Billingsley man dies in Chilton County crash
The crash happened around 5:15 a.m. Saturday on Chilton County 5, approximately one mile south of Jemison.
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Montgomery Public Schools superintendent resigns
Action 8 News has confirmed that Montgomery Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Melvin Brown has resigned.
Hueytown man found guilty of plotting to murder a federal prosecutor
A sentencing hearing for Black is scheduled for December 12, 2024.
2nd defendant sentenced in death of Montgomery teen
Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey said Keontae Davidson was sentenced to life in prison for his role in the brutal death of 17-year-old Lesley Luna Pantaleon.
What's Happening: September 13-15
Now that Hurricane Francine is out of our area, there are plenty of things to check out this weekend in the River Region.
CrimeStoppers raises over $157,000 in annual golf tournament
The 24th Annual Central Alabama CrimeStoppers Golf Tournament took place at RTJ Capitol Hill.
Ribbon cutting held for new Veterans home in Enterprise
It was a special day for the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs in Enterprise.
FLOTUS, DoD Secretary visit Maxwell Air Force Base
The two visited Maxwell Air Force Base as part of the FLOTUS's Joining Forces Initiative.
Alabama Safari Park welcomes new rare Grevy zebra foal
The Alabama Safari Park has a new resident.
11 new Montgomery firefighters graduate from training
Another trainee group of firefighters will be graduating in the beginning of 2025.
MPS CSFO to take on new position with the state
Watts will start his new role with ALSDE on November 1.
Autauga County deputies searching for missing man
33-year-old Travis Lee Thomas was last seen on Friday, August 16, in the 3500 block of Netezen Lane, in the Jones community.
Hurricane Francine makes landfall as a Category 2 storm
Hurricane Francine made landfall Wednesday near Morgan City, LA.
Montgomery police charge 4th child in making terrorist threats
This makes the seventh child charged in the River Region.
Alabama National Fair luncheon kicks off in downtown Montgomery
We are a little over three weeks away from "The 12 Best Days of Fall."
17-year-old arrested for shooting into Millbrook home
The juvenile was taken to the Elmore County Jail.
15-year-old arrested in Prattville for inciting a riot
The latest arrest marks the sixth student arrested in our area related to the social media posts.
Former Correctional officer to spend more than 6 years in prison following drug conviction
Guice was a Correctional Officer at Staton Correction Facility in Elmore.
Alabama DisAbility Conference underway in the River Region
The conference continues through Tuesday.
Two more students arrested in Elmore County for making terrorist threats
These latest arrests bring the total of five students arrested in the area.
3 arrested in Prattville police chase that ends in Montgomery
The suspects are charged with multiple counts of identity theft.
ADVA Commissioner Kent Davis resigns
Commissioner Davis' last day will be December 31, 2024.
Zoobilation postponed until September 17
This year’s fundraising efforts will be focused on raising money for a new reptile facility.
Big Lots files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Big Lots is in the process of closing roughly 300 of its 1400 stores across the United States.
ACTION 8 UDPATE: 3rd child arrested for making terrorist threats
The unidentified suspects are charged with Terroristic Threats and placed in the Montgomery County Youth Detention Facility.
