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Ala. Woman Suspected in $200,000 Employee Theft
A Warrior woman is charged with stealing more than $200,000 from her employer by forging checks. Police say 52-year-old Rebecca Higginbotham was arrested Tuesday. She faces seven counts of second-degree forgery, six counts of first-degree theft and one count of…
Ala Pastor Sues Over Closure of Sex Offender Camp
An Alabama pastor has filed suit claiming a state law that forced him to shut down a church camp for sex offenders violates his constitutional rights. The American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit in Montgomery on Wednesday on…
Montgomery Settles Suits Over Jailing Court Debtors
The city of Montgomery is settling lawsuits that accuse it of wrongfully jailing people who can't pay fines.
Officials Probe Suspicious Fires in Autauga County
State and local officials are investigating five fires with a six-week period in the Marbury area.
Reward Offered in Theft at Rosa Parks' Former Home
CrimeStoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information about thefts that heavily damaged the Montgomery apartment complex where Rosa Parks lived when she refused to give up her seat to a white person on a city bus.
Ala. Law Enforcement on Alert for Holiday Weekend
Alabama law enforcement officials say they're planning to beef up enforcement on state highways and waterways during the holiday weekend.
Officials to Announce Advanced Placement Results
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is scheduled to join other state officials to announce the results of recent Advanced Placement tests. Bentley, State Department of Education Superintendent Tommy Bice members of the State Board of Education and others are expected to…
Residents Look for Information on Rosa Parks Apartment Vandalism
Those who live in the neighborhood where the former apartment of Rosa Parks was vandalized are coming together to catch whoever is responsible.
A Troy Bar Could Re-Open Under New Management
A Troy bar that was shut down due to numerous problems could soon reopen.
Montgomery Public Schools Receive AA Credit Score
Montgomery Public Schools has received the second highest credit rating possible.
Teens Hurt in Drive-By Shooting
Selma police say two teenagers have been hurt after a drive-by shooting.
New Initiative Designed to Help Curb Crime and Beautify Neighborhoods
There is a new initiative to help curb crime in the community - - And it starts by cleaning up your neighborhood.
Mtgy. School Board Approves New Superintendent Eval. Plan
The process of evaluating new School Superintendent Margaret Allen begins tonight, as Montgomery County School Board members approve a new tool that will be used to grade how she's doing.
Mtgy. Public Schools Gets AA Credit Rating
Montgomery Public Schools has received a double-A credit rating, which is the second highest credit rating possible.
Teen Victim in Baby Scheme Rape Case Mentally Challenged
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- More information in the case about a Dallas County couple who police say raped a teen aged girl to try and get her pregnant so they could keep the baby for themselves.
Marbury Residents On Alert After Series Of Suspicious Crimes
CBS 8 is taking action against crime -- Autauga County deputies and residents say they're worried about suspicious crimes happening in the Marbury community. With no leads, and the crimes still happening, they need the your help to solve the cases.
Medical Marijuana May Have Unexpected Benefits
Medical marijuana may be producing unexpected benefits.
1 in 7 May Have "Sleep Drunkenness" Disorder
About one out of seven people may have a disorder called sleep drunkenness.
Study Shows Asprin Reduces Risk of Blood Clots
Aspirin may be an effective tool for preventing blood clots in the veins.
Murder Trial for Gadsden Grandmother Rescheduled
The trial of an Etowah County woman accused of making her granddaughter run until she collapsed and died has been rescheduled.
Alabama Man Who Made Pipe Bomb Sentenced
Federal prosecutors say a man who made a pipe bomb out of air bag canisters has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance White said in a statement Tuesday that 55-year-old James David Kircus was working…
Body Identified in Elmore Co.
A body found in a wooded area in Elmore county is identified as a missing woman.
Police Probe Theft From Rosa Parks' Old Apartment
Police say thieves have struck the apartment complex where Rosa Parks lived when she made history by refusing to give up her seat to a white person on a city bus. Montgomery police Sgt. Denise Barnes said detectives are seeking…
Ala Judge Raises Bond for Band Director
A south Alabama judge is raising the bond for a high school band director charged with having sex with students. WKRG-TV reports bond is now $750,000 for 32-year-old Jeffrey Lance Gainous following the ruling Monday. It was $350,000. Outside court,…
