Man killed, another injured in Tallassee shooting
It happened Saturday in the 200 block of Gilmer Avenue.
Taking Action Against Crime
Govan sworn in as U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama
Govan was sworn in Friday after his confirmation by the United States Senate on May 18, 2026.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Man wanted for attempted murder in Lowndes County turns himself in
Anyone with information on his whereabouts should call police or CrimeStoppers immediately at 334-215-STOP.
Two men injured in Montgomery shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that injured two men.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Two inmates in Perry County now in custody, 2 still remain at-large
The inmates, who were from Dallas County, escaped the facility around 1:00 a.m. Saturday.Â
Columbus, GA woman arrested for robbery in Lee County
Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones tells Action 8 News that around 1:12 p.m. Friday, his officer received a 911 call in response to an armed robbery at the Dollar General on Lee Road 246.Â
Dallas Co. Commission approves county jail construction
The Dallas Co. Commission votes to approve a bid for the final phase of construction to repair the county jail.
Federal judge upholds constitutionality of nitrogen gas executions
A federal judge on Thursday ruled that execution by nitrogen gas does not violate the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment.
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.
Man injured in early morning shooting in Montgomery
It happened around 1:32 a.m. Thursday in the 3700 block of Norman Bridge Road.Â
