Macon County Sheriff's Office conducting search at Lake Tuskegee
The Macon County Sheriff's Office is conducting a search on Lake Tuskegee, off Frank Bentley Dam Road.
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Man dies after crashing pickup truck into church in Millbrook
Millbrook police say a man driving a pickup truck has died after crashing into a church and other objects.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Details emerge in fatal head-on collision in Selma
SELMA, Ala. (WAKA) - More details have emerged about a fatal head-on collision that happened Tuesday afternoon in Selma. The man killed in the crash has now been identified -- as 47 year old Terrance…
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Fugitive wanted in Prattville captured in multi-agency effort
A fugitive who was wanted by Prattville police is now in custody, thanks to an effort of several law enforcement agencies.
Camden woman killed in Wilcox County crash
A Camden woman has been killed in a two-vehicle crash in Wilcox County.
Ibraheem Yazeed sentenced for murder of Aniah Blanchard
Ibraheem Yazeed, the man convicted of abducting and killing Aniah Blanchard in 2019, has been sentenced in Tuskegee.
Suspect arrested in murder of Montgomery man
Montgomery police have charged a suspect in the fatal shooting of a man last month.
Man faces cocaine trafficking charge in Tallapoosa County
A man has been arrested in Dadeville on a charge of trafficking cocaine.
Gov. Kay Ivey signs bills to change Congressional districts if U.S. Supreme Court approves
The Alabama Legislature has passed bills which Gov. Kay Ivey has signed to change Alabama's Congressional district lines, if the U.S. Supreme Court gives the state approval to do so this election year.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUGSHOTS 04/16/26-04/30/26
Check out the Montgomery County Mugshots from 04/16/26 – 04/30/26. All are innocent until proven guilty. Click here for more from WAKA.
One person killed, another injured in Selma wreck
Action 8 News was on the scene of a head-on crash in Selma that left one person dead and another injured.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Police release name of fatal shooting victim in Montgomery
Montgomery police have released the name of the man who died after being shot on East Delano Avenue.
Arc of Montgomery closes due to noncompliance
Cooper says over the last several months, an investigation was initiated and the Montgomery chapter failed to respond, comply or make corrections.
Southside Selma name Josh Thacker Head Football Coach
The Southside Selma Panthers spent Thursday evening welcoming in their new head football coach Josh Thacker.
CAMPAIGN 2026: See sample ballots from your county for May 19 primaries
Here is a complete list of sample ballots for the May 19 primaries, as you make plans to head to the polls.
Selma Police Chief Kenta Fulford resigns in agreement with the city
Kenta Fulford is no longer the police chief in Selma after reaching a settlement agreement with the city.
Protest in Alabama House gallery; activist escorted out
The Alabama House of Representatives recessed after a protest broke out in the gallery over efforts to change Congressional district lines.
Former Macon County Sheriff's deputy accused of holding woman, baby at gunpoint
Action 8 News has confirmed that a former Macon County Sheriff's deputy has been accused of holding a woman and her baby at gunpoint in Tuskegee.
Pike County home a total loss after fire
A large home in Pike County is a total loss after a fire.
Whitfield Regional Hospital hosts summer job shadowing program
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Whitfield Regional Hospital in Demopolis has expanded its job shadowing program for college students to include the summer. The inaugural Summer Shadowing program was held at the hospital this week. Students from the University of…
Federal judge panel: Only U.S. Supreme Court can approve Alabama's new Congressional districts
A panel of three federal judges says it doesn't have the authority to allow Alabama to use the new Congressional district map that the Alabama Legislature and Gov. Kay Ivey have approved, and only the U.S. Supreme Court can grant that permission.
Mizell Memorial Hospital in Opp files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Mizell Memorial Hospital in Opp has announced that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it works to restructure its finances.
WATCH: Severe storm brings flooding at Alabama State House
A severe thunderstorm brought a flash flood to the Alabama State House, which has become a common occurrence in recent years.
More rounds of showers and some storms Mother's Day weekend
The southwest part of the state has the best chance for rain and thunder Friday afternoon and evening. Otherwise, the mainly cloudy sky and rain at times hold temperatures in the 70s Friday afternoon.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUGSHOTS 04/01/26-04/15/26
Check out the Montgomery County Mugshots from 04/01/26 – 04/15/26. All are innocent until proven guilty. Click here for more from WAKA.
