Friday, May 24 2013 2:33 AM EDT2013-05-24 06:33:05 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 >>
Friday, May 24 2013 2:15 AM EDT2013-05-24 06:15:03 GMT
Children's Tree House Child Advocacy Center in Columbus hosted the grand opening of its new SANE room for child victims of abuse and neglect.More >>
Children's Tree House Child Advocacy Center in Columbus hosted the grand opening of its new SANE room for child victims of abuse and neglect.More >>
ASSUMPTION PARISH, LA (WAFB) -
There are more developments concerning the giant Louisiana sinkhole in Assumption Parish and once again, the highly toxic gas Hydrogen Sulfide is involved.
Two weeks ago, Texas-Brine detected amounts of Hydrogen Sulfide in its deepest well. Now the company has reported to the Department of Natural Resources that it has detected amounts of the gas in one of its flow lines in the failed cavern that caused the sinkhole.
According to Assumption Parish Director of OEP John Boudreaux, officials from DNR and his office tested the company's flow line themselves for the gas Thursday but did not detect Hydrogen Sulfide.
The next step will be for OEP and DNR, along with Texas-Brine to test the flow line in the cavern again Friday to see if the gas is present.
The danger now is that if it is detected, the cavern cannot be plugged and the gas will have to be removed as it flows. "If it is present then they'll have to bring in scrubber units and put those devices in the line and scrub out the hydrogen sulfide as well as remove the hydrogen sulfide and dispose of it in the proper manner," said Boudreaux.
Officials will test the cavern for Hydrogen Sulfide Friday morning.
Friday, May 24 2013 1:05 AM EDT2013-05-24 05:05:04 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 10:41 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:41:06 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 >>
Friday, May 24 2013 1:23 AM EDT2013-05-24 05:23:01 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 >>
Friday, May 24 2013 1:56 AM EDT2013-05-24 05:56:06 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 10:36 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:36:01 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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