Nearly 44,000 Alabamians Sign Up for Health Plans
Nearly 44,000 Alabamians have used the federal health care law to sign up for insurance through Alabama’s federally operated insurance exchange.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Alexander City Man Under Arrest for Allegedly Murdering Neighbor
An Alexander City man is under arrest after police say he murdered his neighbor.
Acupuncture Needles Need Improvement
Researchers say the quality of acupuncture needles needs to improve.
Stroke Risk Not Increased for Children on ADHD Medication
Kids who take medication to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are “not” at increased risk for stroke.
Signs Of Alzheimer’s Could Show Up Early
People with a strong family history of Alzheimer’s disease may show signs of the disease on brain scans decades before symptoms appear.
Tax Free Weekend for Weather Preparedness Supplies
Alabamians wanting to stock up on supplies for the next round of bad weather have a tax-free shopping weekend coming up.
House Approves Dual Enrollment Bill
The Alabama House of Representatives has approved an effort to expand a dual enrollment program that lets high school students take job training classes at two-year colleges.
Faith Matters: Surviving Heart Disease
This month, we’ve introduced you to heart disease survivors all across our area. Many of them say having faith has made a big difference in their recoveries. That’s turned one Montgomery couple into active volunteers for heart awareness.
Could Winter Weather Create School Make-Up Day Dilemma?
The winter weather has led some schools to close — adding to the days students have already missed because of the weather. Students may love it, but teachers and parents are concerned about the classroom time that’s lost.
Lawmaker Pushes To Protect Students’ Religious Freedom
Lawmakers in Alabama are focusing on protecting the religious rights of students this year.
A new bill looks to ensure students can express any religion on school grounds.
