Lawyer: Ala. Could Name Execution Drug Suppliers
A lawyer for a death row inmate says Alabama is free to disclose the suppliers of its lethal injection drugs, and is wrong to cite her client's case as a reason not to do so.
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Colonoscopies Missing Cancers
Colonoscopies miss about 6 percent of colorectal cancers, according to researchers at the university of Utah.
Medical Research at All-Time Low
A new study finds funding for medical research is at an all-time low.
Salty Foods Speed Up Aging in Overweight Teenagers
Eating lots of salty foods seems to speed up the aging process of cells in overweight and obese teenagers.
Gadsden Woman Seeks Evidence in Running Death Case
An Alabama woman is seeking evidence from the grand jury that indicted her on a capital murder charge in the running death of her 9-year-old granddaughter.
University of Alabama to Demolish Campus Building
The University of Alabama intends to demolish a former dormitory for female graduate students that later became the College of Human and Environmental Sciences Design House.
Birmingham Airport Marks Anniversary of Child's Death
Birmingham's airport is marking the one-year anniversary of an accident that killed a child inside the terminal.
Amy Bryan Appointed As Butler Co. School Supt.
Butler County has a new school superintendent. This comes two months after the previous superintendent quit.
Hundreds Show to Protest New Church by County Downs Neighborhood
Hundreds of people showed up to Thursday night's Board of Adjustments meeting to protest a new church being built at the corner of County Downs and Atlanta Highway.
Tax Break for Small Businesses Clears Legislature
The Alabama Legislature has voted to give small businesses a tax break.
Bill to Keep Kids Out of Pickup Truck Beds Stalls
The Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday balked at a proposal to prohibit people under the age of 19 from riding in the back of pickup trucks.
Alabama Education Budget Going into Final Days
Alabama lawmakers have yet to compromise on a state education budget with time dwindling for this year's legislative session.
Alabama Senate Approves General Fund budget
The Alabama Senate has approved a $1.8 billion General Fund budget that increases funding for Medicaid and supports a one-time bonus of $400 for state employees.
Alabama Refuses to Name Execution Drug Suppliers
Alabama's prison commissioner is refusing to disclose the suppliers of Alabama's lethal injection drugs, citing a confidentiality order in a lawsuit filed by an inmate.
Two Gas Station Robbery Suspects Appear In Dallas Co. Court
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two robbery suspects make their first appearance in a Dallas County Court Thursday.
Montgomery Co. Sheriff's Operation ID Can Help Recover Stolen Property
Almost every expensive item you own comes with a serial number. Knowing what it is can be the difference between getting it back or losing it forever, if you're a crime victim. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office has a tool to help you keep track of that.
Montgomery Students Start Diabetes Ambassador Program
Students in Montgomery come together to raise awareness for diabetes.
Chief Justice Moore Says Layoffs Coming Without More Money
The Chief Justice started this session asking for 26 million extra dollars. Now that the general fund budget is through both houses, that money isn't there.
Draft Beer Bill for Pike County Passes Through House, Senate
Draft beer may soon be added to the menu of restaurants in Pike County.
Superbugs on the Rise for U.S. Children
Researchers in Chicago say infections caused by anti-biotic resistant superbugs are on the rise among children in the U.S.
Legislature Restarts Effort to Rewrite State Constitution
The Legislature has restarted an effort to rewrite the Alabama Constitution a few parts at a time.
Unidentified Body Found Near Alabama Train Tracks
Jefferson County sheriff's officials are investigating the death of a man whose body was found near a set of railroad tracks.
