What the Tech: How your smartphone can protect you from insurance open enrollment scams
Tools available on your smartphone can protect you from scams related to the open enrollment period for health insurance. Here's how they work.
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Dozens gather at Alabama Governor's Mansion for annual pardoning of turkeys
The annual pardoning of turkeys before Thanksgiving has been an Alabama tradition for 77 years.
Selma mayor addresses recent gun violence
Selma Mayor Johnny Moss, III, is addressing recent gun violence in the city following back-to-back homicides last weekend.
Central Alabama Community Foundation holds year-end reception
The Central Alabama Community Foundation has held its year-end reception in downtown Montgomery.
Action 8’s Magical Christmas Toy Drive: John Ingram from Jack Ingram Motors
For a dozen years, Action 8 has presented our Magical Christmas Toy Drive to benefit the Salvation Army of Montgomery. One of our partners is Jack Ingram Motors.
Action 8’s Magical Christmas Toy Drive: Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons goes on shopping spree
Action 8’s Magical Christmas Toy Drive is underway, with Urgent Ortho by Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons going on a shopping spree to help fill up the toy vault.
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to retire in January
The company said that John Furner, head of U.S. operations, will take over the post.
"Not in our backyard": Town hall held in opposition of proposed carbon dioxide storage project in Covington County
The town hall, held at the Rodney J Evans Civic Center near Lake Jackson in Florala, drew a packed room of people who are opposed to a proposed underground carbon dioxide storage facility, known as the Pine Hills Storage Hub
What's Happening: November 14-16
It may not even be Thanksgiving yet, but you already have plenty of ways to celebrate the Christmas season in the River Region!
State Department of Education releases latest school report card
The Alabama State Department of Education has released the latest school report card on the performance of schools and systems across the state.
Greenville hospital to lay off 90 employees in restructuring
Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama has announced that it will lay off 90 employees and end inpatient care as it restructures its operations.
Man injured in Prattville shooting
Prattville police are investigating a shooting that left a man injured.
Woman arrested after 92 cats rescued in Tallapoosa County
A Dadeville woman has been arrested after investigators say they rescued 92 cats which weren't receiving adequate care.
Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson hospitalized for rare neurological disorder
Rev. Jesse Jackson, who has been receiving around-the-clock care at home, has been hospitalized with a rare neurological disorder, according to his Chicago-based organization.
U.S. Marshals searching for attempted murder suspect who may be in Montgomery area
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force are searching for a fugitive who may be in the Montgomery area.
Marengo County men sentenced for theft of more than $1.2 million in building materials
Two Marengo County men have been sentenced to federal prison for wire fraud conspiracy involving theft of more than $1.2 million in building materials.
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office opens substation at the Shoppes at EastChase
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has cut the ribbon on its new substation at the Shoppes at EastChase.
Grants to help downtown Montgomery businesses improve their storefronts
Seven downtown businesses are receiving grants to help them improve their storefronts and modernize their interiors.
Three Alexander City residents arrested in drug bust
Three Alexander City residents face charges after a drug bust. Two are charged with cocaine trafficking.
Montgomery man pleads guilty to murder, attempted murder
A Montgomery man has pleaded guilty to a shooting that left a woman dead and a man injured.
What the Tech: What is offered on DirecTV Stream?
As the TV streaming wars heat up, there's one service that you may not have considered. DirecTV is now DirecTV Stream. Here's how it compares to its rivals.
New leadership chosen at Montgomery County school board meeting
Members of the Montgomery County school board have chosen new leadership to help guide the board into the future.
Man convicted of rape involving girl in Perry County
A man has been convicted of first-degree rape in Perry County.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Missing man found dead in Perry County
Search crews in Perry County have found the body of a man who had gone missing.
Action 8’s Magical Christmas Toy Drive: Ebony Evans from Health Services, Inc.
For a dozen years, Action 8 has presented our Magical Christmas Toy Drive to benefit the Salvation Army of Montgomery. One of our partners is Health Services, Inc.
