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 8:50 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:50:45 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 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 >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:52 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:52:04 GMT
Alabama's Department of Revenue says the state's new private school tax credits don't apply to students who are already in private schools, even though they are zoned for a failing public school. TheMore >>
Revenue department clarifies eligibility for school tax credits.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:27 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:27:35 GMT
The head of the National Security Agency is telling Congress that the government's sweeping surveillance programs have foiled some 50 terrorist plots around the world. Army Gen. Keith Alexander tells theMore >>
According to the director of the NSA, the two programs used to gather information using phone records have foiled 50 terrorist plots.More >>
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 >>
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 >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:13 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:13:56 GMT
Birmingham City Council, Tuesday, passed a resolution asking that a controversial billboard be taken down. Council members are asking the owner of the "Sugar Daddy" billboard near the Birmingham-ShuttlesworthMore >>
Birmingham City Council wants "Sugar Daddy" billboard removed.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:11 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:11:06 GMT
Birmingham Superintendent Craig Witherspoon and Jefferson County Superintendent Stephen Nowlin say they would rather not have a single school on this list. But they are looking at the glass half full.More >>
Birmingham Superintendent Craig Witherspoon and Jefferson County Superintendent Stephen Nowlin say they would rather not have a single school on this listMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:59 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:59:17 GMT
A packed house in Irondale Tuesday night as the council voted on banning bicycles on part of one city road. The motion failed tonight 3 to 2. The ordinance would have prohibited people riding bikes onMore >>
A packed house in Irondale Tuesday night as the council voted on banning bicycles on part of one city road. The motion failed tonight 3 to 2. More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:39 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:39:34 GMT
Jefferson County may be dealing with the nation's largest municipal bankruptcy filing, a federal hiring order, and a limited budget. But the commission president says that's not what's holding the countyMore >>
Jefferson County may be dealing with the nation's largest municipal bankruptcy filing, a federal hiring order, and a limited budget. But the commission president says that's not what's holding the county back. He and others believe the issue is racial mistrust.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 >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:44 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:44:14 GMT
A train derailment in Talladega has blocked the entrances and exits to two neighborhoods south of the city.According to Talladega police, four to five rail cars derailed shortly after 3 p.m. near BemisonMore >>
A train derailment in Talladega has blocked the entrances and exits to two neighborhoods south of the city.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 11:53 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:53:02 GMT
An Attalla man has been arrested and charged with giving false identification to law enforcement officers. According to Sheriff Todd Entrekin, 38-year-old Allen Lee Deal was arrested after giving a sheriff'sMore >>
An Attalla man has been arrested and charged with giving false identification to law enforcement officers.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 >>
Monday, June 17 2013 7:03 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:03:29 GMT
A single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning at 3:55 a.m. claimed the life of two and injured three. The crash occurred on Interstate 20/59 three miles south of York. Patrick Hunt Drury,More >>
An Alabama cab driver had a near-miss with a freight train when it derailed in Talladega. Chris Powell of Deluxe Taxi says one of the cab's headlights was broken as he tried to get away from the train last night, but he...More >>
A rapid that has gained a notorious reputation as part of a new whitewater course on the Chattahoochee River has been reopened after dozens of rafters were dumped into the rushing water during its first week.More >>
A rapid that has gained a notorious reputation as part of a new whitewater course on the Chattahoochee River has been reopened after dozens of rafters were dumped into the rushing water during its first week.More >>
Authorities have located a missing 10-month-old Alabama boy in Texas with the 14-year-old girl who allegedly took him from a home in Birmingham.More >>
Authorities have located a missing 10-month-old Alabama boy in Texas with the 14-year-old girl who allegedly took him from a home in Birmingham.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 8:50 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:50:45 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 8:46 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:46:31 GMT
Tune in to Talk of Alabama at 9AM to hear from Real Estate Agent Dave Parrish. He will talk about the "sellers market" and about those mortgage rates inching up bit by bit. Parrish is a ProfessionalMore >>
Is it a good or bad time to buy a home? Realtor Dave Parrish will talk about the "sellers market," and about those mortgage rates inching up bit by bit.
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 12:53 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:53:40 GMT
MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James led a title-saving charge, and now his crown will be on the line one more time in Game 7. James powered Miami to a frantic fourth-quarter rally and overtime escape as the HeatMore >>
LeBron James led a title-saving charge, and now his crown will be on the line one more time in Game 7.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:48 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:48:35 GMT
MIAMI (AP) — For years, Ray Allen's routine has not changed. Show up for work hours earlier than just about everyone else, go onto the court and take hundreds of jump shots. It paid off for him on Tuesday. AndMore >>
For years, Ray Allen's routine has not changed. Show up for work hours earlier than just about everyone else, go onto the court and take hundreds of jump shots. It paid off for him on Tuesday.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:44 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:44:40 GMT
MIAMI (AP) — Tim Duncan was delivering a vintage performance, and the San Antonio Spurs were streaking to the franchise's fifth championship. Then the 37-year-old forward ran out of gas, and the SpursMore >>
Tim Duncan was delivering a vintage performance, and the San Antonio Spurs were streaking to the franchise's fifth championship.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:11 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:11:08 GMT
Jozy Altidore scored in the 73 minute and USA soccer edged Honduras 1-0 in a World Cup qualifying game at Rio Tinto Stadium in Utah.It's Altidore's fourth straight international match with a goal.USA leadsMore >>
Jozy Altidore scored in the 73 minute and USA soccer edged Honduras 1-0 in a World Cup qualifying game at Rio Tinto Stadium in Utah.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 >>
