MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – The House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday that could potentially ban cell phone usage in Alabama schools. The Focus Act would prohibit students from using any wireless communication device in K-12 classrooms. Representative Leigh Hulsey, the bill’s sponsor, says the act is meant to protect the well being of children….
DAYTON, Ohio. (WSFA) – The Alabama State Hornets downed St. Francis (PA.) 70-68 on Tuesday night, giving the Hornets their first NCAA tournament win in school history. ASU trailed for much of the evening but outscored the Red Flash 36-29 in the second half. Amarr Knox hit the game-winning layup for the Hornets with one…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – 72% of U.S. high school teachers think cell phones are a distraction in the classroom, according the Pew Research center. That’s why one state representative has decided to take on the issue in the state house. If the Focus Act passes, phones will soon no longer be seen or heard in…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – An Alabama lawmaker says it is time to step up and protect the children of Alabama online. Representative Chris Sells is pushing a bill that would require app stores to verify the age of users and get parental consent before teens download the app. Rep. Sells says with over 1.5 million…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) -Elmore County Schools is one of four school districts in Alabama to receive the Healthy Meals Incentive Recognition award for the healthy meals it serves students. Elmore County Schools has some unconventional ideas for getting students to eat healthy, like the Hot Spot food truck, which smokes USDA turkeys for school lunches….