Montgomery native eliminated on ‘American Idol’
Trew the Star was one of five Alabamians that made it on American Idol this season.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Arkansas man arrested on narcotics charges in Troy
Jason Smith has been charged with possession of methamphetamine, 2nd degree possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.Â
Man who gave gun to son as Christmas gift convicted of murder after school shooting
A Georgia man who gave his teenage son the gun he’s accused of using to kill four people a high school has been convicted of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Man convicted of killing Montgomery County deputy to get new trial
A man who’s been on Alabama’s death row since 1990 for killing a Montgomery County Sheriff’s deputy is now eligible for a new trial.
Six people arrested following Tallapoosa County drug bust
Six people from the Tallapoosa County town of Camp Hill have been arrested following a bust involving drugs, guns, money and cars.
Pedestrian injured in Autauga County crash
It happened around 7:00 p.m. Saturday on Alabama 14 near the 141 mile marker.
Countdown is on for the 5th Annual Montgomery Book Fest & Writing Expo
The annual event will feature free classes for authors and aspiring authors, writing classes, business tips and much more.Â
State correctional officer arrested on contraband charges
Authorities say Sharpe had 67 grams of flakka and 86 squares of suboxone strips.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Auburn police searching for shooting suspect
Auburn police have identified a suspect in a shooting at an apartment complex.
‘Much Ado About Nothing’ comes to Alabama Shakespeare Festival
One of the actors in the upcoming production features actor French Stewart.
