What’s Happening: July 19-21
Can you really celebrate Christmas in Wetumpka this weekend?
East Alabama
Opelika business heavily damaged in fire
A home building company in downtown Opelika has been heavily damaged by fire.
Tuskegee syphilis study whistleblower Peter Buxtun dies at 86
Peter Buxtun, the whistleblower who revealed that the U.S. government allowed hundreds of Black men in rural Alabama to go untreated for syphilis in what became known as the Tuskegee study, has died. He was 86.
Childersburg man arrested in June 23 homicide in Alexander City
With the assistance of the United States Marshals Task Force, investigators were able to locate Bealey in Kent County, Michigan.
Alabama Sales Tax Holiday Weekend: July 19-21
The state of Alabama is holding its 19th annual back to school sales tax holiday weekend.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Arrest made in Alexander City murder
Alexander City police have arrested a man in another man’s shooting death.
Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office launches app
The Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s office has launched a smartphone app that’s designed to keep people safe and better informed.
Groundbreaking set for GolfSuites in Opelika
This will be the first location in Alabama.
Central Alabama Community Foundation expanding into East Alabama
What started on July 1, the partnership will allow the Foundation to extend its resources, expertise and support to the East Alabama area.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Missing Lee County teen found safe
16-year-old Conner Moss was last seen on July 11 around 12:30 a.m. leaving his home on Lee Road 208.
