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New research shows smoking may get in the way of recovering alcoholics.
A Harvard study finds about two-thirds of recalled dietary supplements still contain banned ingredients.
It's what makes college football so exciting-- bitter rivals battling it out on the field to be number one. Right now, the competition couldn't be much better for the teams in the SEC West.
We continue to follow the arrest of House Speaker Mike Hubbard.
Some Montgomery County commissioners want to increase the county's property tax. They say there's not enough money in the budget to fund changes needed in Montgomery.
Reports of elderly abuse in the U-S is on the rise, but officials in one county in South Alabama are working hard to keep residents informed, in hopes of preventing it from happening there.
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - House Speaker Mike Hubbard's attorney says the indictment of Hubbard is political and Attorney General Luther Strange is behind it. Attorney Mark White joined Hubbard and many of his supporters at a news conference Tuesday in…
This video is no longer available.City leaders in Montgomery are learning from last week's Ebola scare. Even though it ended up being a false alarm, city leaders say they've learned something from what happened.  The Montgomery Eye Physicians clinic…
This video is no longer available.Crews responded this morning to a gas leak at the Governor's mansion. Crews responded to the mansion on south perry street this morning to find that an underground gas line had been hit. Fire and hazmat crews…
Children who drink rice, almond, soy or goat's milk are more than twice as likely to be deficient in vitamin D than children who drink milk from cows.
Scottish researchers say living with a cigarette smoker is like living in a big city with extreme air pollution.
A study in the journal 'Circulation' finds people who visit their doctor at least twice a year are more likely to keep their blood pressure in check.
ALABASTER, Ala. (AP) - A Birmingham police officer charged with sexually abusing a child is facing additional charges. Alabaster police say 29-year-old Joshua Herbinger is now charged with first-degree rape. The case involves a woman. The Alabaster man was charged…
A commission set up by the governor to assist small business development is set for its first meeting.
Montgomery's bus system is facing some challenges. And it could be in danger of going away.
Alabama Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard was arrested Monday afternoon on charges of felony ethics violations. If convicted, Hubbard faces anywhere between two and 20 years in prison.
It's a scare no city wants to hear -- someone there infected with Ebola. That's exactly what happened in Montgomery last week... but that Ebola infection was a false alarm.
With fall officially here, that means one thing for one South Alabama business. Getting ready for pecan season and the thousands of visitors lining up to get some tasty treats.
Darryl Hood joined WAKA in October 2014 and anchors Action 8 News weeknights at 6 & 10PM. Darryl is an accomplished award-winning broadcast journalist with nearly two decades of experience as a news anchor and reporter. Darryl knew since the…
Tens of thousands of children every year are given the wrong medicine or an incorrect dose according to a new study.
New research finds women are more likely to develop anxiety and depression after a heart attack.
You may not need those reading glasses forever.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Friends and relatives gathered in Montgomery to remember former teacher lobbyist Paul Hubbert.



