Two Killed in Accident After Striking Wild Boar in Wilcox County
A single-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning in Wilcox county has claimed the lives of two people.
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Tuscaloosa Man Accused of Pouring Hot Grease on Woman
Authorities say charges have been filed against a man accused of pouring hot grease on his girlfriend while she was asleep.
School System-Immigrant Teen
Lawyers with the Southern poverty Law Center have sent a letter to the Fort Payne school superintendent saying the district wrongly refused to enroll a Mexican-born teen.
U.S. Obesity Problem Getting Worse
New research finds childhood obesity rates are getting worse.
Gastric Banding Can Help Diabetes
A new study suggests gastric banding surgery can help overweight patients control their diabetes.
Legumes Can Lower Bad Cholesterol
A daily serving of legumes such as beans, chickpeas, lentils or peas can lower a person’s bad cholesterol by five percent, according to Canadian researchers.
Colbert County Authorities Seek Identity of Body Found in River
Investigators are trying to identify a women’s body found floating near a northwest Alabama marina.
Alabama AG Praises Court Ruling on Meth Lab
Attorney General Luther Strange says the Alabama Supreme Court has issued a groundbreaking ruling in a case involving a methamphetamine lab.
Montgomery Police Make Arrest in Latest Homicide
Montgomery Police have made an arrest in the April 1 shooting death of 19-year-old Ezra Thomas of Elmore.
All I-85 SB Lanes Closed Near Tallassee After Fatal 18-Wheeler Fire
One person is dead after a 18 wheeler fire early this morning.
