Secretary of State John Merrill announces the establishment of a Probate Judges Advisory Council to ensure that elections and corporate filings are administered appropriately, accurately, and efficiently and as effectively as possible at the county and state levels.

In front of a crowded courtroom, Chief Deputy Joe Sedinger became Sheriff Joe Sedinger. It was standing room only for the official ceremony. "I had a lot of people tell me they were going to be here and I really didn't think this many was going to show up," said Sedinger.

Macon County has a new sheriff for the first time in twenty years, and he's promising a change in law enforcement cooperation in the county.

Alabama's governor and Peru's ambassador to the United States are set to sign a memorandum to strengthen ties and promote cooperation between the state and the South American country.

Police are still searching for a suspect in last night's shooting at the Walmart on Eastern Boulevard that sent two people to the hospital. Public Safety Director Chris Murphy says he still believes the area is safe, but some business owners aren't so sure.

Alabama is one of only eight states with no charter school legislation.

Troy University's student television program Trojan Vision is expanding.

Montgomery Police are investigating a shooting at the Wal-Mart on Eastern Blvd. in Montgomery.