Bradley Byrne Sworn In as Alabama Congressman
Republican Bradley Byrne has been sworn in as the newest member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Death Of Greenville Bakery Owner Leaves City Mourning
Downtown Greenville won’t be the same after the death of Ozzie Judah, a man who community members say was using his big heart to bring life back to the center of the city.
Public Service Commission Race Heats Up
There’s been very little competition for most incumbents in state government this year, but one race got even more crowded.
Auburn alum Thomas, Braves Maddux, Glavine elected to Hall of Fame
Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and Frank Thomas have been elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame, while Craig Biggio fell just short.
Being Fit as a Teen Has Health Benefits Later in Life
Fit teenagers are less likely to have heart attacks later in life according to researchers in Sweden.
American Kids Aren’t Getting Enough Exercise
The Centers for Disease Control says only about one-quarter of U.S. children aged 12 to 15 are getting the recommended 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise every day.
People are Benefiting From Tobacco Control Efforts
Educating about smoking dangers, cigarette taxes and smoke-free laws have helped about 8 million people avoid premature deaths over the past 50 years, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Two Workers Dead After 90-Foot Fall at Outer Loop Road Site
Two workers have died in a accident at the Outer Loop highway project in Montgomery County.
Quest for the BCS: Reaction from Malzahn and Auburn Players
Auburn came within about a minute of winning the BCS National Championship, which made the loss especially disappointing for Coach Gus Malzahn and his players.
Quest for the BCS: Auburn Arrives Back in Montgomery
Hundreds of Auburn fans were on hand to greet the football team when it arrived back on Alabama soil after playing in the BCS National Championship Game.
