Brewton man wanted on child porn and rape charges arrested in Millbrook
Davis is currently in the Elmore County Jail awaiting extradition to Escambia County.
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i-Team Investigation: 2014 unsolved murder of Demetrius McGhee
On May 15, 2014, 20-year-old Demetrius McGhee was found shot in the 300 block of Columbia Avenue.
Montgomery Area Food Bank changes name
The food bank will now go by the Heart of Alabama Food Bank.
HMMA to invest nearly $300 million to enhance SUV production
HMMA first began assembling the Santa Fe in 2006, and this will be the first full model change since 2018.
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed releases proposed budget for fiscal year 2024
The total proposed budget for FY 2024 is $311,308,522, which is $21.6 million more than last the FY 2023 one.
ALDI to acquire Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket
The acquisition is set to add approximately 400 stores.
Body found in East Montgomery
Police and fire medics were called around 8:00 p.m. to the 2700 block of Taylor Road Tuesday.
Montgomery police investigating shooting on Eastern Blvd.
Montgomery police say a man has been shot on Eastern Boulevard.
East Montgomery high school catches fire
Montgomery Public Schools Supt. Dr. Melvin Brown talked to Action 8 News on the scene.
Alabama Red Cross To Help in Maui
The Alabama Red Cross helps during national disasters both here in Alabama as well as abroad.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by pickup truck in Montgomery
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a pickup truck in Montgomery four days earlier.
Montgomery man killed in crash on Interstate 85
A man has been killed after crashing a pickup truck on Interstate 85 in Montgomery.
Federal judges question Alabama’s new congressional district map
Federal judges reviewing Alabama's new congressional map on Monday sharply questioned if state lawmakers ignored the court's directive to create a second-majority Black district, or something close to it.
Montgomery police investigating two weekend shootings
Montgomery police are investigating two weekend shootings that left two people injured.
$1,000 reward offered to help solve Prattville homicide
A $1,000 reward is now being offered in the hope that the suspect in a Prattville murder will be captured.
Prison escapee recaptured in Montgomery
Prison officials say an escapee from Elmore County has been recaptured in Montgomery.
"Just doing my job," Harriott II riverboat co-captain says about being attacked
The co-captain of the Harriott II riverboat was hanging on “for dear life” as men punched and tackled him on a boat dock, he told police after video of the brawl was shared online.
Some say Montgomery is experiencing a garbage crisis with trash left streetside
Some areas in Montgomery see trash heaps linger for nearly a month.
UPDATE: Man turns himself in, faces charge in Montgomery Riverfront Brawl
Montgomery police say a man has turned himself in and is being charged in connection to Saturday's brawl at the riverfront downtown.
Pilot walks away after making emergency landing in Elmore County
A pilot from Florida was lucky to walk away unhurt after making an emergency landing in Elmore County.
RIVERFRONT BRAWL: Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed issues new statement
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed issued a new statement Friday afternoon on the riverfront brawl.
MONTGOMERY CITY ELECTIONS: See interviews with all candidates for mayor
WAKA Action 8 News has asked all four candidates for mayor about their vision for the future of the city. Here's how to watch those interviews.
Students in Montgomery Public Schools start the new school year
Thursday was the first day of school for students in Montgomery Public Schools.
MONTGOMERY CITY ELECTIONS: Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed
WAKA Action 8 News is bringing you one-on-one interviews with the candidates for Montgomery mayor. Mayor Steven Reed told us why he wants a second term.
What's Happening: August 11-13
Whether you want to exercise, eat or create, there's something for you to do this weekend in the River Region!
