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.
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ACTION 8 UPDATE: Three juveniles arrested in Montgomery shooting that critically injured a man
It happened around 1:31 p.m. Monday in the 3900 block of Dalraida Place.
Juvenile female injured in Montgomery shooting
It happened around 8:36 p.m. Sunday in the 3500 block of LeBron Road.
Man killed, another injured in Tallassee shooting
It happened Saturday in the 200 block of Gilmer Avenue.
Govan sworn in as U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama
Govan was sworn in Friday after his confirmation by the United States Senate on May 18, 2026.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Man wanted for attempted murder in Lowndes County turns himself in
Anyone with information on his whereabouts should call police or CrimeStoppers immediately at 334-215-STOP.
Two men injured in Montgomery shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that injured two men.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Two inmates in Perry County now in custody, 2 still remain at-large
The inmates, who were from Dallas County, escaped the facility around 1:00 a.m. Saturday.Â
Columbus, GA woman arrested for robbery in Lee County
Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones tells Action 8 News that around 1:12 p.m. Friday, his officer received a 911 call in response to an armed robbery at the Dollar General on Lee Road 246.Â
Dallas Co. Commission approves county jail construction
The Dallas Co. Commission votes to approve a bid for the final phase of construction to repair the county jail.
