California Chrome Wins 140th Kentucky Derby
California Chrome made it look easy on Saturday, pulling away down the stretch to win the Derby by 1 3/4 lengths.
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Montgomery Hosts 27th Annual Kidney Walk
Today was the 27th annual walkathon in Montgomery to show support for those who have kidney disease.
Montgomery Man Sentenced to Life in Prison
A Montgomery man convicted of a Christmas Day murder will spend the rest of his life in prison.
What Do Tourists Think of Montgomery?
Several big events bring thousands of people to downtown Montgomery for the weekend.
Big Weekend For Montgomery
One of last year’s most successful events is making a return to Montgomery and organizers say it’s even bigger and better than last year.
Southern Makers is an event featuring crafts and food from across the state.
Pecan Ridge Residents Want New Apartments Re-Zoned
About 160 government housing apartments are coming to McQueen Smith Road in Prattville. The proposed plan shows to get inside the neighborhood, you’d have to go in one of the three entryways — two of those are within another neighborhood — and residents living there say they’re fighting to keep that from happening.
10th Defendant Pleads Guilty in Dog Fighting
A south Alabama man has admitted in federal court that he provided pit bulls for high-stakes dog fights in the Auburn area
AMA Has New Health Guidelines for Stroke Survivors
New guidelines from the American Heart Association say stroke survivors should control their blood pressure, cholesterol and weight and exercise regularly to prevent another stroke.
CDC: 40% of Death Preventable
A new government report finds up to forty percent of annual deaths from each of the five leading causes of death are preventable.
Research Questions Helmet Therapy
Helmet therapy is a popular treatment option for babies with flat heads, but a new study finds the gear is not really effective.
