Hot Fall Start
The Fall season officially gets underway this weekend, but in name only. Although the highest of the Summer heat has come and gone, many areas will continue to eclipse the 90 degrees barrier both days of the weekend. Little…
Snipes Victim Charged with Aggravated Battery
Travis Gonzales appeared as a sympathetic victim to a local attorney's theft scheme a few short months ago but a Detective's testimony paints Gonzales in a very different light. A Columbus Police detective testified…
A Fall Hot Weekend
The Fall season officially gets underway this weekend, but in name only. Although the highest of the Summer heat has come and gone, many areas will continue to eclipse the 90 degrees barrier both days of the weekend. Little…
34 Separated Kids Released, Hundreds in Custody
(CNN) - U.S. officials released 34 children last week who had been separated from their parents while crossing the border. That's according to the latest weekly progress report, ordered after the government failed to reunite all children by a…
Michael Jordan Donates $2M to Florence Relief
Chicago, IL (WGN) - Michael Jordan is donating $2 million to Florence relief and recovery. Jordan is the chairman of the Charlotte Hornets NBA team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Now a post-tropical cyclone, officials say Florence killed 32…
Black Women Less Likely to take Tamoxifen
In Your Health Minute, Blacks women are more likely to skip crucial breast cancer treatments. Researchers from the University of North Carolina tracked over 12-hundred women who…
The Number of Azheimer's Patients Rises
In Your Health News, Rates of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in the US will double by 2060. That's according to a new study from the Centers…
A Bit Cooler Today, Weekend Looks Good
We will see a slight cool down for the weekend, but daytime highs will still stay above average and a little more moisture will filter in as high pressure to the northeast of us…
Delta Raises Fees for Checked Bags
(CNN) - Delta is joining United and Jetblue. The airline is raising its price for checked bags. The first checked bag on Delta will now cost $30.00 up from $25.00 The second checked bag will cost $40.00 up from…
EU Investigating How Amazon Uses Sellers' Data
(CNN) - The EU has opened up a new front in its war with the U.S. tech giants. After dealing major blows to both Apple and Google, EU competition commissioner Margrethe Vestayer is now adding Amazon to her antitrust…
Tom Selleck Steps Down From NRA Board
(CNN) - Tom Selleck is stepping down from the National Rifle Association's board of directors. According to his publicist, the actor is leaving the board due to his work schedule but he will remain a member of the organization.…
No Rain; Just Heat
The calendar says the autumnal equinox is this weekend. Fortunate, or not, there won’t be much relief in the hot air department. Changes will be taking place, but not until next week as a weak cool front stalls to…
Soldier Of The Week
The U.S. Air Force turned 71 on Tuesday September 18th which is just one reason the soldier of the week this time is an airman. Staff Sergeant Kenneth Weiher has served in many leadership roles as an Air Force team…
McDonald's Changes Apple Pie Recipe
(CNN) - A classic McDonald's treat has gone through some changes. The fast food giant announced it altered the recipe for apple pie. The beloved dessert supposedly includes less ingredients and a whole new look. The pies are now…
3D-Printed Gun Maker Charged With Sex Assault
(CNN) - A Texas man who tried to post plans for a 3D printed gun online has been charged with sexually assaulting a child. Cody Wilson is accused of having sex with a girl under the age of 17.…
Amazon will be 3rd Biggest Ad Platform in the U.S.
(CNN) - By the end of this year, Amazon is expected to be the third biggest ad platform in the U.S. That's according to a report by the research firm eMarketer. It says more and more people are starting…
Fall This Weekend, But Still Hot
The calendar says the autumnal equinox is this weekend. Fortunate, or not there won't be much relief in the hot air department. Changes will be taking place, but not until next week as a weak cool front stalls to…
Opelika Couple Proposes Project That Would Create Multi-Use Trails Throughout The City
The Langley’s have lived in different places around the country with great walking and biking trails. But, when they moved back to Opelika, that outdoor setting they loved was missing. “When we…
Opelika Installs New Wayfinding-Welcome Signs in Downtown
Downtown Opelika has some new signage. It’s something that’s been talked about through the Chamber of Commerce, Opelika Mainstreet and the city for years. But, just this week,they made it happen and the signs are up. The signage tells…
Head Injuries and the Brain
In Your Health News, Researchers at Johns Hopkins University estimate 23 million Americans over 40 have been knocked unconscious from a head injury at some point in their lives.…
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