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Alabama House okays proposed teacher retirement change

The Alabama House of Representatives has approved proposed changes to teacher retirement benefits as officials try to address a teacher shortage.

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Family of slain man wants suspect back in jail after other arrest

Troy City Schools make change at Superintendent

‘She was my biggest fan’: Walt Harris trains for his first UFC fight since losing his daughter Aniah

2-year-old hugs pizza delivery driver, not knowing he just lost his daughter

A touching moment between a young boy and a pizza delivery driver was recently captured on a doorbell camera.

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Newman ‘awake and speaking’ after fiery Daytona crash

Hamlin was criticized for celebrating his second consecutive Daytona 500 win. He says he was unaware Newman was injured.

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City of Auburn supports opposition of quarry in Lee County

The City of Auburn is showing its support for the City of Opelika against a controversial quarry plan. Creekwood Resources has applied for a quarry site permit on County Road 168 which is just off U.S. Hwy 431 in Opelika.

Brennan Reh

Published February 18, 2020 at 11:17 PM

Business expansions bring new jobs to Auburn

Two Auburn industries recently announced new expansions that will invest $28.9 million and bring new jobs to the community.

Olivia Gunn

Published February 18, 2020 at 9:29 PM

Dozens lobby at statehouse for criminal justice reform

More than 100 people came to the statehouse to lobby state lawmakers for criminal justice reform Tuesday.

Lydia Nusbaum

Published February 18, 2020 at 7:42 PM

Montgomery city council votes to adopt occupational tax

The Montgomery City Council has voted to adopt an ordinance implementing the Montgomery Occupational License Code.

WSFA Staff and Ashley Bowerman

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Crossing guard, 88, dies saving kids from speeding car outside Kan. school

Police say the accident remains under investigation. It is not yet known if the driver involved will face any charges.

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‘The Bachelor’ visits Auburn for Hometown Date

A finalist on the reality TV show “The Bachelor” returned to Auburn for the late-in-season hometown date.

Holley Long

Published February 18, 2020 at 3:24 PM

87-count indictment handed down in federal pill mill case

A federal grand jury has handed down a weighty superseding indictment in a pill mill investigation involving a Lee County psychiatrist.

Jennifer Horton

Published February 18, 2020 at 3:22 PM

Jeff Coleman promises to be a ‘jobs creator’ if elected

Coleman bills himself as the “jobs creator,” the type of representative he believes the 2nd district needs in Washington.

Bryan Henry

Published February 18, 2020 at 2:58 PM

Tuskegee Univ., Montgomery to collaborate on urban farm

A new collaboration between Tuskegee University and the City of Montgomery is about to get underway.

Bethany Davis and WSFA Staff

Published February 18, 2020 at 2:56 PM

Senate committee passes bill to regulate future occupational taxes

A bill that would stall Montgomery’s efforts to implement an occupational tax has passed in a state Senate committee.

WSFA Staff

Published February 18, 2020 at 2:47 PM

Gov. Ivey declares State of Emergency after Alabama flooding

Gov. Kay Ivey is issuing a State of Emergency declaration for all of Alabama’s 67 counties as a way to aid in the state’s recovery from recent flooding.

WSFA Staff

Published February 18, 2020 at 2:23 PM

First Alert: Rainy days ahead for Alabama

Waves of rain now through Thursday, gradually turning colder by the end of the workweek

Amanda Curran and Josh Johnson

Published February 18, 2020 at 12:24 PM

‘Blippi the Musical’ headed to Montgomery

Parents get ready, Youtube sensation Blippi and some of his friends are headed to the capital city!

WSFA Staff

Published February 18, 2020 at 11:06 AM

Officer escorts 8-year-old girl to father-daughter dance after her dad’s death

After her father's death over the holidays, the second grader didn't think she'd ever be able to attend a father-daughter dance.

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Harris says the outpouring of love from the UFC and from fellow fighters has been amazing. He said he’s ready to get back in the octagon, and with what he says is extra motivation, he wants a title.

Brandon Miller

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REPORT: Charlie Strong headed to UA as analyst

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Dale Earnhardt died in the Daytona 500 on this day 19 years ago

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Clothes shed during Mercedes Marathon donated to charity

If you took part in the Mercedes Marathon weekend, you probably saw a few clothes along the course. All that clothing doesn't go in the trash but to a good cause.

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Ashley Bowerman

Published February 17, 2020 at 10:13 PM

Map shows where Baumhower’s, Guthrie’s will be in new Eastchase development

A site plan has been released for a new development coming to east Montgomery.

WSFA Staff

Published February 17, 2020 at 7:54 PM

Preemie Project helps family of mother fighting for her life after birth of twins

The birth of a set of twins tested the unity of a family and its community after a tough delivery left the mother and her babies separated.

Ashley Brown

Published February 17, 2020 at 7:09 PM

Montgomery businesswoman seeks GOP nomination for Congress

Pro-life, pro-military, pro-borders and pro-Trump; the 35-year old Jessica Taylor says that sums her up campaign platform.

Bryan Henry

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Songwriter and ‘Good Times’ actress Ja’Net Dubois dies

Dubois had a prolific career beyond the 1970s hit “Good Times,” winning two Emmy Awards for her voice work on the WB series “The PJs.”

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2012 Wetumpka murder case to be featured on ID Channel

The report will focus on the vicious murder of 20-year-old Wetumpka resident Anna Cardwell back on Feb. 15, 2012.

WSFA Staff

Published February 17, 2020 at 4:40 PM

Suspect charged in shooting near Auburn University

The Auburn Police Division has arrested an Opelika man in connection with a shooting at an apartment complex near Auburn University Sunday evening.

WSFA Staff

Published February 17, 2020 at 2:30 PM

Weapons found in student parking lot of Smiths Station High School

A routine search of the student parking lot at Smiths Station High School found weapons in one of the vehicles.

Alex Jones

Published February 17, 2020 at 2:12 PM

Man sought after victim seriously injured by scalding liquid

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect wanted for assaulting a family member.

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