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Equal Justice Initiative, Montgomery Public Schools announce reading partnership
Students in Montgomery will soon have better access to more books.Â
Opelika police chief to retire in 2026
Chief Healey's retirement is effective on March 1, 2026.Â
Action 8’s Magical Christmas Toy Drive: Carshala Youse of Hawthorne Atchison Riddle
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 Hawthorne Atchison Riddle.
Troy Trojans to face Jacksonville State in IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl at Cramton Bowl
Troy and Jacksonville State will meet in the 12th annual IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. (CT) at the historic Cramton Bowl in downtown Montgomery, Ala. The game will be televised on ESPN.
Unseen photos of Rosa Parks returning to Montgomery, a decade after the 1955 bus boycott
Historic photos of Civil Rights icon Rosa Parks have been made public for the first time, showing aspects of her legacy that are often overlooked. The photos were taken by the late Civil Rights photographer Matt Herron, and they…
Action 8’s Magical Christmas Toy Drive: Ryan Greer of Servpro
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 Servpro.
Georgia beats Alabama 28-7 in SEC Championship Game
Gunner Stockton threw three touchdown passes as No. 3 Georgia solidified its position for a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff and beat Alabama in the Southeastern Conference championship game for the first time, pounding the 10th-ranked Crimson Tide 28-7 on Saturday.
Montgomery Police investigating shooting incident at Eastdale Mall
According to a MPD Facebook post, the incident stemmed from an altercation between two juveniles.
Selma man dies in Thursday car crash
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the crash happened just before 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 4th.Â
Man wanted on child sex-related charges in Prattville arrested in North Alabama
Prattville police have announced the arrest of a man wanted on various child sex-related charges.
Alabama Shakespeare Festival holds annual Holiday Open House celebration
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival is getting ready to host its annual holiday open house.
Montgomery police arrest suspect in November homicide
The Montgomery Police Department has charged a suspect in a fatal shooting that happened in November.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: New details on plans to close area Winn-Dixie stores
We have more details on Winn-Dixie's plans for its local stores as it pulls out of Alabama.
Key site in Montgomery Bus Boycott preserved for future generations
As part of the 70th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Mount Zion AME Zion Church held a preview of its Memorial Annex, which preserves the site that played an important role in the Civil Rights Movement.
Montgomery residents provide input on the future of their community
Some Montgomery residents had the chance to provide input on how they'd like to shape the future of their neighborhoods.
Alabama Shakespeare Festival celebrating 40 years in Montgomery
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival is celebrating 40 years in Montgomery this weekend.
Millbrook Chamber of Commerce honors Heart of Alabama Food Bank
The Millbrook Area of Chamber of Commerce has named the Heart of Alabama Food Bank as its nonprofit of the year.
Luverne City Hall to move
The city of Luverne is in the process of moving city hall, which will affect where residents pay their utility bills and conduct other city business.
Former SEC Commissioner Roy Kramer dies at 96
Former SEC Commissioner Roy Kramer, who is credited with starting the SEC Championship football game, has died at 96.
Action 8’s Magical Christmas Toy Drive: Marilyn Hawkins from ASE Credit Union
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 ASE Credit Union.
Firefighters battle fire in downtown Montgomery
Montgomery firefighters are battling a fire that appears to be near or at the historic Sayre Street School building.
Murder victim's mother raising money for son's burial expense
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The mother of a teen recently murdered in Wilcox County -- is trying to raise money to bury her son. Nicole McCall is living through a family tragedy. First…
Selma hotel continues to clean up Thanksgiving sewage backup
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma hotel continues to clean up after an untimely sewage backup that happened at the property on Thanksgiving Day. Officials at the Hampton Inn say the backup…
What's Happening: December 5-7
There are Christmas events galore if you're in the mood to celebrate in the River Region this weekend!
