The White House has honored five FBI agents for rescuing a boy who was held in an underground bunker in southeast Alabama two years ago. Members of the FBI's hostage rescue team were among the law enforcement officers receiving medals of valor in a ceremony with Vice President Joe Biden. An armed man boarded a school bus in Midland City on January 29, 2013, and killed the driver. He grabbed a five year-old boy off the school bus and descended into an underground bunker. Agents stormed the bunker days later, killing the gunman and rescuing Ethan Gilman.
Black History Speaker
A well-known financial expert and author visited Alabama State University Wednesday. Carla Harris, Vice Chairman of Morgan Stanley, financial services corporation and author of "Expect to Win" said she hopes her message on how to maximize success will help ASU students in the present and the future. Wednesday's event is part of ASU's Black History Month Convocation.
Emergency Texting
Limestone County has joined a growing number of places where people are able to text a message to reach 911 emergency services. Supporters of the service say the ability to text instead of making a voice call will make it easier for people who can't speak, especially those in dangerous situations where they must remain quiet.