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It started around 1:48 a.m. Sunday on Elm Street near campus when an officer observed a car stopped.
The auction will feature a wide array of items, including vehicles, bicycles, electronics and much more.Â
Investigators arrested 29-year-old Brandon Jamal Maddox.Â
Dozens gathered at Trojan Arena to honor alumnus John Harrison and dedicate their practice facility to him.
U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures (D-Alabama) traveled to Troy to speak on the importance of education and funding for state schools.
Troy University is launching an expansion of its nursing program.
Some school systems are making changes to their schedules for Monday due to the winter weather threat and the expected bitterly cold temperatures.
Kiwanis Club members took the opportunity to chat with the contestants about the upcoming preliminaries and what colleges the young women will be attending after graduation.
The 42 contestants arrived at Frazer Church on Sunday for the week long preparations.
Action 8 News presents the Top 8 Stories of 2025. This is our annual look back at the stories that shaped our local area during the year.
It happened around 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 21 in the 100 block of US 231 South.
Details of the investigation have not been released at this time.Â
A Pike County teacher was surprised Wednesday morning with a huge educator award for his work in the classroom.Â
A Troy man has been arrested on weapons charges after a road rage incident in the Florida Panhandle, according to the Walton County, Florida, Sheriff's Office.
A man has been injured after a chase led to an officer-involved shooting in Troy.
Dr. Hawkins first announced his retirement in September 2024, but rescinded his retirement after the Board of Trustees asked him to delay it.Â
The Alabama State Department of Education has released the latest school report card on the performance of schools and systems across the state.Â
For a dozen years, Action 8 has presented our Magical Christmas Toy Drive to benefit the Salvation Army of Montgomery. We are counting on your support again this year.
If you're a YouTube TV subscriber, you're still waiting, just like we are, to find out when ABC 32 will return to the streaming service.
A man has pleaded guilty to a long list of child sex-related charges in Pike County, according to District Attorney James Tarbox.
A Troy resident is gearing up to be the first Alabamian to compete to be champion in The Food Network's Holiday Baking Championship.
We have a programming note involving ABC 32. If you subscribe to YouTube TV, you will notice that the station has been temporarily dropped from the channel lineup.
Troy Police Chief Danny Barron says Andre Dean Kennedy was arrested and charged on October 24th with multiple counts of breaking and entering a motor vehicle, attempting to elude and resisting arrest.Â
This Halloween, whether you're on the road, trick-or-treating or hosting a party, AAA Alabama says there are simple steps to avoid common holiday hazards, especially with the holiday falling on a Friday.
The Alabama Department of Human Resources says it has been told that federal SNAP benefits will be suspended as of November 1 due to the government shutdown.
The United States Postal Service is now hiring Rural Carrier Associate and Assistant Rural Carriers to fill positions in South Alabama and surrounding areas.
Brundidge Police are searching for the person who shot a man at a convenience store.
During the government shutdown, Troy University is ensuring service members can continue their education without interruption.



