Montgomery Newsroom
‘Do It for Drek’: Montgomery Cardinals Finish Perfect Season After Coach’s Shooting
“I was shot seven times on the football field,” Goodwyn said. “A lot of these kids witnessed that.”
Former longtime Saint James School football coach Jimmy Perry passes away
Perry, who retired from Saint James in 2023, led the school to its first state championship in school history in 2022.
Search underway for missing boater in Autauga County
The search is underway for a missing boater in Autauga County.
Two people injured in shooting on Rosa Parks Avenue in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting on Rosa Parks Avenue that left two people injured, one seriously. Montgomery police Cpl. James Dozier told Action 8 News that at about 9PM…
House catches fire on Charles Street in Montgomery
Montgomery firefighters have battled a house fire in the 4600 block of Charles Street. District Fire Chief K.R. Peoples said the fire was reported at about 9:41AM yesterday. People says upon arrival, crews observed moderate smoke coming from the single-story…
Montgomery firefighters battle house fire on Carriage Oaks Drive
Montgomery firefighters have battled a house fire in the 3700 block of Carriage Oaks Drive. District Fire Chief K.R. Peoples says the fire was reported around 4:06PM yesterday. When firefighters arrived, heavy smoke was coming from the home. The fire…
First of three Piggly Wiggly Food For Less stores set to open in former Winn-Dixie locations
The first of three local Piggly Wiggly Food For Less stores is preparing to open in Wetumpka, taking the place of Winn-Dixie, which is exiting Alabama.
Man injured in downtown Montgomery shooting
It happened around 10:25 p.m. Thursday in the 600 block of Madison Avenue.
Troy man arrested after police pursuit in Millbrook, Prattville
Millbrook police say a Troy man has been arrested after a pursuit that started over taillights that weren't working.
Award-winning actress Octavia Spencer visits Montgomery elementary school
Students at Highland Avenue Elementary School in Montgomery got a surprise visit from Montgomery native and Hollywood star Octavia Spencer.
Man convicted of 2015 fatal road-rage shooting in Montgomery
A Montgomery County man has been convicted of a 2015 fatal shooting tied to a road-rage incident.
State awards grants to help domestic violence victims in our area
The State of Alabama is awarding more than $1.5 million in federal grants to local agencies to help victims of domestic violence and to prosecute suspects.
Millbrook police issue scam alert
Millbrook police want you to be aware of an ongoing scam so that you can keep from becoming a victim.
Man shot on Madison Avenue in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting in downtown that left a man injured.
Camellia named in honor of Governor Kay Ivey
A delegation from Alabama’s “Camellia City,” Greenville, has announced that a new variety of Alabama’s State Flower, the Camellia japonica L., has been officially named for Governor Kay Ivey.
Montgomery mayor outlines 2025 crime statistics, progress made in city
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has outlined crime statistics in the city in 2025 and the overall progress he says the city is making in many areas.
Montgomery police chief discusses improvements in department
Montgomery Police Chief James Graboys has addressed several improvements as he marks one year leading the department.
Montgomery restaurant owner speaks at city council in gladiator helmet
The owner of a popular pizza restaurant in Montgomery has appeared before city council to answer questions about tax payments while wearing a gladiator helmet.
Tuberville files paperwork to enter Alabama governor's race
Republican U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville filed paperwork Monday to officially enter the 2026 race for Alabama governor.
Jackson Hospital to receive additional funding from Montgomery County Commission
The Montgomery County Commission has voted yes to providing additional funding for Jackson Hospital, which declared bankruptcy last year.
Leeds robbery suspect arrested in Wetumpka
Leeds police say on January 2, they were called to the Chick-Fil-A on Ashville Road on reports of a robbery.
Four people injured in Montgomery shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left four people injured.
3rd annual Interfaith Service held in Montgomery
People came out to Immanuel Presbyterian Church on Vaughn Road to hear speakers from all walks of life.
Two men arrested in Montgomery murder for hire plot
Police say Tony Hawthorne shot the man multiple times in the 1200 block of Hugh Street.
