Thursday, May 23 2013 3:49 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:49:01 GMT
The devastation you see on the television following severe weather, like the tornado that ripped through Oklahoma, may leave some children worried or confused about the images they are seeing.More >>
The devastation you see on the television following severe weather, like the tornado that ripped through Oklahoma, may leave some children worried or confused about the images they are seeing.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:43 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:43:04 GMT
It was a time for celebration at Ft. Benning as 59 WHINSEC (Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation) students received their diplomas.More >>
It was a time for celebration at Ft. Benning as 59 WHINSEC (Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation) students received their diplomas.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:33 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:33:05 GMT
Alabama Health Officials are waiting on test results from the Centers for Disease Control from seven patients sickened with a mysterious respiratory illness and admitted to Southeast Alabama Medical CenterMore >>
Alabama Health Officials are waiting on test results from the Centers for Disease Control from seven patients sickened with a mysterious respiratory illness and admitted to Southeast Alabama Medical CenterMore >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:27 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:27:34 GMT
Earlier this month, Time magazine posted a quiz on their website that finds out how millennial you are. We've had a lot of fun with this in the office and wanted to pass it on to you! More >>
Earlier this month, Time magazine posted a quiz on their website that finds out how millennial you are. We've had a lot of fun with this in the office and wanted to pass it on to you! We learned that some of us are young at heart... others, not so much.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:05 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:05:03 GMT
Defense attorneys for Lisa Graham are now asking the judge to dismiss the case. Graham is charged with the capital murder of her daughter. In 2007, 20-year-old Stephanie Shae Graham's body was foundMore >>
Defense attorneys for Lisa Graham are now asking the judge to dismiss the case.
Graham is charged with the capital murder of her daughter. In 2007, 20-year-old Stephanie Shae Graham's body was found riddled with gunshots.More >>
SMITHS STATION, AL (WTVM) -
Tenants living in close quarters in about a dozen small single-family homes on Lee Road 430 in Smiths Station are up in arms about what they're calling inadequate fire protection due to the lack of fire hydrants on their street.
Neighbor Ruth Reed tried to help the mother and her middle school age son, who was on crutches, scrambled to safety when their home went up in smoke on Saturday. "It's terrifying. Something has to be done because homes are burning down over here," explained Reed.
The homes are about 20 feet apart. Intense flames spread quickly Saturday night damaging the house next door and the home across the street. Now, Reed is concerned for her safety. "Like I told my neighbors, ‘it could be you or me."
We took Reed's concerns to the landlord at Tim Thomason's Rental Properties. Although Thomason wasn't available for comment---one of the volunteer firefighters who battled this blaze did speak to News Leader 9.
Daniel Sexton pointed out a fire hydrant that's within 400 yards of those homes where the fire happened this past weekend. "We have 5 trucks that hold 1000 gallons of water. We shuttle water from all the trucks and the water pressure is adequate just as if it were coming straight from a fire hydrant," recalled Sexton.
Reed says she felt the water pressure used to fight Saturday's blaze was more like little spurts. Meanwhile, Sexton contends their process is consistent with what's normal for rural areas like Smiths Station.
Both the mother and her son were unharmed in the fire.
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:05 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:05:03 GMT
Defense attorneys for Lisa Graham are now asking the judge to dismiss the case. Graham is charged with the capital murder of her daughter. In 2007, 20-year-old Stephanie Shae Graham's body was foundMore >>
Defense attorneys for Lisa Graham are now asking the judge to dismiss the case.
Graham is charged with the capital murder of her daughter. In 2007, 20-year-old Stephanie Shae Graham's body was found riddled with gunshots.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:55 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:55:08 GMT
(RNN) - Dozens of Cleveland restaurants have pledged to give the man who rescued three Ohio women from captivity, free burgers for life. Charles Ramsey, the guy who famously stopped eating his Big MacMore >>
More than a dozen of Cleveland restaurants have pledged to give the man who rescued three Ohio women from captivity, free burgers for life.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 2:41 PM EDT2013-05-23 18:41:03 GMT
This letter released to Muscogee County Sheriff's office employees Wednesday raised concern to many in that department, in particular pregnant women.More >>
This letter released to Muscogee County Sheriff's office employees Wednesday raised concern to many in that department, in particular pregnant women.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:21 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:21:05 GMT
After months of negotiations between several Alabama state entities, State Bill 286 is heading to the desk of Governor Robert Bentley after passing the House in a 73-28 vote Monday.More >>
After months of negotiations between several Alabama state entities, State Bill 286 is heading to the desk of Governor Robert Bentley after passing the House in a 73-28 vote Monday.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:33 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:33:34 GMT
Pregnant employees of The Muscogee County Sheriff's office have been concerned about a new policy recently issued regarding workman compensation. A letter released by the Sheriff's office, and signedMore >>
Pregnant employees of The Muscogee County Sheriff's office have been concerned about a new policy recently issued regarding workman compensation.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:27 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:27:34 GMT
Earlier this month, Time magazine posted a quiz on their website that finds out how millennial you are. We've had a lot of fun with this in the office and wanted to pass it on to you! More >>
Earlier this month, Time magazine posted a quiz on their website that finds out how millennial you are. We've had a lot of fun with this in the office and wanted to pass it on to you! We learned that some of us are young at heart... others, not so much.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:54 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:54:18 GMT
MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - Your tires may be the most important pieces of safety equipment on your vehicle. If they're not in good condition, you're just waiting for an accident to happen. But the old trickMore >>
The age of your tires is crucial to the safety of your vehicle. But tire manufacturers don't make it easy to determine the date of manufacture. And the 12 News Defenders found old tires for sale at local auto shops.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 2:56 PM EDT2013-05-23 18:56:08 GMT
Beginning in July, Stewart County will have a new superintendent of schools. Dianne Watkins was voted in by the school board to replace Floyd Fort, who is moving to Pelham City. More >>
Beginning in July, Stewart County will have a new superintendent of schools. Dianne Watkins was voted in by the school board to replace Floyd Fort, who is moving to Pelham City. There have been mixed reviews on the decision, and News Leader 9 has been investigating the circumstances behind Watkins' departure from Randolph County in January.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 2:36 PM EDT2013-05-23 18:36:05 GMT
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria can be difficult to detect, and survival depends on a quick diagnosis and treatment. However, an Auburn University research team has created a test using a biosensor thatMore >>
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria can be difficult to detect, and survival depends on a quick diagnosis and treatment.
However, an Auburn University research team has created a test using a biosensor that will help doctors go from hours to minutes in identifying super bacteria like MRSA, a type of staph bacteria that can cause deadly skin infections.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:44 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:44:09 GMT
It's not every day a baby is born weighing more than a sack of potatoes, or even your average sized watermelon. But for one Columbus family it's been a year since their little – or shall we say bigMore >>
It's not every day a baby is born weighing more than a sack of potatoes, or even your average sized watermelon. But for one Columbus family it's been a year since their little – or shall we say big – bundle of joy arrived.More >>
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