Stormy Weekend Ahead?
It's game day for some of you out there as high school football kicks off tonight in a few locations. After a warm and humid day today with highs in the low to…
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FDA Warning Grain Free Dog Food Might Lead to Heart Disease in Your K9
The recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration warning about a possible link between increasingly popular grain-free foods for dogs and a heart disease called dilated cardiomyopathy, or DCM, has dog owners across the nation…
Alzheimer's Not Stopping One Smiths Station Man From Making Toys for Children
An Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis is often regarded as an end to a person’s life as they know it. However, with a good attitude and fresh perspective, it could serve as a new beginning or even…
Toyota Recalls SUVs Due To Faulty Back-Up Camera
Louisville, KY (WDRB) - Toyota is recalling one of its popular SUV's due to a safety concern. The carmaker says certain Rav-4 and Rav-4 hybrids have back-up cameras that can malfunction. They don't always engage when the cars are…
Walmart Says Tesla Solar Panels Ignited Fires
Kansas City, MO (KSHB)- Walmart is suing Tesla over rooftop solar panels that reportedly caught fire at several stores. In a complaint filed Tuesday, Walmart accused Tesla of negligence after its solar panels allegedly ignited fires on the roofs…
Study: Emoji Users Have More Dates
(CNN) - Researchers think emojis might be the answer to a better dating life. A study published in the journal Plos One suggests people who flirt using emojis get more dates. Researchers with Indiana university's Kinsey Institute and Illinois'…
Jury Hears About Catastrophic Loss
Correction: A statement under oath by the truck driver's former attorney about visiting a crash scene and not finding fault was referencing a previous collision in 2013 involving Kenneth Cathey not the fatal…
Hit/Miss Storms Thursday, Staying Humid
A weak ridge has helped keep slightly drier air in place across the area, but it is still quite humid and that humidity is not going anywhere over the next 8 days. It…
Tesla Solar Panel Rentals For Homeowners
(CNN) - Don't want to buy solar panels? Now you can rent them! Tesla CEO Elon Musk made the announcement in a series of tweets on Sunday. Consumers in six states can rent solar power systems from Tesla starting…
Dick's May Stop Selling Guns
(CNN) - Dick's Sporting Goods is considering an end to gun sales. Earlier this year, the company pulled out of the hunting business at 125 stores; leaving sales in about 600 stores. Dick's said it would study the impact…
737 Max Panel To Call For Changes In FAA Certification
(CNN) - An international panel wants the Federal Aviation Administration to update how it certifies planes. The joint authorities technical review was created after two Boeing 737 Max planes crashed. The panel has been looking into ways to prevent…
Daily Storms Possible, Slightly Cooler Temps Coming
Daily showers and thunderstorms remain in the forecast over the next several days, but only going with isolated chances. Some storms could produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall. The air will remain humid,…
LaGrange Fire Department Hosting 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Challenge
The LaGrange Fire Department is hosting a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Challenge Wednesday, September 11th, 8AM-NOON at Callaway Stadium in LaGrange. The public is invited to join the LaGrange Fire Department for…
Auburn University Entomologist Talks Bed Bugs
Hopefully you've never seen one of these nasty creatures before, a bed bug. Bed bugs are found almost anywhere people gather including houses, hotels, schools, offices, retail stores and even public transportation. We catch…
Energy Star AC Recommendation/78F Day/82F At Night
San Francisco, CA (KPIX) - Some air conditioning tips from the federal government are dividing people on the internet. Energy-Star recommends keeping your thermostat at 78 degrees in the summer. The energy saving program also says you should crank…
El Paso Shooting Suspect On Suicide Watch
El Paso, TX (CNN) - The suspect in the deadly El Paso shooting rampage is now reportedly on suicide watch. Patrick Crusius is accused of opening fire at a Walmart earlier this month killing 22 people and wounding more…
Facebook Rolls Out Pop-Up Cafes For Privacy Checks
(CNN) - Facebook will reportedly offer pop-up "privacy cafes" where users in the U.K. can get expert advice on keeping their data safe. Forbes magazine says the social media giant will open its first "Facebook Cafe" in London on…
Trucker Testifies He Wasn't Negligent After Killing 5
The Schnitzer trucker behind the wheel during a fatal collision in East Alabama that killed five members of a single family told an attorney for the family he "guesses" Carrie Jones and her…
Rain Chances Going Down and Daytime Temps May Follow
Daily rain chances stay with us through the weekend, but only thinking isolated showers and storms at this point. We remain under an upper level trough that is still helping pump moist air…
Hurricanes Lead To More Aggressive Spiders
Columbus, OH (WCMH-TV) - There's some new material for your nightmares; hurricanes can make spiders more aggressive. Researchers have found that spiders that live in storm prone areas, like the Gulf of Mexico and the East Coast can become…
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