Montgomery Newsroom
Montgomery man arrested for abuse of a child
The incident happened around 8:00 a.m. on February 28 in the 4300 block of Sussex Drive.
Fire damages West Montgomery church
It happened at Clay Street Baptist Church in the 800 block of Clay Street.
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed releases crime statistics for the first half of 2025
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed says statistics show that crime is down for the first half of 2025.
Prattville police investigating series of thefts at home improvement store
Prattville police need your help finding a person after three thefts were committed at a home improvement store.
Montgomery Whitewater celebrates second anniversary
Montgomery Whitewater is marking two years in operation near the banks of the Alabama River.
State Leaders Express Sorrow After 8-Year-Old Mountain Brook Girl Killed in Texas Flood
Governor Kay Ivey posted on Sunday, "Alabama joins in lifting up all impacted by the floods in the Hill Country — especially as we grieve the tragic loss of one of our own, young Sarah Marsh..."
Elmore County Kicks Off Yearlong Celebration for America’s 250th Birthday
The community-wide initiative will highlight different war heroes and significant local events each month through June 2026.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Person identified in I-85 crash near Waugh that left 1 dead, 4 injured
The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Victim identified in Montgomery fatal shooting
It happened around 6:20 p.m. Friday in the 6000 block of Sherburn Road.
Whitewater tubing now available at Montgomery Whitewater
People now have the opportunity to ride the rapids in inflatable tubes.
Hundreds attend annual Prattville Independence Day Parade
The parade made its way through the streets of downtown Friday morning, featuring floats, candy, music and much more.Â
Boaters head to the water for a Lake Martin tradition
The boat parade is a long-standing tradition on the water and it continues to grow every year.
Six injured in Pine Level accident
The accident happened around 11:37 p.m. Thursday on I-65 southbound near the 193 mile marker.
Candlelight vigil held to remember man killed in Montgomery
A candlelight vigil has been held in memory of a man killed in February in Montgomery.
What's Happening: July 4-6
Celebrate America with all kinds of events in the River Region. But that's not all that's happening this holiday weekend!
Montgomery man pleads guilty to armed robbery of a dry cleaning business
A Montgomery man arrested for armed robbery of a well-known dry cleaning business has pleaded guilty.Â
Man injured in Montgomery shooting
It happened around 2:15 p.m. Wednesday in the 2100 block of East South Boulevard.
Montgomery Regional Airport expects more than 1200 passengers over the holiday weekend
The Montgomery Regional Airport says it expects a surge in travelers this holiday weekend.Â
Man seriously hurt in Montgomery shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a man seriously hurt.
Owner of local gun shop hit by theft speaks out to Action 8 News
Last weekend, two gun stores in the Montgomery area were broken into and had items stolen. The owner of Pike Tactical on Chantilly Parkway is talking to Action 8 News about what happened at his store.
NFL player, Montgomery City Council members team up for backpack giveaway
Some Parents in Montgomery lined up to receive a special gift from NFL player Jereme Robinson and two Montgomery City Council members.
Montgomery man sentenced to federal prison for illegal gun possession
A Montgomery man has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for illegal gun possession.
MPD graduates 28 cadets in first 2025 Police Academy class
The cadets will serve in 13 different departments.
