An 80-year-old Japanese extreme skier who just missed becoming the oldest man to reach the summit of Mount Everest five years ago is back on the mountain to make another attempt at the title.More >>
An 80-year-old Japanese mountaineer on Thursday became the oldest person to reach the top of Mount Everest - although his record may last only a few days. An 81-year-old Nepalese man, who held the previous record, plans his...More >>
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From the looks of the outside, it appears to be a normal day at Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School St. Bede's campus. But the end of the year excitement is on for these second graders. That's whereMore >>
An airman's homecoming turns into the chance of a lifetime for one family. Thanks to some good planning, a father returning from an overseas deployment gets to make his daughter's dream come true...literally.More >>
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Macon County School Superintendent Dr. Jacqueline Brooks confirms to WSFA 12 News that shots were fired after a high school graduation ceremony Wednesday evening. There were no injuries reported.Dr. BrooksMore >>
Macon County School Superintendent Dr. Jacqueline Brooks confirms to WSFA 12 News that shots were fired after a high school graduation ceremony Wednesday evening. There were no injuries reported.More >>
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The hunt is on for a wanted suspect in Autauga County, according to the Autauga County Sheriff's Office. A woman called the WSFA 12 newsroom Wednesday afternoon saying that she had been stopped in AutaugaMore >>
The hunt is on for a wanted suspect in Autauga County, according to the Autauga County Sheriff's Office.More >>
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It's not abnormal for lawmakers to begin a political meeting with a prayer. But in Arizona, an atheist state representative began the daily session with a quote from a well-known atheist.More >>
It's not abnormal for lawmakers to begin a political meeting with a prayer. But in Arizona, an atheist state representative began the daily session with a quote from a well-known atheist.More >>
Alabama State Superintendent Dr. Tommy Bice is asking the U.S. Dept. of Education to temporarily freeze yearly progress requirements in the state.
Benchmarks for schools' adequate yearly progress are raised each year in an effort to reach 100% proficiency in math and science by 2014. The requirement is part of "No Child Left Behind."
Huntsville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Casey Wardynski said he understands why Alabama officials are asking for the one year freeze.
"I think what the state is asking for is to sort of hold us where we were this year. Because where the United States is heading, pretty much in the next two years, I think every school will be a failing school by their definition," Wardynski said.
The U.S. Secretary of Education has already granted 11 states an exemption on adequate yearly progress goals. The states must continue to reform schools and evaluate student performance.
It is not clear how long the decision on Alabama's waiver will take.
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