Supreme Court Rules for State in Bingo Cases
The Alabama Supreme Court has again sided with the state’s attorney general in attempts to shut down electronic bingo casinos.
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Poultry Plant-Layoffs
A poultry processing company has announced plans to lay off more than 500 workers at a facility in southeast Alabama.
Gun Bill Fails in Alabama House Commitee
Members of a legislative committee have shot down a bill to let people carry loaded handguns in their cars without a concealed carry permit.
Alabama Man Sentenced in Dogfighting Ring
One of six people arrested for being involved in a dog fighting ring has been sentenced to five years in state prison.
Probiotics Do Not Help Fussy Babies
Parents hoping to soothe a colicky baby may look to probiotics.
Montgomery Police Investigating Late-Night Homicide
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following a Tuesday night shooting.
Vitamin D Benefits Still in Doubt
Scientists have led hundreds of trials on the health benefits of Vitamin D – but the latest research says the evidence is still shaky.
Obesity Could Increase Cancer Risk
Scientists are looking at a possible link between obesity and colorectal cancer.
Judge Distancing Self From Bingo Raids
A judge is distancing herself from the state’s raids on electronic bingo operations in Greene County.
Two Alabama State Trustees Rejected by Senators
A state Senate committee has rejected two of Gov. Robert Bentley’s four appointees to the board of Alabama State University.
