ACTION 8 NEWS SPECIAL: The Top 8 Stories of 2024
Action 8 News presents the Top 8 Stories of 2024. This is our annual look back at the stories that shaped our local area during the year.
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Human remains found in Opelika
Opelika police need your help after human skeletal remains were discovered.
Trump endorses Mike Johnson to stay on as U.S. House Speaker
President-elect Donald Trump has endorsed House Speaker Mike Johnson, providing crucial backing for the Louisiana Republican as he prepares for what is expected to be another contentious speakership race this week.
Court upholds $5 million award in sexual abuse verdict against President-elect Trump
A federal appears court has issued a written opinion upholding the $5 million award that a jury granted to E. Jean Carroll for defamation and sexual abuse against President-elect Donald Trump.
Biden announces nearly $2.5 billion more in military aid for Ukraine
Including this latest announcement, the U.S. has provided more than $65 billion in security assistance to Ukraine to help it fight Russia.
Gov. Kay Ivey orders flags lowered in memory of former President Carter
Gov. Kay Ivey has ordered that flags throughout Alabama be flown at half-staff for 30 days in memory of former President Jimmy Carter.
Alexander City man killed in Tallapoosa County crash
An Alexander City man has been killed after crashing the SUV he was driving.
Woman killed in Perry County crash
A woman has been killed in a single-car crash in Perry County.
Big Lots gets lifeline to possibly keep some stores open
The discount chain Big Lots says it has reached a deal that will keep hundreds of its stores open.
Linda Lavin, Tony-winning Broadway actor who starred in TV sitcom "Alice," dies at 87
Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actor who became a working class icon as a waitress on the CBS TV sitcom “Alice,” has died. She was 87.
PHOTOS: Storms cause damage in Macon County
Storms that hit in the late night hours into this morning have brought damage to parts of Macon County. Storms that had prompted tornado warnings in Montgomery County just before 1AM moved east into Macon County, prompting new…
Storm damage reported in Montgomery County
Action 8 News has received several reports of damage in Montgomery County from the overnight storms.
PHOTOS: Tornado causes significant damage in downtown Athens
A confirmed tornado has caused significant damage to downtown Athens, which is northwest of Huntsville.
Former President Jimmy Carter dies at 100
Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, has died at 100 years old.
Salvation Army Church burglarized on Christmas
Capt. Thomas Johnson said the break-in was discovered Friday, but it appears to have taken place on the evening of December 25.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Remains of missing Montgomery woman found in Georgia
The remains of a Montgomery woman who had been missing since June have been found in upper northwest Georgia, south of Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Sportscaster Greg Gumbel dies from cancer at age 78
His family announced his death in a statement released by CBS on Friday.
MPD: Man injured in Friday shooting
The shooting happened around 10:20 a.m. in the 1400 block of Aaron Street.
Opening date set for new Dutch Bros location in Prattville
Officials say the new drive-thru coffee shop located at 1874 E. Main Street will open to the public on Tuesday, December 31.
Salem man dies in Lee County crash
The crash occurred round 4:27 p.m. Thursday on Lee County 240 near Lee County 199.
Montgomery man charged with identity theft and theft of property
Calvin McDonald Jr. was identified as the suspect that deposited the forged check.
Woman wanted for theft of property at Belk in Prattville
The incident happened on December 3 at the Belk store on Pinnacle Way.
Biden signs a bill officially making the bald eagle the national bird of the US
The bald eagle, a symbol of the power and strength of the United States for more than 240 years, earned an overdue honor on Tuesday.
Two people arrested for trespassing at Fountain Correctional Facility
Bean and Davis were arrested and taken to the Escambia County Jail.
