Tuskegee man arrested for theft in Auburn
Pickett was taken into custody and charged with first degree theft of property.
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Phenix City man arrested for enticing a child for immoral purposes
Moore was taken into custody at his work on September 26.
ONLY ON 8: Preview of the Great Alabama 650 race
Action 8 News has partnered with Alabama Scenic River Trail to bring you daily coverage of the Great Alabama 650 race.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Alabama Department of Revenue warns of texting scam
The Alabama Department of Revenue is warning of a texting scam involving tax refunds.
Action 8's Tickled Pink benefits the Cancer Wellness Foundation
The 11th Annual Tickled Pink Out Party is Saturday in Montgomery, and once again, it will benefit the Cancer Wellness Foundation, with an emphasis on breast cancer.
Woman dies in mobile home fire in Lee County
A woman has died in a mobile home fire in the Beulah community of Lee County.
Alabama Forestry Commission issues Fire Danger Advisory
The Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a statewide Fire Danger Advisory due to dry conditions and the lack of rainfall in the weather forecast.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Opelika police make third arrest in home invasion
Opelika Police have arrested a third suspect in a home invasion investigation.
Opelika man arrested on charges of sodomy, sexual abuse
Auburn police say they've arrested an Opelika man on sex-related charges.
Auburn police arrest man for burglary, lying to police
Officials say on September 20, officers responded to an attempted burglary near the 2900 block of Sandhill Road.
Georgia woman dies in Macon County crash
The crash happened just before 1 p.m. Wednesday on U.S. 80, around 10 miles east of Tuskegee in Macon County.
CITY ELECTIONS: Frank "Chris" Lee defeats Tuskegee Mayor Tony Haygood
Tuskegee City Council member Frank “Chris” Lee has defeated incumbent Tony Haygood in the runoff for mayor.
CITY ELECTIONS: Several local mayors defeated in runoffs
Several local mayors have gone down in defeat in runoff races.
CITY ELECTIONS: Results from September 23 Runoffs
Here are the results from the 2025 city runoffs that were held throughout the area on Tuesday, September 23.
Alexander City child reported missing safely located, suspects in custody
Investigators say the child was unharmed and returned home to his father.
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.
Auburn University fires some employees over social media posts
Auburn University has announced that it has fired some employees over recent social media posts.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Lee McInnis enters Third District U.S. House race
Democratic candidate Lee McInnis has announced that he will challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers in Alabama's Third Congressional District.
Woman dead in Opelika stabbing
It happened around 10:52 a.m. in the 1000 block of Samford Court.
Auburn University breaks ground on new air traffic control tower
The project is expected to take about two years to complete.
WWII veteran celebrates 106th birthday
From all of us at Action 8 News, happy birthday, Mr. Bennett!
ADOC correctional officer arrested on drug charges
ADOC officials say Correctional Officer Senior Joshua Joyner was arrested Friday in Auburn following a traffic stop.
1 dead, 1 in custody after fatal shooting in Tuskegee
It happened Thursday morning in the 2900 block of Pruitt Court.
Tuskegee University police chief relieved of duty
Officials with the university tell Action 8 News that Joshua Phillips is no longer on the job.
Funeral arrangements announced for retired Auburn University professor killed in assault
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Dr. Julie Gard Schnuelle, the retired Auburn University professor who was killed in an assault at a park.
