Two arrested in Pike County child abuse case
Brundidge Police Chief Sam Green tells Action 8 News that 24-year-old Mykhail Lane and an underage suspect were arrested as a result of an ongoing investigation.
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Millbrook Mardi Gras Festival & Parade Postponed
Officials with the Millbrook Revelers tell Action 8 News that the festivities will now take place on Saturday, February 3.
Ring will no longer allow police to request doorbell camera footage from users
The company did not provide a reason for the change, which will be effective starting this week.
Troy secures 78-65 win over Texas State
Troy Men's Basketball
Led by Myles Rigsby’s 20 points, the Troy Trojans defeated the Texas State Bobcats 78-65. The Trojans moved to 12-8 with the victory and the Bobcats fell to 7-13.
Sears gets 22, plus key free throws and Alabama beats No. 8 Auburn 79-75
NCAA Men's Basketball
Mark Sears had 22 points and eight assists and made two free throws with 9 seconds left to seal Alabama’s 79-75 win over No. 8 Auburn.
Cory is named Holtville’s new Head Football Coach
High School Football
Prattville High School Alum and former Pike Road Defensive Coordinator, Cory Lee, has been named the next Head Football Coach and Athletic Director of the Holtville Bulldogs.
Auburn’s Penta and Peralta earn Preseason All-SEC
Auburn Softball
Auburn senior pitcher Maddie Penta and junior short stop Nelia Peralta earn Preseason All-SEC honors.
U.S. Supreme Court will not stop Alabama from executing inmate with nitrogen gas
The U.S. Supreme Court will not halt the execution of Kenneth Smith, who is scheduled to be the first death row inmate in the U.S. to be put to death by nitrogen hypoxia.
Chief of volunteer fire department in Covington County arrested, fired
Action 8 News has confirmed that the fire chief at a volunteer fire department in Covington County has been arrested and fired from his position.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Ford recalls nearly 1.9 million Explorers
Ford is recalling nearly 1.9 million Explorer SUVs from the 2011 through 2019 model years.
