New Drug to Treat Multiple Sclerosis Shows Promise
Researchers say an experimental drug to treat multiple sclerosis is showing promise in clinical trials.
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New Classification System Proposed for Breast Cancer
Researchers are proposing a new classification system for breast cancers, breaking the disease down into ten different categories.
Troy University Agreement with Southern Union
From the Troy Newsroom... Students at Troy who transferred from Southern Union can now transfer their class credits back to Southern Union... That means that student credits will count for an Associate degree at Southern Union... That agreement was made…
Florala Man Guilty of Trespass, Tampering and Criminal Mischief
From South Alabama... A Covington County jury finds a florala man guilty of Trespass, Tampering and Criminal Mischief 62-year-old Craig Helms placed a beheaded dear in a shooting house on the victims' property. That began a months-long continuous criminal adventure at…
Car Drove into House
A gaping hole is left in the side of one montgomery mans house after an apparent car accident. The accident happened this morning. Still no word on any injuries the accident may have caused. We'll bring you the latest information as we…
Drought Spreading Across Alabama
Drought is quickly spreading across Alabama. Statistics released Thursday show about two-thirds of the state is abnormally dry, and about 10 percent of the state is in a moderate drought. A week of hot, dry weather made conditions worse. Less…
West Alabama State Fair to Add Security Upgrades
Organizers of the West Alabama State Fair say they plan some security upgrades for next year's event after a fireworks explosion prompted fears of gunfire during this year's fair. Erin Treadwell, development coordinator for United Cerebral Palsy of West Alabama,…
School: Vandalism Damage at UNA Could Cost $50K
The University of North Alabama says a round of campus vandalism will cost thousands of dollars to clean up. The school says graffiti was found Wednesday at the construction site of a new Science and Technology Building. Red spray paint…
Student Arrested After Attempting to Fire Gun
A 14-year-old student at Vigor High School is in police custody after school officials say he attempted to fire a gun in the school's hallway. Mobile County Public School System spokeswoman Nancy Pierce tells WALA-TV that the boy was taken…
Chilton Co. Pastor Sues Over Closure of Sex Offender Camp
An Alabama pastor has filed suit claiming a state law that forced him to shut down a church camp for sex offenders violates his constitutional rights.
$100,000 in Grants Awarded to Anti-Violence Organizations
Two non-profit organizations have been awarded grant money rewarding their efforts to reduce violence.
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Announces New Season Productions
ASF announces new season productions.
Student Arrested After Attempting to Fire Gun at School
A 14-year-old student at Vigor High School is in police custody after school officials say he attempted to fire a gun in the school's hallway.
Two Students Arrested After Video of Fight Goes Viral, MPD Looking to Identify More
Two students from Lee High School have been charged with disorderly conduct after a brutal fist-fight at the school was filmed and shared almost one-thousand times on Facebook.
Man Found Guilty in Death Over DVDs
An Alabama man has been found guilty of fatally stabbing his cousin over a pair of DVDs.
Alabama Leads US in Advanced Placement Gains
Alabama is leading the nation in improvements on Advanced Placement tests used to qualify high school students for college credits.
Self Management of Blood Pressure Shows Benefits
Patients who manage their own blood pressure may do better at reducing their risk of cardiovascular disease.
Obesity Can Raise Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
Obesity can lead to abnormal changes in the brain, raising the risk of alzheimers disease by 35%.
Collaborative Treatment Best for Depressed Teens
Up to one in five teenagers suffer through major depression.
Reaction To 315 Exchange Bar Reopening
A Troy bar with a history of police calls for underage drinking, among other infractions, may soon be reopening.
Ala. Ethics Commission Begins New Director Search
The Alabama Ethics Commission is beginning the search for a new director, but commissioners already have someone in mind to take the job on an interim basis.
What's Right with Your Community: Care Project
Getting a major health diagnosis can be a scary time for anyone, but even more so if you can't afford the medical equipment you need.
Ala. Woman Suspected in $200,000 Employee Theft
A Warrior woman is charged with stealing more than $200,000 from her employer by forging checks. Police say 52-year-old Rebecca Higginbotham was arrested Tuesday. She faces seven counts of second-degree forgery, six counts of first-degree theft and one count of…
Ala Pastor Sues Over Closure of Sex Offender Camp
An Alabama pastor has filed suit claiming a state law that forced him to shut down a church camp for sex offenders violates his constitutional rights. The American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit in Montgomery on Wednesday on…
Montgomery Settles Suits Over Jailing Court Debtors
The city of Montgomery is settling lawsuits that accuse it of wrongfully jailing people who can't pay fines.
