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Author Makes Case for Power of Belief

Author David Robson Joins Alabama News Rising to Discuss "The Expectation Effect"

People who believe ageing brings wisdom live longer. Lucky charms really do improve an athlete’s performance. Taking a placebo, even when you know it is a placebo, can still improve your health. Welcome to The Expectation Effect. In this book David Robson takes us on a tour of the cutting-edge research happening right now that suggests our expectations shape our…

ASU Professor Writes Children’s Book

"Little Miss Linda Goes to Counseling" Addresses Mental Health Wellness in Black Community

  ASU Professor and Counselor Educator Dr. Linda Holloway has written a children’s book in hopes of normalizing counseling and therapy in the black community. Dr. Holloway recently joined David Lamb on Alabama News Rising to discuss her award winning book Little Miss Linda Goes to Counseling. Dr. Holloway is an advocate for women through her own platform entitled “Women…

Near Record Warmth Through the Weekend

Not much change in the day to day forecast the next several days as high pressure at the surface and a ridge in the upper levels will keep Alabama’s weather sunny, dry, and very warm during the afternoons, with clear and cool nights. Highs today will surge into the lower 80s for most locations across Central and South Alabama.

North Montgomery Area In Dire Need of Revitalization, Lower Wetumpka Rd.

Montgomery county commissioner Isaiah Sankey says he grew up in the Northgate apartments that we’re once in North Montgomery. Today, they are abandoned, worn down buildings that add to the majority of that area. Business owners in that area say they are ready for a revamp, and are calling on city and county officials to make a change. Categories: Montgomery…