What's Happening: September 11-13
Even if you have to dodge some raindrops, there are still plenty of fun activities to enjoy this weekend in the River Region!
News
First responders learn how to stay safe around electricity
Downed power lines can turn an emergency into a deadly situation, which is why local first responders spent a day training to stay safe when electricity is involved.
Rubber ducks hit the water in Millbrook for a good cause
People from Millbrook and around the area lined the banks of Mill Creek Thursday to watch over 500 ducks race down the water in the annual Shana Faulkner Memorial Duck Race.
Auburn University's Independence prepares for first home game
Action 8 News was on hand Thursday morning as 10-year-old Independence practiced before Saturday's home game against Southern Miss.Â
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery police arrest suspect in woman's shooting death
Montgomery police have made an arrest in a woman's shooting death.
Auburn University breaks ground on Jordan-Hare Stadium project
Jordan-Hare Stadium is getting a facelift on its North Concourse area.
Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church to hold annual event celebrating women
Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church will hold its Women's Day service on Sunday, September 13 at 10:30 a.m. in the church sanctuary.
Dalraida Family YMCA reopens with new name, new exercise spaces
Community leaders unveiled the Dalraida Family YMCA, which is formerly known as the East Family YMCA.
Absentee voting now underway in Alabama
The last day to absentee vote by mail is October 27 and the last day to absentee vote in person is October 29.Â
"FOR CHRIST Conference" to help college students grow in their faith
The FOR CHRIST Conference will take place September 17 through September 19 at the Alabama State University Acadome.Â
"The Wildest Party in Town" returns on September 17
Zoobilation takes place on Thursday, September 17 starting at 6:00 p.m.
Junior League of Montgomery to host annual College and Career Fair
The College and Career Fair will take place on Monday, September 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl.
Nation marks 25 years since September 11 terrorist attacks
Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.
What The Tech: A new warning about Artificial Intelligence
The latest warning came from Jacob Coxon, an AI researcher who worked at both OpenAI and Anthropic.
Woman shot and killed in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a woman dead.
Higher rain chances through this weekend; Drier, still hot next week
Rain chances remain higher Friday and this weekend. However, summer heat continues with high temperatures in the low to mid 90s.
Demopolis DREAM Center fundraising effort underway
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A fundraising effort is underway in Demopolis to help bring a new children's museum to the city. A Demopolis trio is working to make the Demopolis DREAM Center…
Camden police officer killed in motorcycle crash
A Camden police officer has been killed in an off-duty motorcycle crash.
Auburn man pleads guilty to wire fraud, money laundering, employing illegal immigrants
An Auburn man has pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from a scheme to fraudulently obtain federal COVID relief funds and to unlawfully employ illegal immigrants who were not authorized to work in the U.S.
What The Tech: A look at Apple's new foldable I-phone
Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo on September 9. It is the company’s first foldable smartphone, giving users a device that can work like a compact iPhone when closed and something closer to an iPad Mini when opened.
Five arrested in Montgomery kidnapping case
Montgomery police have arrested five people in a kidnapping investigation.
Greenville police searching for bank robber
Greenville Police and the FBI are looking for a man who they say robbed a bank.
Alabama to honor veterans lost to suicide
The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs has launched its 2026 Operation We Remember campaign, a statewide veteran suicide prevention awareness initiative honoring Alabama veterans who have lost their lives to suicide.
Academy of Craft Training opens Central Alabama campus
The Academy of Craft Training has cut the ribbon for its new Central Alabama campus in Montgomery.
New Apple CEO unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo
Apple has unveiled its latest generation of iPhones, including a widely anticipated foldable version called Duo.
