Alabama National Parks Attract Thousands
A new report from the National Park Service says the national parks in Alabama had nearly 718,000 visitors in 2012.
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Union Springs Police Chief Clarence Wheeler Steps Down
Clarence Wheeler is now the former police chief of Union Springs. Wheeler submitted his resignation tonight at a city council meeting pending retirement.
Montgomery’s Most Wanted
Tony Garrett with Montgomery area Crimestoppers tells us there are 3 top cases that need to be solved.
Prattville Police Revamp Neighborhood Watch Program
CBS 8 and ABC Montgomery are beginning a new project — it’s called “Taking Action Against Crime. We are teaming up with local law enforcement officers and Crimestoppers in an effort to help fight the crime rate — in Prattville, police need your help to revamp neighborhood watch groups.
Expansions Lead To Crime Prevention
Greenville Police and the Butler County Sheriff’s Office say they have expanded parts of their departments. There are now school resource officers in all Greenville public schools and sheriff’s deputies are patrolling the streets 24 hours a day. Authorities say the expansions are cutting back on crime.
Former University of Alabama President Dies
University of Alabama officials say former President, Joab Thomas, has died at the age of 81.
Alabama Lawmaker Wants Firearms Sales Tax Holiday
An Alabama lawmaker is looking to create a sales tax holiday for consumers buying guns and ammunition.
Autauga County Man Indicted on Murder Charges Appears in Court
An Autauga County man indicted on murder charges makes an appearance in court. Richard Tyus’s bond was revoked after he failed a drug test.
8 Inmates Injured in Alabama Prison Brawl
Alabama Department of Corrections officials say eight inmates were injured during a fight at the Elmore Correctional Facility.
Former Alabama Senator Barron Seeks AG As Trial Witness
Alabama’s attorney general is fighting efforts by former state Senate leader Lowell Barron to call him as a defense witness in Barron’s trial on campaign finance charges.
