Exercise may Help Protect Older Women Against Irregular Heartbeats
Exercise may protect older women from developing an irregular heartbeat.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Clinical Trial Finds Combination of Treatments Best for Depression
A major clinical trial could change the way doctors treat depression.
Obesity Increases Risk of Dementia
There is growing evidence that obesity raises the risk of dementia.
Hubbard, Strange Trade Jabs Over Gambling
The Democratic challenger to Attorney General Luther Strange accuses him of being an absentee officeholder more interested in cracking down on bingo than violent crime.
State Superintendent Bice Accepts Contract Raise
Alabama school Superintendent Tommy Bice says he’s accepted a two-year contract extension that comes with a $52,000 raise.
Deadly Horse Virus Confirmed In South Alabama
This month, the Agriculture and Industries Commissioner confirmed the first positive case of a deadly horse virus in Escambia County, and veterinarians in Butler County say that can be cause for concern for horse owners.
Alabama Judge Could Avoid Prosecution in Atlanta
An Alabama federal judge could avoid prosecution for domestic violence in Atlanta.
Alabama Man Sentenced in Ozark Cross Burning
A south Alabama man has been sentenced to probation and home confinement after pleading guilty to burning a cross in a black neighborhood in 2009.
Montgomery Police Investigating Life-Threatening Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a shooting.
More Security Could Be Coming To Prattville’s Parks
CBS 8 is taking action against crime in Prattville — city leaders saying they’re tired of all the vandalism happening in their parks, so now they have a plan that hopes to deter crime and also make those parks a safer place.
