ACTION 8 UPDATE: Auburn University student missing in Japan found dead
An Auburn University student has been found dead in Japan while on a vacation with his family.
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Auburn University student missing in Japan while on family vacation
An Auburn University student has vanished in Japan while on vacation with his family.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville releases tax returns, says he's lived in Alabama since 2018
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville has released income tax returns, which his campaign says provides proof that he's able to run for governor in this year's election.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Qualifying ends for special primaries in Alabama Senate Districts 25 and 26
We now know who has qualified to run in the special primaries for Alabama Senate Districts 25 and 26, which cover Montgomery, Elmore and Crenshaw counties.
Safe from the Storm: 2026 Hurricane Season Begins
Action 8 News has a series of special Extra reports to prepare you for the 2026 hurricane season, which is now underway.
Central Alabama Nurses Honor Guard Gives Fallen Nurses a Final Tribute
An organization in Central Alabama is making sure nurses, who have cared for people during their most joyful moments and their most painful ones, are honored after death.
State of Alabama files appeal to U.S. Supreme Court over congressional district map
The State of Alabama has filed for an emergency stay with U.S. Supreme Court in the ongoing congressional redistricting case.
ONLY ON 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers on what's next in Alabama's redistricting battle
Action 8 News Political Analyst Steve Flowers discusses what's next in Alabama's Congressional redistricting battle now that a panel of judges ruled that the state must return to the court-drawn map for this year's elections.
Congressional Black Caucus wants major U.S. companies to oppose Republican redistricting push
The Congressional Black Caucus is calling on major corporations across the U.S. to oppose redistricting efforts by Republican-led states that seek to eliminate majority-Black U.S. House districts.
Federal court blocks Alabama plan for new congressional districts
Federal judges have temporarily blocked Alabama’s plan to use a new congressional map that could give Republicans an advantage in a key U.S. House race in this year's elections.
Woodland Creek Memorial Day 5K draws runners, veterans and military families to honor fallen service members
Woodland Creek's Memorial Day 5K in Pike Road honored fallen troops while raising money to expand local trails.
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.
ALEA launches "101 Days of Summer Safety" campaign
With the start of Memorial Day weekend, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is launching its annual “101 Days of Summer Safety” campaign, that will last through Labor Day.
Gov. Kay Ivey presents America 250 Alabama Celebration at Capitol
Gov. Kay Ivey, legendary country music superstar Randy Owen and other dignitaries helped present the America 250 Alabama Celebration at the Capitol.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Missing Child Alert canceled for Monroe County teen
The missing child alert for 15-year-old Kindyll Dianne Barber has been canceled.
U.S. Supreme Court stops State of Alabama from executing convicted killer
A divided U.S. Supreme Court has dismissed Alabama's appeal to allow the state to execute a convicted murderer who was found by lower courts to be intellectually disabled.
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.
Montgomery County sheriff thankful that voters approved Aniah's Law expansion
Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham joins several Alabama mayors in expressing thanks that voters have approved an expansion of Aniah's Law.
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: Steve Marshall concedes defeat in GOP U.S. Senate primary
Steve Marshall has conceded in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate, with unofficial results showing him placing third.
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.
ADECA holds online surplus property auction
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is holding an online auction of surplus state property.
ONLY ON 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers profiles Alabama secretary of state race
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers has insight into the Alabama secretary of state race.
ONLY ON 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers discusses why the attorney general's race has gone so negative
Just about every election year, one Alabama race goes negative, and this year, it's the attorney general's race.
