Pike Road Whiskey A-Go-Go to raise money for Pike Road Schools
The annual fundraiser will take place on Saturday, April 18 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at The Waters on Marler Road.
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High school marching bands to showcase their talents this weekend
Marching bands from across Alabama and George will be in the Capital City on Saturday, April 18 at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl.
Sheridan Heights Community Center holds health fair
A free health fair has been held at the Sheridan Heights Community Center in Montgomery.
Montgomery police investigate stabbing
Montgomery police have confirmed to Action 8 News that they are investigating a stabbing.
Main Street Montgomery names first-ever executive director
Main Street Montgomery has announced that Ashley Jernigan will be its first-ever executive director.
Man injured in Montgomery shooting
Officers were called around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday to a local hospital after a person showed up with a gunshot wound.
Montgomery Public Schools getting ready for Kindergarten Kickoff
While the school year is slowly coming to an end, one local school system is getting ready for next year.
Less than two months away from the Alabama State Games
This year's games will take run from June 12-14 in Birmingham and throughout Jefferson County.
Montgomery police arrest man in deadly shooting
It happened on Thursday, March 20, 2025 around 7:20 a.m. in the 700 block of Havelock Lane.
Pike Road Firehouse Subs celebrates ribbon cutting
The national sandwich restaurant is located in the new Merry Corners development at the corner of Vaughn Road and Pike Road.
Man sentenced in murder of fellow Alabama State University student
Montgomery County District Attorney Azzie Oliver says Ivry Hall will serve life in prison for fatally shooting Adam Dowdell in 2020.
Upcoming conference to focus on empowering women
The Brace for Impact Women's Conference will take place April 16-18 at Fresh Anointing House of Worship in Montgomery.
Montgomery County commissioner to host Fair Housing Summit
The event will take place on Saturday, April 18 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Rosa Parks Museum's Children's Wing.
Brantwood Children's Home to hold annual kickball fundraiser
The 7th annual Kickball Classic will take place on Saturday, April 18 at DABOS Park.
Upcoming event looks to bring awareness to rare disease
The event will take place on Saturday, April 18 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul AME Church on East Patton Avenue in Montgomery.
3rd Annual Abilities Awareness Fashion Show hosted by the STAAR program
It's the 3rd year of the STAAR program's fashion show and all of the kids put on their best runway walk in Montgomery Sunday.
Four killed in 48 hours during violent weekend in Montgomery
Four people were killed in a series of shootings over a 48-hour period in Montgomery, prompting the city’s police chief to condemn the violence as “senseless.”
2 dead, 2 injured in four separate shootings in Montgomery
Montgomery police have been busy this weekend working several shootings, two of which were deadly.
Montgomery police make capital murder arrest following fatal shooting
Montgomery police have made an arrest following a fatal shooting on West South Boulevard.
WAKA honored with two ABBY Awards from the Alabama Broadcasters Association
WAKA Action 8 News has received two ABBY Awards for excellence from the Alabama Broadcasters Association.
22nd annual Autism Crawfish Boil at DABOS Park in Montgomery
Thousands showed up throughout the day Saturday to enjoy some crawfish, live music, and fun with friends and family, while supporting a great cause for their fellow Alabamians.
Attorney General's Office Building in Montgomery to be named in honor of Gov. Kay Ivey
As Gov. Kay Ivey marks nine years in office, a prominent state government building in downtown Montgomery will be named in her honor.
Lawmakers Cite Memories And Mold In Farewell To Alabama State House
Lawmakers reflected on their time inside the Alabama State House, as they shared both fond memories and concerns about its condition.
Faulkner University breaks ground on academic resource center
Faulkner University officials have broken ground on what they call one of the most significant construction projects in its history.
