School System-Immigrant Teen
Lawyers with the Southern poverty Law Center have sent a letter to the Fort Payne school superintendent saying the district wrongly refused to enroll a Mexican-born teen.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
U.S. Obesity Problem Getting Worse
New research finds childhood obesity rates are getting worse.
Gastric Banding Can Help Diabetes
A new study suggests gastric banding surgery can help overweight patients control their diabetes.
Legumes Can Lower Bad Cholesterol
A daily serving of legumes such as beans, chickpeas, lentils or peas can lower a person’s bad cholesterol by five percent, according to Canadian researchers.
Colbert County Authorities Seek Identity of Body Found in River
Investigators are trying to identify a women’s body found floating near a northwest Alabama marina.
Alabama AG Praises Court Ruling on Meth Lab
Attorney General Luther Strange says the Alabama Supreme Court has issued a groundbreaking ruling in a case involving a methamphetamine lab.
Montgomery Police Make Arrest in Latest Homicide
Montgomery Police have made an arrest in the April 1 shooting death of 19-year-old Ezra Thomas of Elmore.
All I-85 SB Lanes Closed Near Tallassee After Fatal 18-Wheeler Fire
One person is dead after a 18 wheeler fire early this morning.
UConn Wins NCAA title, 60-54 Over Kentucky
Shabazz Napier scored 22 points and Connecticut won its second NCAA title in four years, beating all those Kentucky freshmen 60-54 in the championship game Monday night.
Autauga Co. Officials Urge Evacuations After Rain
In Autauga County, emergency management officials are urging those near the Alabama River in Autaugaville to evacuate because of the rising water after the recent rain.
