New Mosquito-Born Virus Could Spread to U.S.
A commentary in the "Annals of Internal Medicine" warns a new mosquito-borne virus could spread to the United States. It's called Chikungunya.
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Job Worry Can Increase Asthma Risk
Concern over job loss can boost your chances of developing asthma.
Pregnant Women Get Sicker from Flu
Pregnant women get sicker from the flu than other healthy adults because their pregnancy triggers a strengthened immune system response, not a weakened one.
Taking Action Against Crime: Unsolved Murders, Shekrian Wilkerson
Alabama News Network is Taking Action Against Crime with unsolved murders. It's part of a series we're bringing you over the next four weeks in hopes of generating new leads to solve these cold cases. We start in Montgomery, where Shekrian Wilkerson was found dead inside her car earlier this year. Now, the family is pleading for the person who killed her to turn themselves into authorities.
Moral Monday Takes Over Capitol Steps
Activists took to the steps of the capitol Monday, pushing for conservative lawmakers and the governor to rethink their policies. The group is part of the Moral Monday movement which is spreading across the country. It's a movement rooted in the South.
Search Expands for New Montgomery Police Chief
The search for a new Montgomery police chief is underway.
Alabama News Network Is Taking Action Against Crime With Series Of Unsolved Murders
Alabama News Network is taking action against crime with unsolved murders. It's part of a series we're bringing you over the next four weeks in hopes of generating new leads to solve cold cases.
Dry Roasted Peanuts Cause More Allergies
Oxford University researchers say dry roasting could help trigger peanut allergies.
Iron Deficiency Linked to Autism in Children
Researchers at the UC Davis MIND Institute say there could be a link between a shortage of iron in a mother's diet, and their children's risk of having autism.
MIT Looking to Combat "Superbugs"
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology say they're turning to a powerful new weapon to fight superbugs.
Jury Selection Begins for Desmonte Leonard Trial
The man accused killing three people in Auburn after he allegedly opened fire at a party will soon stand trial. Jury selection begins today.
ATM Stolen From a South Alabama Gas Station
This video is no longer available.South Alabama Deputies are looking for two suspect who they say took an ATM from a gas station. It happened around 4:00am this morning. Here you see two men smashing the ATM with a hammer inside…
String of Robberies in the Cloverdale Neighborhood
This video is no longer available.Montgomery authorities have released more information about a robbery in the city's Cloverdale neighborhhod. The name and photo of a third suspect. Investigators are calling this man "J". Â Police say he is wanted in robberies…
Jury Selection Begins in Auburn Triple Slaying
This video is no longer available.Jury selection is under way in Lee County for the capital murder trial of a man charged with killing two former Auburn University football players and another man. Potential jurors reported Monday for the trial…
MPD Makes An Arrest in Sunday Night Murder
This video is no longer available.Montgomery Police has made an arrest in a Sunday night murder. 30 year old Deaundre Williams is charged with the murder of 33 year old Rashawn Moultrie of Montgomery. The shooting happened about 8:30 last night in…
President: No Danger From Threat At Alabama Dorm
The president of the University of Alabama says there was no danger from a threat that prompted a lockdown at a women's dormitory in Tuscaloosa. Alabama President Judy Bonner issued a statement Monday saying the episode resulted from rumors and…
Teen Shot To Death After Party At Community Center
Police in the east Alabama town of Phenix City are investigating the killing of a 17-year-old boy shot moments after a party let out at a community center. Russell County Coroner Arthur Sumbry Jr. said that Tyrelle Kynard, a Central…
Alabama 2nd Highest State Receiving Disability
When it comes to receiving disability payments from the government, Alabama ranks second in the nation.
Prattville Celebrates Day of Play
It's a busy Saturday in Prattville, where the city is trying to get residents outside and soaking up the sunshine for their worldwide Day of Play.
Iron Goddess Competition Recruits Female Marines
Marine Corps officials say they're looking for a few good women to join the ranks. And they're trying to find them with a little friendly competition.
Lee and Jeff Davis High Wear Purple for "Unity Night" at Football Game
Friday night was also a special night at the Lee- Jeff Davis football game at Cramton Bowl. Students and fans came together for what they call "Unity Night.
Kevin Turner Honored At Prattville High School's Home Opener
Prattville High School honored one of their own during tonight's game. Kevin Turner, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2010, helped the Lions win a championship back in 1984 and continues to inspire and help others today.
Montgomery Considering Rails To Trails Path
There are lots of railroad lines running through downtown Montgomery. The city is thinking about taking an abandoned stretch and doing something a little different with it.
PSC: Records Released to Newspaper Not Proprietary
Alabama Public Service Commission is explaining its decision to release records that are the subject of a court right between Alabama Gas Corp. and the Montgomery Advertiser. A PSC statement says Alagasco sent a gas line safety plan to the…
