Horse confirmed to have rabies in Coffee County
State health officials have confirmed a case of rabies involving a horse in Coffee County.
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Man asks Alabama not to execute his mother's killer
Geoffrey Todd West is scheduled to be executed for killing a woman during a robbery at a gas station in Etowah County.
Meta to expand data center in Montgomery, increasing total investment to $1.5 billion
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and other services. says it will expand its Montgomery Data Center, which is still under construction.
Ceremony in Montgomery Commemorates National POW/MIA Recognition Day
The event at the Alabama State Capitol included the raising of the POW/MIA flag and a wreath-laying ceremony.
Montgomery Oyster Festival Serves Up Seafood, Music and History
Hundreds of people sampled fresh Alabama oyster dishes prepared by local and regional chefs.
WATCH: U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell salutes Selma's "National Civics Teacher of the Year"
Not only has Selma High School teacher Veronica Pitts won the National Civics Teacher of the Year Award, she has received congratulations from U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell inside the U.S. Capitol.
Gov. Kay Ivey proclaims October 12 as Alabama Farmers' Day
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed a proclamation to declare October 12 As Alabama Farmers' Day.
CITY ELECTIONS: Complete list of candidates in September 23 runoffs
Action 8 News has this complete list of candidates running in the September 23 city runoffs from across our area.
State School Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey has warning about social media posts
Alabama State School Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey has sent a notice to local school superintendents statewide over "inexcusable" social media posts regarding the assassination of conservative political leader Charlie Kirk.
Gov. Kay Ivey addresses the future of education in Alabama
Gov. Kay Ivey has addressed education leaders about how to best shape the future of education in Alabama.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Gov. Kay Ivey, House Speaker granted temporary restraining order against AHSAA
Gov. Kay Ivey and House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter have been granted a temporary restraining order against the AHSAA in a dispute over some students' athletic eligibility.
Tallassee boy battling brain cancer surprised with Disney World trip
7-year-old Chance was surprised and excited to find out he and his family will be spending a week with his favorite Disney character Mickey Mouse in December.
Battle brewing between state leaders, AHSAA, over athletic eligibility under the CHOOSE Act
Gov. Kay Ivey and House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter are seeking a injunction against the AHSAA over whether students who transfer schools under the CHOOSE Act are immediately eligible to participate in athletics.
Only on 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers discusses races for U.S. Senate, Lt. Governor and Attorney General
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers is sharing his expertise on the races for U.S. Senate, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General.
Action 8 News expanding again with launch of 9AM newscast
WAKA Action 8 News has once again expanded our newscast lineup with the launch of a new 9AM newscast.
President Trump announces Space Command is moving from Colorado to Alabama
President Trump has announced that Space Command will be coming to Alabama, reversing a decision made by then-President Joe Biden.
Auburn University Police: Students report being drugged
Auburn University Campus Safety and Security reports that some students say they think they were given a drug, leaving them with several symptoms.
ALEA offers Labor Day weekend safety tips for drivers, boaters
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency wants you to “Score Big with Safety” — both on the road and on the water as you travel for Labor Day events or to football games.
Labor Day weekend gas prices are the lowest since 2020
Gas prices nationally are the lowest for Labor Day weekend since 2020.
Hotel Elevation to open in Montgomery, blending history with high-end experience
The Elevation Convening Center and Hotel, set to open Oct. 1, was developed by the Equal Justice Initiative.
Judge orders new trial for Alabama man who has been on death row for 31 years
A federal judge has ordered a new trial for an Alabama death row inmate after tests showed it was another man's DNA on the victim's body.
Daughter of Civil Rights pioneer Fred Gray dies at 68
Civil Rights attorney Fred Gray has announced the death of his eldest daughter Deborah Gray, who was the managing director of the Tuskegee History Center.
State of Alabama to appeal ruling forcing state senate districts to be redrawn
The State of Alabama plans to appeal a federal judge's order to swiftly draw new state Senate districts for next year's legislative elections.
Minneapolis School Shooting: Mobile Archdiocese issues statement; Gov. Kay Ivey orders flags lowered
The Archdiocese of Mobile has issued a statement in response to the mass shooting at a Roman Catholic school in Minneapolis, while Gov. Kay Ivey has ordered flags lowered in memory of the victims.
New Alabama Wildlife Center car tag design unveiled
The Alabama Wildlife Center has unveiled a design for a new specialty car tag, but it needs people to commit to buying it before it can be produced.
