Saturday, May 18, 2013

CBS 8 Montgomery Newsroom

Governor Responds to Critics of Accountability Act Amendment
Governor Robert Bentley had a lot to talk about this week, from senate leader Del Marsh dismissing his amendment, to the critics who say he's delaying these tax credits just to help himself win re-election.

Man in Custody After Road Rage Shooting
A road rage incident that leads to a shooting in Prattville.

Alabamians Cross State Lines to Buy Lottery Tickets
The combined Powerball and Mega Millions jackpot is now at 790 million dollars.

Sewer Line Break Causes Major Stink for Montgomery Neighborhood
Residents in one Montgomery neighborhood are literally breathing a little easier Friday night after backed up sewage water was causing quite a stink.

Will High Water Levels Dampen the Coosa River Whitewater Festival?
Several hundred people are heading to Wetumpka for the annual Coosa River Whitewater Festival. But has the heavy rainfall this spring put a damper on this weekend's festivities?

908th Airlift Wing Reservists Return from Deployment to Montgomery
Four months seems like forever to the families of the 908th Airlift Wing in Montgomery.

Democrats Say Delay Won't Fix Alabama Tax Credits
Alabama's Republican governor isn't getting support from key Republicans or Democrats for his proposal to delay private school tax credits for two years.

Alabama Unemployment Drops to 6.9 Percent
Alabama's unemployment rate has dipped to 6.9 percent.

Alabama's Unemployment Numbers Drop
Alabama's unemployment rate has dipped to 6.9 percent.

Senate Leader Plans to Block Gov. Robert Bentley's Amendment
The architect of Alabama's new private school tax credits intends to block the governor's proposal to delay the tax breaks for two years.