Fire chief shot and killed in Chambers County while helping a couple whose car struck a deer
A man in Chambers County is charged with shooting and killing a fire battalion chief and wounding the driver of a car that hit a deer.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
President Trump grants pardon for Jan. 6 defendants
President Trump has pardoned, commuted the prison sentences or vowed to dismiss the cases of all of the 1,500-plus people charged with crimes in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot.
Fatal accident in Butler County under investigation
The accident occurred on North Mt. Zion Road between Hwy 10 and Co. Road 50 involving a propane gas truck and a passenger vehicle.
Alabama State Women’s Basketball reschedules Texas Southern Game
The Hornets will reschedule their upcoming game against Texas Southern to Monday, January 27th.
Man injured in Montgomery house fire
A man has been injured in a house fire in Montgomery.
Man arrested after home invasion, hostage situation in Crenshaw County
A man has been arrested following a home invasion and hostage situation in Crenshaw County.
Auburn’s Pettiford named SEC Freshman of the Week
Auburn Freshman Tahaad Pettiford earns SEC Freshman of the week honors after helping lead auburn to two ranked wins.
READ: Full text of President Trump’s 2025 Inaugural Address
The White House has released the full text of President Trump’s Inaugural Address.
Gov. Kay Ivey declares State of Emergency for entire Action 8 viewing area
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for 39 counties ahead of the winter weather threat, that includes all of the Action 8 viewing area.
Auburn unanimous No. 1 in AP Top 25 College Football Poll; Alabama remains No. 4
Despite the recent upsets, Auburn is a constant at the top of the AP Men’s College Basketball Poll.
