Longtime Andalusia Superintendent Retires After 35 Years
Superintendent Ted Watson says he is retiring after one of the toughest school years in the history of his 35 year career.
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Carastar Health
Carastar Health provides a continuum of mental health services for persons with mental illness in a four county area in central Alabama, which includes Montgomery County, Autauga County, Elmore County and Lowndes County. Services include: Psychiatric Services Medication Management and Monitoring Individual Therapy for Adults and Children Intensive Day Treatment Rehabilitative Day Treatment Bipolar Disorder Schizophrenia Adult Residential Treatment Services…
State Legislature Passes Pike Road Property Tax Bill
Pike Road officials say a new high school for the town is needed but won’t be possible without the community’s support for an increased property tax. On Monday, the Alabama Legislature passed Pike Road’s proposed property tax legislation. Money from the tax would go towards the building of a new high school. “The next step is to go out to…
Some People in Montgomery Say They’ll Still Wear a Face Mask Even If It’s Not Required
Alabama News Network has noticed that some people in Montgomery aren’t yet ready to ditch their face mask even though COVID-19 cases are on the decline and restrictions are being eased.
Pay It Forward: Rachel Linch of Marion
This week’s Pay It Forward honoree is Rachel Linch from Marion. She is a teacher and makes a difference everyday in the lives of her students. Linch has been a teacher for 38 years at Berean Baptist Head Start program in Marion. She was nominated for Pay It Forward for all that she does for her students “Because she’s an…
Kia Recalls Vehicles a Second Time, Says Owners Should Park Outside
Kia is recalling more than 440,000 vehicles in the U.S. for a second time to fix a problem that can cause engine fires.
“The Wonder Years” to Return to ABC with Montgomery Connection
ABC has announced that it will reboot its hit series “The Wonder Years” this fall. It will feature a Black family living in Montgomery during the late 1960s.
City of Greenville Unveils New Mural Downtown
The City of Greenville cut the ribbon Thursday on a new mural downtown. The “Grateful for Greenville” mural, located at 110 E. Commerce Street, has a postcard theme that features highlights from the city. A local artist teamed up with elementary students to complete the artwork. The project was funded by a grant from Mid-South Resource Conservation and Development. “We’re…
NEW FBI: Most Wanted Tonight at 9!
A new episode of FBI: Most Wanted airs TONIGHT at 10/9c on your local CBS8!
THE TEAM HEADS TO D.C. TO PROTECT ORTIZ’S FORMER INFORMANT FROM A THREAT AND SARAH HELPS JESS’ FAMILY PREPARE FOR BYRON AND MARIE’S LAST-MINUTE WEDDING, TONIGHT AT 10/9C ON “FBI: MOST WANTED,” ON YOUR LOCAL CBS 8!
Judge in Case of Father Accused of Killing Infant Son Recuses Herself
Alabama News Network has learned of new developments in the case against Caleb Whisnand, Sr. He’s the father accused of killing his 5-week-old son, whose body was found in Lowndes County last week.
