Former Stanhope Elmore Teacher Indicted
A former high school coach accused of raping a 17-year old student has been indicted by an Elmore County grand jury.
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Energy Drinks Can Lead to Unhealthy Habits for Teens
Middle schoolers and high schoolers who regularly consume sports and energy drinks are more likely to pick up unhealthy habits like smoking, excessive video gaming, and TV-watching.
Increased Exercise After 65 Can Improve Heart Health
The American Heart Association reports maintaining or boosting exercise after age 65 can improve your heart’s health, and lower your risk of a heart attack.
Alabama Paying $580,000 Over Immigration Law
Alabama has agreed to pay another $230,000 to civil rights groups that sued over Alabama’s immigration law
Alabama Man Sentenced in Child Sex Sting
Federal prosecutors say an Alabama man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for traveling to Georgia to have sex with young boys.
Teen’s Body Recovered from Ala. Creek
Authorities say the body of a teen who drowned in a creek west of Montgomery has been recovered.
Development Project for North Alabama to be Announced
Leaders are making an economic development announcement they say will create jobs statewide and particularly in the Tennessee Valley of north Alabama.
10 in Dog Fighting Case Set for Sentencing Aug. 12
A federal judge has scheduled sentencing Aug. 12 in Montgomery for 10 people who pleaded guilty in a multi-state dog fighting investigation.
10 in Dog Fighting Case Set for Sentencing in August
A federal judge has scheduled sentencing Aug. 12 in Montgomery for 10 people who pleaded guilty in a multi-state dog fighting investigation.
State Agents Destroy Moonshine Still, Seize Liquor
State agents say they destroyed an eight-barrel moonshine still during a raid in the woods of Bullock County.
