Alexander City child reported missing safely located, suspects in custody
Investigators say the child was unharmed and returned home to his father.
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CITY ELECTIONS: Complete list of candidates in September 23 runoffs
Action 8 News has this complete list of candidates running in the September 23 city runoffs from across our area.
Auburn University fires some employees over social media posts
Auburn University has announced that it has fired some employees over recent social media posts.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Lee McInnis enters Third District U.S. House race
Democratic candidate Lee McInnis has announced that he will challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers in Alabama's Third Congressional District.
Woman dead in Opelika stabbing
It happened around 10:52 a.m. in the 1000 block of Samford Court.
Auburn University breaks ground on new air traffic control tower
The project is expected to take about two years to complete.Â
WWII veteran celebrates 106th birthday
From all of us at Action 8 News, happy birthday, Mr. Bennett!
ADOC correctional officer arrested on drug charges
ADOC officials say Correctional Officer Senior Joshua Joyner was arrested Friday in Auburn following a traffic stop.Â
1 dead, 1 in custody after fatal shooting in Tuskegee
It happened Thursday morning in the 2900 block of Pruitt Court.
Tuskegee University police chief relieved of duty
Officials with the university tell Action 8 News that Joshua Phillips is no longer on the job.
Funeral arrangements announced for retired Auburn University professor killed in assault
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Dr. Julie Gard Schnuelle, the retired Auburn University professor who was killed in an assault at a park.
Opelika man injured in Auburn assault
Auburn police received a call Wednesday regarding an assault that occurred in the area of the 700 block of East Glenn Avenue.
Tuskegee police charge man with multiple violent felonies
Tuskegee police say they've arrested a man wanted for multiple violent felonies.
NEW DETAILS: Suspect in death of retired Auburn University professor has criminal history
Action 8 News is learning more about the suspect accused of killing a retired Auburn University professor at a park over the weekend.Â
PHOTOS: Opelika police seeking suspects after two separate thefts at Ulta Beauty
The Opelika Police Department is asking for help identifying suspects after two thefts at Ulta Beauty on Enterprise Drive. Â
PHOTOS: Union Springs police searching for three armed robbery suspects
Union Springs police need your help identifying three people who are suspected of robbing a gas station.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Suspect arrested in death of a retired Auburn University professor
Auburn police have made an arrest in the death of a retired Auburn University professor.
Retired Auburn University professor killed in assault at park; search for truck underway
Auburn University has confirmed that a retired professor was the victim of a fatal assault at Kiesel Park as the search for a pickup truck is underway.
Opelika man charged with robbing two stores in Lee County
An Opelika man has been charged with robbing a grocery store and a Dollar General in the Beauregard community of Lee County.
Opelika man charged with killing stepfather in Lee County
An Opelika man has been charged with murder in the shooting death of his stepfather.
Tuskegee mayoral race separated by just five-votes after provisional ballot count
Tuskegee City Council member Frank "Chris" Lee received 807 votes to Mayor Tony Haygood’s 802 in the Aug. 26 election.
Alabama state troopers report six fatalities in wrecks over long Labor Day weekend
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says six people died in wrecks over the four-day Labor Day holiday weekend in addition to the child who was injured in the jet ski crash at Lake Martin.
Two people arrested in Opelika home invasion
Opelika police have arrested two people in a home invasion investigation.
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.
Inmate at Lee County Detention Center found dead
Sheriff Jones said there were no signs of foul play observed at the time.
