11 Million Prescribed AntiBiotics Unnecessary
More than 11 million prescriptions for antibiotics written for children and teens every year may be unnecessary, according to a new study published in the journal "Pediatrics."
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MPS Taking Extra Precautions For The Enterovirus
Montgomery Public Schools are taking extra precautions after a virus sent hundreds of Mid-Western States children to the hospital. Every school in the system is getting a thorough cleaning to prevent the spread of the Enterovirus. The virus is a respiratory disease…
Huntingdon College and Union State Community College Sign Reverse Transfer
Huntingdon College and Southern Union State Community College have signed a "reverse transfer" agreement. The agreement allows Southern State students who transfer to Huntingdon to transfer credits back to Southern State to go toward their associate's degree. Officials with each school say…
'White Water' Movie to Begin Filming Opelika Area
Filmmaker Rusty Cundieff says his latest project, "White Water," is scheduled to begin filming Monday in Opelika and the surrounding area. The Opelika-Auburn News reports that the film is based on the book "White Water," written by Eric Stein and…
Man Killed, Woman Injured in Birmingham Shooting
Police say a shooting in Birmingham has left one man dead and a woman critically injured. Police say officers responded to reports of a shooting around 6:30 a.m. Sunday on Bessemer Road. They found the man and the woman --…
Church Marks Anniversary of Deadly Bombing
A church in Birmingham is marking the anniversary of a deadly Ku Klux Klan bombing that killed four black girls in 1963. The 16th Street Baptist Church planned to hold a service Monday to commemorate the 51st anniversary of the…
Bentley To Attend Domestic Violence Training Class
Alabama's first lady Dianne Bentley is scheduled to attend a domestic violence training session for Shelby County law enforcement officials. Gov. Robert Bentley's office says the session Monday morning is part of Dianne Bentley's initiative to raise awareness of domestic…
Bentley to Announce Small Business Commission
A newly-created special commission is expected to help small business startups throughout the state and assist existing businesses in their expansion efforts. Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is expected to announce the creation of the Alabama Small Business Commission Monday morning…
Civil War Officer and Opelika Resident to Receive Medal of Honor
President Barack Obama is bestowing the nation's highest military honor on a Union Army officer who was killed more than 150 years ago during the Battle of Gettysburg. First Lt. Alonzo H. Cushing died in July 1863 while standing his…
US Works to Step Up Ebola Aid, But is It Enough?
The U.S. has a two-pronged strategy on Ebola: Increase desperately needed aid to West Africa and train U.S. medical workers for volunteer duty in the outbreak zone. President Barack Obama has called the outbreak a national security priority. But the…
Montgomery Police Make Arrest After Pedestrian Hit By Car
Montgomery Police make an arrest after a pedestrian is struck by a car.
Prattville Creative Arts Center Unveils New Exhibit
The Prattville Creative Arts Center Gallery is Presenting an Exhibit of New Works by Charlie "Tin Man" Lucas
Montgomery First Assembly of God Celebrates 80 years
Montgomery First Assembly of God is celebrating 80 years...by marking a new beginning.
Department of Corrections Veteran Helping Female Inmates
One department of corrections veteran is using her position to improve the lives of female inmates.
100+ Troy Students Participate In Service Projects
Some Troy University students spent the weekend giving back to their community.
Selma City Leaders Consider Multi-Million Dollar Infrastructure Project
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma city leaders are considering a multi-million dollar infrastructure project that would help address some of the worst of the city's on-going sewer problems.
VictoryLand Trial Wraps After Four Days
The VictoryLand trial wrapped up today after four days of testimony. The case could decide what happens to the 1,600 machines and almost $200,000 seized in raid by the attorney general's office last year.
Feds: 12 Alabama Health Centers to Get $3.5 million
The federal government says 12 health centers in Alabama will receive nearly $3.5 million in funding to help expand primary care services. Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced Friday that the $3,468,448 comes under the Affordable Care…
Alabama Changes Execution Drug Combination
Alabama has adopted a new combination of drugs for executions and is once again seeking to put inmates to death. The attorney general's office is asking the Alabama Supreme Court to set execution dates for nine death row inmates. Lawyers…
Wetumpka City Council Considering Firing Chief Dixon
The Wetumpka City Council Votes to Consider Firing Police Chief Celia Dixon. Dixon and Deputy Chief Tony Crenshaw were placed on leave in July. Yesterdays meeting was called to address a personnel issue and pending litigation against Dixon. Wetumpka Mayor…
Drought Conditions Improving
We have good news for Alabama farmers, drought conditions are improving. A report by the U.S. Drought Monitor that tracks soil moisture across the country shows drought conditions in Alabama have improved slightly over the past week...from rom 65.0 percent…
Alabama Students Attack Caught on Tape
Four University of Alabama students are accused of beating another student "unconscious" outside a campus dormitory. According to the CBS news station in Birmingham, Joseph Baroni, Kevin Brady, Nicholas Mitrow and Vachary Stewart face felony Assult Charges. Emily Layden came…
Deatsville Woman Dies in Fatal Wreck
A Deatsville woman is dead after a fatal wreck in Clanton yesterday. 58 year old Alice Scott died when the 2008 Chevy HHR she was driving hit a 2007 International truck. It happened just after at 12-:30 yesterday afternoon on U-S 31,…
Alabama Quarterback Competition Continues, Fans Weigh In
Alabama is heading into its third game of the season...but Nick Saban has still not named a starting quarterback for the season.
Man Charged With Murdering Children Won't Appear in Court
The South Carolina man investigators say led them to the bodies of his five children in Wilcox County will not appear in court Friday.
