State School Board Taking Over Selma City Schools
The state board of education has voted unanimously to take over Selma City Schools.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Closings and Delays for Thursday
These are the closings and delays for Thursday, due to the threat for winter weather:
Payday Lender Regulation Bill Stalls in Committee
A legislative committee is sending a payday loan regulation bill to a subcommittee, a move that upset the bill’s sponsor.
Bill Prohibits Using Drones to Harass Ala. Hunters
The Alabama Senate has voted to make it a misdemeanor offense to intentionally use a drone to harass someone hunting and fishing legally.
Exercise Good For Eyesight
And everyone knows exercise is good for you. Now scientists at the Atlanta V-A Center say it may also help your eyesight.
Aleve Not Safe for Heart
The pain reliever found in Aleve and many other medications may not be safer on your heart.
Mammograms Not Preventing Some Breast Cancer Deaths
A new 25-year Canadian study finds annual mammography screening in women ages 40 to 59 does not cut breast cancer deaths.
West Nile Virus Costing Economy $800 Million
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the West Nile virus has cost the U.S. economy nearly $800 million dollars in health care expenses and lost productivity.
Coronary Disease Patients Dying from Other Causes
The majority of people who have coronary heart disease now die from causes other than heart disease, such as cancer and lung disease.
Cancer Drug Also Kills Deadly Fungus
New research shows the breast cancer drug tamoxifen also kills a fungus that causes a deadly brain infection.
