ELMORE CO., AL (WSFA)- Some school districts are attempting to study up on the
late night amendment passed by the Alabama House, concerning the Alabama Accountability
Act.

At a glance, the change passed by the GOP supermajority will not force
"passing" schools to take students transferring from failing schools.

Elmore County Superintendent, Dr. Jeff Langham spoke to WSFA 12 News Wednesday and says that
his obligation is to the taxpayers of Elmore County and the county's
students.

However, Dr. Langham feels turning
students away goes against the central mission of educating children. 

Elmore County has no "failing"
schools on the list, however it could be a major target for those who attend
under performing schools. 

We're going to have
reaction from administrators and members of the community who are invested in
the school district, in a story that's new for WSFA 12 News at 6:00 p.m.

Each year the Alabama Department of Mental Health joins statewide and national organizations to promote National Mental Health Month, observed in May. Throughout the month, various advocacy organizations will host events statewide, and ADMH will present its 8th annual Capitol Showcase Consumer Art Exhibition.

Art Exhibition Details
More than 100 consumers around the state with mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders or co-occurring disorders will showcase their artwork throughout the month at the Capitol. The exhibition promotes consumer dignity and helps the public gain a better understanding of the individuals ADMH serves. This exhibition is about more than just the artists’ work.

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA)- It is a rare event, but it happens. The earth swallows a home, and in a worse case scenario, takes a life. That's what happened to a man in south Florida.

Richard Moultrie of Union Springs is concerned the same thing could happen to his mom. We found Moultrie shoveling up more dirt to fill-up 4 sinkholes underneath his mom's back deck.

"I'm mystified and upset about it. I don't know if I'm gonna wake up one morning and the whole back deck will be gone," Moultrie admitted.

What's gone, and apparently for good, is Richard's lawnmower. It disappeared 60 feet below.

"The whole lawnmower is gone, vanished," he explained.

J.P. Pouncey points to what appears to be a sinkhole in the making behind the apartment complex she manages in Prattville.