Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:54 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:54:06 GMT
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 >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:50 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:50:04 GMT
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 >>
COOSA COUNTY, AL (WBRC) -
COOSA COUNTY, AL (WBRC)- As shows like "American Idol," and many
others have proved, you never know where or when the next big talent is
going to be discovered. So off to Weogufka, Alabama, we went for their
songwriters festival. As Fred Hunter
found out, it's where budding stars or just six-string dreamers come,
hoping their unique talent will be the next big thing. It's also
Absolutely Alabama!
Fred caught up with Troy Jones, the man who
penned the songs "People are Crazy," "Shift Work" and "Pretty Good at
Drinking Beer." Jones also wrote two songs featured in the film "Country
Strong," starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Tim McGraw.
Fred said,
"Since Troy, who lives in Sylacauga, keeps pretty busy writing songs for
all those Kenny Chesneys and Billy Curringtons and movie music for the
occasional Tim McGraw, he barely has time for hanging out with Garth and
Tricia. But he manages. So I volunteered to help him write a song or
two. Glad to help, Troy."
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