NTSB: No Problem with Controls in Fatal UPS Crash
Federal investigators are looking at pilot fatigue, among other issues, as a possible factor in the fatal pre-dawn crash of a UPS cargo jet in Alabama last August.
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Food Packaging May Be Harmful to Health
Synthetic chemicals used to pack, store and process foods may be harmful to your health over time.
Study Says Stress Causes Headaches
A new study confirms what many already suspected, stress causes headaches.
Iron Deficiency May Increase Stroke Risk
Iron deficiency may increase your risk for stroke.
Alabama Attorney General Criticizes Budget
Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange says he is concerned about what lawmakers’ proposed General Fund budget will mean for his office.
Law Enforcement Using Social Media to Catch Criminals
There are more than 1 billion people on Facebook all across the world, according to Facebook officials. That includes local law enforcement.
What’s the Future of the Head Elementary School Property?
Head Elementary School in Montgomery has sat vacant for almost three years and now with the Flip’s Restaurant at the corner of Perry Hill Road and Atlanta Highway out of business, some are concerned that that part of town may get neglected.
Alabama Lawmakers Push For Stricter Abortion Laws
This video is no longer available.Lawmakers are trying to make Alabama’s abortion laws even more strict.  But some are surprised that the issue is coming up in an election year. Right now, women in Alabama have to wait 24 hours after deciding to have an abortion to get it. One would raise that to 48 hours.  “It is…
Where Do “Court Cost” Fees Go?
When you pay for civil or criminal cases in court, you’ll notice a fee called “court cost.” It’s money used to pay for Alabama’s justice system. But where all this court money is going could be the cause of delays in setting your court date.
Chicken Truck Overturns, Kills Hundreds Of Live Chickens
An 18-wheeler overturns in Montgomery County — the truck was carrying thousands of live chickens. Hundreds of them died in the accident and it also caused traffic delays for several hours.
