Golden Apple: Chuck Hawkins
This week, Alabama News Network visits Prattville Junior High School to honor another teacher with the Golden Apple Award.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Radio Shack Closing 1,100 Stores Nationwide
Radio Shack is planning to close as many as 1,100 stores.
Alabama Supreme Court Upholds Baptist Health Malpractice Verdict
The Alabama Supreme Court has upheld a jury’s $3.2 million medical malpractice judgment involving a Montgomery hospital.
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.
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.
