Exercise Helps Older People Avoid Disabilities
Two studies show people who exercise through their 50’s and 60’s live longer and avoid disabilities.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
ADHD Caused by Brain Connection Issue
New research finds young people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder…or ADHD…have disrupted brain connections.
Heart Attack Survivors Advised to Eat Fiber
Heart attack survivors who eat a lot of cereal fiber live longer, according to Boston researchers.
More Than 240 Homes Hit by Storms in Alabama
Emergency managers say at least 240 homes were damaged or destroyed by the tornadoes and strong storms that swept through Alabama.
Severe Floods Require Rescues on Ala. Gulf Coast
Emergency responders are rescuing people from rooftops of flooded homes and cars stuck on flooded roads in Gulf Shores and surrounding Baldwin County.
Deaths Reported From US Storms Reach 36
The Florida Highway Patrol says a 67-year-old woman has died in severe flooding in the Panhandle, bringing the total number of deaths from a string of U.S. storms to at least 36.
Opelika Movie Theater Faces Doubts On Beer License
Managers of a new movie theater opening in Opelika are appealing to reluctant city officers to grant them a license to sell beer and wine alongside popcorn and soda.
2 More Set to Plead Guilty to Dog Fighting Case
An Auburn man accused of organizing high-stakes dog fights in Alabama is scheduled in federal court to enter a guilty plea.
EXCLUSIVE: Pike County Fire
A Pike County home is destroyed after an early morning fire.
Severe Weather Misses Dallas County Tuesday
Dallas County did not get hit as hard as expected but people who live there still prepared for potentially dangerous weather today.
