Don't Drop It On Alabama
Don't Drop it on Alabama is a statewide Spring cleanup program held every April to combat litter across the state, and officials in Butler County hope it starts an anti-litter mentality in the area.
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Mother and Toddler Killed in Wilcox Co. Trailer Fire
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Wilcox County woman and her two year old daughter are killed in a trailer fire early Monday morning.
Prattville Police On Manhunt After Drive-By Shooting
CBS 8 is taking action against crime in Prattville, where a drive-by shooting has police on a manhunt for the shooters. We talk exclusively to witnesses who say they saw it all happen...
Emergency Rooms Still Prescribing Codeine to Children
Emergency rooms continue to prescribe codeine to large numbers of young children, despite potential harmful effects.
Low-Income Students Not Getting Enough Sleep
Low to middle-class income students may not be getting enough sleep.
Pain Tolerance May Be Genetic
Your tolerance for pain may be in your genes.
Piedmont Man Gets 3 Life Sentences in Rape, Kidnapping
A judge has sentenced an eastern Alabama man to three consecutive life terms for kidnapping and raping a 4-year-old girl in 2013.
Ala. AG's Office Seeks to Block Bonus Evidence
The state attorney general's office is asking an appeals court to keep a former senator from presenting evidence at trial about how other candidates have spent their campaign funds.
Ala.Man Gets 3 Life Sentences in Rape and Kidnapping
A judge has sentenced an eastern Alabama man to three consecutive life terms for kidnapping and raping a 4 year old girl in 2013.
2 Killed in Wilcox County House Fire
Authorities say a women and her 2 year old daughter have died in a Wilcox County house fire.
Walker County Girl Died in ATV Accident
Authorities say a Walker County girl died after being thrown from an ATV during a crash on Easter Sunday.
High School Senior suspended for Asking Miss America to Prom
A Pennsylvania high school senior is suspended for asking Miss America to the prom.
Kraft Foods Recalling 96,000 Lbs. of Hot Dogs
Kraft is recalling 96,000 pounds of hot dogs.
A Montgomery Robotic Team Taking Their Show on the Road
A robotics team at Brewbakers Technology Magnet high school is taking their show on the road.
Increasing Gas Prices May be Easing.
The increasing prices at gas pumps may be easing.
Delays for Driver License Renewals
Drivers will face delays in license renewals at the end of this week.
Governor Bentley Approves a Grant to make Alabama Roads Safer
The 1.7 million dollar grant will be used to conduct extra traffic safety patrols and checkpoints.
Prattville Man Sentenced to 19 Years in Prison
A Prattville man found guilty of murder learns his fate.
Seven Car Accident on I-85
Montgomery police are on the scene of a seven car accident on interstate 85 at Day street.
Prattville Police Searching for a Suspect of a Drive-By Shooting
Prattville police are actively searching for a suspect of a drive-by shooting.
Calpine Agrees to Sell 6 Power Plants for $1.57B
Calpine Corp. said Monday that it has agreed to sell six of its power plants, including two in Alabama, to privately held LS Power Equity Advisors for $1.57 billion.
Boston Marathon Begins Under Tight Security
The 118th running of the Boston Marathon has begun amid heavy security a year after the bombing near the race's finish line that killed three people and wounded more than 260 others.
2 Men Accused of Shooting Alabama State Trooper
Two men face attempted murder after a state trooper was wounded in a shootout.
Gov. Bentley Approves Highway Safety Grant
Governor Bentley has approved a $1.7 million grant to make Alabama roads safer.
Teen OK After Riding in Wheel Well of Hawaii Jet
Officials say a 16 year old boy is "lucky to be alive" and unharmed after flying from California to Hawaii stowed away in a plane's wheel well, surviving cold temperatures at 38,000 feet and lack of oxygen.
