autauga County deputies searching for two missing women
78-year-old Patricia Gardner Dennis and 59-year-old Teresa Lynne Fisher were last seen around 5:30 p.m. on January 6 in the area of Highway 31 in Deatsville.
Death investigation underway after woman found fatally shot in Montgomery
33-year-old Vernica Searcy, of Montgomery, was found shot around 6:20 p.m. in the 3800 block of South Court Street.
