ACTION 8 NEWS SPECIAL: The Top 8 Stories of 2023
Action 8 News presents the Top 8 Stories of 2023. This is our annual look back at the stories that shaped our local area during the year.
Montgomery News
Whitewater Project Creates Local Construction Jobs
The Montgomery Whitewater Project held its first of two workshops for local construction subcontractors and construction suppliers Tuesday morning. S2O Design Project Manager Jeffrey Gustin gave an overview of the project and opportunities for local construction companies. Local construction workers say 2020 was very tough on the industry and they are excited for the opportunities that will come from this…
EXTRA: Plans to Expand Montgomery Riverfront
Alabama News Network is getting a first look at plans to expand Montgomery’s Riverfront. The Riverfront Greenway Trail will connect the Riverfront to parts of North Montgomery. Lois Cortell with the City of Montgomery shared the plans to build close to a mile long walking and biking trail starting at Riverfront Park. The project would not be possible without a $35,000…
Montgomery City Council Supports Purchase for Whitewater Project
A major step forward for Montgomery’s planned whitewater facility, the Montgomery City Council passed a resolution Tuesday night allowing Mayor Steven Reed to move forward with a deal to purchase property needed for the whitewater project. Project Catalyst (Source: Montgomery County Commission) The deal centers around the Salvation Army building and land on Maxwell Boulevard, that’s where the proposed whitewater…
MPD: Juvenile Injured in Shooting Tuesday
Montgomery Police say a juvenile has life-threatening injuries after a shooting Tuesday afternoon. Police responded to the 2200 block of Semmes Drive around 4:20 Tuesday afternoon in response to a reported shooting. Police say the juvenile male victim was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police have not made any arrests. The shooting remains under investigation. Categories: News Tags:…
MPD Investigating Deadly Shooting Sunday Night
Montgomery Police have opened a homicide investigation after 61-year-old Sandra Smith was shot and killed Sunday night. Police say the shooting happened around 10:30 Sunday night near South Court Street and Huntley Drive. Smith was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died. No arrests have been made. This is Montgomery’s 52nd murder of 2020. Categories: News Tags:…
Montgomery Police Investigate Early Morning Crash on Ann Street
UPDATE: Ann Street near Interstate 85 is back open. Montgomery Police have not released any information about any injuries. ORIGINAL STORY: Montgomery Police are investigating a traffic accident Friday morning on Ann Street near Interstate 85. Police have not released any information about injuries, but say all lanes are closed in the area. We will update this story as more…
Major Renovations Planned For Garrett Coliseum
The City of Montgomery has big plans for Garrett Coliseum. Just last week, ownership of the coliseum officially transferred from the State of Alabama to the city. Montgomery City Council President Charles Jinright says the city did not spend any money to purchase the coliseum and the state is contributing $5 million to planned renovations. The city plans to do…
Police Respond to Traffic Accident on Atlanta Highway
Montgomery Police are responding to a single vehicle traffic accident on Atlanta Highway near Coliseum Boulevard. The car left the roadway and collided into a brick column. Alabama News Network Traffic Reporter Jerry Howell says police responded to the accident with injury Thursday morning. The driver of the vehicle suffered life-threatening injuries and taken to a local hospital. We have…
American Red Cross Preps for Hurricane Sally
The American Red Cross and Alabama Power are two local organizations prepping for Hurricane Sally. Both have crews deployed to the Gulf Coast ready to respond. The American Red Cross has already opened shelters in Alabama and Mississippi and they are ready to open more if needed. Once the storm hits, crews will head out into the hardest hit areas….
