CAMPAIGN 2024: Preview of GOP Presidential Debate at Univ. of Alabama
Action 8 News Political Analyst Steve Flowers has insight into the Republican Presidential Debate that will be held at the University of Alabama.
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NCAA president calls for new tier of Division I where schools can pay athletes
NCAA President Charlie Baker is asking members to make one of the most dramatic shifts in the history of college sports by allowing highly resourced schools to pay some of their athletes.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Reward increased in hopes of solving cold case murder in Opelika
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers has now raised a reward to $5,000 in the hopes of solving a cold case murder in Opelika.
Man shot and killed in Montgomery
A man has been killed in a shooting in Montgomery.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville says he's ending blockade of most military nominees
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) said Tuesday he is ending his blockade of hundreds of military promotions, clearing the way for hundreds to be approved.
Prattville man killed in Montgomery wreck
A Prattville man was killed in a wreck in Montgomery on Monday.
Man featured in hit podcast "S-Town" shot and killed by officers in Bibb County, authorities say
A man featured in the hit podcast “S-Town" that chronicled events in a rural Alabama community was shot and killed by police during a weekend standoff in the Bibb County community of Woodstock, authorities said.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: First F-35 fighter jets arrive in Montgomery
Action 8 News was at Dannelly Field Wednesday as the first F-35 fighter jets arrived in Montgomery.
CAMPAIGN 2024: ND Governor Doug Burgum ends presidential campaign
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has ended his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination despite a stronger-than-expected showing fueled by a gift card-for-campaign donation effort that helped get him on the debate stage.
American Pickers coming to film in Alabama in February
If you or someone you know has a hidden treasure and story to tell, and you're ready to sell, you could end up on the History Channel's hit show.
Auburn man killed in Macon County crash
33 year old Robert B. Reynolds Jr. was killed when the 2008 Honda Accord he was driving left the roadway, struck multiple mailboxes and overturned.
Consumer Alert: Recalls issued for children's cups, heated blankets and Jeep SUVs
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled several types of children's cups due to high levels of toxic lead, and some Berkshire Heated Throws and Blankets have been recalled because they could catch fire or cause thermal burns.
Troy to face Duke in Birmingham Bowl
Sun Belt champion Troy has landed the premier bowl selection from the league as the Trojans are headed to the Birmingham Bowl to play Duke.
Auburn to play Maryland in Music City Bowl on Dec. 30
Auburn will face Maryland and quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa in the Music City Bowl in Nashville.
Camellia Bowl: Arkansas State, Northern Illinois to meet in Montgomery
Arkansas State and Northern Illinois are set to meet in the Camellia Bowl in Montgomery.
Alabama reaches College Football Playoff at No. 4
Alabama has made it into the College Football Playoff at No. 4.
Autauga County woman killed in crash
A woman has been killed in a single-vehicle crash in Autauga County.
Troy wins second straight Sun Belt Championship, beating Appalachian State 49-23
Troy scored twice in a six-second span of the fourth quarter in a 49-23 victory Saturday over Appalachian State for the Trojans' second straight Sun Belt Conference title.
SEC Championship Game Coverage: No. 8 Alabama knocks off No. 1 Georgia 27-24 for SEC title
Alabama is again the top dog in the Southeastern Conference — and perhaps headed to the College Football Playoff.
Two people killed in Interstate 65 crash in Autauga County
Two people have been killed in a crash on Interstate 65 in Autauga County that involved a tractor-trailer truck, two pickup trucks and a car.
SEC Championship Game Coverage: No. 8 Alabama prepares for No. 1 Georgia
Action 8 Sports Director Lindsey Bonner is talking to Alabama fans and hearing from Coach Nick Saban as the No. 8 Crimson Tide prepares to face No. 1 Georgia in Atlanta.
SEC Championship Game Coverage: Alabama fans flock to SEC Fanfare in Atlanta
Action 8 News is in Atlanta to cover the SEC Championship Game between No. 8 Alabama and No. 1 Georgia. We found plenty of fans who are eager for the game.
Rosa Parks remembered in downtown Montgomery
People in downtown Montgomery gathered Friday night to remember Rosa Parks, whose refusal to give up her seat to a white passenger on a city bus 68 years ago helped spark the Civil Rights Movement.
Gov. Kay Ivey lights the state Christmas tree, the tallest in Alabama history
Gov. Kay Ivey has flipped the switch to light the state Christmas tree, which is the tallest in state history.
Man killed in crash on Interstate 65 in Chilton County
A man has been killed in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 65 in Chilton County.
