Elmore County's Jess Meuse Is Eliminated on "American Idol"
Jess Meuse, the American Idol finalist from Slapout in Elmore County, has been eliminated from the competition.
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Seat Belt Rejection - Alabamians Not Buckling Up
Just about every week, we bring you news of horrific car accidents in our area where occupants are killed. Most of the victims involved in these car wrecks have one thing in common, they weren't wearing a seat belt.
Arrest Made in Lowndes County Fatal Stabbing
Lowdnes county deputies have arrested Randall Downs for the stabbing death of Gerado Biera.
Where Are The Burglaries In Montgomery County?
CBS 8 and ABC Montgomery are taking action against crime -- as the weather heats up, Montgomery County deputies say more burglars could be trying to break into your home or business.
What's Next For St. Jude Students?
Many were shocked when St. Jude Catholic School announced it will close at the end of the school year. Now students and their parents are scrambling to enroll somewhere else for fall.
Andalusia Chamber Of Commerce Holds 1st Covington County Day
The Andalusia Chamber of Commerce held the first Covington County Day. A chance for business owners and the community to hear about the state of the city, schools, and upcoming elections.
New Flight Program To Take Off At Troy
A major announcement in Troy today- a new partnership is creating the university's first flight training program and potentially the first one of it's kind for high school students in the country.
Elmore County Prepares for Possible Jess Meuse Hometown Visit
Will Elmore County's Jess Meuse make it into the final 3 on American Idol? We'll find out tonight. And if she does, it means a huge slate of events near her hometown of Slapout.
Department of Veterans Affairs is Under Intense Scrutiny
The Department of Veterans Affairs is under intense scrutiny over the deaths of veterans.
The NFL Draft Kicks Off Tonight
The NFL Draft kicks off tonight at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
80 Year Old Private School Closes Permanently
An 80 year old private school closes permanently at the end of the school year.
State Troopers say Drivers and Passengers Not Wearing Seat Belts are a Frequent Problem
According to them, 70 percent of the car wreck fatalities they investigate involve people who are NOT buckling.
An Andalusia Man Dies in a Two-Vehicle Accident.
42-year-old Richard Walker was killed when his vehicle struck another on interstate 65.
Industrial Worker Injured Wednesday is in Stable Condition
An industrial worker injured Wednesday is in stable condition at a Florida Hospital.
Hayneville Judge Steps Aside in Case Against Lowndes Co. School Superintendent
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The case against Lowndes County School Superintendent is delayed after the city judge recuses himself from the case.
Elmore County is Preparing for a Huge Weekend.
This as Slapout's Jess Meuse takes the stage on American Idol.
Music and Language Share Brain Space
A new study suggests music and language share the same space in the brain.
New Study Predicts Post Surgery Complications
More than half of all operations in the U.S. are performed on patients 65 and older.
Scientists Determine What Makes Athletes Choke Under Pressure
Sports scientists are proving what athletes, coaches and sports fans may already know: anxiety can make an athlete choke.
Alabama Man Appeals Manslaughter Conviction
An Alabama man sentenced to serve 15 years in prison for manslaughter in a 2008 shooting death at a Mississippi bar has appealed his conviction to the Mississippi Court of Appeals.
Luther Strange and 21 AG's from other States Oppose NY Gun Law
Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange and attorneys general from 21 other states have filed a friend of the court brief in opposition to a New York law banning certain kinds of semi-automatic weapons.
Tallapoosa River Added to Alabama River Trail
The Alabama Scenic River Trail has added 200 miles of waterway.
Ala Man Gets Sentenced to Life in Sex Abuse Case from '90s
A judge in northwest Alabama has sentenced a man to life imprisonment in a sexual abuse case dating to the 1990s.
Man Charged in Alleged Assault Near Talladega Race Track
Authorities say a Gadsden man is charged in an alleged sexual assault at a campground outside the Talladega Superspeedway.
Crowd Gathers to Watch Jess Meuse at Wetumpka Watch Party
Slapout native and American Idol finalist Jess Meuse has a big fan base in Elmore County. On Wednesday, about 200 people gathered in downtown Wetumpka for a watch party as Meuse tried to sing her way into the final three.
