Governor Fights New Coal Regulations
New federal regulations on coal plants are drawing criticism from many in Alabama.
One of several public hearings was held in Atlanta today and Governor Robert Bentley sent a representative to make his case.
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Keeping Your Small Business Safe From Robbery
After the robbery at Greenville’s Papa John’s, local business owners are talking about how to protect themselves.
State Utility Regulators Supporting Coal Industry
Alabama’s utility regulators are supporting coal and opposing federal efforts to limit fossil fuel emissions.
Some Alabama Animal Shelters Facing Problems
Some of Alabama’s animal shelters are struggling because of funding problems.
Sikorsky Workers Approve New Contract
Workers at a Sikorsky Aircraft factory in southeast Alabama have approved a new labor contract.
Special Needs Children Need Peers with Strong Language Skills
A new study finds preschoolers with special needs benefit when they are surrounded by peers who have strong language skills.
Heart Patients with Dementia More Likely to Need Pacemaker
Heart patients with dementia are more likely to get pacemakers than heart patients who do not have cognitive difficulties.
Running Lowers Heart Disease Risk
Running, even just a few minutes a day, appears to lower a person’s risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.
Hilltop Apartment Building Still Stands Vacant
The Hilltop Arms Apartment building near Five Points in downtown Montgomery was supposed to get a multi-million dollar facelift years ago but that never happened.
Homicide Watch Montgomery Tracks Stories Behind Victims of Murder
We’re taking action against crime in Montgomery — So far, there have been 17 homicides this year. But there’s one group starting a permanent memorial for those victims And it needs your help to honor them.
