Exercise may Help Protect Older Women Against Irregular Heartbeats
Exercise may protect older women from developing an irregular heartbeat.
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Clinical Trial Finds Combination of Treatments Best for Depression
A major clinical trial could change the way doctors treat depression.
Obesity Increases Risk of Dementia
There is growing evidence that obesity raises the risk of dementia.
Hubbard, Strange Trade Jabs Over Gambling
The Democratic challenger to Attorney General Luther Strange accuses him of being an absentee officeholder more interested in cracking down on bingo than violent crime.
State Superintendent Bice Accepts Contract Raise
Alabama school Superintendent Tommy Bice says he's accepted a two-year contract extension that comes with a $52,000 raise.
Deadly Horse Virus Confirmed In South Alabama
This month, the Agriculture and Industries Commissioner confirmed the first positive case of a deadly horse virus in Escambia County, and veterinarians in Butler County say that can be cause for concern for horse owners.
University Offers Program on Social Media Security
It can take only one click for a hacker to get into your personal information from social media.
Alabama Judge Could Avoid Prosecution in Atlanta
An Alabama federal judge could avoid prosecution for domestic violence in Atlanta.
Alabama Man Sentenced in Ozark Cross Burning
A south Alabama man has been sentenced to probation and home confinement after pleading guilty to burning a cross in a black neighborhood in 2009.
Montgomery Police Investigating Life-Threatening Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a shooting.
More Security Could Be Coming To Prattville's Parks
CBS 8 is taking action against crime in Prattville -- city leaders saying they're tired of all the vandalism happening in their parks, so now they have a plan that hopes to deter crime and also make those parks a safer place.
Alligators New Home at the Montgomery Zoo
Theres a new home for one type of animal at the montgomery zoo. Now visitor's will have an up close and personal look at alligators! The ribbon cutting ceremony took place this morning with city leaders. The exhibit took 8 months to build…
Former Alabama Football Player Murdered in Greenville
Greenville police are investigating an overnight murder of a former Alabama football player.
Another Still Destroyed in Bullock County
State liquor agents have destroyed their fourth moonshine still this year in Bullock County.
Bentley, Griffith Make Pitch to Commissioners
Republican Gov. Robert Bentley and his Democratic opponent, former U.S. Rep. Parker Griffith, will make dueling campaign speeches in Orange Beach.
Soaring Temperatures Prompt Heat Advisory in Alabama
Soaring temperatures are prompting warnings about extreme heat in parts of Alabama. Highs in the upper 90s will combine with humidity to make it feel like it's nearly 110 degrees in some areas. Forecasters say it will be even worse…
Texas Company Cancels Alabama Wind Farm Project
A Texas company is giving up plans to generate electricity with wind turbines along a ridge in northeastern Alabama.
Transportation Report: Alabama's Poor Road Conditions are Costing Motorists
A new national report shows deficient roads and bridges in alabama could be costing you a lot more than you think.
Canoe Trip to Cure Diabetes Paddles Through Demopolis
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A duo on a thousand mile canoe trip paddled their way through Demopolis on their way to gulf in Mobile.
Athletes Take Caution When Practicing in Triple Digit Weather
It was very hot outside today with the heat index hitting over 100 degrees and weather in the triple digits is expected for the rest of the week.
Alabama News Network Takes Part in Ice Bucket Challenge
Alabama News Network has accepted the challenges from our viewers to take part in the Ice Bucket Challenge to help a worthy cause.
Ferguson Events Hit Home For Montgomery Man
The events taking place in Ferguson, Missouri, where a black teenager named Michael Brown was shot and killed by a white police officer, are hitting very close to home for one Montgomery man. His father was killed by Montgomery police in 1975.
Elmore Co. Deputies Searching For Burglars
Deputies are on the search for the people involved in a rash of home burglaries and deputies need your help to find the burglars. Deputies say the number of home burglaries in the last month has people in Elmore County on high alert...
Ex-Autauga Co. Fire Official Sentenced on Ethics Charges
Alabama's Attorney General says the former assistant chief of the Autaugaville Volunteer Fire Department has been sentenced on ethics charges.
University Police Add New Cars To Fleet
Troy University students heading back to class may already have noticed new police cars driving around campus.
