Prom Policies Changed After Discrimination Outrages Parents And Students
Greenville High School’s Prom is coming up and rules for the big night were sent out to students, but now they are causing a stir on social media.
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Alabama State University Mourns Two Students
Students and faculty at Alabama State University are mourning the deaths of two students.
Fire Officials Hold Demonstration for Fire Sprinklers
Fire officials in the state want to pass a new bill making it easier to have sprinklers installed in homes. Today, they showed lawmakers why.
Suit Dismissed in Birmingham Airport Sign Collapse
A Jefferson County Circuit Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit against a contractor that was temporarily involved with the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Lawsuit Filed Against Nick Saban’s Daughter Dismissed
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against Alabama football coach Nick Saban’s daughter by her sorority sister after a fight.
Two Children Hurt After Accidental Shootings
Birmingham police are investigating two shootings involving children who accidentally shot themselves.
Parker Griffith Kicks Off Democratic Campaign for Governor
Former U.S. Rep. Parker Griffith kicked off his Democratic campaign for governor by calling for the creation of a state lottery to fund college scholarships and an expansion of the state Medicaid program under the federal health care law.
Gov. Bentley Awards $11 million in Community Service Block Grants
Governor Robert Bentley has awarded grants totaling in $11 million for programs that help low income residents take steps to secure gainful employment and improve their quality of life.
New Scans Detect Tumors in Young Cancer Patients
Researchers at Stanford University and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital say they’ve developed a way to scan young cancer patients’ bodies for tumors without exposing them to high-levels of radiation which could lead to secondary cancers later in life.
Watching Videos Can Increase Brain Function
Watching a video of a simple task before you do the task can increase brain function and improve your motor skills according to an Italian researcher.
