Monday, December 17 2012 11:43 AM EST2012-12-17 16:43:37 GMT
Starting Monday morning, there will be added security at every Jefferson County School until the holiday break. Parents we spoke to feel a lot better knowing this as Friday's tragedy in Connecticut isMore >>
Starting Monday morning, there will be added security at every Jefferson County School until the holiday break. Parents we spoke to feel a lot better knowing this as Friday's tragedy in Connecticut isMore >>
Monday, December 17 2012 11:39 AM EST2012-12-17 16:39:02 GMT
Tuscaloosa County elementary schools will have an added security presence this week. Tuscaloosa County Sheriff says that parents were worried, so there will be deputies at all elementary schools MondayMore >>
There is heightened security at many local schools this week. Measures are being taken by local law enforcement and school administrators to help parents feel at ease while sending there children to school just days after a gunman killed 28 people, 26 at an elementary school, in Connecticut.More >>
A greater police presence will be in place at all Shelby county schools in the coming week. Shelby county sheriff Chris Curry met with school district officials Friday following the school massacre in Connecticut. Sheriff Curry also requested assistance of local city law enforcement in this effort. Local school administrators will address issues related to monitoring the entrances to schools.
Superintendent Randy Fuller has requested that schools review their safety plan and procedures to ensure all personnel are on heightened awareness. School counselors will be available to assist students, teachers, and parents who may need support.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:13 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:13:27 GMT
The people in charge of two private school organizations don't expect tax credits to lead to many student transfers from failing public schools. Robin Mears is the executive director of the Alabama ChristianMore >>
Private school leaders expect few transfers under Accountability Act.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:56 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:56:59 GMT
Recently, Bitsy, a Yorkie puppy from Cullman and her owner Todd Sigmon were named finalists in the Iams "Love Tails" contest. Bitsy and Todd along with 9 other finalists will compete in a facebook videoMore >>
Cullman residents Bitsy and her owner Todd have a chance to be part of a national Iams advertisement. Cast your vote at the Iams facebook page between June 24 and June 28.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:50 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:50:12 GMT
A 29 year old Pell City woman was killed overnight by her brother. Police say 30 year old Brett Christopher Love killed his sister Lindsey Michelle Love around 3 AM Wednesday morning in the 100 blockMore >>
A brother suspected of killing his sister in Pell City has been taken into custody and charged with murder. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:50 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:50:32 GMT
Denise Marie McGathey of Crossville has been arrested in connection to a drug and stolen property case. DeKalb County Sheriff's Office investigators went to her home on County Road 370. InvestigatorsMore >>
Denise Marie McGathey of Crossville has been arrested in connection to a drug and stolen property case.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:26 AM EDT2013-06-19 08:26:19 GMT
A desperate search is underway for a 10-month-old baby taken from his Birmingham home. Investigators believe 14 year old Dor'Sayde Gathright abducted De'Anthony Kelly early Monday morning from his home. It'sMore >>
10-month-old baby taken from his Birmingham home Tuesday has been located. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:40 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:40:26 GMT
"When you go into a community and you see foreclosure signs, you automatically think if that customer were engaged with us and if we spent time with them...we could have helped them avoid foreclosure,"More >>
Wells Fargo to host Home Preservation Workshop at BJCC, Thursday.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:50 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:50:12 GMT
A 29 year old Pell City woman was killed overnight by her brother. Police say 30 year old Brett Christopher Love killed his sister Lindsey Michelle Love around 3 AM Wednesday morning in the 100 blockMore >>
A brother suspected of killing his sister in Pell City has been taken into custody and charged with murder. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:44 PM EDT2013-06-19 17:44:47 GMT
Shelby County Highway 51 south of the intersection of U.S. Highway 280 in the Westover area of Shelby County is closed right now. The Sheriff's Office is on the scene of a motor vehicle crash involvingMore >>
The Sheriff's Office is on the scene of a motor vehicle crash involving a trainMore >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:38 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:38:10 GMT
An arrest has been made in a kidnapping investigation involving a 10 month old child. 19 year old Breanna Nicole Walker is in the custody of the U.S. Marshals in Dallas, Texas under a $100,000 bond.More >>
An arrest has been made in a kidnapping investigation involving a 10 month old child.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:26 AM EDT2013-06-19 08:26:19 GMT
A desperate search is underway for a 10-month-old baby taken from his Birmingham home. Investigators believe 14 year old Dor'Sayde Gathright abducted De'Anthony Kelly early Monday morning from his home. It'sMore >>
10-month-old baby taken from his Birmingham home Tuesday has been located. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:11 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:11:58 GMT
Anniston police have charged a 53-year-old man with robbery. Investigators say Sunday, police were notified of a robbery that occurred on Cobb Avenue. The victims told police the suspect entered the frontMore >>
Anniston police have charged a 53-year-old man with robbery.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:01 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:01:22 GMT
Bicycling always ranks in the top five most popular outdoor activities. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration surveys show almost half of Americans want more biking facilities in their communities.More >>
Anniston Mayor Vaughn Stewart says, he wants his city to be the bicycling capital of Alabama.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 3:33 PM EDT2013-06-19 19:33:04 GMT
One of the three bodies pulled from a submerged truck in Weiss Lake last week has been identified.Authorities positively identified one of the male victims as 41-year-old Bobby DeWayne Hyatt of Piedmont.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:50 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:50:12 GMT
A 29 year old Pell City woman was killed overnight by her brother. Police say 30 year old Brett Christopher Love killed his sister Lindsey Michelle Love around 3 AM Wednesday morning in the 100 blockMore >>
A brother suspected of killing his sister in Pell City has been taken into custody and charged with murder. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:01 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:01:02 GMT
Christopher Powell said he kept his cool as a train car crashed into his vehicle. "I think I seen it in time," said Powell. A train derailed in Talladega on Bemiston Ave. Four train cars tipped, spillingMore >>
Christopher Powell said he kept his cool as a train car crashed into his vehicle. "I think I seen it in time," said Powell. A train derailed in Talladega on Bemiston Ave. Four train cars tipped, spillingMore >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:53 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:53:10 GMT
By JOHN ZENORAP Sports Writer TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Alabama athletic director Bill Battle isn't sure any football program has ever topped the Crimson Tide's current run of dominance. That includesMore >>
Alabama athletic director Bill Battle isn't sure any football program has ever topped the Crimson Tide's current run of dominance.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:53 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:53:34 GMT
The Alabama Department of Education just released a list of 78 failing schools under the Alabama Accountability Act. Of those, 29 are in Central Alabama- 11 within the Birmingham City Schools district.More >>
The Alabama Department of Education just released a list of 78 failing schools under the Alabama Accountability Act. Of those, 29 are in Central Alabama- 11 within the Birmingham City Schools district.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:48 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:48:49 GMT
There are less smokers these days. A new study indicates the number of American adults who smoke fell to 18 percent in 2011. The latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey involvedMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:57 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:57:07 GMT
Many Alabama state employees are going to get their first raises in five years. Governor Robert Bentley says he plans to reinstate merit raises starting January 1st. State employees got their last meritMore >>
Many Alabama state employees are going to get their first raises in five years.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 7:27 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:27:20 GMT
A new study suggests bullying between siblings may be a source of depression and anxiety, for some children. Researchers at the University of New Hampshire surveyed 3,600 American children. TheyMore >>
A new study suggests bullying between siblings may be a source of depression and anxiety, for some children.More >>
The leaders of two Alabama private school organizations don't expect many new students to apply under a law that provides tax credits for students transferring from failing schools. That's the word from the head of...More >>
The leaders of two Alabama private school organizations don't anticipate accepting many new students in the wake of a law providing tax credits for students transferring from failing schools.More >>
The leaders of two Alabama private school organizations don't anticipate accepting many new students in the wake of a law providing tax credits for students transferring from failing schools.More >>
Federal prosecutors have secured new indictments against a former BP engineer and a former BP executive charged separately with obstructing probes of the company's 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.More >>
Federal prosecutors have secured new indictments against a former BP engineer and a former BP executive charged separately with obstructing probes of the company's 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.More >>
Thailand's Buddhism body said it is monitoring monks nationwide for any inappropriate behavior after a video showed monks using luxurious personal items while flying on a private jet.More >>
Thailand's Buddhism body said it is monitoring monks nationwide for any inappropriate behavior after a video showed monks using luxurious personal items while flying on a private jet.More >>
A Portland, Ore., man whose cat had been missing since last year will soon be reunited with the well-traveled feline, courtesy of the transient who's been caring for her more than nine months.More >>
A well-traveled cat named "Mata Hairi" will soon be reunited with her owner after spending nearly 10 months traveling thousands of miles with a hitchhiker who rescued her from the rain.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>>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:45 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:45:33 GMT
Alabama athletic director Bill Battle is not shy about accolades for the Tide football program. Battle told the Associated Press that he isn't sure any football program has ever topped Alabama's currentMore >>
Alabama athletic director Bill Battle is not shy about accolades for the Tide football program. Battle told the Associated Press that he isn't sure any football program has ever topped Alabama's currentMore >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:40 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:40:26 GMT
"When you go into a community and you see foreclosure signs, you automatically think if that customer were engaged with us and if we spent time with them...we could have helped them avoid foreclosure,"More >>
Wells Fargo to host Home Preservation Workshop at BJCC, Thursday.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:11 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:11:58 GMT
Anniston police have charged a 53-year-old man with robbery. Investigators say Sunday, police were notified of a robbery that occurred on Cobb Avenue. The victims told police the suspect entered the frontMore >>
Anniston police have charged a 53-year-old man with robbery.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:01 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:01:40 GMT
Auburn basketball signed point guard Malcolm Canada, which fills a huge need for the program. Canada essentially replaces Jerome Seagears, who transferred to Auburn only to leave the program after lessMore >>
Auburn basketball signed point guard Malcolm Canada, which fills a huge need for the program. Canada essentially replaces Jerome Seagears, who transferred to Auburn only to leave the program after lessMore >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:01 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:01:22 GMT
Bicycling always ranks in the top five most popular outdoor activities. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration surveys show almost half of Americans want more biking facilities in their communities.More >>
Anniston Mayor Vaughn Stewart says, he wants his city to be the bicycling capital of Alabama.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:56 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:56:02 GMT
Devonta Pollard is no longer part of the Crimson Tide basketball program, according to a CBSSports.com report. The sophomore forward was charged with conspiracy to commit kidnapping earlier this month. PollardMore >>
Devonta Pollard is no longer part of the Crimson Tide basketball program, according to a CBSSports.com report. The sophomore forward was charged with conspiracy to commit kidnapping earlier this month. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:53 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:53:10 GMT
By JOHN ZENORAP Sports Writer TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Alabama athletic director Bill Battle isn't sure any football program has ever topped the Crimson Tide's current run of dominance. That includesMore >>
Alabama athletic director Bill Battle isn't sure any football program has ever topped the Crimson Tide's current run of dominance.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:13 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:13:27 GMT
The people in charge of two private school organizations don't expect tax credits to lead to many student transfers from failing public schools. Robin Mears is the executive director of the Alabama ChristianMore >>
Private school leaders expect few transfers under Accountability Act.More >>
