Memory Loss in Seniors Could Be Sign of Dementia
Seniors who notice their memory slipping may be seeing early signs of dementia.
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Skirt Size Could Affect Breast Cancer Risks
British researchers say going up one skirt size every ten years could make women more than 30% more likely to get breast cancer after menopause.
Family Therapies More Effective Treating Anorexia
When it comes to treating teens for the eating-disorder, anorexia, family based therapies are twice as effective as individual therapy.
Local Church gets Child Abuse Reporter Training
Governor Bentley and other state officials announced new online training for those mandated child abuse reporters
Luverne Could See Possible Tax Increase
People in one south Alabama city could soon pay more in taxes. City officials will decide on the new budget and some are unhappy with the proposed increase.
City of St. Jude Working to Create Civil Rights Memorial and Garden
The City of St. Jude was once a contender to get the Selma to Montgomery interpretive center, a museum that would showcase the Civil Rights struggle in Montgomery.
Business Symposium Looks to Boost Small Business in Lowndes Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A business symposium in Hayneville looks to provide a boost to small businesses throughout Lowndes County.
Deputy AG Seeks Independent Investigation
A deputy state attorney general is asking for the appointment of an independent investigation into accusations that he interfered with a public corruption investigation. Deputy Attorney General Sonny Reagan sent a letter Monday to his boss, Attorney General Luther Strange,…
New Commander Taking Over Maxwell's Air University
The commander at Maxwell Air Force Base's Air University is retiring later this year. The incoming commander took time today to meet with leaders from the area and talk to us.
2 Supervisors Killed in Alabama UPS Shooting
UPS says two employees killed in a shooting at a package-processing facility in Alabama were supervisors who had worked for the company for years. The company released a statement Wednesday identifying the men as 46-year-old Brian Callans of Birmingham and…
Missing Plane Found in Chattahoochee River
Authorities say they have found the bodies of two men inside the wreckage of a small airplane that had been missing for more than a week. Henry County Sheriff Will Maddox tells The Dothan Eagle (http://bit.ly/Y8c5Gz ) the plane was…
Behind the Scenes of NCIS: New Orleans
Jeff Sanders traveled to the set of NCIS: New Orleans in the Big Easy.
One one One with Michael O'Neill
Many Alabama actors and actresses move to New York or LA to be in the entertainment business.
Tuskegee University Cuts Jobs in Face of "Budget Challenges"
Tuskegee University is cutting jobs as part of a plan to save money.
Timing of First Drink Factor in Binge Drinking
New research shows the timing between a teenager's first drink and first drunk is a risk factor for binge drinking.
Pregnant Women Need More Genetic Counseling
A new study from California researchers suggests pregnant women are not receiving enough genetic counseling.
Type Two Diabetes Diagnoses Leveling Off
The percentage of U.S. adults diagnosed with type one and type two diabetes has leveled off in recent years.
Alabama World Affairs Council Talks About U.S.-Iran Relations
Amid the U.S. air strikes in Syria, the Alabama World Affairs Council had a special guest to talk about some of the issues that are facing the Middle East.
Univ. of Alabama Student Arrested after Alarming Message
The University of Alabama says a 20-year-old student has been arrested on charges related to an "alarming message."
Mtgy. Councilman Says Downtown Amphitheater Not Making Enough Money
The Montgomery Riverwalk Amphitheater was built in the early 2000s and while the outdoor venue has brought in some big name talent, some city councilmen don't believe it's bringing in as much money as it should.
Montgomery Co. Humane Society: "One Of The Worst Animal Hoarding Cases Ever"
The Montgomery Humane Society is investigating what they're calling one of the worst cases of animal hoarding they've ever seen. Deputies teamed up with the Montgomery Police Department, where they spent all day pulling dozens of cats from a midtown home. Now investigators are looking into whether this person has taken care of other people's animals.
Veterans Vent At VA Town Hall Meeting
Across the country, the Department of Veterans Affairs has its share of problems, including the ones in Montgomery and Tuskegee. Veterans are worried about long wait times and being denied care.
3 Suspects Wanted For Armed Robbery of University Student
Police say a Troy University student is robbed at gun point, and the suspects are still walking free.
VA Officials Say Care in Alabama Improving
Veterans Administration officials say services at the troubled central Alabama VA health care facilities are improving, with more staff and shorter waits for new patients to get an appointment. The VA's Southeast director, Charles Sepich, said the goal is to…
UPS Birmingham Shooting
Police say the man who killed two people and himself inside a UPS warehouse in Alabama had been fired from the company just a day earlier. Police Lt. Sean Edwards said Tuesday that one of the victims had been a…
