Superintendent to Discuss New Standardized Tests
Alabama Superintendent Tommy Bice will hold a briefing Wednesday on the new standardized tests that public school students will take later this month.
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Two Arrested in Moonshine Bust in Lowndes County
The Lowndes County Sheriff and the state Alcoholic Beverage Control Board bust up two moonshine stills and arrest two people.
Flooding Washes Away Part of Macon County Road
Heavy rain and flooding has washed out several roads in Macon County. County Road 30 has been split in two completely washing out the pipe and waterline.
Auburn Fan Who Ran On Field After Iron Bowl Appears in Court
An Auburn fan who says he was the victim of law enforcement brutality after the Iron Bowl appeared in court today.
As Pike Road Grows, Residents Say More Services Are Needed
The Town of Pike Road will see some major changes in the next few years, according to Mayor Gordon Stone.
Governor Asks Non-Profit Organization For Help With Prisons
Gov. Robert Bentley and other state officials are asking the Council of State Governments Justice Center for help in improving the state's troubled prison system.
High Waters Begin To Flood Areas In Wetumpka And Montgomery
From Montgomery -- over-flowing rivers in our area are getting higher by the minute. The waters are now reaching land and Alabama Power officials say they're doing everything they can to keep it under control.
Worthless Checks Costing Covington Co. Businesses Thousands
Bad checks are costing businesses in Covington County thousands, and the District Attorney's Office is taking to Facebook to crack down on the crime.
Pike County Lake Renovations Delayed Due To Weather
Pike County lake's been closed for a year now as it undergoes a more than $300,000 renovation.
Two Wrecks Make Drivers Question I-85 Safety
Two dangerous wrecks slowed Interstate 85 to a crawl. One left a driver dead, and other drivers are now concerned about their safety on the interstate.
Alabama Governor Asks Nonprofit for Prison Help
Gov. Robert Bentley and other state officials are asking the Council of State Governments Justice Center for help in improving the state's troubled prison system.
Ex-Selma Police Officer Sentenced in Sexual Abuse
An ex-Selma police officer has been sentenced to jail and probation on sexual abuse charges.
Judge Dismisses Suit Over Accountability Act
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the Alabama Accountability Act.
Ala. Legislature Spent Money on Hubbard Company
A spokeswoman for Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard says he wasn't aware that a company he partially owns got paid about $11,000 by the Legislature during the past two years.
Two Killed in Accident After Striking Wild Boar in Wilcox County
A single-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning in Wilcox county has claimed the lives of two people.
Tuscaloosa Man Accused of Pouring Hot Grease on Woman
Authorities say charges have been filed against a man accused of pouring hot grease on his girlfriend while she was asleep.
School System-Immigrant Teen
Lawyers with the Southern poverty Law Center have sent a letter to the Fort Payne school superintendent saying the district wrongly refused to enroll a Mexican-born teen.
U.S. Obesity Problem Getting Worse
New research finds childhood obesity rates are getting worse.
Gastric Banding Can Help Diabetes
A new study suggests gastric banding surgery can help overweight patients control their diabetes.
Legumes Can Lower Bad Cholesterol
A daily serving of legumes such as beans, chickpeas, lentils or peas can lower a person's bad cholesterol by five percent, according to Canadian researchers.
Colbert County Authorities Seek Identity of Body Found in River
Investigators are trying to identify a women's body found floating near a northwest Alabama marina.
Alabama AG Praises Court Ruling on Meth Lab
Attorney General Luther Strange says the Alabama Supreme Court has issued a groundbreaking ruling in a case involving a methamphetamine lab.
Montgomery Police Make Arrest in Latest Homicide
Montgomery Police have made an arrest in the April 1 shooting death of 19-year-old Ezra Thomas of Elmore.
All I-85 SB Lanes Closed Near Tallassee After Fatal 18-Wheeler Fire
One person is dead after a 18 wheeler fire early this morning.
Autauga Co. Officials Urge Evacuations After Rain
In Autauga County, emergency management officials are urging those near the Alabama River in Autaugaville to evacuate because of the rising water after the recent rain.
