Airline Workers More Likely to Get Skin Cancer
California researchers say airline pilots, and flight attendants are about twice as likely as others to get melanoma, the most common form of skin cancer.
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Less Sitting Could Extend Your Life
If you spend less time sitting, you can extend your life.
Parents want New Turn Signal at Carver High School
It's an intersection that has been talked about for a while now. But nothing seems to be done about it.
Reward Grows for Tips in Apartment Burglary Case
Authorities say the reward for information leading to the suspects in a burglary at the former apartment of civil rights icon Rosa Parks has grown to $3,000. Crimestoppers director Tony Garrett tells the Montgomery Advertiser (http://on.mgmadv.com/1ptD7Ov ) businesses, neighborhood groups,…
Alabama Ranks 8th in National Obesity Study
A new report by two public health groups says Alabama has the eighth highest adult obesity rate in the nation. The report released Thursday by the Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation found that 32.4 percent…
ASU Facing Some Legal Issues
ASU is also facing some legal issues. A food company says President Gwendolyn Boyd threatened to cancel the company's contract with the school unless they provided free food for her innauguration this week, The company sent a letter to the…
Alabama Native Charged With Murder
An Alabama native whose son died after he was left in a hot car for seven hours has been charged with murder. Justin Ross Harris was indicted today on charges of malice murder, felony murder and cruelty to children. Harris…
BP's Reckless Conduct Caused Gulf Oil Spill
A federal judge has ruled that BP's reckless conduct resulted in the nation's worst offshore oil spill, leaving the company open to billions of dollars in penalties. U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier's ruling Thursday could nearly quadruple the amount of…
Troy University Selling Beer at Football Games
Troy University is joining a growing number of colleges selling beer at football games.
Ala Judge Considers State Ban on Teeth Whitening
A judge in Birmingham is considering a lawsuit challenging an Alabama law that bans teeth-whitening services outside of dentist's offices. A hearing set for Thursday morning will decide whether the case moves forward. A North Carolina businessman and a Guntersville…
Selma-Dallas Co. Gearing Up for Annual Fall Tourism Season
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma and Dallas County is gearing up for the area's annual fall tourism season.
House Speaker Uses Campaign Fund for Legal Fees
Alabama campaign finance records show that Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard has used campaign funds to pay more than $230,000 in legal fees since December.
Gov. Bentley Keeps Large Fundraising Lead over Griffith
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is maintaining a large fundraising lead over Democratic challenger Parker Griffith.
Food Vendor Accuses ASU of Threat
A food services company has sent a letter to the trustees of Alabama State University accusing the university's new president of threatening to cancel the company's contract after it wouldn't commit to provide $20,000 in services for her inaugural.
Alabama Bureau of Investigations Looking Into Murder-Suicide
A murder-suicide across two different counties has the Alabama Bureau of Investigations searching for answers and residents in shock.
Law Enforcement Agencies and Local Businesses in South Alabama Give Back
Law enforcement and businesses from south alabama are joining forces. It's all in the hope to help victims of child abuse and neglect
Intersection Improves In Greenville
Greenville has made improvements to one of their intersections some considered dangerous. The intersection of Fort Dale Road and interstate drive. Just off interstate 65 on exit 130.
Study Says Outsourcing Services Could Save Schools Money
Could hiring private companies for non-academic services help school systems save money? One study says yes.
Country's First Set Of All Male Quints Heads To College
The first set of all male quintuplets in the country is from right here in Montgomery. And now they are off to college.
Bentley Keeps Large Fundraising Lead Over Griffith
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is maintaining a large fundraising lead over Democratic challenger Parker Griffith. The Republican incumbent has raised more than $5 million in contributions in his quest to win a second term. Campaign fundraising reports filed Wednesday show…
Helping Montgomery Families Initiative Gets Big Donation
A special Montgomery project got a big donation earlier today. The Helping Montgomery Families Initiative received a $50,000 check.
AG Joe Hubbard Settling a Lawsuit
Democratic Attorney General candidate Joe Hubbard is settling a lawsuit accusing him of defaming a security company. Hubbard represented National Security of Alabama when it filed a lawsuit last year, challenging the awarding of a legislative security contract to…
Tallassee City Council Approves Money for Theatre Restoration Project
Efforts to renovate and reopen a historic Tallassee theatre are getting a boost from the city council.
Centennial Hill Bar and Grill May Reopen
The former Centennial Hill bar and Grill in Montgomery may reopen. But the mothers of the shooting victims are protesting to city council. Two weeks ago, the council voted against allowing someone to rent the building because it doesn't have a…
Waugh Community Shooting
The Montgomery County Sheriff's office says two more people are arrested in connection with a shooting in the Waugh community. Kyrice Mushat and Terry Jackson Junior are both charged with Capital Muder. Sheriff's officials say the shooting happened Friday at the…
