Loneliness Poses Health Risks as Deadly as Smoking, Surgeon General Says
Loneliness poses health risks as deadly as smoking up to a dozen cigarettes daily, the U.S. surgeon general said as he declared a public health epidemic.
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Loneliness poses health risks as deadly as smoking up to a dozen cigarettes daily, the U.S. surgeon general said as he declared a public health epidemic.
Alabama State Troopers are searching for the driver who hit and killed a Troy man.
A Montgomery attorney has been convicted and sentenced on one count of financial exploitation of the elderly, which is a felony.
A new nursing education partnership has been announced between Baptist Health and Trenholm State Community College.
Montgomery County leaders have announced plans for youth activities this summer.
Television and movie writers soured by Hollywood's low pay in the streaming era have gone on strike.
Gordon Lightfoot, the singer-songwriter known for “If You Could Read My Mind" and "Sundown” as well as many other hits, died Monday.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Over a hundred Perry County school children could soon be seeing things a lot more clearly -- after getting free eye care treatment Monday in Marion. Norene Heard of…
May first marks the beginning of Child Hunger Month-- today we got a first hand glance at what the Montgomery area food bank is doing to help fight hunger across the state
A Montgomery man has been killed after being hit by an SUV.
Montgomery police say an anonymous tip to Central Alabama CrimeStoppers has helped them capture fugitive Lakeisha Hawkins.
A bridge in Macon County has been closed for repairs.
Alabama has raised the income guidelines for WIC (Women, Infants and Children) benefits, which means more people qualify for help.
Aerosmith will be touring a city near you for the last time to celebrate the rock band's 50-plus years together.
Tuesday Morning, the discount home goods retailer, has announced that it is closing all stores after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier this year.
Opelika police need your help identifying a homicide victim from 1990.
Former President Donald Trump's attorney had requested a mistrial Monday in his client’s rape case, saying the judge overseeing the civil proceedings in federal court has ruled in a biased manner against Trump.
General Mills has issued a nationwide recall of its bleached and unbleached flour.
It's still Mario Time at the box office.
A team from Ft. Novosel in Alabama will help investigate a recent crash in Alaska.
Selma police are investigating the city's 11th murder of the year.
The funeral has been held for Shaunkivia "KeKe" Smith, one of the four people killed in the mass shooting in Dadeville.
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a man injured.
Alabama has joined states trying to limit drag shows after legislation was filed that would prohibit the performances in public places where children are present.
A vigil was held in downtown Montgomery to remember the victims of crime and to support their families.



