Thursday, May 23 2013 8:09 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:09:05 GMT
The devastation you see on the television following severe weather, like the tornado that ripped through Oklahoma, may leave some children worried or confused about the images they are seeing.More >>
The devastation you see on the television following severe weather, like the tornado that ripped through Oklahoma, may leave some children worried or confused about the images they are seeing.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:07 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:07:04 GMT
As people in Oklahoma prepare to put the pieces back together after an EF-5 tornado swept through their community destroying everything in its path, the very people praised for alerting the public aboutMore >>
Due to sequestration, 12,000 employees with the National Weather Service are facing four furlough days.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:07 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:07:03 GMT
Imagine getting paid to follow your dreams. That's exactly what the Bill Gates Millennium Scholarship allows young achievers do. News Leader 9's Sara Lim met with the two fortunate recipients of such a prestigious award.More >>
Imagine getting paid to follow your dreams. That's exactly what the Bill Gates Millennium Scholarship allows young achievers do.
News Leader 9's Sara Lim met with the two fortunate recipients of such a prestigious award.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:56 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:56:07 GMT
Beginning in July, Stewart County will have a new superintendent of schools. Dianne Watkins was voted in by the school board to replace Floyd Fort, who is moving to Pelham City. More >>
Beginning in July, Stewart County will have a new superintendent of schools. Dianne Watkins was voted in by the school board to replace Floyd Fort, who is moving to Pelham City. There have been mixed reviews on the decision, and News Leader 9 has been investigating the circumstances behind Watkins' departure from Randolph County in January.More >>
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama health officials say a cluster of respiratory illnesses in southeast Alabama has increased to 10, but they are closing their investigation. State Health Officer Don Williamson said today the cases are unrelated and all have reasonable explanations. Health officials found no evidence of new or unexpected viruses or bacteria.
BEAR CREEK, Ala. (AP) - Authorities in northwest Alabama say no one was injured when a train has derailed near the town of Bear Creek. Officials in Marion County say 12 cars came off the tracks today and two schools were evacuated after the accident.
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) - Alabama won a 7-5 victory over Mississippi today at the Southeastern Conference tournament. Alabama trailed 3-0 early in the elimination game, but rallied for two runs in the fourth, one in the fifth and two more in the sixth to take a 5-3 lead.
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - A new Census report shows Auburn is among the fastest growing cities in the country with more than 50,000 people. The estimate released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau shows Auburn ranked 14th in growth between July 2011 and July 2012, with 3.71%.
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