Georgia woman dies, Prattville man injured in head-on collision
A Columbus, Georgia, woman has died from injuries she suffered in a two-vehicle collision on Feb. 14, in which a Prattville man was injured. Capt. Jeremy J. Burkett with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said the crash happened at 4:14 p.m. on U.S. 80 in Russell County near the 200 mile marker, about 14 miles west...
Alabama board honors Blue Ribbon, top and most improved schools
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – When the U.S. Department of Education discontinued its long-running National Blue Ribbon Schools program last year, five Alabama schools were already in the running. On Thursday, during their regular meeting, the State Board of Education chose to recognize them anyway. The schools were among more...
Man convicted on 2022 Montgomery attempted murder charge
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - A man has been found guilty of attempted murder and illegally possessing a firearm for a 2022 incident, Montgomery County District Attorney Azzie Oliver confirmed Friday. According to evidence presented at trial, Maricas Taylor got into a verbal fight with the cashier at the Petro...
Hundreds come out to Mardi Gras in downtown Montgomery
Hundreds packed Dexter Avenue and the Court Square for Mardi Gras in Montgomery Saturday. The celebration had plenty for the entire family to enjoy. There was live music to dance to, plenty of great food from local vendors, as well as arts and crafts for the kids which included Mardi Gras mask painting.
Montgomery Botanical Gardens Installs Gate for New Pedestrian Entrance
The board of directors for the Montgomery Botanical Gardens is proud to announce that the new gate has been fabricated and installed in the new Pedestrian Entrance on Forest Avenue. The gates as well as the arched sign above were constructed by Cole Turner of Turner Fabrications. As was shared during the official...
Police chase bill named in honor of Hartselle teen faces uphill battle in Montgomery
A bill named for a teen killed during a police chase, and aimed at changing how police chases would work, is facing an uphill battle in Montgomery.
Alabama colon cancer deaths rise as younger people face higher risk
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Colon cancer deaths in Alabama increased 22% from 1999 to 2018, with the disease increasingly affecting younger people, according to state data. The trend mirrors a national pattern highlighted this week by the death of actor James Van Der Beek at age 48. Van Der Beek was diagnosed with...
14 ways to say ‘I love you’ if you’re from Alabama
Hey, there, Sugar Lump! Let’s discuss love … because who doesn’t like to hear someone say, “I love you?” Those three little words are some of the most important in the human experience. Yet, here in the Alabama, we sometimes add a little more, shall we say, flavor to our “I love yous.”
Two men shot on South Union Street in Montgomery
Two men have been injured after being shot on South Union Street in Montgomery. Montgomery police Lt. Tina McGriff told Action 8 News that the shooting happened just before 6:30 last night. Police were called to a hospital where a man was being treated for a life-threatening gunshot wound. McGriff said it appeared he...
I-85 northbound lanes closed after multi-vehicle crash
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The northbound lanes of I-85 in Montgomery County are closed following a series of crashes Friday evening, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. It is unclear what caused the crashes, but the area between the 11-mile marker and the 16-mile marker in Montgomery County is...
