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Second person arrested in Brundidge shooting

Police Chief Ulane Jemison says the shooting happened around 1:00 a.m. on July 4 at the Grown Folks Cafe and Lounge on East Troy Street.

ACTION 8 WEATHER AUTHORITY: Extreme heat warning until 9PM

Most of the Action 8 viewing area is under an Extreme Heat Warning until 9PM Monday night.

Brundidge man killed in ATV crash in Coffee County

COFFEE COUNTY, Ala. (WAKA) - A Brundidge man has been killed after crashing an ATV in Coffee County. Alabama State Troopers say 41-year-old Joshua Roberts was riding the ATV at about 1:45AM today when it hit a deer. He was…

Crime

Man sentenced in deadly 2021 shooting in Troy

Pike County District Attorney James Tarbox says Xavier Edwards was convicted in May for the murder of Andre Thompson on October 23, 2021.

Crime

Troy police seeking identity theft suspect

Troy police are looking for a suspect wanted in connection to an identity theft case.

Man arrested in connection with July 4th shooting in Brundidge

Brundidge police chief Ulane Jamison confirmed to Action 8 that 35-year-old Laquan Bryant of Troy was arrested Friday morning.

News

Residents in Troy mobile home park dealing with sewage problems

A formal complaint submitted to ADEM determined that the city of Troy is not responsible for the sewer issue as the sewer lines in question fall on private property.

Crime

Pike County man arrested for stealing bridge end caps

Pike County Sheriff Russell Thomas says 57-year-old Bobby Richard "Ricky" Faulkner, of Linwood, has been charged with first degree theft of property for stealing bridge end caps valued at $4,800.

Crime

Two men arrested in Pike County for copper theft

Pike County Sheriff Russell Thomas says his office started an investigation on June 7 after copper was stolen in the Springhill community.

$1,000 reward offered to help find missing Brundidge man

A $1,000 reward is being offered in the hopes of finding a missing Brundidge man.

Crime

Montgomery teen charged in Dothan fatal shooting

It happened around 2:30 a.m. on July 4 in the 800 block of Hutchins Street.

Two men arrested in two separate police chases in the same area

The incident happened around 2:51 p.m. Monday in the area of North Knox Street in Troy.

News

Brundidge police searching for missing man

66-year-old Rickey Wheeler was last seen Friday on Martin Luther King Drive.

Crime

3 injured in Pike County shooting

It happened around 1:00 a.m. on Saturday at the Grown Folks Lounge on East Troy Street.

East Alabama

WATCH: Gov. Kay Ivey presents Independence Day greetings to Alabamians

Gov. Kay Ivey has issued an Independence Day message to Alabamians.

East Alabama

How to help ALEA win "Best-looking Cruiser" contest

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency needs your votes as it hopes to win a national "Best-looking Cruiser" contest.

East Alabama

America250: List of local Independence Day celebrations, fireworks shows

Here's a look at local Independence Day celebrations as America celebrates its 250th anniversary.

News

Brundidge man dies in Pike County crash

The single-vehicle accident happened around 5:10 p.m. Monday on Alabama 125 near the 23 mile marker.

Crime

Traffic stop in Troy leads to fentanyl trafficking arrests

Two men are charged with trafficking fentanyl and other charges following a traffic stop in Troy.

East Alabama

Safe from the Storm: 2026 Hurricane Season Begins

Action 8 News has a series of special Extra reports to prepare you for the 2026 hurricane season, which is now underway.

Crime

Luverne man arrested in Troy for breaking into cars

Troy Police Chief Danny Barron tells Action 8 News that his department received multiple complaints on May 22 regarding several vehicles being broken into throughout the city.

CAMPAIGN 2026: Qualifying ends for special primaries for U.S. House

Qualifying has ended for the candidates running in the August 11 special primaries for four seats in the U.S. House.

News

Lockheed Martin breaks ground on Pike County expansion project

Lockheed Martin has broken ground on its new Munitions Production Center in Pike County, which will nearly double the space for its missile defense operations.