PHOTOS: Tornado causes significant damage in downtown Athens
A confirmed tornado has caused significant damage to downtown Athens, which is northwest of Huntsville.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Penn State coach James Franklin says Nick Saban should be college football’s commissioner
Penn State head football coach James Franklin believes college football needs a commissioner and he even has a candidate in mind: former Alabama coach Nick Saban.
Former President Jimmy Carter dies at 100
Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, has died at 100 years old.
Salvation Army Church burglarized on Christmas
Capt. Thomas Johnson said the break-in was discovered Friday, but it appears to have taken place on the evening of December 25.Â
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Remains of missing Montgomery woman found in Georgia
The remains of a Montgomery woman who had been missing since June have been found in upper northwest Georgia, south of Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Sportscaster Greg Gumbel dies from cancer at age 78
His family announced his death in a statement released by CBS on Friday.
MPD: Man injured in Friday shooting
The shooting happened around 10:20 a.m. in the 1400 block of Aaron Street.
Opening date set for new Dutch Bros location in Prattville
Officials say the new drive-thru coffee shop located at 1874 E. Main Street will open to the public on Tuesday, December 31.Â
Macon County EMA director announces retirement
Lee made the announcement Friday.
Salem man dies in Lee County crash
The crash occurred round 4:27 p.m. Thursday on Lee County 240 near Lee County 199.
