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.
News
Montgomery 14-year-old arrested for making terroristic threat in Opelika
A 14-year-old from Montgomery has been arrested by Opelika police on a felony charge of making a terroristic threat.
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.
Man dies in fiery crash in Opelika
A man has been killed in a fiery one-vehicle crash in Opelika.
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.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Honda recalls 720,000 vehicles
Honda is recalling about 720,000 vehicles because of a possible problem with the fuel pump.
Correctional officer at Kilby Prison arrested
A correctional officer at Kilby Prison in Montgomery County has been arrested, according to court records.
Assault in Macon County Jail leaves inmate dead, another inmate charged with murder
An assault inside the Macon County Jail has left an inmate dead and another inmate charged with murder, according to ALEA.
Investigators want to know if Macon County death investigation, fatal wreck are related
ALEA and Tuskegee police want to know if a death investigation and a fatal wreck, which both happened Sunday in Macon County, are related.
ALEA: Motorcyclist killed in Lee County during pursuit
ALEA investigators say a man on a motorcycle was killed in a crash in Lee County during a law enforcement pursuit.
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.
Pay It Forward: Regina Groomster of Montgomery
Regina Groomster of Montgomery is the registrar in the counseling office and is also the cheer coach at Park Crossing High School.
Man dead after shooting at Southside HS homecoming tailgate
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A murder investigation is underway in Dallas County -- after a man is shot Friday night at Southside High School. Sheriff Mike Granthum says the shooting happened at around…
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.
Biden "deeply concerned" about release of documents on Israel's possible plan to attack Iran
White House national security spokesman John Kirby says President Joe Biden is “deeply concerned" about the release of classified documents on Israel’s preparation for a potential retaliatory attack on Iran.
U.S. House Report: "Stunning security failures" led to Trump assassination attempt
A U.S. House panel with members of both political parties has released its initial findings into the assassination attempt against former President Trump in Pennsylvania.
