Telehealth Program Expanding In Alabama
For many Alabamians who live in rural areas it can be hard to get good healthcare when a hospital is far away.
But a program called telehealth is expanding in the state and is helping to save more lives.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Storm Damages Homes, Cars in Alexander City
People in Alexander City are cleaning up after yesterday’s storms, after the damage hit one neighborhood particularly hard.
Garland Volunteer Fire Dept. Getting Back On Its Feet
A volunteer Fire Department in Butler County had to stop taking emergency calls in March. Firefighters lacked equipment and no longer had working fire trucks, but now, with the help of fellow fighters hundreds of miles away, that is all changing.
Too Much Exercise Bad for Heart
Too much strenuous exercise can be bad for your heart.
Antidepressant May Slow Alzheimer’s
A common antidepressant might slow Alzheimer’s disease.
Weekend Hospital Patients Have Higher Death Risk
A new Canadian study suggests some patients who remain hospitalized over the weekend have a higher risk of death – regardless of when they were admitted.
Alabama’s First Lady is Making Headlines Today
Dianne Bentley is spreading the gift of reading to area students.
A Student at Trinity Presbyterian School Receives an Honor
Trent Harris was awarded the first scholarship honoring Gray Godwin.
Pike County High Students Celebrate Completing Finance Program
More than one hundred Pike County High School students celebrate completing a financial literacy program.
A Selma Family Wakes up to a Blaze
Victoria Goule says she woke up to the fire in the attic of her home on King Street.
