ALDOT wants your input on improving road transportation
The Alabama Department of Transportation is inviting you to give your input on road projects.
Montgomery Newsroom
Books-A-Million 'permanently closed' in Prattville
The books retailer served as an anchor for the Prattville Town Center since the late 2000s.Â
3 new retailers coming to The Shoppes at Eastchase
First Watch, South Boutique and Goldfish Swim School will be coming to the area in 2023.
Former President Trump to speak at ALGOP dinner in Montgomery
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at an Alabama Republican Party dinner this summer.
Kilby Prison officer arrested on contraband charges
An officer at Kilby Prison in Montgomery has been arrested on contraband charges.
Man sentenced to 35 years in Montgomery drive-by shooting death
A man convicted of murdering a passenger during a drive-by shooting in Montgomery has been sentenced to 35 years in prison.
Montgomery police investigating business burglary
Montgomery police need your help finding the suspects in the burglary of a business.
Hyundai Boulevard blocked after crash involving train
Alabama State Troopers say the intersection of Hyundai Boulevard and U.S. Highway 331 was blocked in all directions after a crash involving a train.
Man critically injured in Midtown Montgomery shooting
Police and fire medics were called around 6:30 p.m. Monday to the 5600 block of Zelda Road Monday.Â
Montgomery City, County leaders hold public hearings on broadband
As part of the Montgomery Thrive program, the Montgomery County Commission and the City of Montgomery are conducting a broadband study.
UPDATE: More than $26,500 raised for injured Montgomery firefighters
A fundraiser to help five Montgomery firefighters who were injured in a house fire last month was a huge success.
Troy University police arrest Prattville man on burglary charges
A Prattville man faces 18 counts of burglary charges after he was arrested by Troy University police.
Syphilis Numbers on the Rise in Montgomery
Post pandemic syphilis numbers have risen to near record breaking heights in Montgomery.
ALDOT Director John Cooper arrested in Marshall County
WAKA 8 has learned that the director of the Alabama Department of Transportation has been arrested in Marshall County.
Juvenile shot in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a juvenile male injured.
First-ever MGM Runway 5K held at Montgomery Regional Airport
Runners got the chance to hit the pavement and see aircraft at the first-ever MGM Runway 5K.
Montgomery County observes National Fishing Day with free fishing
Montgomery County officials observed National Fishing day with free fishing at Elton Dean Park.
Alabama to get nearly $249 million to fight opioids
Alabama will get nearly a quarter-billion dollars to fight opioids in a settlement with Teva, Allergan, CVS and Walgreens.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Beware of scam claiming to raise money for injured firefighters
The Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department says to be aware of a scam involving someone claiming to be raising money for the five firefighters who were recently injured in a fire.
Man seriously hurt in Montgomery shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a man seriously hurt.
Montgomery Golf Coach inducted into the African American Golfers Hall of Fame
Founder of the Leo Golf Academy in Montgomery, Quincy Leonard, is inducted into the African American Golfers Hall of Fame as "Coach of the Year."
90% of Alabama's Peach Crop Damaged by Late Freeze
Farmers are fighting to recoup losses as this year's peach supply is cut short due to late freezes earlier in the year.
The Wellness Coalition offers program to help people avoid type 2 diabetes
The Wellness Coalition is offering a year-long program to help people avoid type 2 diabetes.
Alabama Democratic Conference Chairman Joe Reed reacts to U.S. Supreme Court ruling
Alabama Democratic Conference Chairman Joe Reed says he's happy that the state might get a second Democratic member of the U.S. House now that the U.S. Supreme Court says the state must redraw its congressional districts.
Exclusive: WAKA 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers on what's next after U.S. Supreme Court decision
WAKA 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers says the Legislature will have to work quickly now that the U.S. Supreme Court says it will have to redraw the state's congressional districts.
