2014 Communities Caring
The 2014 Communities Caring Dinner, Silent Auction, and Entertainment featuring Shane Owens will be held on March 15 from 5 pm to 9pm. Advanced tickets are $20 and tickets at the door are $25 - children 12 & under FREE.…
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Cold Weather Can Help You Lose Weight
There's a silver lining to all this cold weather.
Hormone Replacement Therapy Can Help after Joint Replacement Surgery
Women who undergo knee and hip replacement surgery and then take hormone replacement therapy seem to cut their risk of repeat surgery by 40 percent.
Omega 3 Fatty Acids Can Help Improve Your Brain Health
A new study in the journal Neurology found people who had higher levels of omega 3 fatty acids, which are found in fish oils, had larger brain volumes in old age.
Early Morning Fire Heavily Damages Montgomery Home
An early morning fire nearly destroys a Montgomery home.
Alabama House Approves Tax Credit for Adoptions
The Alabama House has approved a bill to give adoptive parents a $1,000 tax credit to make it financially feasible for more people to adopt.
Farmers Experienced Mixed Results for 2012 Crops
Alabama farmers experienced a mixed bag of results in 2012.
Gov. Bentley to Appoint Walker to Montgomery Co. Commission
We now know who will fill the empty seat on the Montgomery County Commission. Governor Robert Bentley is set to appoint Ronda McCaul Walker to the seat left open after Dimitri Polizos was elected to the State House of Representatives.
Propane Gas in High Demand for Local Poultry Farmers
With the cold temperatures, the demand for propane gas is at an all time high.
Alabama High School Athletic Association Adds New 7A Classification
High schools move up and down in classification all the time, but this is the first time in decades that a brand new class has been added.
Bullock Co. High School Principal Fired
The Bullock County School Board has voted to fire Bullock County High School Principal Undrea Johnson.
State Superintendent of Education Set to Intervene in Selma City Schools
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The State Board of Education will vote on whether to intervene in the Selma City School System at its next meeting. State Superintendent of Education Tommy Bice met with Selma school officials to discuss the matter Wednesday morning in Montgomery.
New Apartments Coming To Old Cloverdale
A new apartment complex is coming to the Old Cloverdale neighborhood -- but will it keep the charm that makes this historic district so loved?
Searching For A New Superintendent
Homegrown, creative, and care for students. That is what parents say they are looking to see in the next Butler County Superintendent, and the president of the school board might have some of those same ideas.
Democrats Push For Lottery In Alabama
Alabama is one of only 7 states in the country without a lottery. But could that change this year? There's a bill moving through the house that could do just that.
Suspect Arrested in Montgomery Bank Robbery
Montgomery police say they've arrested a suspect in last week's bank robbery.
18-wheeler Accident Shut Down Interstate 85; Lanes Now Open
An 18-wheeler accident shut down Interstate 85 in Macon County this morning. The accident happened at mile marker 47 in the northbound lane.
Fire Leaves a Montgomery Duplex Heavily Damaged
An early morning fire leaves a Montgomery Duplex heavily damaged. The fire happened around 5:15 this morning in the 700 block of Drivers Row.
Central Alabama Crimestoppers Announces New Partnerships
Central Alabama Crimestoppers is ringing in 2014 with new ways to combat crime. At their annual awards banquet today, they announced new partnerships with Alabama State University and the Tallapossa County Sheriff's office.
Why You Should be Checking Your Blood Pressure at Home
People who show normal blood pressure readings in the doctor’s office and elevated readings at home have an increased risk of heart attack.
Study: Drug Trials Vary Widely
Not all FDA trials for new drugs are the same.
Being Active Can Prevent Heart Problems
California researchers have a simple message for men looking to prevent heart problems: be active and sit less.
Alabama Sees Alarming Spike in Fire Deaths in 2014
Alabama fire officials say the state has seen an alarming increase in fire deaths.
Family of Barbershop Murder Victim Says Bond Set Too Low For Suspect
The owner of a Selma Barbershop who's being charged with murder is now walking the streets again. The victim's family is upset because they believe his bond was set too low.
Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford to Run for State Office?
Tuskegee mayor Johnny Ford says he is considering another run for state office.
