Fever, chills, muscle aches, congestion… Flu season is just around the corner. But health officials have some new recommendations, especially when it comes to the flu mist. “To the dismay to many children across America, the Council on Immunization Practices no longer recommends the use of the nasal spray. Looking at some of the treatment studies after the season ended…
THE FIRST WEEK OF OCTOBER: The trough that brought the awesome autumn weather is lifting out and a ridge builds in for the week ahead. With the ridge, we are going to see moderating temperatures and lower 80s are expected for the week ahead. It unfortunately stays dry, but at least humidity levels stay down. By the end of the…
All of us at Alabama News Network want to thank all of you who came out to our second annual Tickled Pink Women’s Expo to benefit the Joy to Life Foundation and the fight against breast cancer. We don’t yet have a tally on how much money we raised, but attendance greatly surpassed last year. This year’s expo featured nearly…
OH SO NICE: It is hard to find fault with this weather, the one exception is we need the rain. Unfortunately rain is not in the forecast, but at least it is cool. I know my windows are open, my AC is off, and I am letting my house air out. For the rest of today, we will have a…
Vendors are starting to fill up the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl There are 90 booths with beauty, food, fitness and health. One of those vendors is Frederick Johnson with Little Red Cupcake. “We are going to have hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of mini cupcakes, delicious mini cupcakes…chocolate, vanilla, red velvet, strawberry delight,” said Johnson. Vendors say they are proud…
OH SO NICE: The main push of cool air has arrived and sticks around through the upcoming weekend. Highs drop into the lower 80s today and Friday could see highs only in the upper 70s for some locations, even though we are going to be dealing with an abundance of sunshine. Coolest morning still looks to be Friday with lower…
What will Alabama’s roadways and railways look like in the next 25 years? That’s the question ALDOT tried to answer at the first phase of the statewide transportation plan meetings Wednesday night. It’s a 6 to 7 month study. The statewide plan will be updated about every 5 years. The study takes into account how many people travel on certain roads and…
Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore is going before a judicial ethics panel this morning in Montgomery to answer charges that he abused his power by trying to block gay couples from marrying in the state. The state panel that disciplines judges, the Alabama Court of the Judiciary, will hold a trial-like proceeding. Moore could be removed from office if the panel…
FRONT A SLOW GO: The front is very slowly pushing through Central and South Alabama today and it is bringing with it that first and heavily anticipated refreshing shot of fall air. For today, we are forecasting a high near 90 degrees, with mainly sunny conditions. An isolated storm will be possible, mainly over southeastern counties, but most of us…
It was a night of one liners and zingers as Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump faced off in the most watch presidential debate in history. “I thought it was somewhat childish going back and forth like two kids,” said Sharon Spear. Political analyst Steve Flowers says as far as who won the debate, it boiled down to who was more…
