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Excessive Belly Fat Could Lead to COPD

People with excessive belly fat are at increased risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD.

Montgomery Has Second Fastest Shrinking Population

Montgomery is one of the fastest shrinking cities, population-wise, with people moving out to live north of city limits.

Gambling Machines Littered In Butler County

CBS 8 and ABC Montgomery are Taking Action Against Crime tonight. Authorities in Butler County are on the search for people who are littering -- but it's what they're littering that may surprise you.

Major Renovations Coming To Downtown Wetumpka

Downtown Wetumpka is on the verge of new development.

Marengo Co. Voters Get Set to Head Back to the Polls to Choose a Sheriff

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Primary runoff elections are about a week away -- and voters in Marengo County get set to head back to the polls to chose the man they want to be sheriff for the next for years.

10 Die in Holiday Weekend Wrecks in Alabama

Alabama state troopers investigated 10 traffic fatalities during the long Fourth of July weekend.

Ala. Sheriff Investigates Shooting of Pet Horse

Authorities in northern Alabama are investigating a family's report that someone shot its pet miniature horse.

Ala. Man Suffers Fatal Cut Fleeing Fight with Wife

Police say a Birmingham man cut his arm and bled to death while trying to flee after his wife called police to report a domestic fight.

Police Arrest Suspect in Slaying of Prichard Woman

Police in southwest Alabama have arrested a suspect in the slaying of a woman found dead inside a home in Prichard.

Alabama News Network is Providing Family Entertainment This Summer

Alabama News Network is also providing family entertainment this summer. We're teaming up with Cumulus Radio to bring you Movie Mondays throughoutThe Month of July. Tonight's film will be the hit "Frozen." Picnics and coolers are welcome but please no…

The Demand for Blood is High but the Supply is Low

According to the Red Cross, although about 38 percent of people can donate blood, less than 10 percent do.

Good News at the Pump this Week

Despite reports that gas prices could be rising, they are continuing to drop in the river region.

Chip Beeker Faces Incumbent Terry Dunn for Public Service Commission

Dunn says he has a record of trying to protect consumers. He unsuccessfully sought formal hearings on the rates charged by state utilities including Alabama Power.

A Single Vehicle Crash Claims the Life of a Marion Man

74-year-old Robert Ford was killed when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree.

A Calera Man Dies in a Single-Vehicle Accident

30-year-old Justin McDowell was killed when his vehicle left the road and overturned.

The Town of Pike Road is Expanding.

The Montgomery County Commission approved the expansion of the town's volunteer fire department board from three to five members.

Talks of Revitalization May be Turning into Action for Wetumpka

Work is finally beginning on the project.

Opelika Man Appeals Conviction in College Shooting

A man convicted of killing his mother-in-law and wounding his estranged wife at a community college in Opelika is appealing his case.

Babies Around the World Born at Similar Sizes

A new study finds newborns around the world are surprisingly similar in size as long as they are born to mothers who are healthy, educated and who had good prenatal care.

New Microorganisms and Viruses Mapped

Researchers have discovered and genetically mapped at least 500 previously unknown microorganisms and 800 bacterial viruses that live in our intestines.