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Fall Allergies Sticking Around through Dry Weather

Spring is usually the season associated with seasonal allergies, but doctors say they can affect people whenever the seasons change, including the fall. People affected by fall allergies might think they have a cold at first. The symptoms are similar: runny or stuffy noses, watery or itchy eyes, and sore throats among other things. These symptoms, however, are caused by new…

North Alabama Teen Dies After Falling While Trying to Hang Tree Swing

Authorities say an Alabama girl died a day after she fell while trying to hang a swing in a tree. Blount County Sheriff’s Office Operations Commander Tim Kent told local news media 13-year-old Alexsis Payne fell Friday evening. Kent says when she fell, the swing rope was looped around her and tightened around her abdomen, injuring her. Kent says Payne’s…