Friday, May 24 2013 1:22 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:22:59 GMT
They may be the first casualties of decreased government spending at Fort Benning. Civilian contractors and employees are losing their jobs at the biggest source of economic vitality in our region.More >>
They may be the first casualties of decreased government spending at Fort Benning. Civilian contractors and employees are losing their jobs at the biggest source of economic vitality in our region.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 1:22 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:22:09 GMT
Most people don't consider that the key to your home could be the key to danger. When you buy a mass produced lock there are very good chances that someone else has the key to your home!More >>
Most people don't consider that the key to your home could be the key to danger. When you buy a mass produced lock there are very good chances that someone else has the key to your home!More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 12:09 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:09:06 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 >>
Friday, May 24 2013 11:59 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:59:45 GMT
An Atlanta teen who was homeless and lived in her mother's car for years is celebrating now.More >>
An Atlanta teen who was homeless and lived in her mother's car for years is celebrating now.More >>
MIDLAND CITY, AL (WSFA) -
Alabama Department of Education Superintendent Dr. Tommy Bice says steps are being taken to support those directly affected by the death of a school bus driver and the child taken hostage for nearly a week.
Dr. Bice said Thursday that several plans are also in the works to honor slain bus driver Charles Poland, Jr. Information will be released as soon as final arrangements are made with his family.
Poland was shot and killed by Midland City, Alabama resident Jimmy Lee Dykes on January 29, 2013. Dykes then took hostage a young boy named "Ethan" and held him in an underground bunker for nearly a week before being killed in a gunfight with FBI agents who stormed the bunker. The child was physically unharmed.
Dr. Bice said representatives of his department have been in Dale County since the beginning of the crisis and "We provided additional personnel at all of the schools when the students returned to class yesterday [Wednesday]."
Bice says the Dale County School system began addressing the needs of students and families directly involved in the incident last Thursday through debriefing sessions with local professionals. Bice said the services were not publicized "to avoid any outside interference" and in order to provide those affected with "a secure environment to begin the healing process." All Dale County administrators and counselors were also given debriefing and support sessions to prepare them to support their students, parents and faculty and staff.
Bice said concerns about makeup days for the Dale County School system will be addressed, but it's not a priority this week.
Friday, May 24 2013 1:22 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:22:59 GMT
They may be the first casualties of decreased government spending at Fort Benning. Civilian contractors and employees are losing their jobs at the biggest source of economic vitality in our region.More >>
They may be the first casualties of decreased government spending at Fort Benning. Civilian contractors and employees are losing their jobs at the biggest source of economic vitality in our region.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 6:07 AM EDT2013-05-24 10:07:03 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 >>
Friday, May 24 2013 7:08 AM EDT2013-05-24 11:08:03 GMT
Pregnant employees at the Muscogee County Sheriff's office have expressed concerns about a new workman's compensation procedure. Officials now clarify that the whole issue is a misunderstanding and theMore >>
Pregnant employees at the Muscogee County Sheriff's office have expressed concerns about a new workman's compensation procedure; officials now clarify that the whole issue is a misunderstanding.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:21 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:21:05 GMT
After months of negotiations between several Alabama state entities, State Bill 286 is heading to the desk of Governor Robert Bentley after passing the House in a 73-28 vote Monday.More >>
After months of negotiations between several Alabama state entities, State Bill 286 is heading to the desk of Governor Robert Bentley after passing the House in a 73-28 vote Monday.More >>
Saturday, April 27 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-04-27 21:08:46 GMT
A student at Columbus State University made a shocking discovery Saturday morning. Public Relation's director John Lester told News Leader 9, Giselle Ortiz, 19, was found dead inside her dorm room.More >>
A student at Columbus State University made a shocking discovery Saturday morning. More >>
Friday, April 17 2009 6:23 PM EDT2009-04-17 23:23:41 GMT
Many of you have heard Heidi's story before... Her haunting experiences as a child in the family's Ellerslie home has been one of the Valley's local legends for the past twenty years. Because of her infamous story and the notoriety that came with it, growing up for this girl was anything but ordinary.More >>
A 15-year-old boy is in custody after authorities investigating the stabbing deaths of his younger adopted brothers found him miles away with traces of blood on him, officials said.More >>
A 15-year-old boy is in custody after authorities investigating the stabbing deaths of his younger adopted brothers found him miles away with traces of blood on him, officials said.More >>
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