Faulkner University breaks ground on academic resource center
Faulkner University officials have broken ground on what they call one of the most significant construction projects in its history.
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Montgomery police bill fails to make it through the Alabama Legislature
Time ran out on the 2026 session of the Alabama Legislature before a final vote could be taken on a bill to increase the number of officers in the Montgomery Police Department.
What grade would lawmakers give the 2026 Alabama legislative session?
The 2026 session of the Alabama Legislature has ended, so what grade would lawmakers give to their performance?
Sunny this weekend with warm afternoons
Dry weather is likely to continue through all of next week
Clefworks to bring Imani Winds for a special concert in Montgomery
A Grammy-award winning wind ensemble group will soon hit the stage in downtown Montgomery.
"Burgers, Brews and Blues" to benefit the Downtown YMCA
The community event will feature music, food and family-friendly fun.
Two Butler County Organizations ban together to bring Awareness to Health, Wellness and Autism in Greenville
The Peer helpers of Butler County are planning their inaugural wellness fair in Greenville and are teaming up with local advocates to ensure the community has sufficient awareness in areas of health and…
What's Happening: April 10-12
It's the perfect weekend for the Flimp Festival in Montgomery or plenty of other events across the River Region!
Child Protect to hold tasting event to help raise money benefitting victims of child abuse
The event will feature live music, food, tastings, coffee bar and much more.Â
River Region Disability Expo to take place Friday, but at a new location
The annual event will take place on Friday, April 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Faulkner University Multiplex, located at 5345 Atlanta Highway in Montgomery.Â
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Ford issues recall over windshield wipers
Ford has recalled more than 400,000 vehicles because the windshield wipers might fail.
World champion Argentina to face Iceland in soccer showdown at Auburn University
Current soccer world champion Argentina will meet Iceland in an internationally-significant soccer match at Jordan-Hare Stadium at Auburn University.
Rep. Terri Sewell holds rural healthcare roundtable in Demopolis
In Demopolis, Congresswoman Terri Sewell hosted a rural health roundtable to hear directly from health care providers and hospital officials about the challenges they're facing.Â
Lawmakers pushing bills focused on technical education
So far, both bills have passed the Alabama House of Representatives with full bipartisan support.
Lutzie 43 Foundation & ALDOT host safe driving summit at Prattville High School
Juniors and Seniors at Prattville High School learned about the dangers of drunk and impaired driving thanks to the Lutzie 43 Foundation and others, who held an educational and interactive seminar this morning.
"Ketamine Queen" gets 15 years in prison for selling Matthew Perry the drugs that killed him
A federal judge has handed down a sentence of 15 years in prison to a woman who pleaded guilty to selling actor Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him in 2023.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: New information in mystery surrounding Opelika woman who vanished in 1980
Action 8 News is staying on top of a cold case murder mystery that stretches from Opelika all the way to Southern California.
Dog tethering bill passes Alabama House with changes
The House approved the new bill with the amendments 69-23 with 9 abstentions.Â
FLIMP Festival returns this weekend
It will take place on Saturday, April 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the John and Joyce Caddell Sculpture Garden at the museum.Â
Montgomery garden club to hold annual plant sale
The Capital City Master Gardener Association will hold its 2026 Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, April 11 from 8:00 a.m. to noon outside of Frazer Church.Â
Prattville investigator named CrimeStoppers 2025 Officer of the Year
His work was especially notable in two armed robbery cases at the Texaco station on Interstate Park Loop in July 2025.
What the Tech: Protecting yourself from Chinese apps
The FBI is raising concerns about several popular apps that millions of Americans already have on their phones.
Pay It Forward: Shadel Johnson of Prattville
Shadel Johnson plays a vital roll in the lives of students by providing snack money to kids who don't have any, being a listening ear to those who need one, and cooking for families who are going through a tough situation.
Pay it Forward: Jennifer Kirk of Montgomery
It's no secret that those who work in the medical and emergency fields have tough jobs. But at Jackson Hospital, Jennifer Kirk makes sure the nurses, staff, and patients there are appreciated.
Trenholm State Community College to offer dual enrollment + early college
The college will be holding a community information session on Wednesday, April 8 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Trenholm Campus on Air Base Boulevard.
