State Superintendent Bice Accepts Contract Raise
Alabama school Superintendent Tommy Bice says he’s accepted a two-year contract extension that comes with a $52,000 raise.
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Deadly Horse Virus Confirmed In South Alabama
This month, the Agriculture and Industries Commissioner confirmed the first positive case of a deadly horse virus in Escambia County, and veterinarians in Butler County say that can be cause for concern for horse owners.
Alabama Judge Could Avoid Prosecution in Atlanta
An Alabama federal judge could avoid prosecution for domestic violence in Atlanta.
Alabama Man Sentenced in Ozark Cross Burning
A south Alabama man has been sentenced to probation and home confinement after pleading guilty to burning a cross in a black neighborhood in 2009.
Montgomery Police Investigating Life-Threatening Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a shooting.
More Security Could Be Coming To Prattville’s Parks
CBS 8 is taking action against crime in Prattville — city leaders saying they’re tired of all the vandalism happening in their parks, so now they have a plan that hopes to deter crime and also make those parks a safer place.
Alligators New Home at the Montgomery Zoo
Theres a new home for one type of animal at the montgomery zoo. Now visitor’s will have an up close and personal look at alligators! The ribbon cutting ceremony took place this morning with city leaders. The exhibit took 8 months to build and will be home to 5 male gators. Unfortunately they were a little shy this morning but once acclimated to…
Former Alabama Football Player Murdered in Greenville
Greenville police are investigating an overnight murder of a former Alabama football player.
Another Still Destroyed in Bullock County
State liquor agents have destroyed their fourth moonshine still this year in Bullock County.
Bentley, Griffith Make Pitch to Commissioners
Republican Gov. Robert Bentley and his Democratic opponent, former U.S. Rep. Parker Griffith, will make dueling campaign speeches in Orange Beach.
