Rescheduling of Montgomery MLK Day events announced
Dangerously cold temperatures prompted last month's events to remember Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., to be postponed. A new schedule of events has now been announced.
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Montgomery man shot and killed on East South Boulevard
Montgomery police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was shot on East South Boulevard.
Wetumpka man killed in Elmore County crash
A Wetumpka man has been killed in a single-car crash in Elmore County.
Jackson Hospital files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Montgomery's Jackson Hospital has announced that it has filed voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it tries to restructure its finances.
Sewell to try again to establish federal holiday in memory of Rosa Parks
Alabama U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-7th District) is planning to try once again to establish a federal holiday in memory of Civil Rights icon Rosa Parks.
Small group of Montgomery ministers gather at Superintendent Focus Group Search Forum
There were only six pastors at this forum. They asked for an additional meeting to be scheduled so that hundreds of faith-based leaders in Montgomery can join the discussion.
Drugs seized, two people arrested at Elmore Correctional Facility
The Alabama Department of Corrections says drugs have been seized and two people have been arrested at Elmore Correctional Facility in the town of Elmore.
Will Alabama Legislature ban Glock gun switches and pass new public safety bills?
After a violent year with multiple mass shootings, Gov. Kay Ivey and many lawmakers in both parties are supporting a ban on so-called Glock switches and other conversion devices that make semi-automatic weapons fire like machine guns.
Action 8 News launches 9PM newscast on CW Montgomery
Action 8 News is launching a new 9:00PM newscast on the CW Montgomery that you can watch seven nights a week.
Man dies in Montgomery wreck
A man has died after being involved in a wreck in Montgomery.
Alabama Legislature prepares to start 2025 session
The Alabama Legislature will be back in session on Tuesday, with crime and immigration two of the topics on the 2025 agenda.
Montgomery Chorale holds first concert of 2025
The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts was filled with the sound of music and powerful vocals on Sunday.
Montgomery Fire/Rescue Chaplain Ben Alpert dies
The Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department has announced the death of its chaplain, Ben Alpert.
Construction on Pike Road roundabouts takes next step
The Alabama Department of Transportation will begin temporary lane closures for the Pike Road roundabouts project.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Name released of juvenile killed in Montgomery shooting
Montgomery police have released the name of the juvenile killed in a shooting that left a man injured.
Jackson Hospital asks Montgomery City Council to guarantee loan to stay open
Montgomery's City Hall was filled with nurses, doctors, and other employees from Jackson Hospital who are worried about their jobs and their patients.
Montgomery tax preparer sentenced for including false information on federal returns
A Montgomery tax preparer has been sentenced for making false tax returns and helping in the filing of false tax returns.
State surplus property auction to be held February 1-9
The State of Alabama will be holding an online state surplus property auction from Saturday, February 1, through Sunday, February 9.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Suspect accused of hitting woman with stolen car in Montgomery captured
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says the man they had been seeking who's accused of hitting a woman with a stolen car has been captured.
Man dies after being struck by hit-and-run driver in Montgomery
A man has died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver, according to Montgomery police.
Montgomery business owners say they're frustrated trying to renew their city licenses
Business owners in Montgomery say they've had major problems trying to renew their licenses this month.
What's Happening: January 31-February 2
You can celebrate the start of Mardi Gras season and take part in all kinds of other events in the River Region!
$412 million beverage distribution plant announced for Montgomery
Global beverage company Diageo has announced plans to bring a $412 million beverage distribution plant to Montgomery.
Supporters of Jackson Hospital hold rally as financial restructuring continues
A rally in support of Jackson Hospital's financial restructuring has been held, which included staff, community partners and patients.
