Macon County Schools closed Monday after weekend shooting involving students
Tuskegee Mayor Chris Lee made the announcement on Facebook overnight, saying the incident happened in the area of Pruitt Street near Howard Road.
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Auburn University's Independence prepares for first home game
Action 8 News was on hand Thursday morning as 10-year-old Independence practiced before Saturday's home game against Southern Miss.
Auburn University breaks ground on Jordan-Hare Stadium project
Jordan-Hare Stadium is getting a facelift on its North Concourse area.
Auburn man pleads guilty to wire fraud, money laundering, employing illegal immigrants
An Auburn man has pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from a scheme to fraudulently obtain federal COVID relief funds and to unlawfully employ illegal immigrants who were not authorized to work in the U.S.
Banquet to raise money for Y.C. Nance Memorial Sports Complex in Union Springs
A banquet will be held to honor people who've enriched the Bullock County in some way, while also raising money to build the Y.C. Nance Memorial Sports Complex.
Motorcyclist killed in Opelika crash
A crash between a motorcycle and an SUV in Opelika has left the motorcyclist dead.
Auburn man arrested on child sexual abuse charges
Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones says on August 31, an employee with the Lee County Department of Human Resources filed a report with his office regarding sexual abuse of a juvenile.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Howell faces new charges in addition to charge of threatening Opelika High School
18-year-old Jacob Scott Howell faces more charges in addition to the charge of making a terrorist threat against Opelika High School.
Report: Music legend Lionel Richie released from hospital
Tuskegee native and music superstar Lionel Richie has been released from a hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, according to a magazine report.
Person of interest in Alabama homicide investigation could be in our area
A person of interest in a North Alabama homicide could be in our part of Central Alabama.
18-year-old charged with making terroristic threat against Opelika High School
An 18-year-old has been arrested and charged with planning an attack on Opelika High School.
Opelika man dies nearly a week after wreck in Chambers County
An Opelika man who was injured in a two-vehicle crash in Chambers County has died of his injuries.
Report: Lionel Richie in hospital for possible dehydration
Tuskegee native and legendary Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Lionel Richie is in ICU at a hospital in St. Louis, suffering from possible dehydration.
Auburn man arrested after attack that left victim seriously hurt
An Auburn man has been arrested after an attack that left a victim seriously hurt.
State Troopers: Union Springs man driving van involved in fatal wreck
Alabama State Troopers say a Union Springs man was driving a van involved in a fatal wreck in Barbour County.
Alexander City police arrest suspect in city's latest homicide
It happened Monday in the 1200 block of J Street.
Auto supplier announces $64 million expansion of Auburn facility
A company that supplies parts to Hyundai and Kia has announced a $64 million plan to expand its plant in Auburn.
Alexander City police seeking murder suspect
Alexander City police need your help finding a fugitive wanted for murder.
Ron Anders, Jr. re-elected as mayor in Auburn
Anders was re-elected after receiving 4,174 votes against his opponent, Robert Wilkins, who received 1,209.
Tuskegee University celebrates receiving $1 million donation
Tuskegee University has received a huge donation that's given to only a dozen colleges across the country.
Man arrested on sex, burglary charges in Opelika
Opelika police have arrested a man following a report of a sexual assault.
All Macon County Day to take place on August 29
All Macon County Day will take place on Saturday, August 29 in Downtown Tuskegee.
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.
Auburn woman arrested for attempted murder
Officials say on July 19, officers responded to a domestic disturbance at a home in the 1500 block of Jemison Place.
Aluminum die casting company in Auburn to expand, creating 50 jobs
Governor Kay Ivey announced Wednesday that Italian aluminum die casting company 2A USA is once again expanding with a $32 million investment.
