The State Department of Education released its failing schools list today as part of the School Accountability Act.
Montgomery County has eight failing public schools, that's according to a list released by the state today.
Schools were placed on the failing list if they were in the bottom 6% for at least three of the last six years. But State Superintendent of Education Tommy Bice says many of the schools are already showing signs of improvement.
A former federal judge says it's highly unlikely that a casino developer who admitted offering millions in bribes will come out a winner in his attempt to avoid a prison sentence.