Here’s some good health news: Cholesterol levels are dropping in the U.S. Researchers examined records of people taking cholesterol-lowering medicine between 2005 and 2016, a few years after a big change in treatment guidelines. They found encouraging declines, suggesting the change may be paying off. Rather than just basing care on patients’ level of so-called “bad” cholesterol, doctors now are…
Sunday, November 10, around 10:06 AM Troy Police Department officers responded to a report of a traffic crash on U.S. 231 near Allstate Beverage. When officers arrived on the scene, they found two vehicles involved in the crash. One was a 2020 Freightliner truck with a trailer attachment and the other was a 2003 Honda Accord. According to witnesses, the…
Even though Thanksgiving is still three weeks away, Black Friday sales have already launched in some stores. If you haven’t checked the app stores yet you’ll find dozens of “Black Friday” shopping apps aiming to save you money with sales papers and coupons. One app that’s a bit different claims it will help you save money provided you do your…
William Slater A reckless murder charge has been dismissed against a man accused in the fatal shooting of an Alabama State University student. According to reports, District Judge Tiffany McCord questioned evidence presented against 23-year-old William Slater during a preliminary hearing. She ruled there wasn’t probable cause to convict him. Montgomery police say 19-year-old Alexis Moss was shot when a…
Students at Auburn University are trying to connect with friends and strangers to talk about mental health. According to reports, the student organization, Active Minds, held a series of events throughout last week to promote mental health awareness. On Monday, students could meet with counselors and service dogs. On Tuesday, the annual “Send Silence Packing” event saw the Campus Green…
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VETERANS DAY: Clouds will be increasing today with some rain expected to return late in the day and overnight. Rain amounts should be in the 1/2 to 1 inch range for most communities. Highs today will be around 70°. This rain will be ahead of the first Arctic cold front of the season which will bring the coldest weather so…
Ibraheem YazeedA gag order has been put in place in the case against the man accused of kidnapping Aniah Blanchard. According to WIAT, the Lee County district attorney said there has been a gag order put in place, prohibiting him and 29-year-old Ibraheem Yazeed’s legal team from speaking on the details of the case. “I can confirm that there is a…
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) – Students at Auburn University are trying to connect with friends and strangers to talk about mental health. The Opelika-Auburn news reports that the student organization Active Minds held a series of events throughout last week to promote mental health awareness. On Monday, students could meet with counselors and service dogs. On Tuesday, the annual “Send Silence…
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) – Joe Burrow passed for 393 yards and three touchdowns and No. 1 LSU snapped an eight-game losing streak to No. 2 Alabama with a 46-41 victory Saturday. The Tigers (9-0, 5-0 Southeastern Conference, No. 2 CFP) are no longer second fiddle in the SEC West, or maybe in the playoff rankings. And Burrow stamped himself as…
