What's Happening: October 24-26
If you like pickles, there's a big event just for you, but if you don't, there's still plenty to do in the River Region this weekend!
News
Pike Road welcomes new McDonald's restaurant
After months of construction, McDonald's has now opened in Pike Road.
Montgomery church contributing to the fight against cancer
Montgomery's New Hope Missionary Baptist Church is contributing to the fight against cancer.
City of Montgomery honors new 911 communications graduates
The City of Montgomery is recognizing seven graduates who are now certified to be emergency 911 dispatchers and operators.
Federal Court in Montgomery forced to close on Fridays because of government shutdown
The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama has announced that it will be closed on Fridays until the federal government shutdown ends.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Former Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron enters lieutenant governor's race
Former Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron has announced that he's entering the Republican race for lieutenant governor in next year's elections.
Montgomery police make arrest in fatal shooting
Montgomery police have charged a suspect with a fatal shooting that happened in August.
Selma man killed in multi-vehicle crash in Lowndes County
A Selma man has been killed in a crash that involved several other vehicles on U.S. Highway 80 in Lowndes County.
What The Tech: How kids are hiding secret messages to their friends
Here’s how it works: You type a message in Google Docs, email, or another document program and then change the color of the font to white on a white background. Then poof, it disappears. Students have been caught to sneak notes into homework assignments.
$50,000 Question: Should Montgomery's Mayor Need Council Approval for Big Contracts?
Calhoun and Szymanski sparred over the mayor's contract powers as they weighed oversight vs. efficiency.
City of Selma honors legacy & service of Mayor James Perkins, Jr.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma hosted a Civic Recognition Ceremony today -- honoring the legacy -- leadership -- and service -- of out-going Mayor James Perkins, Jr. Scores of…
Only on 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers discusses races for Lt. Governor, Attorney General and Secretary of State
Our political analyst Steve Flowers is sharing his insight into what he believes will be some of the most competitive races in Campaign 2026.
Local political leaders address Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce
Three of this area's top political leaders have addressed the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce about key issues they are facing.
City of Montgomery holds breast cancer awareness walk
The City of Montgomery's Parks and Recreation Department has hosted a breast cancer awareness walk to mark the month of October being breast cancer awareness month.
Alabama death row inmate asks to meet with governor
An Alabama death row inmate set to die this week has asked Gov. Kay Ivey to meet with him “before an innocent man is executed.”
Montgomery police need help solving September homicide
Montgomery police need your help with information to solve a homicide that happened in September.
What The Tech: How cyber criminals are tricking artificial intelligence
The proper term for this is "AI prompt injection attacks". What it means is that when you use an AI-powered browser, cyber criminals can secretly add malicious instructions to websites or documents that the AI reads.
Montgomery City Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto on Jackson Hospital Funding, Approves New Traffic Program to Assist MPD
A new program, called TrafficServe, will use private officers to respond to minor wrecks and help direct traffic during peak hours.
United States Postal Service Now Hiring Rural Carriers in South Alabama
The United States Postal Service is now hiring Rural Carrier Associate and Assistant Rural Carriers to fill positions in South Alabama and surrounding areas.
Montgomery native wins U.S. Senate confirmation for federal judgeship
A Montgomery native has just received U.S. Senate confirmation to an important federal judgeship.
Pay It Forward: Stacy Varner of Montgomery
Stacy Varner is a special education facilitator, but she wanted to do more for her students once they graduated from high school.
Pike Road McDonald's prepares for grand opening
Action 8 News was there as the ribbon was cut for the Pike Road McDonald's restaurant, which is preparing to open to the public.
What the Tech: Why you still need a reliable TV antenna
A typical TV antenna might about the same as a month of streaming, so why do you need one?
Pike Road celebrates Founders Week
The town of Pike Road is celebrating 28 years, with plenty of events to mark Founders Week.
Opelika police officer injured in crash
An Opelika police officer has been injured in a crash on Interstate 85.
