What's Happening: October 25-27
It's the weekend before Halloween, which means there are plenty of fall activities happening all across the River Region.
Montgomery Newsroom
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Jackson Hospital names financial restructuring leader
Montgomery's Jackson Hospital & Clinic says it has named a leader to help it with financial restructuring after it missed making a $60 million bond payment last month.
Five people shot at Montgomery apartment complex
Three adult males and two juveniles were injured in the shooting on Wednesday evening around 6:15pm.
Montgomery County voting deadlines fast approaching
Absentee applications must be mailed in by next Tuesday, October 29th.
Dutch Bros Coffee coming to Prattville
The drive-thru coffee shop is expected to open sometime in the first quarter of 2025.Â
Correctional officer at Kilby Prison arrested
A correctional officer at Kilby Prison in Montgomery County has been arrested, according to court records.
Brown Bag Bus program provides Halloween costumes for children
Some Montgomery area kids were given a chance to have a better Halloween.
Governor Ivey removes AL Commissioner of Veterans Affairs after prolonged battle of words
Tuesday at a meeting at the Alabama state Capitol, Governor Ivey hoped the State Board of Veterans Affairs would vote Commissioner Davis out, but that didn't happen.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Gov. Ivey invokes "supreme executive power" to remove Commissioner Davis after board votes not to remove him
The State Board of Veterans Affairs voted not to remove Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Kent Davis, but Governor Ivey has now invoked her "supreme executive power of the state" to remove Davis from his position immediately.
Judge names mediator in Alabama's long-running medical marijuana dispute
A judge has appointed a mediator in the long-running dispute over who gets licenses to grow and sell medical marijuana in Alabama.
Montgomery police conducting death investigation
Montgomery police have launched a death investigation following a man's shooting death.
CAMPAIGN 2024: See sample ballots, deadlines, know what to expect on Election Day
Here's a look at sample ballots, races, deadlines and everything you need to know before going to the polls in the November 5 General Election in Alabama.
Closing arguments to start Wednesday in "Big John" Williams trial
William Chase Johnson is accused of killing Lowndes County Sheriff "Big John Williams.
Local fire department collects donations for Helene victims
You can drop off your donations at the Prattville Public Safety Building on Gin Shop Hill Road from 8 a.m to 4 p.m. until Friday.Â
Gov. Kay Ivey to appoint new Montgomery County District Attorney
With last week's retirement of Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey, we are awaiting Gov. Kay Ivey to appoint a new district attorney.
Monday, Oct. 21 is deadline to register to vote in Alabama
Monday, October 21, is the deadline to register to vote in the November 5 General Election in Alabama.
Teenager injured in Saturday afternoon shooting in Montgomery
MPD made contact with a juvenile male victim who had non life-threatening injuries from a gunshot wound.
SweetCreek Market Festival brings young and old alike to Pike Road this weekend
SweetCreek Market's Festival had activities for people of all ages including hayrides, inflatables, farm animals to pet, and beautiful artwork for sale.
Tallassee man killed in Elmore County crash
A Tallassee man has been killed in a single-car crash in Elmore County.
Fiery head-on collision between two 18-wheelers kills one driver in Montgomery County
A fiery head-on crash between two 18-wheelers in Montgomery County killed the driver of one of the trucks.
At Home to close store at Eastdale Mall in Montgomery
Action 8 News has confirmed that the At Home store at Eastdale Mall in Montgomery will be closing.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Ivey wants state veterans affairs commissioner removed immediately
Despite Alabama Dept. of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Kent Davis' plans to resign at the end of the year, Gov. Kay Ivey wants him removed from his position immediately.
State of Alabama executes man who killed five people and asked to be put to death
The State of Alabama has executed a man who admitted to killing five people with an ax and gun near Mobile during a drug-fueled rampage in 2016.
Diwali festival held outside Alabama Capitol
BAPS Hindu Mandir held its Diwali festival outside the Alabama Capitol.
What's Happening: October 18-20
If you like celebrating fall and pumpkins, you have plenty of ways to do it this weekend in the River Region!
