As students, teachers and families across the state prepare for a new school year, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency wants you to remember that “back to school” also means back to safety near school zones.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Marion woman says three students jumped her 14-year-old daughter at school earlier this month. But the punishment they got — was like a slap on the wrist. Cellphone video of the incident shows Jamiyah Murphy — getting pulled out of her seat — dragged to the floor — and punched repeatedly. Two students involved…
Gunfire, sirens and helicopters could be heard in Prattville as first responders took part in an active shooting training drill at Prattville Christian Academy.
Opp City Schools says a student at Opp High School has been transferred to police after a security threat Friday morning.
Pike Road Schools has announced changes to its policies regarding attendance at athletic events.
Auburn police have announced that there will be at least one school resource officer in every school in Auburn City Schools in the 2022-23 school year.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Dallas County School system is getting ready for the upcoming school year — under the leadership of a new superintendent. Superintendent Anthony Sampson is fired up about his new job. And he’s moving forward with a three point focus. He says student achievement is the number one priority and goal of public education. “We…
Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham took time to talk with Alabama News Rising Anchor David Lamb about recent gun incidents at schools.
Some school bus drivers for Montgomery Public Schools say they’re not satisfied with the conditions of their return to work on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The bus drivers say they’re returning to work with no mechanics, no supervisors and no guidance on COVID-19 safety measures. They say they’re worried for their own safety and the safety of the children. They say…
Safer schools were once again up for discussion at the state capitol Tuesday, but this time federal officials were involved. Governor Kay Ivey hosted a listening session for the Federal Commission on School Safety. It was the fourth and final listening session by the group formed by President Donald Trump after the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School…
