Stroke Survivors Need Further Observation
Researchers in Canada say stroke survivors need to be watched longer than the usual 3 month period.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Brain Scan Could Detect Dementia
A simple brain scan may one day be used to identify people at risk for developing dementia before symptoms appear.
Alabama State Parks Plan Last ShrimpFest
The last Baumhower’s ShrimpFest and Barbecue celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Alabama State Parks is scheduled Saturday at Oak Mountain State Park near Birmingham. State park officials say the event will begin at 4 p.m. on the beach area behind the park’s main office. It will include Gulf shrimp, barbecue, live music and inflatables for children. Tickets are $3….
University of Alabama Student Found Dead
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – University of Alabama officials say a student was found dead in a fraternity house. University officials said in a statement that the body of Parker Alexander Jordan’s body was found Monday morning at the Theta Chi house. University officials say Jordan’s death is not linked to hazing and the cause of his death hasn’t been released. Andreen…
No Trial for Man Accused of Threatening President
This video is no longer available.A judge has ruled that an Alabama man charged with threatening the president is not mentally competent to stand trial. U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson ordered Deryke Matthew Pfeifer of Ozark committed to the custody of the attorney general for up to four months to determine whether he might attain the capacity to stand trial….
Taking Action Against Crime: Part 3 Of Unsolved Murder Series
Alabama News Network is Taking Action Against Crime with unsolved murders. Our four-part series began two weeks ago in hopes of generating new leads to help solve thse cold cases.
Troy Coach Blakeney Discusses Retirement
Troy Coach Blakeney Discusses Retirement
Alabama Moves On To Arkansas After Tough Loss
Alabama Moves On To Arkansas After Tough Loss
New precinct crucial in officer shooting response
More information in the shooting of a Montgomery police officer.
The officer is now in stable condition after being shot over the weekend and the suspected shooter is in custody.
Democrat Griffith Releases Tax Returns
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Parker Griffith has released his most recent tax returns. They show he and his wife had nearly $1.3 million in adjusted gross income in 2013, and their federal taxes totaled more than $352,000. Republican incumbent Robert Bentley released his tax return in April. It showed that he and his wife had nearly $373,000 in adjusted gross income…
