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At a 10:00 a.m. news conference this morning the Alabama Department of Education announced the list of failing schools in the state under the Alabama Accountability Act.Tommy Bice: Accountability Act hasMore >>
The Alabama Department of Education held a news conference Tuesday morning to release the long-awaited "failing schools" list under the state's new Alabama Accountability Act. A total of 78 schools in the state are listed as failing under the education accountability legislation.More >>
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Authorities say two occupants on a boat that was traveling the Alabama River are safe after escaping the vessel after it began taking on water.The incident happened on the Alabama River Tuesday afternoon.AuthoritiesMore >>
Authorities say two occupants on a boat that was traveling the Alabama River are safe after escaping the vessel after it began taking on water.The incident happened on the Alabama River Tuesday afternoon.AuthoritiesMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:47 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:47:39 GMT
(CNN) - For most pregnant ladies, enjoying a drink at the local bar isn't an option, or is it? A study just released in the British Medical Journal found that when moms consumed a moderate amount of alcohol,More >>
For most pregnant ladies, enjoying a drink at the local bar isn't an option, or is it?More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:41 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:41:59 GMT
The project to construct a new entrance ramp to I-85 North that will help ease traffic congestion on Perry Hill Road continues to move forward, according to the Alabama Dept. of Transportation. WeatherMore >>
The project to construct a new entrance ramp to I-85 North that will help ease traffic congestion on Perry Hill Road continues to move forward, according to the Alabama Dept. of Transportation. WeatherMore >>
The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee says it appears the much-criticized national electronic surveillance program foiled "dozens" of terrorist plots.More >>
The U.S. foiled a plot to bomb the New York Stock Exchange because of the sweeping surveillance programs at the heart of a debate over national security and personal privacy, officials said Tuesday at a rare open hearing on...More >>
MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) -
It was a big day for Montgomery Public Schools. City and school officials gathered for the groundbreaking for the new Park Crossing High School at 8:30 this morning.
The new school, when finished, will sit on the newly named Park Crossing Road that connects Taylor Road to Ray Thorington Road behind the Hampstead Development. It is scheduled to be completed in time for the 2013 school year and will be home to more than 1000 students. The price tag is more than 27 million dollars.
Over the past several years Montgomery's population has shifted east. When this school was first discussed, the plan was to build it in order to prevent losing students to other parts of the region or to private schools, adding slots and improving facilities.
After months of meetings, planning and voting, the new school plans were made and after another long process, the school colors and mascot were chosen. The mascot for Park Crossing High School is the Thunderbirds and the colors are navy blue, silver and red. They were chosen as a nod to the area's ties to the Air Force.
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