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Wednesday, February 22 2012 6:04 PM EST2012-02-22 23:04:30 GMT
For many people, knowing where their families originated is of great importance. In fact, people spend lots of money and time tracing their roots. More >>
Tuesday, February 21 2012 6:01 PM EST2012-02-21 23:01:21 GMT
Sometimes you just find something that works. When you do, the results can be pretty amazing. That's exactly what's happened in this state with AMSTI he Alabama Math Science Technology Initiative.More >>
Tuesday, February 21 2012 5:52 PM EST2012-02-21 22:52:35 GMT
Dental students taught hundreds of youngsters at Glen Iris Elementary the proper ways to brush and explained why it's important to visit the dentist regularly.More >>
Tuesday, February 21 2012 4:49 PM EST2012-02-21 21:49:26 GMT
Eyes may be the windows to the soul, but a great smile can open doors. Maybe that's why Americans spend close to three billion dollars each year on cosmetic dentistry.More >>
Monday, February 20 2012 4:30 PM EST2012-02-20 21:30:14 GMT
In the Bible, Jesus says to "love your neighbor as you love yourself." A pastor in Jacksonville follows that teaching. Recently, he donated a kidney to a member of his congregation. More >>
Friday, February 17 2012 12:01 AM EST2012-02-17 05:01:43 GMT
Picture a bustling downtown Birmingham. People out walking, instead of driving. More green space just like Railroad Park. Local business leaders and consultants from as far away as South America think all of that is possible.More >>
Thursday, February 16 2012 6:20 PM EST2012-02-16 23:20:22 GMT
Women account for about 1 in 4 new HIV/AIDS cases in the U.S. of these newly infected women, about 2 out of every 3 are African American. Candace Sweat has the story. More >>
Wednesday, February 15 2012 5:44 PM EST2012-02-15 22:44:42 GMT
Some baby boomers and even older adults manage to keep their sex lives active with pills such as Viagra and Cialis. Now, physicians find themselves also giving patients a new talk about the birds and the bees. More >>
Wednesday, February 15 2012 2:40 PM EST2012-02-15 19:40:48 GMT
Gluten is a protein found in grains including wheat, barley and rye. It causes inflammation in the small intestines of people with celiac disease.More >>
Monday, February 13 2012 5:58 PM EST2012-02-13 22:58:51 GMT
This winter, the Alabama Department of Public Health reports more numerous and more severe cases of hand, foot and mouth disease. Adults, older children, in fact anyone who comes in contact with the disease is succeptible to getting it. This year, a new strain is making matters worse.More >>
Thursday, February 9 2012 6:15 PM EST2012-02-09 23:15:33 GMT
Business is booming inside Gadsden High School, and students say their coffee shop, Clash's Corner, is the place to be.The store has been open for more than a week. And before lunch time, students canMore >>
Wednesday, February 8 2012 6:02 PM EST2012-02-08 23:02:09 GMT
Want to give your child piano lessons? Be prepared to hand over between 50 and 100 dollars per hour. But we found a retired school teacher in Tuscaloosa who teaches children to play for free. Focus@4's Candace Sweat shows us how this teacher is unlocking musical potential one key at a time.More >>
Wednesday, February 8 2012 4:42 PM EST2012-02-08 21:42:02 GMT
Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday announced the state is formally requesting that FEMA authorize the Public Assistance Grant Program to aid jurisdictions in Jefferson, Chilton and Perry counties. More >>
Tuesday, February 7 2012 4:42 PM EST2012-02-07 21:42:36 GMT
The Alabama Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency recently opened five Disaster Recovery Centers in Chilton and Jefferson counties to help survivors of the January tornadoes.More >>
Monday, February 6 2012 7:23 PM EST2012-02-07 00:23:27 GMT
Jefferson County's deepening financial straits cannot begin to get better without some help from the state house. But Jefferson County's Legislative Delegation seems as divided as ever on what to do.More >>
Friday, February 3 2012 6:32 PM EST2012-02-03 23:32:56 GMT
FEMA is on the ground now in Jefferson and Chilton counties. Five disaster recoveries centers are set-up and ready to help storm survivors with assistance.More >>
