What The Tech: Can someone control your smartphone without your permission?
A warning circulating on Facebook claims an iPhone update allows someone to remotely access your phone.
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College football fans react to first release of playoff rankings
Action 8 News asked football fans their thoughts on Alabama receiving the No. 5 spot in the first release of the College Football Playoff rankings.
ONLY ON 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers describes the kind of governor he expects Tommy Tuberville to be
Alabama voters have chosen their fourth Republican governor in a row with the election of Tommy Tuberville, but Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers says there are some differences between Tuberville and most of the governors before him.
Governor-elect Tommy Tuberville proposes using National Guard to fight crime in Montgomery
In his victory speech in Auburn, Governor-elect Tommy Tuberville proposed using National Guard troops to fight crime in Montgomery.
What the Tech: How can lawmakers limit impact of AI on children
The questions include whether companies should verify users’ ages, what safeguards younger users need, and how companies should be held accountable when their products cause harm.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Republican Tommy Tuberville declares victory in the governor's race
Inside a packed venue in Auburn, Republican Tommy Tuberville has declared victory in the Alabama governor's race, to the cheers of his supporters.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Congressman Shomari Figures speaks to Action 8 News after winning U.S. House District 2 race
A jubilant Congressman Shomari Figures is celebrating re-election with his supporters in Montgomery.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Republican Rhett Marques concedes defeat in the U.S. House District 2 race
Republican Rhett Marques has conceded defeat to Democratic Congressman Shomari Figures in the hotly-contested U.S. House District 2 race.
ONLY ON 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers discusses which political party has Alabama voters motivated
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers discusses whether it's Democratic voters or Republican voters who are more enthused about voting in this year's elections.
What the Tech: How to clean up your email list
Called Manage subscriptions, it brings subscription emails together so you can review the senders and unsubscribe without digging through individual messages.
ONLY ON 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers discusses whether campaigns have been effective
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers is discussing whether the campaigns for governor and the U.S. House District 2 race have been effective.
New intelligence center named for Sheriff Derrick Cunningham, set to open Nov. 12
The Center and its resources will be available to federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
Action 8 Update: Three arrests made in Troy shooting that left student dead
TROY, Ala. (WAKA) - Troy Police have arrested three…
1 person dead, at least eight others injured in shooting after Magic City Classic in Birmingham
Michael Pickett, chief of the Birmingham Police Department, said he was “very grateful that more people weren’t injured.”
MPD investigating after woman injured, car shot into
MPD says officers responded to the 3700 block of Stanley Drive around 11:30 pm on Saturday.
Two dead in Halloween shooting in Selma
Police say the shooting Saturday, October 31, 2026, at around 8:00 AM. at Chanticleer Apartments on Woodrow Avenue.
Person shot in arm at Riverchase Galleria in Hoover
According to Hoover Police Chief Clay Morris, officers responded to a shots-fired call around 11:57 A.M. in the mall's food court. The victim was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Troy University student confirmed as victim in deadly Troy shooting
Police say officers responded to the 600 block of Elm Street around 10:41 p.m following a report of a shooting.
What's Happening: October 30-November 1
Celebrate Halloween in all kinds of ways in the River Region this weekend!
Two Montgomery men arrested in multi-agency narcotics operation
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) - A five-month narcotics investigation has led to arrests and narcotics being taken off the street. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency announced the massive, coordinated raid across Montgomery, Alabama. Led by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA)…
Six people arrested in major drug bust in the Capital City
Police Chief James Graboys says the drugs confiscated include marijuana, crystal meth, cocaine and fentanyl. It has a street value of nearly one million dollars.
ALEA graduates 44 new troopers in final class of Governor Ivey's tenure
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says 44 graduates walked the stage Wednesday in what will be the final class of Governor Kay Ivey's tenure.
Funeral arrangements announced for fallen Prattville police officer
Services for Cpl. Dakota Lee Davis will be held Saturday, October 31st at Centerpoint Fellowship Church at 1200 McQueen Smith Road.
Hyundai announces $450 million in investments to Montgomery plant
Hyundai officials joined Alabama Governor Kay Ivey and other leaders on Wednesday an investment of nearly $450 million to expand production.
Culver's coming to Marketplace at 17 Springs in Millbrook
Culver's is known for burgers, cheese curds, frozen custard, and more.
