State of Emergency declared in 40 Alabama counties
Gov. Kay Ivey has declared a State of Emergency in 40 Alabama counties in preparation for Isaias.
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ACTION 8 WEATHER AUTHORITY: Tracking Isaias
Isaias is now a hurricane and is expected to quickly strengthen into a cat-2 hurricane before coming ashore in or near Alabama.
Troy University appoints committee in search of next chancellor
The 14-member search committee is made up of representatives from the Board of Trustees, senior administration, students, alumni, and city leaders. Gibson Vance, the President Pro Tempore of the university's Board of Trustees, will committee the board.Â
Woman killed in head-on crash in Pike County that left three others injured
A Union Springs woman has been killed in a head-on crash in Pike County that left three others injured.
Dr. Jack Hawkins hosts final Chancellor's Golf Tournament before retirement
It's a bittersweet time for many at Troy University as their beloved Chancellor, Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., played for the last time in the 26th Annual Chancellor's Golf Tournament.
Action 8's Tickled Pink postponed until October 17
Action 8's "Tickled Pink" event, which has become a cherished Montgomery tradition in the fight against breast cancer, has been postponed due to the chance for rain.
One dead, another injured in domestic-related shooting in Troy
Troy police say a domestic-related shooting has left one person dead and another injured.
Troy man dies after multi-vehicle wreck in Pike County
A Troy man has died of injuries he suffered in a multi-vehicle wreck earlier this month in Pike County.
Career and Technical Education to expand in Troy
An expansion in Troy will offer new career technical education opportunities to students.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Brundidge police arrest suspect in fatal shooting
Brundidge police have announced that they've arrested 44-year-old Dewayne Alvin Dunford.Â
Troy Arts Council to host three-day residency in the community
The event will take place September 16-18 in Troy and will feature Jaimee Paul and Leif Shires
Second person arrested in Brundidge shooting
Police Chief Ulane Jemison says the shooting happened around 1:00 a.m. on July 4 at the Grown Folks Cafe and Lounge on East Troy Street.Â
ACTION 8 WEATHER AUTHORITY: Extreme heat warning until 9PM
Most of the Action 8 viewing area is under an Extreme Heat Warning until 9PM Monday night.
Brundidge man killed in ATV crash in Coffee County
COFFEE COUNTY, Ala. (WAKA) - A Brundidge man has been killed after crashing an ATV in Coffee County. Alabama State Troopers say 41-year-old Joshua Roberts was riding the ATV at about 1:45AM today when it hit a deer. He was…
Man sentenced in deadly 2021 shooting in Troy
Pike County District Attorney James Tarbox says Xavier Edwards was convicted in May for the murder of Andre Thompson on October 23, 2021.
Troy police seeking identity theft suspect
Troy police are looking for a suspect wanted in connection to an identity theft case.
Man arrested in connection with July 4th shooting in Brundidge
Brundidge police chief Ulane Jamison confirmed to Action 8 that 35-year-old Laquan Bryant of Troy was arrested Friday morning.
Residents in Troy mobile home park dealing with sewage problems
A formal complaint submitted to ADEM determined that the city of Troy is not responsible for the sewer issue as the sewer lines in question fall on private property.Â
Pike County man arrested for stealing bridge end caps
Pike County Sheriff Russell Thomas says 57-year-old Bobby Richard "Ricky" Faulkner, of Linwood, has been charged with first degree theft of property for stealing bridge end caps valued at $4,800.
Two men arrested in Pike County for copper theft
Pike County Sheriff Russell Thomas says his office started an investigation on June 7 after copper was stolen in the Springhill community.Â
$1,000 reward offered to help find missing Brundidge man
A $1,000 reward is being offered in the hopes of finding a missing Brundidge man.
Montgomery teen charged in Dothan fatal shooting
It happened around 2:30 a.m. on July 4 in the 800 block of Hutchins Street.Â
Two men arrested in two separate police chases in the same area
The incident happened around 2:51 p.m. Monday in the area of North Knox Street in Troy.
Brundidge police searching for missing man
66-year-old Rickey Wheeler was last seen Friday on Martin Luther King Drive.Â
3 injured in Pike County shooting
It happened around 1:00 a.m. on Saturday at the Grown Folks Lounge on East Troy Street.Â
WATCH: Gov. Kay Ivey presents Independence Day greetings to Alabamians
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued an Independence Day message to Alabamians.
How to help ALEA win "Best-looking Cruiser" contest
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency needs your votes as it hopes to win a national "Best-looking Cruiser" contest.
America250: List of local Independence Day celebrations, fireworks shows
Here's a look at local Independence Day celebrations as America celebrates its 250th anniversary.
Brundidge man dies in Pike County crash
The single-vehicle accident happened around 5:10 p.m. Monday on Alabama 125 near the 23 mile marker.
Traffic stop in Troy leads to fentanyl trafficking arrests
Two men are charged with trafficking fentanyl and other charges following a traffic stop in Troy.
