The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug developed specifically to reduce excessive sweating, a common condition that can cause anxiety. Dermira Inc. said Friday its Qbrexza was approved for excessive underarm sweating. The drug is inside a cloth wiped over the skin daily to block sweat glands from activating. Dermira refused to disclose the price. Qbrexza…
We will be watching the radar for those random scattered afternoon storms. With the very high instability values in place across the state, any storms which can develop will pack a punch with tremendous amounts of lightning, intense tropical downpours, and carry the threat of gusty “microburst” winds as well as hail. These are those randomly scattered pulse thunderstorms we…
Former Alabama House Majority Leader Micky Hammon has been released from federal prison. The Federal Bureau of Prisons lists that Hammon was released Wednesday after serving a 90-day sentence for mail fraud. Hammon, a Republican from Decatur, pleaded guilty last year to using campaign funds for personal expenses. He served in the Legislature from 2002 until he was removed last…
The Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department has initiated disciplinary proceedings against the department’s chief of operations after the Montgomery Police Department charged him in connection with an incident of domestic violence. MPD has charged Kenneth Bolling, 55, of Montgomery with third-degree assault, domestic violence. Third-degree assault (DV) is a Class A misdemeanor. He was placed in the Montgomery City Jail. The charge…
Whether vacationing in Alabama’s River Region for the first time or staycationing at home for this year’s midweek patriotic celebration, Independence Day in Montgomery will offer something for everyone! “This Independence Day offers a variety of exciting events throughout the week for residents and visitors to celebrate our freedoms, and those who defend them, with fireworks, food and fun in…
Multiple people have been shot at The Capital newspaper in Annapolis, Maryland. The Baltimore Sun, which owns the Annapolis newspaper, says a reporter told them of the shooting Thursday afternoon. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives says it is responding to reports of the shooting. Marc Limansky is a spokesman for the Anne Arundel County Police Department. He…
Another Montgomery County man has pleaded guilty to helping plan and carry out a robbery in 2015 that resulted in the death of 20-year old Dundrell Young. Jordan Graham entered a guilty plea today before Fifteenth Circuit Judge James Anderson to one count of felony murder. Martavius Tyus and Tarick Moore pleaded guilty to the same charge earlier this week….
Summer camps provide a great opportunity for children and teens alike to make lasting friendships, while being physically active and developing life-long skills. Although the goal of summer camp is to keep your children healthy and safe, it is not unlike school or daycare settings where children and staff can become sick if proper handwashing is not practiced. Often these…
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LG Electronics is building a solar panel assembly plant in Huntsville. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced Wednesday that LG Electronics will establish the new factory at the company’s existing site in Huntsville. Ivey’s office said the project will add 160 jobs, bringing the total workforce at the site to 400. LG Electronics is investing $28 million in the facility. In…
