What's Happening: July 5-7
Independence Day may be over, but there are still plenty of things to do in the River Region during this long holiday weekend!
Montgomery Newsroom
MPD: Two teenagers killed in domestic situation
Montgomery police say two teenagers are dead after a domestic situation.
Hundreds come out for annual Independence Day parade in Prattville
The annual Prattville Independence Day parade had a theme of "Party in the U.S.A." this year.
Lions Club barbecue is an Independence Day tradition in Prattville
Most folks think of fireworks and parades when it comes to Independence Day celebrations. But in Prattville, barbecue is an important part of the city's 4th of July traditions.
3 Degree Guarantee: Oxford House gets $1,450 check
We are presenting another 3 Degree Guarantee check to a local charity.
Vehicles damaged in shooting outside of Eastdale Mall, no injuries reported
The incident took place in the parking lot around 5:35 p.m. in the 1000 block of Eastdale Mall.
Cyber attack investigation underway at the Alabama State Department of Education
State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey tells Action 8 News that on June 17, Information System staff interrupted and stopped an attack on the department's computer system.
Judge postpones trial on Alabama's ban on puberty blockers, hormone treatments for transgender youth
A federal judge has postponed the trial over Alabama’s ban on the use of puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender youth until after the U.S. Supreme Court rules on a similar case from Tennessee.
City Council fails to override Mayor's veto regarding proposed luxury student housing
The city council voted 7-2 to allow four lots on Carter Hill Road to be rezoned on June 18, but the mayor vetoed it. The city council failed to override the veto Tuesday night, so a $3.8 million dollar student housing development project will not go forward.
Arrest made in Montgomery triple homicide
The fatal shooting happened just before 9PM on June 4 in the 4100 block of Troy Highway, at the location of Tienda Los Hermanos.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Photo of Montgomery murder suspect released; Reward offered
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers has released the photo of one suspect in a recent homicide case in Montgomery and is offering a reward for his arrest.
Montgomery Hispanic store burglarized nearly a month after triple homicide
Montgomery police tell Action 8 News that it happened just before 5 a.m. at the store located in the 4100 block of Troy Highway.
Montgomery City Councilor Andrew Szymanski talks interim police chief
Councilor Szymanski sat down with Ellis Eskew to talk about the city’s interim police chief and what he's hearing from residents about crime in the Capital City.
ACTION 8 LIFESAVER RADAR: New tool to protect us all in severe weather
For years, thousands in our area have not had complete radar coverage to protect them in severe weather. That all changes with Action 8's new Lifesaver Radar.
Second suspect charged in Eastern Boulevard homicide
Montgomery police have arrested a second suspect in a fatal shooting on Eastern Boulevard last month.
ACTION 8 LIFESAVER RADAR: New technology that's made in Alabama
Action 8's new Lifesaver Radar was built right here in Alabama.
ACTION 8 LIFESAVER RADAR: Local leaders grateful to have this new tool
Local government and emergency officials are already expressing thanks as they find out about Action 8's new Lifesaver Radar.
Two men injured in Sunday afternoon shooting in Montgomery
Two men are recovering after a shooting Sunday afternoon on Hyde Park Drive in Montgomery
Montgomery residents walk to Stop the Violence
More than 100 concerned residents walked to bring awareness to the recent rash of gun violence and escalating crime in Montgomery.
WAKA Action 8 unveils new live weather camera in Millbrook
Action 8 now has a live camera in Millbrook as part of our Johnny Adams Law Firm Weather Camera Network. See what it can show you!
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery police launch homicide investigation after shooting victim dies
A man who was shot Monday evening in Montgomery has now died of his injuries.
Life of WWII veteran Romay Davis of Montgomery remembered at funeral
The life of Romay Davis, a World War II veteran who was 104 years old when she died on June 21 in Montgomery, is being remembered by countless people who shared in her life of service to others.
MPD: Man in crisis creates incident in downtown Montgomery
Montgomery police have confirmed to Action 8 News that a man whom they say was in crisis created an incident downtown.
Salvation Army in Montgomery welcomes its new leader
The newest commanding officer, Capt. Thomas Johnson, just recently moved to the City of Montgomery.
Supreme Court allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside
In a 6-3 decision along ideological lines, the high court reversed a ruling by a San Francisco-based appeals court that found outdoor sleeping bans amount to cruel and unusual punishment.
