Alabama House to Debate Stringent Abortion Ban
The Alabama House of Representatives will debate four abortion bills, including one that would ban abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected.
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MRI Can Predict Heart Attacks and Strokes
A new study finds an MRI of the carotid artery can accurately predict future strokes and heart attacks.
BPA Levels Can Indicate Prostate Cancer
The Cincinnati Cancer Center has found that levels of BPA in men’s urine can be a sign of prostate cancer.
Kids Eating Healthier at School
Kids are eating healthier meals at school thanks to new federal lunch standards.
Golden Apple: Chuck Hawkins
This week, Alabama News Network visits Prattville Junior High School to honor another teacher with the Golden Apple Award.
Radio Shack Closing 1,100 Stores Nationwide
Radio Shack is planning to close as many as 1,100 stores.
Alabama Supreme Court Upholds Baptist Health Malpractice Verdict
The Alabama Supreme Court has upheld a jury’s $3.2 million medical malpractice judgment involving a Montgomery hospital.
Alabama National Parks Attract Thousands
A new report from the National Park Service says the national parks in Alabama had nearly 718,000 visitors in 2012.
Union Springs Police Chief Clarence Wheeler Steps Down
Clarence Wheeler is now the former police chief of Union Springs. Wheeler submitted his resignation tonight at a city council meeting pending retirement.
Prattville Police Revamp Neighborhood Watch Program
CBS 8 and ABC Montgomery are beginning a new project — it’s called “Taking Action Against Crime. We are teaming up with local law enforcement officers and Crimestoppers in an effort to help fight the crime rate — in Prattville, police need your help to revamp neighborhood watch groups.
