Former Dadeville high school coach arrested on transmitting obscene material to a child
Russell is currently in the Tallapoosa County Jail pending a bond hearing.Â
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New judge named for retrial of man charged with killing Sheriff "Big John" Williams
A new judge has been named for the upcoming retrial of the man charged with killing Lowndes County Sheriff "Big John" Williams.
Distinguished Young Women contestants showcase talents at Kiwanis Club luncheon
Kiwanis Club members took the opportunity to chat with the contestants about the upcoming preliminaries and what colleges the young women will be attending after graduation.
Fires at two Opelika child care facilities under investigation
Opelika police and fire investigators are examining fires that happened at two child care facilities to see if they may be connected.
Distinguished Young Women contestants arrive in Montgomery
The 42 contestants arrived at Frazer Church on Sunday for the week long preparations.
Auburn man to spend more than 24 years in prison for sharing child sex abuse material
A federal judge sentenced 49-year-old Jacob Parker to 292 months in prison for conspiracy to advertise child sexual abuse material.
New hotel opens in Opelika
The TownePlace Suites by Marriott is located off Interstate 85 near Tiger Town.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Bond set for three people charged with animal cruelty in Lee County
Bond has been set for three people charged with animal cruelty, which investigators say happened at a house in the Beauregard community of Lee County.
Two people killed in Macon County house fire
Two people have been killed in a house fire in Macon County.
Auburn Police Chief Cedric Anderson retiring
Cedric Anderson, Auburn’s chief of police since 2020, has announced that he will retire at the end of January after 34 years in local policing.
Three people arrested on animal cruelty charges in Lee County
Three people are under arrest in Lee County on charges of animal cruelty in the Beauregard community.
Man arrested in Opelika home invasion
Police say it happened around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, in the 400 block of Jordan's Gate Drive.
Police chase that stretched from Opelika into Georgia ends with suicide
Opelika police say a police chase that stemmed from a domestic dispute and welfare check has ended with the suspect's suicide in Georgia.
Suspect sought in theft of Home Depot rental truck in Opelika
Opelika police need your help finding a man suspected of stealing a Home Depot rental truck.
State awards grants to help domestic violence victims in our area
The State of Alabama is awarding more than $1.5 million in federal grants to local agencies to help victims of domestic violence and to prosecute suspects.
Columbus, GA man arrested in Opelika for child pornography and electronic solicitation of a child
On January 5, 2026, Don LeBoeuf traveled to Opelika, where he was arrested on multiple warrants.
Alexander City police investigating homicide
Alexander City police are investigating the first homicide of 2026.
2-year-old killed, three young children injured in Macon County crash
Investigators said a commercial truck struck a Nissan Altima in which the four children were riding.
Lee County man killed in Russell County crash
A Lee County man has died after crashing the commercial truck he was driving in Russell County.
Woman arrested on fraud, other charges in Opelika
Opelika police say they've arrested a woman who's accused of trying to take out a loan in her husband's name without his knowledge.Â
Tuskegee University police chief arrested in Georgia
The police chief at Tuskegee University has been arrested on a DUI charge in Georgia.
Lee County judge orders new trial for woman sentenced to 18 years after stillbirth
A judge in Lee County has ordered a new trial for a woman who was sentenced to 18 years in prison following a stillbirth that her attorneys argued was caused by an infection rather than drug use.
ACTION 8 NEWS SPECIAL: The Top 8 Stories of 2025
Action 8 News presents the Top 8 Stories of 2025. This is our annual look back at the stories that shaped our local area during the year.
Opelika woman dies in Lee County crash
It happened around 10:30 a.m. Saturday on U.S. 280 near the 103 mile marker.
Tuskegee Police: Car used in November double homicide found burned
According to Crimestoppers, police say the blue four-door Eco Sport was found burned in a wooded area near Washington Street in Tuskegee.
