Gov. Robert Bentley speaking in Birmingham on Tuesday. (abc3340.com)
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Governor Robert Bentley says he does not plan to propose the legalization of charter schools again in the 2013 session of the Legislature.
The Republican governor proposed charter school legislation in the 2012 session, but the state teachers' organization, the Alabama Education Association, got enough votes to stop it.
Speaking in Birmingham Tuesday, Bentley said he's looking at other options for families with children in failing schools. He said he's considering awarding grants to failing schools that come up with improvement plans. The Governor said the schools will get taken over and restructured if they don't meet the goals in their improvement plans.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:36:18 GMT
State lawmakers don't expect to return to Montgomery until January, 2014. Long before then, the Alabama Accountability Act will be in place. The measure allows parents to take their children out of a failingMore >>
State lawmakers don't expect to return to Montgomery until January, 2014. Long before then, the Alabama Accountability Act will be in place.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:42 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:42:08 GMT
Pleasant Grove Police responded to a woman who was found on the side of the road near the Forest Grove Memorial Gardens cemetery Tuesday morning. A 19 year old Hueytown woman told Pleasant Grove PoliceMore >>
Police in Pleasant Grove are conducting an investigation into why a Hueytown teen was found unconscious at 5:00 AM on the side of the road with a bag over her head.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:38 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:38:10 GMT
In the aftermath of the deadly tornado outbreak in Oklahoma, many people are recounting memories from the April 27, 2011 tornadoes in Central Alabama. Kristina Osgood of Fultondale, Al. says her houseMore >>
Social media helps relatives unite in tornado aftermath.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:56 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:56:21 GMT
Two real estate investors have been sentenced to nearly two years in prison for bid rigging at public foreclosure auctions and mail fraud. Department of Justice officials said Monday that Jason Brannon,More >>
Two real estate investors have been sentenced to nearly two years in prison for bid rigging at public foreclosure auctions and mail fraud.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:26 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:26:50 GMT
Monetary donations are encouraged by The Salvation Army to help the people affected by tornadoes in Oklahoma. The money will be used to purchase specific needs for the areas rather than items or suppliesMore >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:37 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:37:07 GMT
Over the last few years, deadly tornadoes reduced schools in Central Alabama to piles of bricks. Many of those districts are now rebuilding much stronger and safer schools. A state mandate came afterMore >>
Over the last few years, deadly tornadoes reduced schools in Central Alabama to piles of bricks. Many of those districts are now rebuilding much stronger and safer schools.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:36:18 GMT
State lawmakers don't expect to return to Montgomery until January, 2014. Long before then, the Alabama Accountability Act will be in place. The measure allows parents to take their children out of a failingMore >>
State lawmakers don't expect to return to Montgomery until January, 2014. Long before then, the Alabama Accountability Act will be in place.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:22 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:22:57 GMT
BIRMINGHAM – Federal agents and Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies working with the U.S. Attorney's Office today arrested eight men and are searching for a ninth who are charged in a drug-traffickingMore >>
Federal agents and Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies working with the U.S. Attorney's Office today arrested eight men and are searching for a ninth who are charged in a drug-trafficking conspiracy that brought about $5 million worth of heroin and cocaine into the Birmingham area in less than a year, according to an indictment unsealed following the arrests.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:32 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:32:09 GMT
Birmingham is taking up a collection, to reach out To Moore, Oklahoma. Mayor William Bell says, "Our thoughts and prayers are with those involved in the tornadoes in Moore, Oklahoma. Our people areMore >>
City of Birmingham taking up collection for Oklahoma storm victims.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:46 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:46:23 GMT
Alabama used a 3-run rally in the eighth inning to push past Auburn for a 6-3 victory in the opening round of the Southeastern Conference tournament on Tuesday. The Tide (33-24) trailed 3-1 after threeMore >>
Alabama used a 3-run rally in the eighth inning to push past Auburn for a 6-3 victory in the opening round of the Southeastern Conference tournament on Tuesday.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:26 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:26:50 GMT
Monetary donations are encouraged by The Salvation Army to help the people affected by tornadoes in Oklahoma. The money will be used to purchase specific needs for the areas rather than items or suppliesMore >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:56 AM EDT2013-05-21 13:56:55 GMT
Music really does make you feel better. A new study shows critically ill patients were soothed by their favorite music and it made a difference in their need for sedation medicine. The OhioMore >>
Music can help seriously ill patients feel better.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:55 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:55:54 GMT
Toomer's for Tuscaloosa and 95.3 The Bear in Tuscaloosa will collect gift cards and much needed items at the Wal-Mart and Chick Fil A in Northport. Other areas in the area will also have drop spotsMore >>
Several drop spots set up to help Oklahoma tornado survivors.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 1:10 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:10:20 GMT
Two Etowah County women have been arrested and charged with chemical endangerment of a child. Tiffanie Angelia Mitchell, 23, of Gadsden, was arrested on May 6 and is charged with one count of chemicalMore >>
Two Etowah County women have been arrested and charged with chemical endangerment of a child. Tiffanie Angelia Mitchell, 23, of Gadsden, was arrested on May 6 and is charged with one count of chemicalMore >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:36 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:36:32 GMT
Lots of smiles, hugs and kisses will make this Monday afternoon memorable for the families of returning members of the Alabama Army National Guard's 1/167th Infantry Battalion and subordinate units. TheMore >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:38 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:38:01 GMT
Walter Maddox, mayor of the city of Tuscaloosa, is the new president of the Alabama League of Municipalities. Maddox was elected during the League's annual convention in Montgomery. Maddox is in his secondMore >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:26 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:26:50 GMT
Monetary donations are encouraged by The Salvation Army to help the people affected by tornadoes in Oklahoma. The money will be used to purchase specific needs for the areas rather than items or suppliesMore >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:56 AM EDT2013-05-21 13:56:55 GMT
Music really does make you feel better. A new study shows critically ill patients were soothed by their favorite music and it made a difference in their need for sedation medicine. The OhioMore >>
Music can help seriously ill patients feel better.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:55 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:55:54 GMT
Toomer's for Tuscaloosa and 95.3 The Bear in Tuscaloosa will collect gift cards and much needed items at the Wal-Mart and Chick Fil A in Northport. Other areas in the area will also have drop spotsMore >>
Several drop spots set up to help Oklahoma tornado survivors.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:47 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:47:12 GMT
The Alabama Center for Real Estate says residential home sales spiked significantly last month compared to April home sales in previous years. They were up 43 percent over last year, but 80 percentMore >>
Alabama's chief justice says that without more state funding, he expects to lay off 150 employees after the state's new fiscal year starts Oct. 1. Chief Justice Roy Moore says he's grateful that the General Fund...More >>
Dozens of Indian guest workers are suing an Alabama-based marine and fabrication company, claiming it financially exploited them and forced them to live in squalid conditions after bringing them to work at Gulf...More >>
Dozens of Indian guest workers are suing an Alabama-based marine and fabrication company, claiming it financially exploited them and forced them to live in squalid conditions after bringing them to work at Gulf Coast...More >>
A goat believed to have escaped en route to a slaughterhouse snarled the morning commute along one of the busiest roadways in northern New Jersey on Tuesday, leading police on a nearly two-hour chase.More >>
A goat believed to have escaped en route to a slaughterhouse snarled the morning commute along one of the busiest roadways in northern New Jersey on Tuesday, leading police on a nearly two-hour chase.More >>
A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than 2 days, bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park favorite.More >>
A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than two days - 384 times, up and around - bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park...More >>
An ethno-inspired flute and drum tune from Denmark is the bookmakers' favorite to win this year's Eurovision Song Contest, which also features a bizarre opera pop number from Romania and an Armenian rock song...More >>
Denmark's Emmelie de Forest has won this year's Eurovision Song Contest with her ethno-inspired flute and drum tune "Only Teardrops," despite tough competition from spectacular stage shows by performers from...More >>
An Oregon funeral home in Eugene offers natural burials where the ride to the person's final resting place is on the back of a three-wheeled bicycle.More >>
An Oregon funeral home in Eugene offers natural burials where the ride to the person's final resting place is on the back of a three-wheeled bicycle.More >>
Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed on a sidewalk outside the Pentagon Thursday after his invitation to a prayer service inside was withdrawn because of comments that insulted people of other religions. More>>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:37 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:37:07 GMT
Over the last few years, deadly tornadoes reduced schools in Central Alabama to piles of bricks. Many of those districts are now rebuilding much stronger and safer schools. A state mandate came afterMore >>
Over the last few years, deadly tornadoes reduced schools in Central Alabama to piles of bricks. Many of those districts are now rebuilding much stronger and safer schools.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:36:18 GMT
State lawmakers don't expect to return to Montgomery until January, 2014. Long before then, the Alabama Accountability Act will be in place. The measure allows parents to take their children out of a failingMore >>
State lawmakers don't expect to return to Montgomery until January, 2014. Long before then, the Alabama Accountability Act will be in place.More >>
Rescue crews are working through the night after a monstrous tornado barreled through the Oklahoma City suburbs, demolishing an elementary school and reducing homes to piles of splintered wood.More >>
Helmeted rescue workers raced Tuesday to complete the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a mammoth tornado destroyed countless homes, cleared lots down to bare red earth and claimed 24 lives.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:22 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:22:57 GMT
BIRMINGHAM – Federal agents and Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies working with the U.S. Attorney's Office today arrested eight men and are searching for a ninth who are charged in a drug-traffickingMore >>
Federal agents and Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies working with the U.S. Attorney's Office today arrested eight men and are searching for a ninth who are charged in a drug-trafficking conspiracy that brought about $5 million worth of heroin and cocaine into the Birmingham area in less than a year, according to an indictment unsealed following the arrests.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:32 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:32:09 GMT
Birmingham is taking up a collection, to reach out To Moore, Oklahoma. Mayor William Bell says, "Our thoughts and prayers are with those involved in the tornadoes in Moore, Oklahoma. Our people areMore >>
City of Birmingham taking up collection for Oklahoma storm victims.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:16 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:16:53 GMT
BIRMINGHAM HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION: Crime Stoppers needs your help identifying a person of interest in a homicide investigation. The man, whose picture is posted to the right of this story, was seen withMore >>
Crime Stoppers needs your help identifying a person of interest in a homicide investigation, a suspect in an armed robbery, and a person of interest in an armed robbery. More >>
Gov. Robert Bentley speaking in Birmingham on Tuesday. (abc3340.com)
