Huge turnout at this year’s River Region Disability Expo
The free event aims to connect individuals and families of all ages looking for disability resources with 84 providers across the city.
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Wienermobile to make several stops in the River Region
Officials with the iconic hot dog on wheels tell Action 8 News that it will make several appearances starting Thursday.
Montgomery Academy’s Steamfest makes science and art fun for children in the River Region
STEAMfest is a pop-up children’s museum designed to engage children pre-K to 6th grade with more than 40 hands-on activities.
Books-A-Million ‘permanently closed’ in Prattville
The books retailer served as an anchor for the Prattville Town Center since the late 2000s.
What Are Your 2022 New Year’s Resolutions?
Since most people say a new year gives the opportunity to create a new you, we went around the River Region to find out what your 2022 resolutions are.
River Region education leaders discuss reading proficiency in part with the Bold Goal Coalition
More than 70 community leaders from across the River Region met in Montgomery today to draft an action plan to increase the number of children reading proficiently by the end of the third grade.
HMMA Donates Over $300,000 to United Way
As part of the company’s 2021 campaign, employees from the automobile plant pledged more then $237,000 to help support United Way agencies throughout the River Region and the state of Alabama.
Local Business Owners Flourish Despite Starting In Midst of Pandemic
The pandemic has put a halt to many businesses around the River Region, even decades long businesses. For two local business owners, their businesses have thrived in the pandemic. For Keiauna White, owner of The BeYoutiful Boutiques, opening her new store in December of 2020, actually helped her business. “While was on Dexter Avenue,” said White, “I would often say…
Huey Magoo’s Announces Two of Four Locations Coming to the River Region
According to a public relations representative with Huey Magoo’s, the Florida-based Chicken Tenders chain is opening locations in the River Region.
The representative announced two of the four locations. The two locations are: Festival Plaza, 8001 Vaughn Road, Montgomery and between Outback and Panera on Cobbs Ford Road, Prattville.
Montgomery Zoo Closed Wednesday Due to Down Trees and Debris
The Montgomery Zoo is closed Wednesday after the heavy storms that blew through the River Region Tuesday night. The zoo says although the animals are safe, many trees have fallen and there is debris throughout the zoo. The staff is using today to clean and prepare the grounds for guests’ safe return. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News Tags: Debris, Down…
