Sugar Could Lead to a Heart Attack
Most adults consume 10-percent or more of their daily calories from added sugar.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
A Certain Protein Can Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center say a protein used to control blood pressure may also help prevent Alzheimer’s Disease.
Ala. Lawmakers Hope to Debate Lobbyist Legislation
Alabama legislators are returning to Montgomery after last week’s meeting schedule got interrupted by the winter storm. Both the Senate and the House get back to work Tuesday afternoon. Alabama Senate leaders hope to vote on a proposal to ban legislators from becoming lobbyists for two years after they leave office. Â A loophole in current law allows lawmakers to resign…
Judge to Rule Soon on Private School Tax Credits
A federal judge says he will rule quickly on whether to throw out a lawsuit challenging Alabama’s new tax credits for families that move their children from failing public schools.
City Promises: Mayor Johnny Ford Talks Progress in Tuskegee
It’s been a little more than a year since local elections put a new group of mayors in office and re-elected some familiar faces.
Whistleblower Lesa Keith Running for Montgomery Co. School Board
The woman who exposed one of the biggest scandals in Montgomery Public Schools’ history is announcing her candidacy to run for a seat on the school board.
Some Residents Want Changes On Court Street
Court Street is currently a one-way, three-lane roadway coming out of downtown. But the $3.5 million dollar project to make the street have two lanes going south and one lane going north begins this summer.
New President Starts At ASU
It’s a new day at Alabama State University. After more than a year of controversy, allegations and change, there’s a new woman in charge on campus.
Gwendolyn Boyd, ASU’s new president, was excited to greet the faculty and students, and says she’s ready for the challenges ahead.
Harpist Dania Lane & the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra
Harpist Dania Lane will join Maestro Hinds and the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra in a performance of the Reinecke Harp Concerto on Monday, Feb. 17 at 7:30 pm. Brahms’ powerful Symphony No. 3 will round out this evening. Categories: News, Z_Calendar
“The Life & Death of Billy Jack Gaither”
Join the Civil Rights Memorial for a special screening of The Life and Death of Billy Jack Gaither on Sunday, February 16th at 1:00 p.m. This screening is a pre-event for the annual Vigil Against Hate and Violence that will take place on the Capitol steps. Categories: News, Z_Calendar
