What's Happening: July 4-6
Celebrate America with all kinds of events in the River Region. But that's not all that's happening this holiday weekend!
Montgomery Newsroom
Montgomery man pleads guilty to armed robbery of a dry cleaning business
A Montgomery man arrested for armed robbery of a well-known dry cleaning business has pleaded guilty.Â
Man injured in Montgomery shooting
It happened around 2:15 p.m. Wednesday in the 2100 block of East South Boulevard.
Montgomery Regional Airport expects more than 1200 passengers over the holiday weekend
The Montgomery Regional Airport says it expects a surge in travelers this holiday weekend.Â
Man seriously hurt in Montgomery shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a man seriously hurt.
Owner of local gun shop hit by theft speaks out to Action 8 News
Last weekend, two gun stores in the Montgomery area were broken into and had items stolen. The owner of Pike Tactical on Chantilly Parkway is talking to Action 8 News about what happened at his store.
NFL player, Montgomery City Council members team up for backpack giveaway
Some Parents in Montgomery lined up to receive a special gift from NFL player Jereme Robinson and two Montgomery City Council members.
Montgomery man sentenced to federal prison for illegal gun possession
A Montgomery man has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for illegal gun possession.
MPD graduates 28 cadets in first 2025 Police Academy class
The cadets will serve in 13 different departments.
Arrest made in shooting on East South Boulevard in Montgomery
An arrest has been made in a shooting that happened last month on East South Boulevard.
Reward offered in Montgomery homicide
CrimeStoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest.Â
How many homicides has Montgomery recorded in first half of 2025?
July 1 marks the start of the second half of the year. So how many homicides has Montgomery recorded in the first six months of 2025?
Local farmers markets welcome summer with Alabama-grown fruits and vegetables
July 4th is right around the corner, and while some people are checking out the firework stands, others are getting their fill at local farmers markets.
Shaun Dion Hamilton honored at Montgomery City Council
The Montgomery City Council is honoring Shaun Dion Hamilton, who went from playing football here to the NFL, where he is now a coach.
Appeals court: Alabama violated constitutional rights of man sentenced to death
A federal appeals court ruled prosecutors violated the constitutional rights of a man sentenced to death in Alabama in 1990, saying Blacks were rejected from the jury during his trial.
Alabama Rivers Alliance wants more people connected to local waterways
You are invited to take a survey about your thoughts on Alabama's waterways and how to get the most out of them.
Folks flock to fireworks stores to celebrate July 4
Local fireworks stores are seeing plenty of customers who are getting ready for 4th of July celebrations.
List of local Independence Day celebrations, fireworks shows
There are plenty of local places and plenty of ways to celebrate the 4th of July in our area.
Tallassee City Elections: List of candidates
Here is the list of candidates running in the Tallassee city elections:
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Arrest made in two business burglaries
Montgomery police have made an arrest in two business burglaries.
City of Montgomery planning Independence Day celebration
The City of Montgomery is planning an Independence Day celebration at Riverfront Park on Friday, July 4.
What to know about Alabama's new 483 area code
The new 483 area code will be overlayed over the existing 334 area code to make sure there's an ample supply of phone numbers in our part of the state.
Work on Interstate 85 in Montgomery County to close one lane to traffic
Road work in Montgomery County will lead to a lane closure on Interstate 85.
Life of Lowndes County Sheriff "Big John" Williams remembered
Family and friends of the late Lowndes County Sheriff "Big John" Williams are remembering his life.
