New Guidelines For Identifying Child Abuse
The American Academy of Pediatrics is giving doctors new guidelines on how to identify bone fractures that are caused by child abuse.
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MPD Identifies Weekend Shooting Victim
Montgomery Police have released the name of a Sunday shooting victim in Montgomery. She is identified as 32-year-old Shekrian Wilkerson of Montgomery. No other updates are available at this time. According to police, the shooting happened at about 5:00 Sunday morning on Davenport Drive, near Gateway Park. Police say they found Wilkerson inside a vehicle with a gunshot wound to the…
Former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy’s Appeal Rejected
The Supreme Court has declined to disturb the conviction of former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy on bribery and fraud charges.
Selma City Councilman Proposes Ban on Liquor Licenses
A Selma City Council member is proposing a temporary ban on new businesses that sell alcohol.
Suspected Cockfighting Ring Raided
Authorities raid a suspected cockfighting ring in Andalusia. Authorities raid a suspected cockfighting ring in Andalusia. Six people were arrested and nine birds were seized.
Tolbert Conversion Gives Rice 22-21 Pro Bowl Win
Mike Tolbert plunged into the end zone for a 2-point conversion with less than 1 minute to give Jerry Rice a win over Deion Sanders in the first schoolyard-style Pro Bowl.
Law Enforcement Raid Suspected Cockfighting Ring in Andalusia
Authorities say they have raided a suspected cockfighting ring in Andalusia.
UAB Opening Medical Site In Montgomery
The University of Alabama at Birmingham is opening a new medical program in Montgomery.
Alabama State University Unveils Final Mural in Civil Rights Series
Black History Month is just six days away, and Alabama State University is recognizing that in an artistic new way.
House District 31 Candidates Make Final Campaign Push
After what some called a heated debate between Mike Holmes and Jimmy Collier over campaign ads last week, the punches are still flying less 48 hours before the election.
