Many local elementary, middle schools make list of the state's best
Several schools in Montgomery Public Schools as well as others across our area have made a list of being among the state's best.
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Ozark man arrested on first-degree robbery charge in Auburn
Police say in the incident happened October 17th, in the 100 block of Wright Street, where a victim reported that an individual took a pistol from his person and pointed it at him.
Shots fired as crowd was being dispersed at Lake Martin Beach Club
Investigators are looking for video and information after shots were fired as a crowd was being dispersed from Lake Martin Beach Club over the weekend.
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services declares public health emergency after Hurricane Isaias
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has declared a public health emergency in Alabama and Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias.
Auburn police searching for suspect in pedestrian death
APD says officers responded to the area of Shug Jordan Parkway and North Donahue Drive on Thursday, October 8th, following a report of a pedestrian hit by by a vehicle that left the scene.
Union Springs man killed in Barbour County crash
A Union Springs man has been killed in a crash that also killed another man in Barbour County.
Man dies after being hit by car in Auburn
Auburn police say the incident happened on October 8th in the area of Shug Jordan Parkway and North Donahue Drive.
State of Emergency declared in 40 Alabama counties
Gov. Kay Ivey has declared a State of Emergency in 40 Alabama counties in preparation for Isaias.
ACTION 8 WEATHER AUTHORITY: Tracking Isaias
Hurricane Isaias strengthened to a major category 3 hurricane with winds of 120 mph Friday morning 10/9/26. It made landfall as a category 2 storm with winds of 105 mph near Destin, Florida at approximately 8:30PM Friday 10/9/26.
GE Aerospace to invest $1 million to boost aerospace training in Montgomery, Auburn
The GE Aerospace Foundation says it will invest $1 million to support industry workforce training efforts across Alabama through Lifting Futures, its flagship workforce program.
Two men charged with posing as law enforcement officers to rob Auburn home
Two men accused of posing as law enforcement officers to rob an Auburn home have been arrested thousands of miles away.
$5,000 reward offered in hopes of solving Auburn cold case murder
A $5,000 reward is now being offered in the hopes of solving the cold case killing of an Auburn man.
Man arrested in Montgomery County on charges involving prison contraband
The Alabama Department of Corrections says a man has been arrested in Montgomery County in an investigation involving contraband at a state prison.
Murder suspect from Macon County arrested in Mississippi
A man from Macon County who was wanted in the disappearance and killing of a Georgia woman has been arrested in Mississippi.
Dump truck driver killed in Tallapoosa County crash
A man driving a dump truck has been killed in a crash in Tallapoosa County.
ONLY ON 8: Preview of the Great Alabama 650
Action 8 News has once again partnered with Alabama Scenic River Trail to bring you daily coverage of the upcoming Great Alabama 650 race.
Man sentenced in deaths of the "Voice of Auburn Tigers" and his wife is re-arrested
The man who was sentenced in the deaths of Auburn University sports announcer Rod Bramblett and his wife has been re-arrested.
Action 8's Tickled Pink postponed until October 17
Action 8's "Tickled Pink" event, which has become a cherished Montgomery tradition in the fight against breast cancer, has been postponed due to the chance for rain.
Former Auburn University staff member arrested, charged with leaking athletic trade secrets
A former Auburn University employee has been arrested on charges that he stole trade secrets from the university's athletic department and provided them to rivals.
Woman accused of murdering husband in Tallassee
Chief Todd Buce says on September 23rd, officers were initially called to a home in the 1300 block of Riverknolle Road on a report of a suicide.Â
18-year-old charged in Lee County stabbing
An 18-year-old has been arrested in a stabbing investigation in Lee County.
Man killed in Lee County crash
A man has been killed in a two-vehicle crash in Lee County.
Opelika man arrested on sexual abuse charges
Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones says an investigator with the Thomas County Sheriff's Office in Georgia reported the sexual abuse of a juvenile that allegedly occurred in the 200 block of Lee Road 446 in Opelika.
Lionel Richie undergoes heart procedure
Music superstar and Tuskegee native Lionel Richie is pausing his tour after undergoing a heart procedure.
U.S. House approves bill to rename post office in honor of Tuskegee Airmen
The U.S. House has passed a bill to honor the Tuskegee Airmen by renaming the post office in Tuskegee in their honor.
