Dog Attack Victim Speaks Out
Ceara Schofield says she never imagined that the three American Bulldogs she had known for more than four years would turn on her, and she says it is a miracle that she is alive.
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Montgomery Investigates Second Homicide Of 2014
Montgomery Police are investigating the city’s second homicide of the year. They say a woman was found dead behind a fast-food restaurant — and now they’re searching for whoever killed her.
Voters With No Photo ID Can Get One Free
Voters who don’t have a valid photo ID to use in Alabama’s elections can get one free at county board of registrars’ offices.
49 Die in House Fires this Winter
State fire officials say more Alabamians died this winter because of improper use of heating appliances and other issues.
Study Looks Smartphone Usage Around Children
A new study looks at how parents and caregivers use smartphones around children.
Drug Could Prolong Lives of Cancer Patients
The drug erlotinib may help prolong the lives of patients with cervical cancer.
Blood Test Could Detect Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers at Georgetown University say they’ve come up with a blood test that can predict if a healthy person will develop cognitive decline or Alzheimer’s disease within three years.
House Budget Seeks to do Away with Teacher Bonus
A House committee will consider a new version of the education budget that does away with a teacher bonus and instead puts the money toward education employees’ health insurance.
Montgomery Police Investigating Homicide
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation after a body was found this morning on the Atlanta Highway.
This Week in the Legislature
It was a busy week for lawmakers, covering topics from abortion to the education budget.
