Antidepressant Relieves Alzheimer’s Symptoms
A new study at Johns Hopkins found the antidepressant drug Citalopram helps relieve the emotional distress, excessive movement and aggression that often comes with Alzheimer’s disease.
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Former Auburn Basketball Player Accepted into Program that Dismisses Federal Charges
A federal prosecutor says former Auburn basketball player Varez Ward has been accepted into a pre-trial diversion program that could dismiss his point-shaving charges.
Dial bill would remove Ala. sales tax on food
A state Senate committee is scheduled to consider a bill that would phase out the state sales tax on groceries and increase the sales tax on other purchases.
‘Mockingbird’ author settling suit against museum
“To Kill a Mockingbird” author Harper Lee is settling a federal lawsuit she filed against a museum in her south Alabama hometown over its sale of souvenirs featuring her name and the title of her book.
Extra: Is Your County Safe?
Crime happens everywhere, but how safe are you where you live?
Senate Considers Lowering Sales Tax on Groceries, Increasing Taxes on Other Purchases
A state Senate committee is scheduled to consider a bill that would phase out the state sales tax on groceries and increase the sales tax on other purchases.
Montgomery City Council Members Voice Concern Over Budget
Is the city of Montgomery over spending?
Pine Hill Police Officer Shot
Wilcox County Sheriff Earnest Evans tells us a Pine Hill police officer has been shot.
City Council Votes to Keep Liquor Sales Tax at 5 Percent
The plan to triple the sales tax on liquor is no more.
House Fire Destroys Greenville Firefighter’s Home
A Greenville firefighter finds himself on the other side of the flames as he watches his own house burn to the ground.
