Death of Inmate Won’t Affect Case Against Other Suspects
A prosecutor says the death of a defendant who faced a murder charge in the 20-year-old killing of a business owner will not affect the prosecution of the other three suspects.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Space Center Tops Alabama’s Paid Attractions
The Alabama Tourism Department says the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville was Alabama’s most visited paid attraction in 2013.
Alabama Ten Commandments Bill Moves Ahead
Legislation providing for the display of the Ten Commandments in Alabama’s public buildings is getting closer to clearing the Legislature.
Children With Older Fathers Could Have Issues
New research shows children of older fathers could have issues later on.
British Soldiers Better Mentally Than U.S. Soldiers
British soldiers seem to be doing better mentally than US soldiers after deployment in Iraq and Afghanistan.
C-Section Babies More Likely to Have Weight Issues
C-Section babies are more likely to have weight issues as an adult, according to a new study.
Four-Year-Old Girl is Dead After Dog Attack
A four-year-old girl is dead in Tallassee after being attacked by one or more dogs.
Alabama House Approves General Fund Budget
The Alabama House of Representatives has approved a $1.8 billion General Fund that offers no additional money for most state agencies.
AL Teachers’ Lobby, GOP Differ Over Layoff Bill
In the latest skirmish between the state teachers’ association and GOP legislators, lawmakers are pushing a bill to limit the role of seniority in deciding which teachers get laid off during workforce reductions.
AL Senate Approves Limited Welfare Drug Testing
The Alabama Senate has approved drug testing for some welfare applicants.
