A Few Extra Pounds Can Raise Blood Pressure
The American Heart Association says adding just five extra pounds can raise a healthy person’s blood pressure.
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New Warnings About Drinking During Pregnancy
British researchers have another warning for women who drink alcohol during pregnancy.
Tallassee Elementary Freedom Walk
CHILDREN AT TALLASSEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ALSO SHOWED THEIR LOVE FOR THEIR COUNTRY DURING THE SCHOOL’S ANNUAL FREEDOM WALK. ABOUT 800 KIDS AND EVEN SOME PARENTS WALKED AROUND THE TRACK DURING THEIR P-E CLASSES TO HONOR THOSE LOST IN THE ATTACKS. THE PRINCIPAL SAYS THIS IS A WAY TO TEACH THOSE WHO WEREN’T ALIVE AT THE TIME TO SEE THE TRAGEDY….
Montgomery 911 Memorial
Montgomery Fire and Rescue also honored first responders who lost their lives in the line of duty on September 11th. Mayor Todd Strange and Public Safety Director Chris Murphy joined with Department of Public Safety members and other city workers in a ceremony of tribute.  Firefighters at all other Montgomery fire stations also held flag ceremonies this morning. All…
Prattville 911 Memorial
Today is the day we remember one of the greatest tragedies in American history. 13 years ago, four jet lines were high jacked by terrorists and all ultimately crashed– two into New York’s twin towers, one into the Pentagon, and the last near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, which many believe was headed to the White House before being forced down by the…
Plantersville Woman Dies After a Single Vehicle Accident
A Plantersville woman dies after a single-vehicle accident in Dallas County. 50-year-old Verloish Woods was killed when her vehicle left the roadway and overturned. The crash occurred around 6:15 Wednesday evening on Dallas County 39, about six miles north of Selma. Two passengers in the vehicle also suffered serious injuries and were transported to local hospitals. No one in the…
Father Accused of Killing His 5 Children Heading Back to S.C.
The man accused of killing his five young children and dumping their bodies off a rural Alabama road is on the way to South Carolina to face murder charges.
Father of Man Accused of Killing Children, Leaving Bodies in Alabama, Speaks Out
We’re learning more about the five South Carolina children whose bodies were discovered in Wilcox County. Now officials say their father will be charged with murder.
Should Montgomery Adopt a Youth Curfew? Some Say Yes
Should Montgomery adopt a youth curfew in an attempt to reduce crime?
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VictoryLand Trial Continues Into Day Two
The trial that could decide the future of VictoryLand casino continued today in a Montgomery courtroom.
We heard more testimony from agents who were at the raid of the casino and went undercover into the operation.
