Annual Buckmasters Expo Underway in Montgomery
Friday is the start of the Buckmasters Expo in Montgomery. The annual event is expected to draw more than 30,000 outdoor and hunting enthusiasts, according to city officials.
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Driver in High-Speed Chase Facing Attempted Murder Charge
The driver who led Alabama State Troopers on a high speed chase on Interstate 65 Thursday afternoon has now been charged.
Arrested Federal Judge Keeps Getting $200K Salary
An Alabama federal judge stripped of his caseload following his arrest on domestic violence charges in Atlanta will continue receiving his annual salary of nearly $200,000. Legal experts say federal judicial rules don’t include a provision for withholding the pay of U.S. District Judge Mark Fuller while a disciplinary committee reviews the case. Atlanta police arrested Fuller early Sunday and…
Vitamin D Can Help In Vitro Fertilization
Women trying to get pregnant through in vitro fertilization may want to check their vitamin D levels.
More Questions than Answers for a Theater in Georgiana
There are more questions than answers for a troubled theatre in Georgiana. The mayor says the city cannot purchase the property until they follow certain guidelines. That includes getting an appraisal of the theatre, explaining why purchasing the property is in the best interest of the city and undergo an environmental audit. Other council members say they believe the city…
UPS Airplane Crash Lawsuit
The husband of a pilot killed in the United Parcel Service plane crash in Birmingham is suing the company that makes equipment used in the aircraft. Bret Tucker is seeking two million dollars in his federal lawsuit against Honeywell Aerospace. Tucker was the husband of UPS pilot Shanda Fanning. Fanning and the captain died when the flight crashed over a…
Scientists Developing Vaccine for Chikungunya
Scientists are getting positive results from a newly developed Chikungunya vaccine.
Fat Can Help Premature Babies
A little added fat can be good for premature babies.
Union Springs Police are Investigating an Armed Robbery
Union Springs police are investigating an armed robbery. Police say the robbery happened earlier this week at the BP station on South Prairie Street. The suspect entered the building early in the morning with a handgun and demanded cash from the attendant. They are described as a black male, six feet tall who speaks with an accent. He was wearing blue jean shorts,…
Firefighters Return Home After Battling Wildfires
State officials say eight Alabama firefighters have returned home after helping to battle a large wildfire in the state of Washington. The Alabama Forestry Commission said its eight wildland firefighters returned to Alabama on Thursday after battling the blaze for 14 days. The Alabama firefighters were part of a 20-man wildfire suppression hand crew deployed to the Carlton Complex in…
