Andalusia Police Officer Arrested
An officer with Andalusia police department has been arrested.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Superbugs on the Rise for U.S. Children
Researchers in Chicago say infections caused by anti-biotic resistant superbugs are on the rise among children in the U.S.
Legislature Restarts Effort to Rewrite State Constitution
The Legislature has restarted an effort to rewrite the Alabama Constitution a few parts at a time.
Unidentified Body Found Near Alabama Train Tracks
Jefferson County sheriff’s officials are investigating the death of a man whose body was found near a set of railroad tracks.
More People Could be Taking Cholesterol Medication
The American Heart Association’s new guidelines for using statins to treat high cholesterol and prevent heart disease are expected to result in about 13 million more Americans taking the drugs.
Late Diabetes Development Could Lead Memory Problems
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic say people who develop diabetes and high blood pressure in middle age are twice as likely to have brain cell loss and memory problems when they’re older.
Alabama Store Owner Stops Robber With Baseball Bat
Huntsville police say a man attempting to rob a convenience store fled when the owner grabbed a baseball bat to fight back.
IRS Says 17,500 Alabamians May Qualify for Refunds
The Internal Revenue Service says millions in refunds may be waiting for 15,700 Alabamians who did not file a tax return for 2010.
Baby’s Death-Capital Murder
Talladega Police Say a Man is Charged with Capital Murder in the Death of His 8-Month-Old Daughter.
Community College Killing
Testimony shows a man on trial in a deadly community college shooting in Opelika told investigators he meant to kill.
