Two New Members to the Alabama State Board of Trustees
Elmore County Schools superintendent Dr. Jeff Langham and Regions Bank vice-president Angela McKenzie are the two newest members of the board.
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A Montgomery Police Motorcycle Officer is Injured
A Montgomery police motorcycle officer is injured while trying to avoid hitting a pedestrian.
Taking Action Against Crime
Alabama new network is your Taking Action against crime group of stations… and tonight we conclude our special series on unsolved crimes.
Montgomery Police Have Charged a Man with Murder
Montgomery police have charged a man with murder following a death investigation this weekend.
Paralyzed Monkeys Movement Restored
Scientists in the UK were able to restore movement to the hands of paralyzed monkeys.
Etowah County Mobile Home Fire Under Investigation
Authorities are investigating a mobile home fire that killed a 59-year-old man in eastern Alabama.
MPD Makes Arrest in 9th Homicide
Montgomery police have charged a man with murder following a death investigation this weekend.
Ala. Democratic Conference Backs Griffith, Sewell
The Alabama Democratic Conference has endorsed former U.S. Rep. Parker Griffith for governor and incumbent Terry Sewell for re-election to Congress.
Lauderdale County School Board Cuts 108 Jobs
Lauderdale County school officials say a loss of state funding for next year plus the closing of Anderson School and other uncertainties led them not to renew 108 non-tenured employees.
Plastics Firm to Open Alabama Production Plant
State officials say a plastics firm plans to open a production facility in Limestone County. The plant is expected to employ up to 100 workers when it reaches full capacity.
