DECATUR, AL (WAFF)- A New Jersey lawmaker has introduced legislation that would give police the right to take cell phones at the scene of crash sites. The officer would have access to the drivers call log to see if the phone played a part in the wreck. But lawmakers in the Tennessee Valley said they don't see a bill like that passing here.

"The short answer is it's probably something that would be very difficult to pass in Alabama," said Senator Arthur Orr (R., Decatur - District 3)

 Orr said a bill like that could be a violation of the Constitution.

"I think there is a problem with the 4th amendment, the searches and seizures law allowing a law enforcement officer just to take someone's cell phone after a traffic accident."

HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- Are 5,000 engineering jobs heading to the Tennessee Valley? That's what Aerojet-Rocketdyne's president predicts if his company is awarded with the task to build the first new American rocket engine in 35 years.    

Warren Boley made the comments at the Paris Air Show, the same show Alabama Governor Robert Bentley is attending.

Having the opportunity to build the engine for NASA's Space Launch System is one of several priorities for Aerojet-Rocketdyne. Huntsville's engine building history and the workforce could help propel the company into the project.

University of Alabama-Huntsville economics professor Al Wilhite calls the speculation of 5,000 jobs a great opportunity for the area. The economic boost could mean new schools, new restaurants, and even new homes.

Huntsville, AL- Tuition is going up again at all three
schools in the University of Alabama school system. This is probably not the
news students at UAH were hoping to hear.

As usual, rising costs are to blame. This
year, it is an increased contribution to the teacher retirement program. UAH
spokesperson Ray Garner explained, "We try to maintain low costs as much as
possible, but sometimes there are circumstances that are kind of beyond our
control."

Friday's tuition hike approved by the board
of trustees brings a 4.5% increase. That's an extra $199 per semester.

"For $200, I'm going to have to eat at Taco
Bell a lot more," said one student. "The dollar menu at McDonald's is going to
be my friend."

But school officials are touting this year's
tuition hike as an improvement. Last year's hike was 8.6% They said the new
hike is the lowest increase they have seen in five or six years.