Former Gov. Siegelman Files U.S. Supreme Court Appeal

Former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman filed a new appeal of his 2006 federal government corruption conviction to the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday, suggesting he was "convicted of things that are not crimes."

Police Charge Man in Birmingham Killings

Police say a 17-year-old Birmingham man has been charged in connection with the five men who were killed in a weekend house shooting.

Better Cell Service at Bryant-Denny Stadium?

Trustees at the University of Alabama are considering a plan to improve cell phone service inside Bryant-Denny Stadium during football games.

West Alabama Newsroom

Selma Mayor Talks State of City

Selma Mayor George Evans delivered his "State of the City" address to Selma residents Monday. Read More

South Alabama Newsroom

School Employees Scale Back

Several Butler Co. school employees are taking part in "Scale Back Alabama" to get into better shape. Read More

Troy Newsroom

Repaving Project Behind Schedule

The renovation and repaving of a main city thoroughfare in Troy remains at a standstill. Read More

Opelika: Child's Skull Found in Trailer Park

Police say the partial skull of a child was found at a trailer home park in Opelika.

The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer reports the partial skull of a 5- to 7-year-old child was found at the trailer park on Saturday morning after a resident discovered the remains.

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Alabama Power Customers Could Get Refund

Alabama Power customers could get small slices of a $16.4 million lawsuit judgment the company won against the U.S. Dept. of Energy.

Nominate Your Teacher!

Now's the time to nominate your favorite teacher for the CBS 8 Golden Apple Award for the 2011-12 school year!

Watch CBS 8 News at 6 & 10 Monday nights throughout the school year as we present our weekly awards to see if your teacher wins!

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Coosada Elementary School, Elmore County

Students at Coosada Elementary School like using computers in their classrooms. The problem is, the school's computers are rapidly becoming obsolete and it's not getting state money to make improvements in technology.