Needle-free vaccines may offer broad protection against the flu. A study at Georgia State University finds vaccines sprayed into the nose enhance the immune response in respiratory tracts, where viruses enter the body. That could make intranasal vaccines more effective than shots injected into the muscle. More American children are getting vaccinated against the human papillomavirus— but doctors say the…
A new study finds planned cesarian deliveries are safe for low-risk pregnancies and may even be safer than planned traditional deliveries. Canadian researchers found planned c-sections were associated with a lower risk of adverse outcomes for both mother and baby. Authors say more research is needed to understand possible harmful long-term effects – such as the child’s risk for respiratory…
The Montgomery Zoo is closed Wednesday after the heavy storms that blew through the River Region Tuesday night. The zoo says although the animals are safe, many trees have fallen and there is debris throughout the zoo. The staff is using today to clean and prepare the grounds for guests’ safe return. Â Categories: Montgomery Metro, News Tags: Debris, Down…
Millbrook Police say trees and power lines are down throughout the south end of town. Especially near Cobbs Ford Road and 143 South to I-65. They say homes are damaged in the Lake and Forest Subdivision, Demonbreun Drive, and along Cobbs Ford Road. Cobbs Ford Road is closed from Highway 143 to I-65 until further notice because of damage South…
The following Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) are closed today due to power outages: Lee High School, Highland Avenue Elementary, Highland Gardens Elementary, Capitol Heights Middle, Wares Ferry Road Elementary, and McIntyre. MPS encourages families and staff to monitor their school’s websites for any additional information. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News Tags: Capitol Heights Middle, Highland Avenue Elementary, Highland Gardens Elementary, Lee High School,…
A national effort helping to bail poor and low-income people out of jail has formally announced its expansion into the Deep South. “Bail Out the South” is the next phase of The Bail Project’s plans to secure freedom for thousands of people over the next few years, organizers told The Associated Press. The South continues to have the highest jail…
A widespread severe weather event with damaging winds, in the 60-80 mph range, and a few tornadoes caused widespread wind damage across Alabama and the Southeast with hundreds of reports of wind damage. Crews will be out the next several days surveying the damage, restoring power, and cleaning up the debris. Please be patient and realize it will take several days due to the widespread nature of the event.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – The Alabama House of Representatives has delayed a vote on a bill. Representatives debated the bill for more than six hours Tuesday night and adjourned shortly before midnight. The bill could return to the House floor on the final two days of the session, Thursday and May 17. The bill would allow people with a qualifying…
Prattville Fire Department Deputy Chief Josh Bingham was live on Alabama News Network at 10 Tuesday night with an update on storm damage throughout the city. He says the storms came through around 6 p.m., and shortly after, 911 calls began. He says there are power outages, powerlines down and trees on houses. We interviewed him near the High Point…
Organizers of the Alabama National Fair are hopeful that events can return to normal this fall, after they had to make adjustments last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
