Two children killed in Pike County wreck
Two children have been killed in a wreck in Pike County that left three other people hurt.
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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.
Troy man convicted of illegally possession firearms
A federal jury has convicted a Troy man for illegally possessing firearms.
Move-in day for Troy University students
Action 8 News was in Troy Saturday as students were moving into their dorms just days before the new semester starts.
Pike County Woman sentenced following 2023 death of unborn baby
Chelsey Redmon-Zellers entered a guilty plea to the charge of Manslaughter for the death of her unborn, full term son on March 18, 2023.
WAKA adds Dabl to on-air channel 8.9
We have an exciting programming note to bring you -- WAKA has added a new over-the-air TV channel.
When does the school year start in our area?
In our area, the school year starts for various public school systems from Monday, August 4, through Monday, August 11. Here's the list:
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Names of three people killed in Troy shootings released
Troy police have released the names of three people who were killed in a series of shootings on Sunday, July 20.
Three men dead following Sunday shootings in Troy
Troy, AL (WAKA ACTION 8)– Troy police are investigating after they say three men died in shootings on Sunday. Police say they responded Sunday around 10:30 P.M. to a man in the road in the 100 block of New Street.…
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday starts Friday
The annual tax-free period runs from Friday, July 18 to Sunday, July 20.
Former Troy reporter Justin Walker returns to Action 8
A familiar face has returned to Action 8, but in a new role.
Celebration held for reopening of historic Academy Street High School building in Troy
The ribbon has been cut for the official reopening of the historic Academy Street High School building in Troy.
Troy City Elections: List of candidates
Here is the list of candidates running in Troy's city elections:
List of local Independence Day celebrations, fireworks shows
There are plenty of local places and plenty of ways to celebrate the 4th of July in our area.
What to know about Alabama's new 483 area code
The new 483 area code will be overlayed over the existing 334 area code to make sure there's an ample supply of phone numbers in our part of the state.
Multi-agency operation leads to seizure of drug paraphernalia and marijuana
Officials say the operation was the result of a nearly year-long investigation into the sale of plant-based materials containing illegal levels of THC.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Caroleene Dobson announces bid for Alabama Secretary of State
Alabama's Republican Primary takes place on May 19, 2026.
Searches conducted at local CBD stores and vape shops
State officials say search warrants have been executed at CBD and vape shops in Wetumpka, Troy, Clanton and Enterprise.
Camp Success at Troy University helps prepare Deaf Students for College
Troy University in partnership with the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, hosts Camp Success, a program designed to better prepare deaf or hard of hearing high school seniors, juniors and recent high school graduates for college.
Troy Police Department looking for new officers
The Troy Police Department is in search of people who may have what it takes to help protect and serve by joining the police department.
