Former Auburn RB Ben Tate Signs With Cleveland
The Browns have signed free agent running back Ben Tate, filling the void for an every-down back created when they traded Trent Richardson.
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Florida Wears Down Tennessee 56-49 In SEC Semis
No. 1 Florida turned up the defensive pressure in the second half, rallying for a 56-49 victory over Tennessee in the semifinals of the Southeastern Conference tournament.
Montgomery Police Chief Visits Washington with Rep. John Lewis
A year ago this week, Montgomery Police Chief Kevin Murphy made national headlines and history by apologizing for some of the department’s actions during the civil rights struggle 50 years ago. On Friday, he visited the White House with the man who received that apology, Georgia State Representative and civil rights leader John Lewis.
Texas Southern tops Alabama St. in SWAC semi 73-61
Aaric Murray scored 16 points – all but one after halftime – D.D. Scarver added 14 and Madarious Gibbs 12 as second-seeded Texas Southern bolted to an early lead and defeated the No. 3 seed Alabama State 73-61 in a Southwest Conference tournament semifinal on Friday.
Alabama Debates Welfare Changes
Alabama lawmakers are close to adding more requirements in order for people to get welfare benefits.
The bills would do a number of things, including one that would require drug testing for some to receive welfare benefits, and another that would require you to apply for at least three jobs before you could actually receive those benefits.
Authorities Find Crystal Meth In Drug Bust
CBS 8 is taking action against crime, riding with Autauga County deputies on a drug raid deputies say at a home were dealing thousands of dollars in drugs.
Quick Response Key in Stroke Treatment
New research finds every 15 minute delay in treatment robs stroke survivors of about a month of healthy living.
Surveillance Cameras to be Installed at Tutwiler Prison
State prisons officials are adding surveillance cameras and working to increase inmate privacy at Tutwiler prison in Elmore county.
Diabetes Increases Cancer Death Likelihood
Cancer patients who also have diabetes are four times more likely to die a year after their cancer diagnosis than patients without diabetes.
Program Works to Reduce Falls by Elderly
A program in Pennsylvania to reduce falls among the elderly seems to be working.
