Gov. Kay Ivey signs the Safe Alabama Public Safety package into law
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed the Safe Alabama Public Safety Package into law.
Montgomery Newsroom
What's Happening: June 13-15
It's Father's Day weekend, with plenty of activities to do with the father or father figure in your life!
Montgomery Metropolitan Planning Organization gets input on regional safety action plan
The Montgomery Metropolitan Planning Organization has held a public meeting at City Hall to get community feedback on its Regional Safety Action Plan.
Montgomery Zoo welcomes military for annual appreciation day
The Montgomery Zoo hosted its 31st Annual Military Appreciation Day, treating military members and their families to all kinds of fun.
Alabama National Guard unit deploying to Romania
An Alabama National Guard unit from our area is deploying to Romania.
Fire damages home in Montgomery
Montgomery firefighters battled a fire at a single-story home.
United Methodists vote to close 27 churches, some in our area
The Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church held its annual meeting this week, voting to close 27 churches in its district.
Former Alabama veterans commissioner sues Gov. Kay Ivey for defamation and wrongful termination
The former head of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Gov. Kay Ivey of wrongful termination and defamation.
New Montgomery Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Zickeyous Byrd sits down with Action 8 News
After about two months on the job, Montgomery Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Zickeyous Byrd sat down with Action 8 News to discuss his plans for improving the school system.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Name released of man found shot to death in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a man has been shot and killed in the Western Hills area of the city.
Montgomery Public Schools to host farmers market, seeking vendors
Montgomery Public Schools will soon host a farmers market and is looking for vendors to help provide fresh fruits and vegetables.
Midtown YMCA adds Esports lounge
The Midtown YMCA in Montgomery is leveling up by adding a new Esports lounge for people who enjoy playing sports electronically.
Golfers raise money, awareness of domestic violence at tournament in Greenville
Golfers got the chance to help raise awareness about domestic violence and support abuse survivors across our area at a golf tournament in Greenville.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Federal judge dismisses former Montgomery police chief's lawsuit against city, mayor
A federal judge has dismissed the lawsuit that former Montgomery Police Chief Ernest Finley had filed against the city and Mayor Steven Reed.
Donation From Leadership Montgomery Class Boosts Local Summer Camp
Strong Foundation plans to expand the use of the computers beyond summer camp.
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell helps introduce bipartisan legislation to address doctor shortage
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Alabama) and U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pennsylvania) are introducing a bipartisan bill they hope will combat the doctor shortage.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Alabama executes man for the 1988 beating death of a woman he dated
Gregory Hunt was convicted of killing Karen Lane in Cordova, a woman he had been dating for about a month, according to court records.
Gov. Kay Ivey appoints new secretary for Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education
Gov. Kay Ivey says she will appoint Ami Brooks to serve as secretary of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Second arrest made in robbery of Montgomery businessman Jim Massey
A second arrest has been made in the robbery of Jim Massey, the well-known owner of the Montgomery-based Jim Massey dry cleaning chain of stores.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Cullman County Sheriff to run for Public Service Commission
The Alabama Republican Primary is scheduled to take place on May 19, 2026.Â
CAMPAIGN 2026: Blount County DA to run for Alabama Attorney General
The Alabama Republican Primary is scheduled for May 19, 2026.
CAMPAIGN 2026: AG Chief Counsel to run for Alabama Attorney General
The Alabama Republican Primary is scheduled for May 19, 2026.Â
Gov. Kay Ivey introduces new "First Dog" of Alabama
Gov. Kay Ivey has introduced Huntley, the new First Dog of Alabama.
Man Fatally Shot Sunday in Montgomery
A man was shot and killed Sunday evening, marking another deadly weekend in the Capital City.
Late Montgomery County Commission Chairman Elton Dean honored at Montgomery Whitewater
The life and work of the late Montgomery County Commission Chairman Elton Dean is being honored at Montgomery Whitewater, which he was instrumental in developing before his death.
