ONLY ON 8: Paddlers race to finish Great Alabama 650
Action 8 News has partnered with Alabama Scenic River Trail to bring you daily coverage of the Great Alabama 650 race.
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"Everybody Loves Raymond" joins MeTV lineup
"Everybody Loves Raymond," one of America's most popular shows of the last 30 years, is joining the MeTV lineup.
ONLY ON 8: Day 9 of the Great Alabama 650
Action 8 News has partnered with Alabama Scenic River Trail to bring you daily coverage of the Great Alabama 650 race.
ONLY ON 8: Female and male solo winners reach finish line in the Great Alabama 650
Action 8 News has partnered with Alabama Scenic River Trail to bring you daily coverage of the Great Alabama 650 race.
ONLY ON 8: Hear from the winners of the Great Alabama 650
Action 8 News has partnered with Alabama Scenic River Trail to bring you daily coverage of the Great Alabama 650 race.
Two-person tandem team with Alabama ties wins Great Alabama 650
Bobby Johnson and Matt Taylor crossed the finish line at Fort Morgan around 11:51 p.m Thursday.
ONLY ON 8: Day 6 of the Great Alabama 650
We are six days into the country's longest paddle race and we are already close to having a winner.
ONLY ON 8: Day 5 of the Great Alabama 650
Action 8 News has partnered with Alabama Scenic River Trail to bring you daily coverage of the Great Alabama 650 race.
ONLY ON 8: Day 4 of the Great Alabama 650
Action 8 News has partnered with Alabama Scenic River Trail to bring you daily coverage of the Great Alabama 650 race.
ONLY ON 8: Alabama-based two-person tandem team leads Great Alabama 650 race
Action 8 News has partnered with Alabama Scenic River Trail to bring you daily coverage of the Great Alabama 650 race.
ONLY ON 8: Day 2 of the Great Alabama 650
Action 8 News has partnered with Alabama Scenic River Trail to bring you daily coverage of the Great Alabama 650 race.
Dothan man killed in Troy shooting
It happened around 12:22 a.m. Sunday at Hideaways on Gardner Bassett Road.
ONLY ON 8: Great Alabama 650 now underway
Action 8 News has partnered with Alabama Scenic River Trail to bring you daily coverage of the Great Alabama 650 race.
ONLY ON 8: Preview of the Great Alabama 650 race
Action 8 News has partnered with Alabama Scenic River Trail to bring you daily coverage of the Great Alabama 650 race.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Alabama Department of Revenue warns of texting scam
The Alabama Department of Revenue is warning of a texting scam involving tax refunds.
Action 8's Tickled Pink benefits the Cancer Wellness Foundation
The 11th Annual Tickled Pink Out Party is Saturday in Montgomery, and once again, it will benefit the Cancer Wellness Foundation, with an emphasis on breast cancer.
Brundidge man sentenced to federal prison for drug crimes
A Brundidge man has been sentenced to 12 and-a-half years in federal prison for drug-related crimes.
Alabama Forestry Commission issues Fire Danger Advisory
The Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a statewide Fire Danger Advisory due to dry conditions and the lack of rainfall in the weather forecast.
Two children killed in Pike County wreck
Two children have been killed in a wreck in Pike County that left three other people hurt.
Troy University marching band invited to perform in 2027 London parade
The marching band has been invited to participate in London's New Year's Day Parade in Westminster.
Troy man arrested on drug trafficking charges
The search warrant resulted in the discovery of a large amount of illegal narcotics.
Arrest made in Troy University shooting
An arrest has been made in an on-campus shooting at Troy University.
Action 8 News expanding again with launch of 9AM newscast
WAKA Action 8 News has once again expanded our newscast lineup with the launch of a new 9AM newscast.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Woman injured in shooting at Troy University
It happened around 9:30 p.m. Saturday near the Trojan Fitness Center.
ALEA offers Labor Day weekend safety tips for drivers, boaters
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency wants you to “Score Big with Safety” — both on the road and on the water as you travel for Labor Day events or to football games.
New endowment to honor one of Troy University's founders
A new endowment will honor one of Troy University’s founders and will be among the first of its kind in the nation.
2025 City Elections: Local Results
Here are the results from the 2025 city elections that were held throughout the area:
Troy police make arrests in two separate gunfire investigations
Troy police have arrested two men on charges involving gunfire.
CITY ELECTIONS: Complete list of candidates in area races
Today is election day for most cities in our area. Action 8 News has this complete list of candidates running in local races.
Troy man killed in Dale County crash
A Troy man has been killed in a crash between a pickup and a tractor-trailer truck in Dale County.
