Some Montgomery Co. Commissioners Looking Into Property Tax Increase
Some Montgomery County commissioners want to increase the county’s property tax. They say there’s not enough money in the budget to fund changes needed in Montgomery.
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Lawyer: House speaker indictment a political ploy
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) – House Speaker Mike Hubbard’s attorney says the indictment of Hubbard is political and Attorney General Luther Strange is behind it. Attorney Mark White joined Hubbard and many of his supporters at a news conference Tuesday in Auburn. A longtime friend of Hubbard’s, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, says the indictment is designed to knock him out as…
Montgomery Learning from Last Weeks Ebola Scare
This video is no longer available.City leaders in Montgomery are learning from last week’s Ebola scare. Even though it ended up being a false alarm, city leaders say they’ve learned something from what happened.  The Montgomery Eye Physicians clinic  off Zelda road  was the center of attention Friday after an 83-year-old woman said she’d experienced Ebola symptoms. Then told…
Gas Leak at the Governor’s Mansion
This video is no longer available.Crews responded this morning to a gas leak at the Governor’s mansion. Crews responded to the mansion on south perry street this morning to find that an underground gas line had been hit. Fire and hazmat crews were able to get the leak contained. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News
Golden Apple Award: Tanya Boone
This year’s first Golden Apple Award Winner is Tanya Bone from Coosada Elementary.
Cow’s Milk Important for Vitamin D
Children who drink rice, almond, soy or goat’s milk are more than twice as likely to be deficient in vitamin D than children who drink milk from cows.
Living with Smoker Like Living in Air Pollution
Scottish researchers say living with a cigarette smoker is like living in a big city with extreme air pollution.
More Doctors Visits Could Mean Lower Blood Pressure
A study in the journal ‘Circulation’ finds people who visit their doctor at least twice a year are more likely to keep their blood pressure in check.
Ala Officer Faces More Sex Charges
ALABASTER, Ala. (AP) – A Birmingham police officer charged with sexually abusing a child is facing additional charges. Alabaster police say 29-year-old Joshua Herbinger is now charged with first-degree rape. The case involves a woman. The Alabaster man was charged with four counts of sexual abuse of a child younger than 12 earlier this month. Herbinger is being held at…
Alabama Small Business Panel Set for First Meeting
A commission set up by the governor to assist small business development is set for its first meeting.
