What’s Happening: May 31-June 2
Greek food, soul music and bargains are just some of the things you’ll find this weekend in the River Region!
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Name of victim killed in Ann Street shooting released
The name of the victim killed in a shooting on Ann Street in Montgomery that wounded two others has been released.
Alabama State Jamarion Stubbs set to compete in the NCAA Track and Field National Championship
Alabama State Track & Field
After qualifying as part of the 4×1 and 4×4 relay teams last year, Alabama State’s Jamarion Stubbs will compete as an individual at this year’s NCAA Track and Field National Championships.
2024 Red Tails Classic and FCS Kickoff game times announced
The kickoff time for the 2024 Red Tails Classic and FCS Kickoff Game at Cramton Bowl have been set.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Jamie Mills executed for killing elderly couple in 2004
The state of Alabama has executed a convicted killer by lethal injection for the killing of an elderly couple in Marion County in 2004.
Troy’s Libby Baker earns Rawlings Gold Glove
Troy Softball
Troy pitcher Libby Baker earns the Rawlings Gold Glove presented by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association.
Auburn’s Maddie Penta earns her second NFCA All-American Honor
Auburn Softball
Auburn pitcher Maddie Penta earns her second National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-American honor.
Alabama’s Kayla Beaver earns NFCA second team All-American honors
Alabama Softball
Alabama pitcher Kayla Beaver is named a second team All-American by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association.
Six Times set for Troy’s 2024 Football Season
Troy Football
Times for six of the Trojan’s 2024 football games have been set along with the network who will carry the game.
Woolery’s 3-run homer puts No. 6 UCLA over No. 14 Alabama 4-1 in Women’s College World Series opener
Women's College World Series
Jordan Woolery’s three-run homer in the sixth lifted No. 6 UCLA to a 4-1 win over No. 14 Alabama in the Women’s College World Series opener for both teams.
