Fruits and Vegetables Reduce Death Risk
A new study finds eating seven servings of fruits and vegetables a day lowers your overall risk of death 42 percent.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Aspirin Increases Colon Cancer Survival Rate
Taking a low dose of aspirin may increase survival rates for colon cancer patients.
Healthy Blood Pressure Could Lead to Sharp Minds
Being heart healthy as a young adult may help you stay mentally sharp in mid-life.
Senate Committee Passes Abortion Bills
A bill banning abortions when a fetal heartbeat can be detected and three other bills regulating abortions could pass in the closing days of the Alabama Legislature’s 2014 session.
Bullock Co. School Board Fires Wesley Person
Former Auburn and NBA player Wesley Person will no longer coach Bullock County.
Rep. Greg Wren Pleads Guilty to Ethics Violations
Former Republican Rep. Greg Wren of Montgomery has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor ethics violation and agreed to cooperate with state prosecutors.
Alabama Senators to Consider Abortion Bills
Three bills passed by the Alabama House to regulate abortions are set to go before a Senate committee.
Is Greene County Raid Politically Motivated?
More than one thousand gambling machines were taken from Greene County casinos today. after Attorney General Luther Strange ordered them to be raided.
Covington Co. District Judge Retires After 21 Years
After 21 years as Covington County’s District Judge, Frank “Trippy” McGuire is retiring.
Wintzell’s Construction Starting In April
Greenville’s Downtown Redevelopment Authority has accepted a bid to build Wintzell’s Oyster House, which some city leaders have wanted for years.
