What's Happening: July 26-28
You can tell school is about to start because there are plenty of back-to-school celebrations happening in the River Region!
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Law enforcement agencies unite to form Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit in Montgomery
Law enforcement officials from federal, state, and local agencies came together Thursday to announce a new way that they're fighting rampant crime in the Capital City.
Families describe assaults and deaths behind bars during hearing on Alabama prison conditions
Family members of people incarcerated in Alabama prisons packed a public hearing held by the Joint Legislative Prison Committee, a panel of lawmakers focused on prison oversight.
Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit announced to combat Montgomery crime
State and local leaders have announced the formation of the Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit, or MACS, to help combat crime in Montgomery.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery police launch homicide investigation after teenager dies
Montgomery police are launching a homicide investigation after a teenage shooting victim's death.
Montgomery woman dies after being shot on Eastdale Road South
Montgomery police have launched a death investigation after a woman died from a gunshot wound.
Two juvenile males injured in Montgomery shooting
Around 4:32 p.m. today, officers responded to a local hospital in regards to people shot.Â
Law enforcement partners to announce new unit to help fight crime
The press conference will take place at 10:30 a.m. Thursday.Â
MGM Airport hosting pop-up TSA PreCheck enrollment event
The pop-up event runs through Friday, July 26.
Montgomery man arrested in shooting that killed one person, injured another
The shooting happened around 12:35 a.m. on July 16 in the 3200 block of Covered Bridge Road.
Col. Shamekia Toliver takes command of 42nd Air Base Wing at Maxwell Air Force Base
A ceremony was held at Maxwell Air Force Base as Col. Ryan Richardson transferred command of the 42nd Air Base Wing to Col. Shamekia N. Toliver.
$3 million in home weatherization grants available to low-income people in Alabama
More than $3 million in grant money will be available to lower energy costs for low-income Alabama residents.
Alabama universities shutter DEI offices, open new programs to comply with state law
The three University of Alabama System campuses have shuttered diversity, equity and inclusion offices and opened new offices to comply with a new state law attempting to ban the programs on public college campuses.
Montgomery Humane Society closes temporarily due to canine flu
The Montgomery Humane Society has announced it will be closed until Saturday due to a canine flu outbreak.
Montgomery police investigating gunfire in County Downs neighborhood
Montgomery police say they are investigating two instances of gunfire in the County Downs neighborhood.
Body found in East Montgomery
A death investigation is underway after a body was found off Vaughn Road Monday.
State athletic leader Dr. Kennith Blankenship of Montgomery dies at 88
The AHSAA has announced the death of Dr. Kennith Blankenship of Montgomery at the age of 88.
Six charged in cocaine distribution conspiracy, including Alabama state trooper
Six people, including a state trooper, have been indicted in federal court in Montgomery for a conspiracy to distribute cocaine, according to a prosecutor.
Life of Montgomery police officer Carlos Taylor remembered with unique tribute
The life of Montgomery police officer Carlos Taylor is being remembered as part of a national bus tour.
"Stars on the Riverfront" heads indoors due to rain
You've heard the old saying, "The show must go on." That was definitely the case for the Alabama Dance Theatre Sunday night.
Two juvenile males arrested in Montgomery murder
Both are in the Montgomery County Detention Facility on no bond.
Life of Prattville founder Daniel Pratt remembered
The Autauga County Heritage Association is making sure the life of Prattville founder Daniel Pratt is never forgotten.
Lowe's helps Alabama National Fair replace equipment and tools lost in fire
Workers at the Lowe's store in Prattville are helping the Alabama National Fair.
Montgomery County Sheriff's deputies investigating shots fired on Atlanta Highway
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is investigating shots fired on Atlanta Highway.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Photos of suspects released in fatal shooting in Montgomery
Photos have been released of two people who Montgomery police say are suspects in a fatal shooting.
