Americans Spending Fortune on Brain Scans
A new study finds headache sufferers undergo about one billion dollars worth of brain scans each year, even though most of those tests are unnecessary.
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House to Debate Education Budget
State representatives will give their input on education spending for the next fiscal year, including whether teachers and school employees will get a pay raise.
Legislators Say No Funds for Teacher Pay Raise
Governor Bentley says he wants to give teachers a 2 percent pay raise. But not all lawmakers are supporting it.
Residents Using Website to Track Crime, Law Enforcement Says Not To
Some people are using a website called neighborhoodscout.com to get information about where they live or where they'd like to move.
Flash-Flood Safety At Cooter's Pond In Prattville
Prattville city leaders are on high alert -- they want to make plans to ensure people are safe from floods. This comes after 12 people had to be rescued from a flash flood near Cooter's Pond.
Storms Cause Thousands Of Dollars In Damage
Storms leave behind thousands of dollars in damage to homes and businesses in Opp.
Mobile Photo Voter ID Card Production Unit Visits Wilcox Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Secretary of State Jim Bennett kicks-off mobile site visits for the production of photo voter ID cards.
Witness Describes 2011 Community College Shooting
A woman has described for jurors how her estranged husband pulled alongside a family van and started shooting at Southern Union State Community College in Opelika.
Parents Exposing Children to Obesity
New research finds most low-income parents, regardless of race or ethnicity, expose their infants to food and behaviors that can lead to obesity.
Colon Cancer Cases Dropping
Colon cancer cases among older Americans have dropped 30 percent in the last 10 years because more people are getting colonoscopies.
"3rd-Hand Smoke" Poses Health Threat
Cigarette smoke that clings to walls and furniture could cause DNA damage and potentially cancer according to new research.
Alabama ABC Board Combatting Binge Drinking
Alabama's Alcoholic Beverage Control Board is expanding a program to combat binge drinking and underage alcohol use.
Maplesville Man Dies in Car Crash
A single-vehicle crash on Friday claimed the life of a Maplesville man.
Daviston Woman Dies in Car Crash
A single-vehicle crash claimed the life of a Daviston woman this weekend.
Bentley to Kick Off Turkey Hunt Fundraiser
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is gearing up to kick off the One Shot Turkey Hunt.
Honda Recalling 900,000 Minivans
Honda is recalling nearly 900,000 minivans for a defect that could increase fire risk.
Alabama Unemployment Rate Remains 6.1 Percent
Alabama's latest unemployment rate is unchanged at 6.1 percent.
Heavy Rain, Rising Waters Lead to Rescue in Prattville
Heavy rainfall over the weekend left twelve people trapped by rising water, leading to a rescue in Prattville.
Vigil For Murder Victim Begins Community Healing
Family and friends gathered tonight to honor the memory of a murder victim.
War Veteran's Home is Renovated by Local Charity Group
A Korean war veteran is returned to his childhood home, thanks to the efforts of local volunteers.
Irish Bred Pub Holds Annual St. Patrick's Day Street Party
The Irish Bred Pub held its annual St. Patrick's Day street festival today.
Adopted Children Reunited With Family in Montgomery
The upheaval in Ukraine has caused violence and tension for many who live there, but now an Alabama couple and four children they adopted amid the violence are safely reunited, and back home in Montgomery.
Bullock County Child Dies in ATV Accident
Bullock County officials say an eight-year-old boy has died after a four-wheeler accident near the Halls Crossroads community.
Great Day Of Service Brightens Community
The River Region got a face lift today during the 5th annual Great Day of Service; An event that encourages everyone to get involved and work to improve their communities.
