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What’s In The Latest Alabama Lottery Bill?

Legislators say the bill is promising.

Two weeks into the Alabama Legislative session a lottery bill is gaining support. The bill is sponsored by veteran Republican Senator Del Marsh of Anniston. Legislators say this is one of the strongest lottery bills they’ve seen in the state house in recent years. Senator Marsh’s bill has 100 percent of money going to a scholarship fund after winnings are…

Autauga Man Arrested in West Virginia for Sex Crimes Against Two Minors Extradited to Autauga County Jail

An Autauga County man arrested in West Virginia on multiple sex crimes against minors is back in Autauga County. Authorities extradited Charles “Uncle Sam” McDonald, 63, to the Autuaga County Jail on Thursday, February 11. McDonald faces the following charges: Sodomy First Degree of a 13-year-old juvenile Sexual Abuse First Degree of a 12-year-old juvenile Police say these offences occurred…

SERIES PREMIERE: Clarice – “The Silence is Over”

Watch the SERIES PREMIERE of Clarice TONIGHT at 10/9c on your local CBS8!

“The Silence is Over” – A year after rescuing Catherine Martin from the horror of Buffalo Bill’s basement, FBI Agent Clarice Starling gets an urgent assignment from Catherine’s mother, Attorney General Ruth Martin (Jayne Atkinson), to join the Violent Criminal Apprehension Program (VICAP) in the investigation of three serial killings, on the series premiere TONIGHT at 10/9c! CLARICE, from acclaimed executive…

One Dead in Fiery Crash in Tuskegee

The Tuskegee Police Department is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash where one person died. On February 10, around 9:54 pm, Tuskegee responded to a call of a crash. The crash occurred at the intersection of County Road 65 and Greenwood Drive. Upon arrival to the scene, police found a vehicle fully engulfed in flames. After extinguishing the flames, firefighters located…

Georgia Paying Teachers Extra $3,000 a Year to Teach in Rural, Low Performing Schools

Some Georgia teachers who agree to work in certain rural or low performing schools could get an extra $3,000 a year for five years under a bill advancing in the state House. The House Education Committee on Thursday approved House Bill 32. Up to 1,000 teachers would get a tax credit for agreeing to work in targeted districts. If teachers…

Medical Breakthroughs: COVID-19 Symptoms+Eggs and Cholesterol

Researchers in London are looking at conditions including chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and even depression to help treat patients suffering from long-term symptoms from the coronavirus. Some symptoms of covid, depression, and other mental health problems are linked to low-grade inflammation so scientists hope replicating treatment for those disorders could help covid patients. And two eggs, hold the yolks. New…

Alabama State Veterans Homes Use Ionization Tool to Combat COVID

In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic that has affected every long-term care facility in Alabama, the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs is taking measures to control pathogens inside the state’s veterans homes by installing needlepoint bi-polar ionization systems. The ionization system is intended to reduce airborne pathogens when added to HVAC systems.  It works as an air cleaning system…

Juvenile Charged in Montgomery Walmart Arson Case

Montgomery Fire & Rescue says that a juvenile wanted in connection to a fire inside the Walmart on Atlanta Highway has been arrested and charged. Lt. J.C. Selman said after receiving a tip through Crimestoppers, the four individuals initially wanted for questioning were identified and interviewed by investigators. One of the juveniles admitted to intentionally going into the store to…