Wednesday, May 23 2012 3:59 PM EDT2012-05-23 19:59:35 GMT
Breaking news from the ABC 33/40 newsroom. Southeastern Elementary School, located in Remlap in Blount County, is on lockdown at this hour. There are reports of a man with a gun near the school and thatMore >>
Breaking news from the ABC 33/40 newsroom. Southeastern Elementary School, located in Remlap in Blount County, is on lockdown at this hour. There are reports of a man with a gun near the school and thatMore >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 3:48 PM EDT2012-05-23 19:48:50 GMT
Tuscaloosa Police need your help locating a wanted man. Laderrius Marquel Ryce, 21, has a Warrant for Burglary 3rd Degree with a $15,000 bond. Ryce is aware law enforcement is looking for him and willMore >>
Tuscaloosa Police need your help locating a wanted man. Laderrius Marquel Ryce, 21, has a Warrant for Burglary 3rd Degree with a $15,000 bond.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 3:49 PM EDT2012-05-23 19:49:35 GMT
AAA automobile club says more Americans are expected to travel away from home this Memorial Day holiday weekend than last year, but they will travel shorter distances. Officials with the American AutomobileMore >>
AAA automobile club says more Americans are expected to travel away from home this Memorial Day holiday weekend than last year, but they will travel shorter distances.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 3:28 PM EDT2012-05-23 19:28:03 GMT
Mercidee McKinney spent Wednesday picking up what's left of her home of 22 years. Her house is ruined. It was destroyed by a fire Saturday morning that started next door at a vacant house. She was awakenedMore >>
Mercidee McKinney spent Wednesday picking up what's left of her home of 22 years.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 2:07 PM EDT2012-05-23 18:07:37 GMT
When Mother Nature sends scorching hot summers to Alabama, farmers use a variety of tools and resources to protect crops and livestock from the relentless heat. There are also ways to protect yourselfMore >>
When Mother Nature sends scorching hot summers to Alabama, farmers use a variety of tools and resources to protect crops and livestock from the relentless heat. There are also ways to protect yourself and your skin from the sun's harmful rays. On May 25, the Friday before Memorial Day, the Alabama Farmers Federation will be reminding everyone to be aware of sun safety on "Don't Fry Day."More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 1:04 PM EDT2012-05-23 17:04:50 GMT
Governor Robert Bentley will be in Birmingham Wednesday to speak at a memorial dinner honoring fallen soldiers. The event called "Memorial Dinner: Honoring our Fallen Soldiers" will be held at BriarwoodMore >>
Governor Robert Bentley will be in Birmingham Wednesday to speak at a memorial dinner honoring fallen soldiers.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 12:51 PM EDT2012-05-23 16:51:03 GMT
Birmingham firefighters battled a house fire in Pratt City Wednesday morning. Investigators say the fire on Alder Avenue is not related to the string of suspicious fires in Ensley. Wednesday's fireMore >>
Birmingham firefighters battled a house fire in Pratt City Wednesday morning.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 12:46 PM EDT2012-05-23 16:46:13 GMT
Justin Bieber is bringing his "Believe" Tour to Birmingham in 2013. Bieber Fever will ensue on January 16, 2013 when Justin Bieber takes the stage at the BJCC. An announcement Wednesday morning said BieberMore >>
Justin Bieber is bringing his "Believe" Tour to Birmingham in 2013.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 6:13 AM EDT2012-05-23 10:13:35 GMT
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By MARCY GORDON AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) -- Regulators are examining whether Morgan Stanley, the investment bank that shepherded Facebook through its highly publicized stock offering lastMore >>
Regulators are examining whether Morgan Stanley, the investment bank that shepherded Facebook through its highly publicized stock offering last week, selectively informed clients of an analyst's negative report about the company before the stock started trading.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 3:40 PM EDT2012-05-23 19:40:49 GMT
If you've been on Birmingham's Southside, you can't miss the colorful 12-floor Benjamin Russell Hospital for Children. The expansion of Children's of Alabama will be dedicated June 5. Focus @ 4's televisionMore >>
Focus @ 4's exclusive look at new facility.More >>
83 Alabama schools have been awarded the prestigious United States department of Agriculture HealthierUS school challenge award.
Alabama has more districts to win the award and has more Gold
Award winners than any other state in the nation.
Perry Fulton, director
of Child Nutrition for the Alabama Department of Education said, "This is
the second year we've received the award. We have increased the number of
schools awarded from 50 to 83 schools. This increase shows significant effort
in producing great results from the way foods are prepared, less pre-packaged
foods being offered, to what ends up on the plates of our students."
The goal of the
HealthierUS School Challenge is to improve the health of the Nation's
children by promoting healthier school environments. To help meet the goal, the
Food and Nutrition Service
identifies schools that have made changes to:
improve
the quality of the foods served,
provide
students with nutrition education
provide
students with physical education and opportunities for physical activity.
Schools receiving a
HUSSC award will commit to meeting the criteria throughout their 4-year
certification period.
"Alabama's leadership
role in child nutrition has positioned the state to meet the new challenges of
healthier meals for students. I commend them on the effort to improve the
health of Alabama's children," said Steve Nortin, Chief for School and Family
Nutrition Section of USDA.
For the complete list of Alabama winners, click here.
