Bullock Co. Schools Working To Prevent Tragedy
After the suicide of a Bullock County middle schooler, administrators are taking action to hopefully prevent more tragedy.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Bullock Co. High School Coach Arrested
A recent arrest of former NBA and Auburn basketball star Wesley Person is raising questions on whether or not he should be able to keep his position as a high school coach.
Settlement Reached in Alabama Medicare Billing Case
A network of walk-in medical clinics has agreed to pay $1.2 million to settle allegations of inflated Medicare claims.
Voting Underway in Scale Back Alabama Team Name Contest
It’s your time to vote for your favorite team name in the Scale Back Alabama weight-loss program.
Creation of Payday Loan Database Moving Ahead
The Legislature is moving ahead with a bill to create a state database to enforce an existing $500 limit on how much people can borrow at once from payday lenders.
Auburn Hires Bruce Pearl as Basketball Coach
Auburn has hired former Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl to lead a struggling basketball program.
Judge Refuses to Reverse Dismissal of Saban Suit
A judge is refusing to reverse his decision dismissing a lawsuit against a daughter of University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban.
Research Questions Saturated Fat Restriction
New research is questioning current dietary guidelines that call for restricting saturated fat in order to prevent heart disease.
TV Time Monitoring Leads to Lower BMI
Mothers who monitor how much time their children spend watching TV and playing video games seem to have kids with lower body mass indexes.
Americans Spending Fortune on Brain Scans
A new study finds headache sufferers undergo about one billion dollars worth of brain scans each year, even though most of those tests are unnecessary.
