Month: September 2015

It’s terrible enough that children who suffer from sleep apnea may stop breathing as many as 60 times in one hour when they sleep, but new research suggests that the sleeping disorder could cause them to suffer academically. “Sleep apnea may not be directly causing academic problems,” said lead study author Barbara Galland. “Instead, sleep … Read moreSleep Apnea Could Lead Children to Suffer Academically, New Study Suggests

New laws in Alabama went into effect at the beginning of September that make it tougher for certain people to be able to buy firearms. For over 100 years, state courts have looked to evidence of legislative intent when construing state law. The idea of the new laws is to make it tougher for mentally … Read moreWhat Do Alabama’s New Gun Laws Do?

A nationwide campaign that outlines the importance of vehicle break safety, called the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual Brake Safety Week, is set to run from September 6 to 12. Law enforcement agencies all across the country have opted to participate by inspecting commercial vehicles and asking drivers to check their brakes. According to … Read moreTraffic Police Advise Alabama Citizens to Check Their Cars for Brake Safety Week