Thursday, March 11, 2010
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Gov. Riley and AG Troy King Meet About Electronic Bingo

Gov. Riley and AG Troy King Meet About Electronic Bingo

Attorney General Troy King and Gov. Bob Riley met Wednesday afternoon to sort out legal issues in an Alabama court fight over electronic bingo machines.

Ban on Text Messaging While Driving is Closer to Reality

Ban on Text Messaging While Driving is Closer to Reality

Alabama is getting closer to being the 20th state to ban text messaging while driving.

First Anniversary of South Alabama Massacre

First Anniversary of South Alabama Massacre

The Geneva County town of Samson is marking the first anniversary of a mass shooting that left 10 innocent people dead.

 

West Alabama Newsroom

Winnie Mandela Speaks at Unity Breakfastimage

Winnie Mandela, the ex-wife of former South African President Nelson Mandela, speaks at Unity Breakfast in Selma. Read More

South Alabama Newsroom

Bingo Permit Issued in Florala

Covington Co Sheriff Dennis Meeks says he has issued a bingo permit for the Florala Historical Society, but only for paper bingo. Read More

Across Alabama

Larry Langford Appeals Convictionimage

Former Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford is appealing his federal bribery conviction that is sending him to prison. Read More

Exclusive: Gov. Candidates Answer CBS 8 News Survey

indy The eight candidates for governor have answered our Exclusive CBS 8 News 18-question candidate survey on how they would lead the state if elected.

The candidates answered questions about raising taxes, legalizing casino gambling and many other issues facing the state this campaign season.

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Medical Breakthroughs

Watch CBS 8 News at 5:00 to find out about the latest advances in medicine and healthy living.

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College & Careers

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8 On Your Side

State to Hold Surplus Property Auction Online for First Time

image The state treasurer's office will offer unclaimed property to the highest bidder. For the first time, auctions will be online.

Items include coins, silver, sports cards and jewelry.

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Golden Apple

Nominate Your Teacher!

imageThe new school year is almost here. Now's the time to nominate your favorite teacher for the CBS 8 Golden Apple Award.

Watch CBS 8 Chief Meteorologist Chris Bailey on CBS 8 News at 6 & 10 Monday nights throughout the school year as he presents our weekly awards to see if your teacher wins!

Helping Schools

Davis Elementary School, Montgomery

CBS 8 News Anchor Glenn Halbrooks Students at Davis Elementary School in Montgomery need your help making repairs to their lunchroom stage.

They also would like a helping hand in building a gymnasium at their school.

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What's Right

What's Right with Our Schools

image Educators say it's important for students to have male role models -- people they can look up to.

A new program at Brewbaker Intermediate School in Montgomery puts men into the classroom.

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Positively Alabama

Meet a Montgomery "Meter Man"

image If you park in downtown Montgomery, chances are you have to feed change into a parking meter. Ever wonder what happens to all those nickels, dimes and quarters?

Meet a Montgomery "meter man" whose job includes collecting all that money.

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Bama Meets Obama

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U.S. Ed. Sec. in Selma

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13 | 22
Fri

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7 | 20
Sat

43 | 63
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