Juneteenth remembered with events in Montgomery
You have several ways to celebrate the Juneteenth federal holiday in Montgomery.
Montgomery Newsroom
What's Happening: June 19-21
You have great ways to celebrate freedom, Father's Day and the Summer Solstice in the River Region this weekend!
Man arrested in Montgomery shooting
It happened around 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 1 in the 500 block of Chatsworth Drive.
Man convicted of enticing a child for immoral purposes in Montgomery
A man accused of pretending to be a social service caseworker to try to lure a child into his car and proposition him for sexual acts has been found guilty of enticing a child for immoral purposes.
Montgomery police seeking car in shooting investigation
Montgomery police need your help as they seek a car they believe is connected to a shooting.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Third person sentenced in credit union ATM robbery in Prattville
A third person has been sentenced to federal prison in the 2024 robbery at a credit union ATM in Prattville.
17 Springs Marketplace in Millbrook to add another restaurant
Another restaurant will be joining Baumhower's Victory Grille at the 17 Springs recreation, shopping and dining complex in Millbrook.
Montgomery City Council approves Floyd Campus Master Plan
The Montgomery City Council has unanimously approved the Greater Floyd Campus Master Plan, which promises to revitalize part of the city.
Judge denies Jackson Hospital's request for a preliminary injunction
The ruling means that the federal courts will not enforce Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama to pay the same rates to the hospital that Baptist Medical Center South is currently getting.Â
Downtown Montgomery restaurant forced to close due to health concerns
Action 8 News has confirmed that a well-known downtown Montgomery restaurant has been forced to close due to health concerns.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Lawsuit filed challenging Tommy Tuberville's Alabama residency
A lawsuit has been filed challenging the Alabama residency of Tommy Tuberville, the Republican nominee for governor.
Montgomery City Council to crack down on unsanctioned parties at rental properties
The Montgomery City Council is addressing the problem of unsanctioned parties at short-term rental properties.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Missing Elmore County teen found safe
Sheriff Bill Franklin tells Action 8 News that 13-year-old Liam Hathcock was found safe about a mile from his home.
Montgomery Hyundai plant workers raise thousands for Heart of Alabama Food Bank
Workers at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama are presenting a big check to the Heart of Alabama Food Bank.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Second suspect charged in fatal shooting in Montgomery
Montgomery police have now charged a second suspect in the fatal shooting of a man from earlier this month.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery police make arrest in April homicide
Montgomery police say they have charged a suspect in an April homicide case.
Woman shot near Woodmere Boulevard in Montgomery
A woman has been shot near Woodmere Boulevard in Montgomery.
Leaders cut ribbon on Columbus Square Phase III apartments
The Montgomery Housing Authority joined city and county leaders for a ribbon cutting and grand opening at the Columbus Square Phase III apartments Tuesday.
Old Paterson Elementary School site cleared for new health center
The City of Montgomery has demolished the former Paterson Elementary School to make way for a new health center.
Jackson Hospital's Closure Could Drive Away International Doctors
International physicians at Jackson Hospital say a closure could create a ripple effect for healthcare in Montgomery for years to come.
Prattville police seek suspect in organized retail theft investigation
The Prattville Police Department needs your help identifying a male suspect in an organized retail theft investigation that has already led to the arrests of two other people.
Off-duty Montgomery firefighter saves man's life at YMCA
The Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department is recognizing Lt. Demetrius Gilmore for his quick thinking and lifesaving actions while at the Bell Road YMCA.
The Equal Justice Initiative to celebrate Juneteenth with a jazz concert
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) - Juneteenth is this week, and a non-profit in Montgomery is celebrating with a jazz concert. The Equal Justice Initiative is hosting a jazz concert on June 19 at…
Montgomery police make homicide arrest
Montgomery police have announced an arrest in a recent homicide.
Attorney General Steve Marshall announces crackdown on "gas station heroin"
Attorney General Steve Marshall and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency have announced a crackdown on illegal kratom products that are sometimes called "gas station heroin."
