Grocery tax cuts for 2024 not likely
The state tax rate on groceries is currently 3% and it will not be lowered to 2% in 2024 because it is tied to growth in the Education Trust Fund which has been lower than anticipated.
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The Trojans look for another historic season in 2024
Troy Baseball
After their first 40-win season and first trip to the regionals since 2018 last season, the Trojans are looking to raise the bar yet again in the 2024 season.
Court upholds life sentences for Atlanta Olympics and Birmingham abortion clinic bomber Eric Rudolph
Eric Rudolph, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for fatal bombings at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and a Birmingham abortion clinic will not get a chance at a new sentence, an appeals court ruled Monday.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Man charged after Montgomery police say he fired at officer in East South Boulevard area
Montgomery police have now charged a man after they say he fired at an officer Monday afternoon.
Alabama’s Lauren Johnson named SEC Co-Freshman of the Week
Alabama Softball
After helping her team to a perfect 5-5 start to the season in the Buzz Classic, outfielder Lauren Johnson was named the SEC Co-Freshman of the week.
Police: Shooter entered Texas megachurch with young son and used AR-style rifle
The shooter who opened fire at a Texas megachurch on Sunday before being killed by security officers had a history of mental illness and used an AR-style rifle in the attack.
Safe from the Storm: What Are Action 8’s Code Red Warnings?
You may have seen our announcements that Action 8 News will issue a “Code Red” weather alert if dangerous storms threaten the area. What does this mean?
$250,000 grant to help bring new manufacturer to Macon County
The state is issuing a $250,000 grant to help a company open a plant in Macon County.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: 380,000 refrigerators recalled
380,000 Frigidaire refrigerators are being recalled.
The Taylor Swift Effect on the NFL
Some may groan, but Taylor Swift has brought in viewers and money to the NFL.
