Researchers Identify Gene That May Cause Childhood Cancer
Researchers have identified a gene that may play a role in the development of childhood cancers.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
New Research Shows Sleep-Aid Drugs Don’t Have Health Benefits
Shift workers often take drugs to help them stay awake or fall sleep, but new research shows there’s little evidence the drugs provide much benefit.
Osteoporosis Drugs May Not Prevent Brest Cancer
The most-widely used osteoporosis drugs may not protect women from breast cancer.
Alabama Veterans Aid Groups Receive $6.3 Million
Alabama community organizations that work with homeless or at-risk veterans have received more than $6.3 million in federal grants.
Opp City Leaders Hope New Road Brings New Retail
Opp city leaders hope a new access road off U.S. Highway 331 brings new retail to the city.
Changes To West Fairview Ave. Coming, Public Input Needed
The city of Montgomery has been trying to renovate West Fairview Avenue for months. Some parts were going to have SMART Code restrictions, which allows people to live and work in the same development. And city leaders hoped that plan would bring more businesses in the future. But that’s no longer happening.
Hubbard Staff Given Raises During State Pay Freeze
Records from the Alabama state comptroller and the budget office show that the payroll for House Speaker Mike Hubbard’s office increased significantly while wages for state employees were essentially frozen.
Appeal Hearing Set in Contested Jefferson Co. Race
The Alabama Democratic Party is expecting to hold an appeal hearing early this week over contested results in a Jefferson County Commission race.
Report: Central Alabama VA Finds More Unread Scans
A review at the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System has found an additional 1,100 X-rays dating back to 2011 that weren’t read.
Teen Critically Wounded in Accidental Shooting
Tuscaloosa police say a 14-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot in his chest.
