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UPDATE: Pike Road School Board to Start Process of Hiring New Superintendent

The Pike Road Board of Education is starting the process to hire a new school superintendent following the resignation of Dr. Chuck Ledbetter.

First COVID Report of 2022 Shows Large Jump in Cases in Alabama Public Schools

The Alabama Department of Public Health has released its first report on COVID cases in Alabama public schools for 2022. It shows a large jump in cases compared to the last report, issued just before the winter break.

Superintendent of Pike Road Schools Leaving for Pelham

Dr. Chuck Ledbetter, the superintendent of Pike Road Schools, has announced on Facebook that he will be leaving the school system for Pelham.

Montgomery Metro

Montgomery County Woman Dies after Wreck on Meriweather Trail

Alabama State Troopers say a Montgomery County woman has died of injuries she suffered in a wreck on Meriweather Trail, about 12 miles south of Pike Road.

Montgomery Metro

Woman Dies of Injuries in Interstate 65 Crash in Montgomery County

Alabama State Troopers say a woman has died of injuries she suffered in a wreck on Interstate 65 in Montgomery County.

Montgomery Police Investigating Overnight Homicide

Montgomery police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened around midnight Friday.

3 Degree Guarantee Articles

3 Degree Guarantee: Council on Substance Abuse Gets $1,150 Check

A new month means it's time to give away a new check as part of our 3 Degree Guarantee.

Montgomery Metro

Your Input Is Needed in the Search for a New Montgomery School Superintendent

Montgomery Public Schools is searching for a new school superintendent. You are invited to give your input.

Crime

Montgomery Police Make Second Arrest in Vaughn Plaza Road Murder

Montgomery police say they have made a second arrest in a murder case from December 2021.

Crime

Four Juveniles Face List of Charges in Montgomery

Montgomery police have charged four juvenile males with a list of charges.

Montgomery Metro

Alabama House GOP Wants to End Handgun Permit Requirement

Republicans in the Alabama House of Representatives say legislation abolishing the permit requirement to carry a concealed handgun will be among their top priorities in the upcoming legislation session.

Crime

PHOTOS: Prattville Police Searching for Armed Robbery Suspect

Prattville police need help identifying the suspect in the armed robbery of a business.

Arrest Made in Macon County Homicide Investigation

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says an arrest has been made in a homicide investigation in Macon County.

Montgomery Police Make Homicide Arrest

Montgomery police have made an arrest in a December homicide.

Campaign 2022

Lew Burdette Joins Republican Race for Governor

Republican Lew Burdette has announced that he is running for Alabama governor.

Montgomery Metro

ADPH Gives Update on Alabama's Rising COVID Cases

COVID cases have skyrocketed in the last 2 weeks, mostly because of the fast spreading Omicron variant.

Campaign 2022

Ed Packard Enters Secretary of State's Race

Ed Packard of Prattville, a 24-year employee of the Alabama Secretary of State's office, has announced his candidacy for the office of Secretary of State.

Campaign 2022: Jessica Taylor Exits U.S. Senate Race, Endorses Mike Durant

There has been a shakeup in the Republican race for U.S. Senate. Candidate Jessica Taylor has announced that she is ending her campaign and endorsing fellow candidate Mike Durant.

Montgomery Metro

UPDATE: Colorado Woman Missing in Rural Wilcox Co.

Investigators say 56-year-old Cheryl Pence and her son, 37-year-old Michael McBee, were staying at a hotel in Florida. It is unclear how they ended up in Wilcox County.

Coronavirus

WATCH: State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris Addresses New COVID Surge in Alabama

State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris held a news conference Tuesday morning to address the recent surge of new COVID cases in Alabama. That news conference was carried live on CBS 8 and ABC 32.