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Your Health 5-22-13 Americans health

Linda Mays — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:56:00 EDT

Americans' overall health is not improving much.

Consumer warning on home security products and services

Pam Huff — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:18:00 EDT

During the summer months, consumers need to be aware of unscrupulous solicitations and pressure tactics used to try to frighten an individual into buying or upgrading security products and services that may not be needed.

BSA voting on change to openly gay Scouts policy

Todd Dewey — Wed, 22 May 2013 09:05:00 EDT

At the conclusion of a two meeting in Texas, Boy Scouts of America leaders will vote on whether or not change will be made to the long standing ban on openly gay boys in the Scouts.

Veterans honored at Ft. McClellan Cemetery

Erica Huddleston — Wed, 22 May 2013 08:01:00 EDT

The Anniston Army Depot is honoring America's veterans.

Salvation Army asking for help for Oklahoma

Pam Huff — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:26:00 EDT

Salvation Army gears up to help Oklahoma

Several drop spots set up for Oklahoma tornado survivors

Stephanie Irwin — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:55:00 EDT

Several drop spots set up to help Oklahoma tornado survivors.

Two women charged with chemically endangering a child in East Alabama

Ainsley Allison — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:10:00 EDT

Two Etowah County women have been arrested and charged with chemical endangerment of a child. Tiffanie Angelia Mitchell, 23, of Gadsden, was arrested on May 6 and is charged with one count of chemical

Infantry Battalion comes home

Pam Huff — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:36:00 EDT

Deployed for ten months to Afghanistan

Flooded roads and structures in St. Clair County

Ben Culpepper — Sat, 18 May 2013 15:46:00 EDT

The St. Clair County Emergency Management Agency has released a list of flooded roads and structures due to heavy rains overnight and Saturday morning.

Escaped Etowah County Inmate Captured

Candace White — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:17:00 EDT

The Etowah County Sheriff's Office says an inmate kitchen worker escaped the Etowah County Detention Center Friday morning.

Flag mural dedicated in Jacksonville

Edward Burch — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:04:00 EDT

A mural of the American flag, painted to honor Tomlinson's service and the service of other veterans was dedicated Friday morning.

Etowah Co. sheriff to hold news conference Monday on 'disturbing tragedy occurring weekly'

Haley Westbrook — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:54:00 EDT

Sheriff Todd Entrekin, District Attorney Jimmie Harp and the Etowah Co. Department of Human Resources plan to hold a news conference Monday to discuss "a disturbing tragedy is occurring weekly in Etowah County."

Community-Wide Day of Service Planned In Gadsden Saturday

Tachana Johnson — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:12:00 EDT

Teams of volunteers will spend their Saturday making a different at local schools and neighborhood.

Cherokee Co. district attorney releases statement on investigator's DUI arrest, job fate

Ben Culpepper — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:18:00 EDT

Michael O'Dell, the district attorney for the 9th Judicial Court of Alabama, released a statement Tuesday regarding the arrest of one of his investigators for drunken driving over the weekend.

Anniston Soup Bowl will start serving meals from larger kitchen

Honora Gathings — Sun, 12 May 2013 22:11:00 EDT

An East Alabama soup kitchen that outgrew its facility is breaking ground on a new one. The Anniston Soup Bowl will hold a ceremony Monday at its new site.

District attorney's investigator charged with DUI in Fort Payne

Sat, 11 May 2013 15:57:00 EDT

An investigator for the district attorney in the Ninth Judicial Court was arrested Saturday morning, charged with drunken driving.

Who gets Alabama school tax credits unresolved?

Stephanie Wilson — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:37:00 EDT

Parents with children already in private school will have to wait to find out if they will qualify for Alabama's new private school tax credits.

Police charge Oxford man with capital murder for death of 2-year-old boy

Ben Culpepper — Thu, 9 May 2013 23:39:00 EDT

The Oxford Police Department has charged a man with capital murder for the death of a 2-year-old boy in Talladega County May 4.

Family remains hopeful as search for missing Ga. man narrows its focus in Talladega

Ben Culpepper — Thu, 9 May 2013 22:59:00 EDT

The search continues for Nicholas Bower, the Georgia man who went missing last weekend while camping at Talladega Superspeedway.

Springville man arrested on 18 counts of child pornography charges

Ben Culpepper — Thu, 9 May 2013 16:53:00 EDT

A Springville man was arrested Thursday and charged with 18 counts of child pornography, the Blount County District Attorney reports.

Family of missing Georgia man, law enforcement continue search

Sarah Snyder — Wed, 8 May 2013 22:43:00 EDT

A search is underway for a missing 28-year-old man from Georgia who disappeared at the Talladega Superspeedway over the weekend.

Families of missing loved ones holding onto hope after missing Ohio women found

Haley Westbrook — Wed, 8 May 2013 18:39:00 EDT

For families of missing loved ones in Alabama, the news out of Ohio that three women reported missing approximately a decade ago were found Monday only reaffirms their hope that they, too, could see their loved ones again.

Talladega Co. Sheriff: Search ongoing for missing Georgia man

Ben Culpepper — Wed, 8 May 2013 18:12:00 EDT

The Talladega County Sheriff's Office is holding a news conference at 2:30 p.m. regarding the missing 27-year-old man from Georgia.

Support builds as Ashville boy struggles in fight against brain cancer

Larry Miller — Tue, 7 May 2013 23:09:00 EDT

Thomas Sullivan is home with his family resting and trying his best to fight an aggressive brain cancer that has taken a toll on his young body.

2 injured in accident involving Oxford school bus

Ben Culpepper — Tue, 7 May 2013 17:38:00 EDT

One student riding on an Oxford school bus was injured Tuesday after a vehicle struck the bus on Highway 78 near Barry Street.

27-year-old Georgia man missing after camping at Talladega for race weekend

Ben Culpepper — Tue, 7 May 2013 17:07:00 EDT

A search is underway for a missing 27-year-old Georgia man who was last seen camping at Talladega Superspeedway over the weekend.

UPDATE: No bond for woman charged in Gadsden girls' death

Stephanie Wilson — Tue, 7 May 2013 12:44:00 EDT

An Alabama judge refused to set bond for Joyce Garrard as she awaits trial in the death of her granddaughter, Savannah Hardin, who prosecutors say was run to death.

Firearms Safety Course to be held in Etowah County

Michelle Howard — Tue, 7 May 2013 04:13:00 EDT

The Etowah County Sheriff's Office will offer a citizen's firearms safety course Tuesday.

Update: Dorm evacuated after fire at Talladega College

Jeff Wyatt — Mon, 6 May 2013 17:11:00 EDT

ABC 33/40 has confirmed a fire in a dorm at Talladega College has forced the evacuation of a dorm building.

Solar plane lands in Arizona, 1st leg of major trip

Sat, 4 May 2013 23:07:00 EDT

Alone in the single-seat cockpit and high above the American Southwest, pilot Bertrand Piccard could hear only his plane's gear box and the quiet whine of four electric motors. No noisy jet engines.

Carl Edwards gets pole at Talladega after rain washes out qualifying

Sat, 4 May 2013 17:33:00 EDT

Steady rain Saturday washed out qualifying at Talladega Superspeedway, where the field was set by practice speeds. It put Carl Edwards on the pole for Sunday's race, followed by Martin Truex Jr. and Marcos Ambrose.

Death of 2-year-old under investigation in Talladega County

Ben Culpepper — Fri, 3 May 2013 21:19:00 EDT

The death of a 2-year-old is being investigated by the district attorney's office in Talladega County Friday.

Race fans ready for Talladega weekend

Haley Westbrook — Fri, 3 May 2013 19:32:00 EDT

More than 100,000 fans are expected at the Talladega Superspeedway this weekend.

Patrick aiming for different type of goal at Talladega

Fri, 3 May 2013 17:35:00 EDT

Danica Patrick knows the importance of having the right equipment and aiming for the openings, however slender.

Obama to sign bill for Birmingham bombing victims

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:35:00 EDT

President Barrack Obama plans to sign a bill Friday that awards the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to the four girls killed in the 1963 bombing of a Birmingham church.

News Minute: Here is the latest Alabama news from The Associated Press

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:03:00 EDT

Alabama's governor has signed legislation that expands where people can carry guns in Alabama. The bill by Republican Sen. Scott Beason of Gardendale passed the Legislature Monday, and Bentley's office announced he...

Sports Minute: Here is the latest Alabama sports news from The Associated Press

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:03:00 EDT

Demarcus Henderson and Wes Rea both had RBI singles in the ninth inning to lift Mississippi State to a 5-3 win over South Carolina Wednesday night in the second round of the Southeastern Conference tournament. The Bulldogs...

Tennessee Smokies scrub stadium for allergic fans

Thu, 23 May 2013 03:35:00 EDT

The Tennessee Smokies have scrubbed their ball park and kick off a home stand Thursday with a peanut-free night.

ALA woman charged with fabricating story of attack

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:51:00 EDT

Police say a woman accused of fabricated a story about being attacked to get her ex-boyfriend's attention has been charged with filing a false police report.

4 plead guilty in Ala. college hazing case

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:38:00 EDT

Four men have pleaded guilty to their involvement in hazing at Jacksonville State University.

Ala. man sentenced on child pornography charges

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:23:00 EDT

A man who says he looked at child pornography online in search of justice for his wife has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.

Tishomingo County voters OK beer, alcohol sales

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:38:00 EDT

Tishomingo County is the latest Mississippi jurisdiction to legalize alcohol sales.

Alabama governor signs bill on carrying guns

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:30:00 EDT

Alabama's governor has signed legislation that expands where people can carry guns in Alabama.

Alabama's tuition plan starting reduced payments

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:18:00 EDT

A financial expert says the outlook for Alabama's prepaid college tuition plan has turned around since the state's highest court ruled the program can pay tuition at fall 2010 rates rather than current rates.

Do you have a plan in case of disaster?

Erica Huddleston — Thu, 23 May 2013 06:07:00 EDT

Be prepared in case of a natural disaster emergency.

Governor Bentley to Discuss Alabama Hurricane Preparedness Plan

Michelle Howard — Thu, 23 May 2013 02:55:00 EDT

A hurricane preparedness workshop will be held Thursday for all state agency directors.

New towing and parking regulations in Birmingham catching some backlash

Larry Miller — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:01:00 EDT

Beginning in June, changes to regulations of parking and towing in the City of Birmingham will take affect.

Shelby Co. Sheriff's Office seeking information regarding missing 17-year-old girl

Ben Culpepper — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:58:00 EDT

Carrie Elizabeth Masters, 17, of Columbiana, was last seen Saturday, May 18 at approximately 1 a.m. when she left her home in a silver SUV with an unknown male.

Former Alabama AD Mal Moore named College Athletic Director of the Year

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:21:00 EDT

Former University of Alabama Director of Athletics Mal Moore was named the winner of the College Athletic Director of the Year Award Wednesday night at the 2013 Sports Business Awards banquet.

SEC Baseball Tournament: Arkansas downs Ole Miss 2-1 in 10 innings

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:07:00 EDT

Brian Anderson scored on a wild pitch in the 10th inning to give Arkansas a 2-1 victory over Mississippi.

SEC Baseball Tournament: Texas A&M uses 3 homers to upset top-seeded Vanderbilt

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:06:00 EDT

Ninth-seeded Texas A&M launched three home runs Wednesday to knock off top-seeded Vanderbilt.

Alabama women's golf 12 shots back of Southern Cal at NCAA Championships

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:57:00 EDT

The No. 2 Alabama women's golf team shot a 4-under-par round of 284 in the second round of the 2013 NCAA Championships.

TechBits: high tech hunting rifle (05.22.13)

Thomas Lower — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:19:00 EDT

A new high tech rifle could all but guarantee a successful hunt. But does it take the skill out of the kill?

Possible cuts for National Weather Service meteorologists

Sarah Snyder — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:06:00 EDT

Big cuts could hit agencies that issue storm warnings.