CAMPAIGN 2026: Qualifying ends for special primaries for U.S. House
Qualifying has ended for the candidates running in the August 11 special primaries for four seats in the U.S. House.
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Butler County student wins Big Gobbler photo contest
A student from Butler County has won the 14th annual Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association Big Gobbler Photo Contest, with two other area youths taking second and third place.
One man injured, another man in custody after shooting in Covington County
Covington County sheriff's deputies are investigating a shooting that involved two men.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Qualifying begins for special primaries for U.S. House
Qualifying is underway for the August 11 special primaries in four Alabama U.S. House districts.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Primary Election Results
Here are the latest Alabama state and local election results from Action 8 News:
CAMPAIGN 2026: Voters Guide for Alabama Primaries
The Alabama Primaries are Tuesday, May 19. Here is everything you need to know before you head to the polls.
Man arrested in Covington County after chase that stretched through three South Alabama counties
The Covington County Sheriff's Office says a man faces several charges after a chase that went through three South Alabama counties.
City of Troy Honors Fallen Officers
The City of Troy recognizing its fallen officers with a celebration of life and service for those lost in the line of duty.
Officer-involved shooting in Greenville under investigation
An officer-involved shooting that led to a man's death is under investigation in Greenville.
Mizell Memorial Hospital in Opp files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Mizell Memorial Hospital in Opp has announced that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it works to restructure its finances.
Covington County's Faith and Community Leaders Celebrate National Day of Prayer
Faith Leaders gathered at the Covington County Courthouse to celebrate the 75th National Day of Prayer.
Regional Medical Center Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Honor Doctors' Dedication with Newly Named Departments
Regional Medical Center in Greenville celebrating big changes to their community hospital, which recently feared closure, with a ribbon cutting Wednesday.
Troy Police Department Looking to Hire Correctional Officers to Help Move the City and Its Citizens forward
The city is looking to add Correctional Officers to the police force who not only hope to protect and serve Troy but also help inmates cope with what may be one of the worst days of their lives.
Search for Genesis Reid's remains to start in Enterprise
The grim search for the remains of two-year-old Genesis Reid is scheduled to begin this week in Enterprise.
CAMPAIGN 2026: See sample ballots from your county for May 19 primaries
Here is a complete list of sample ballots for the May 19 primaries, as you make plans to head to the polls.
Action 8's "River Region Healthy Living Expo" postponed due to rain chances
Action 8 is postponing our annual "River Region Health Living Expo" due to the chance for rain during our outdoor event.
Retired WAKA executive inducted into the Alabama Broadcasters Hall of Fame
As part of its 80th anniversary celebration, the Alabama Broadcasters Association has inducted retired WAKA Vice President and General Manager Jim Caruthers into its Hall of Fame.
Georgia man in Custody following Two Counts of Attempted Murder and Home Invasion in Greenville
According to Chief Justin Lovvorn, just before 5 a.m. Saturday April 25, 2026, law enforcement was called to New Searcy Road. There they found a male suspect and two individuals suffering with gunshot wounds.
Lifesaver Radar data seen on WAKA to be shared with Alabama EMA to improve storm safety
Data from the two Lifesaver Radar systems you see regularly on WAKA Action 8 News will now be shared with the Alabama Emergency Management Agency to improve storm safety efforts statewide.
Alabama reaches $12.2 million settlement with Roblox
Alabama will receive the money to be put into the Attorney General's Safe School Initiative, so it can be used for funding school resource officers across the state.Â
Former Ft. Deposit mayor, former city council candidate arrested in voting fraud investigation
A former mayor in Ft. Deposit and a former city council candidate have both been arrested in an investigation into absentee ballot fraud in last year's city elections.
WAKA honored with two ABBY Awards from the Alabama Broadcasters Association
WAKA Action 8 News has received two ABBY Awards for excellence from the Alabama Broadcasters Association.
Two Butler County Organizations ban together to bring Awareness to Health, Wellness and Autism in Greenville
The Peer helpers of Butler County are planning their inaugural wellness fair in Greenville and are teaming up with local advocates to ensure the community has sufficient awareness in areas of health and…
Two charged after narcotics bust in Evergreen
Two people face drug-related charges in Evergreen after a bust that police say involved cocaine, crack, marijuana, methamphetamine, fentanyl and other narcotics.
Lulu Gribbin donates $100,000 to help fund technology and research for leg amputees
Shark attack survivor Lulu Gribbin and her surgeons shared their experiences today at Troy University's Helen Keller Lecture Series nearly two years following Gribbin's attack.
