Montgomery man killed in crash on Interstate 85
A man has been killed after crashing a pickup truck on Interstate 85 in Montgomery.
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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!
Montgomery Salvation Army under new leadership
Majors Butch and Lisa Frost come to the Capital City from Des Moines, Iowa.
Trenholm, Tuskegee form partnership to help students transfer easier
Trenholm State Community College and Tuskegee University have formed a partnership that will provide a seamless transfer process for Trenholm State students to complete their bachelor's degree.
4th person arrested in Riverfront brawl
21-year-old Mary Todd turned herself in Thursday and is currently in the municipal jail.
Union Springs police searching for missing man
36-year-old Steven Bryan Peel was last seen on August 6 leaving the area of Locke Court and has not returned.
WATCH: Prattville YMCA preparing for annual Sink-a-palooza fundraiser
Sink-a-palooza will take place on Saturday, August 19 at Prattville’s Willis Bradford Branch.
3 Degree Guarantee: Eastern Hills Baptist Church gets $1,450 check
Johnny Adams Law Firm and WAKA Action 8 News are giving a check to Eastern Hills Baptist Church.
UPDATE: Two more suspects turn themselves in on charges in the Montgomery riverfront brawl
Montgomery police say two more suspects have turned themselves in to face charges in the brawl that happened on a riverfront boat dock Saturday night.
MONTGOMERY CITY ELECTIONS: Mayoral candidate Barrett Gilbreath
WAKA Action 8 News is bringing you one-on-one interviews with the candidates for Montgomery mayor. Meet candidate Barrett Gilbreath.
MONTGOMERY CITY ELECTIONS: Mayoral candidate Victorrus Felder
WAKA Action 8 News is bringing you one-on-one interviews with the candidates for Montgomery mayor.
Ribbon cut on new Booker T. Washington Magnet High School campus in Montgomery
The ribbon was cut Tuesday for the new Booker T. Washington Magnet High School for the Performing Arts in Montgomery.
Students return to class in Elmore County Schools
Tuesday was the first day of class for students in Elmore County.
