Middle School Holds Memorial for Student Killed in Crash
People at a Montgomery middle school hold a memorial for an 11-year-old student who was killed in a car crash. They want to make sure the short life of Naycha Knight is never forgotten.
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Woman Charged in Military Identity Thefts
A Phenix City woman is charged with stealing soldiers’ identities while working at the Fort Benning hospital in Georgia.
Education Budget Exceeds Republicans’ Cap Law
Alabama’s Republican governor and some Republican legislators are looking at maneuvering around a law they got enacted after taking control of the Legislature from Democrats.
Mother Charged in Death of Infant Following Accident
Alabaster police found the body of a 19-month-old boy inside a burning car and charged with boy’s mother with reckless murder.
Doctor’s Stethoscope Full of Bacteria
A new study from the Mayo Clinic finds that a doctor’s stethoscope has more bacteria on it than the doctor’s own hands after a single patient examination.
Certain Hormones Could Contribute to MS
New research presented in Philadelphia suggests certain hormones may contribute to the development of multiple sclerosis.
Young Stroke Sufferers Left With Disabilities
A new study finds many young adults who suffer strokes are left with long-lasting disabilities.
Alabama Music Hall Of Fame To Induct Six New Members
Six people are scheduled for induction into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Florence.
Fire Officials Investigating House Fire
Montgomery Fire officials are investigating an early morning house fire on longview street near Ann street..
Local American Idol Jess Meuse Makes it Through Eliminations
She is safe. Our local American Idol contestant Jess Meuse made it through the eliminations tonight.
