New state law to ban e-cigarettes and vapes from non-smoking areas
Beginning October 1, Alabama’s Clean Indoor Air Act will ban electronic nicotine delivery systems, such as e-cigarettes and vaping devices, from non-smoking areas.
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Rabid fox found in Autauga County; pet owners urged to take precautions
State health officials confirm that a rabid fox has been found in the Billingsley area of northeast Autauga County.
Rabid raccoon found in Montgomery
State health officials confirm that a rabid raccoon has been found in Montgomery city limits.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Alabama cyclosporiasis cases rise to 28
State health officials say there are now 28 cases of cyclosporiasis in Alabama, which is part of an outbreak causing explosive diarrhea across the country.
Lettuce at Taco Bell restaurants in five states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite
Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of a widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora.
Downtown Montgomery restaurant forced to close due to health concerns
Action 8 News has confirmed that a well-known downtown Montgomery restaurant has been forced to close due to health concerns.
Raccoon and fox found with rabies in our area
State health officials say a raccoon and a fox have been found with rabies in our area, prompting them to urge pet owners to keep their animals vaccinated against the disease.
Rabies vaccines to be distributed across 14 Alabama counties, some in our area
Oral rabies vaccines will be distributed by air and ground teams across 14 Alabama counties over the next three weeks.
Horse confirmed to have rabies in Coffee County
State health officials have confirmed a case of rabies involving a horse in Coffee County.
1048 Jazz & Blues in Montgomery loses food permit due to health score
Action 8 News has confirmed that a well-known Montgomery nightspot has lost its food permit due to a recent health score.
