Local political leaders address Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce
Three of this area's top political leaders have addressed the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce about key issues they are facing.
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City of Montgomery holds breast cancer awareness walk
The City of Montgomery's Parks and Recreation Department has hosted a breast cancer awareness walk to mark the month of October being breast cancer awareness month.
Alabama death row inmate asks to meet with governor
An Alabama death row inmate set to die this week has asked Gov. Kay Ivey to meet with him “before an innocent man is executed.”
Montgomery police need help solving September homicide
Montgomery police need your help with information to solve a homicide that happened in September.
Montgomery City Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto on Jackson Hospital Funding, Approves New Traffic Program to Assist MPD
A new program, called TrafficServe, will use private officers to respond to minor wrecks and help direct traffic during peak hours.
Montgomery native wins U.S. Senate confirmation for federal judgeship
A Montgomery native has just received U.S. Senate confirmation to an important federal judgeship.
Pike Road McDonald's prepares for grand opening
Action 8 News was there as the ribbon was cut for the Pike Road McDonald's restaurant, which is preparing to open to the public.
Pike Road celebrates Founders Week
The town of Pike Road is celebrating 28 years, with plenty of events to mark Founders Week.
Winn-Dixie to exit Alabama, focus on growing store presence in Florida
The parent company of Winn-Dixie has announced plans to divest its stores in Alabama and other states to focus its efforts on Florida and extreme south Georgia.
Montgomery police make arrest in February murder
Montgomery police have made an arrest in a murder investigation from earlier this year.
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed, police chief angered over mass shooting suspect's release on bond
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed and Police Chief James Graboys are expressing anger over the release of one of the four mass shooting suspects on bond.
Montgomery curfew ordinance under discussion
A committee met this morning to discuss a citywide curfew in the wake of the mass shooting that happened downtown on October 4.
Montgomery Personnel Board Questions Mayor Reed’s Plan to Hire Convicted Felon, Postpones Salary Vote
“Starting a convicted felon at $120,960 not only sends the wrong message to the city,” said board member Seale. “It sends the wrong message to all the first responders and garbage collectors who’ve been asking for raises."
Montgomery pedestrian killed in hit-and-run
Montgomery police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver.
Hundreds enjoy ZooBrews and Food Festival at the Montgomery Zoo
There was a festive atmosphere at the Montgomery Zoo as families enjoyed the ZooBrews and Food Festival.
COVER Expo provides resources to Montgomery families
Dozens of people went to the COVER Expo in the Chisholm neighborhood of Montgomery to find out about community resources and meet a young man who turned his life around.
Prattville YMCA hosts annual Great Grits Cookoff and Festival
It's always one of the tastiest Saturdays in the fall -- The Great Grits Cookoff and Festival is back for its 12th year in Prattville.
Montgomery Mayor Requests Salary Approval to Hire Ex-Fraud Convict as City's Director of Small Business Development
Donald Watkins Jr. was convicted of one count of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy in 2019.
Hundreds Join ‘No Kings’ Protest in Downtown Montgomery
"No Kings" protesters met in front of Riverfront Park on Commerce Street before marching to the Court Square fountain.
Bama Lanes Marks 65 Years of Strikes, Spares and Community Spirit
Dozens of people came out to join the celebration at Bama Lanes, taking part in tournaments and enjoying snacks and prizes.
City of Montgomery's chief of staff resigns
The City of Montgomery has announced that Chief of Staff Jerime Reid has resigned from his position.
Junior League of Montgomery kicks off Christmas season with 37th annual Holiday Market
One of the first events of the Christmas season each year is the Junior League of Montgomery's Holiday Market, designed to get people in the spirit as they celebrate the upcoming holidays.
Montgomery police make fourth arrest in mass shooting
Montgomery police have announced a fourth arrest in the mass shooting that happened downtown earlier this month.
Dave's Hot Chicken national restaurant chain opens location in Montgomery
The national chicken restaurant chain "Dave's Hot Chicken" has opened at EastChase in Montgomery.
