Sales Tax Increase Proposed to Fund Tallapoosa Co. Schools
You could soon be paying a little more sales tax in Tallapoosa County. The County Commission is considering a proposal to raise the tax by one cent.
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Golden Apple Teacher of the Year Finalists Announced
All school year, Alabama News Network anchor Brittany Bivins has highlighted outstanding teachers in our area.
Wetumpka Pre-K Preps For Possible State Budget Increase
Unlike the general fund, the education budget has already cleared one of the houses. But some preschool programs are hoping to see it pass both soon so they can finish planning for next year.
Gov. Bentley, Atty. Gen. Strange Respond to Gaming Proposal
Alabama's top Republicans are responding to a proposal by a senate leader that suggests legalizing gambling in the state would bring in more than 400 million dollars, solving the state's budget shortfall.
Local Businessman Talks about Family in Nepal Earthquake
Dhirendra Parajuli owns "Taste of India" restaurant in Montgomery. He looks over pictures from his hometown of Kathmandu, Nepal-- now unrecognizable after last weekend's massive earthquake.
Abortion Bills Debated At Public Hearing
The three bills would have a big impact on abortions in Alabama. One would require clinics to stay at least 2000 feet away from schools, which would shut down one in Huntsville.
Fourth Annual "Bo Bikes Bama" Raises Money for Storm Preparedness, Recovery
This week marks four years since tornadoes tore through Alabama, killing more than 250 people and causing millions of dollars in damage.
Hotel Groundbreaking Brings a Boost for Wetumpka's Development Plans
City leaders in Wetumpka are welcoming new business as they restore the city's downtown charm.
The Fight Against Heroin and Spice Intensifies in Alabama
The war against drugs in Alabama is intensifying.
MPD Citizens Police Academy Gives A Better Understanding of Police
It's an 11 week course that will teach a group of citizens how police go about conducting investigations among other things.
Dozens of Mailboxes Vandalized in South Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Department is trying to find the vandals who destroyed more than 30 residential mailboxes in the southern part of the county.
Montgomery Co. School Board Approves Virtual Learning Program
Virtual learning is coming to Montgomery Public Schools. The school board voted tonight to try out a new pilot program.
Lawmakers Unsure About Gambling, Lottery Budget Fix
Republican lawmakers are looking at all options to fix the budget this year. That includes expanded gambling and a lottery.
Local Reaction to Proposal of a State Lottery
Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh released information Monday from a study examining the impact of expanded gaming and a lottery in Alabama.
Republicans Looking At Lottery, Gambling For Budget Fix
Republican lawmakers are looking everywhere for money to fill the shortfall in the general fund budget, and that now includes possibly a lottery and expanded gaming. Some leaders say the state needs to look at the numbers before raising any taxes.
William Boyd Announces Candidacy for Montgomery City Council
William Boyd is running for Montgomery City Council.
Group of Former Students Celebrate Unusual Class Reunion
Former students of Davis Elementary School celebrated their elementary school class reunion.
Neighbors Looking Forward To New Maxwell Blvd Apartments
It's hard to miss the new construction along Maxwell Boulevard. The new apartments, called the heights, have been coming along for months now.
CrimeStoppers Program Helps Students Report Illegal Activity
There's no place immune to crime. That includes schools, where teachers, administrators and law enforcement count on students to be the first line of defense against dangerous activity.
High Schoolers Could Attend Virtual Schools
Raising your hand to ask the teacher a question could change for high schoolers in Alabama. If signed into law, school systems will have to come up with a way to incorporate online coursework, giving students the option for single classes to entire course loads.
Alabama House Votes Down Distracted Driver Bill
The Alabama House has blocked efforts to strengthen state laws against distracted driving.
Mixed Reactions on Medical Marijuana in Alabama
Medical marijuana gets the go ahead from Alabama lawmakers. But when it comes to people on the street, we got different reactions.
Medical Marijuana Passes Senate Committee
The room was packed with people waiting to hear if Alabama could become the next state to legalize safe access to medical marijuana. Some were excited when the bill passed the committee.
19th Annual "Take Back the Night" Against Sexual Violence
Lighthouse Counseling Center holds 19th annual Take Back the Night to take a stand against Sexual Violence.
Pike Road School Board Approves New Teachers
It was a big day for the town of Pike Road as the much anticipated school opening this fall just got 53 new teachers and an assistant principal.
