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Anniston PD: Baby tests positive for meth

Submitted by Dixon Hayes, Fox 6 News Reporter, East Alabama Bureau
Monday, May 6th, 2013, 7:07pm
Source: MGN Online

ANNISTON, AL (WBRC)- An Anniston mother could face felony charges after her baby tests positive for meth.

Anniston police say the mother was tested April 24 as part of a drug rehab program. She tested positive for meth and then the baby was tested and also turned up positive.

The child is now in the custody of a relative and the Calhoun County DHR is investigating the case.

Police Captain Allen George tells FOX6 News the mother could be charged with chemical endangerment of a child, which is a felony.

Copyright 2013 WBRC. All rights reserved.

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Weather blog: Hail-funnel cloud reported in N. Alabama

Submitted by Wes Wyatt, Fox 6 Meteorologist
Monday, May 6th, 2013, 4:20pm
Weather blog: Hail-funnel cloud reported in N. Alabama

Originally posted on the Fox6 Weather blog

The slow moving upper level low over Alabama will keep our area cold, cloudy, and damp today. As expected the colder air aloft has produced some impressive hail. Yesterday we had lots of of hail in Blount County. We also had some hail reports from the Talladega Super Speedway.

There was also a report of a funnel cloud near New Market in North Alabama. Cold air funnels are not that uncommon when it comes to these types of upper atmospheric storm systems. The low should finally move out tomorrow, with temperatures rising into the low 70s.

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Movie Review: Safe Haven

Submitted by Melynda Sides, Digital Content Producer
Monday, May 6th, 2013, 2:23pm

A movie review of Safe Haven, a film based on a Nicolas Sparks novel.

By by Michael Perry, Allison Edwards, and Mercer Morrison from our sister station WDAM.

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One killed, two injured in accident near Jacksonville

Submitted by MyFoxAL Web Staff on Monday, May 6th, 2:07 pm

BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC)- State troopers are investigating a fatal accident involving three cars in Calhoun County. It happened around 5:33 a.m. Sunday morning on Highway 204 about nine miles west of Jacksonville.

Kimberly McCoy, a 41-year-old from Jacksonville, was killed in the wreck. She was driving a 1999 Honda Accord.

The other two vehicles involved were a 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe and a 1999 Ford F150. The drivers of both of those cars were hospitalized. There is no word on the extent of their injuries.

Copyright 2013 WBRC. All rights reserved.

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UAB: Driving with the dog not a good idea for seniors

Submitted by MyFoxAL Web Staff on Sunday, May 5th, 9:00 am
UAB: Driving with the dog not a good idea for seniors

From the University of Alabama at Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Senior drivers who always take a pet in the car are at increased risk for being involved in a motor vehicle collision, said University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) researchers. In a study published in Accident Analysis and Prevention on May 2, 2013, the research team said both overall and at-fault crash rates for drivers 70 years of age or older were higher for those whose pet habitually rode with them.

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Best iPhone 5 accessories

Submitted by MyFoxAL Web Staff on Saturday, May 4th, 2:00 pm
Best iPhone 5 accessories

By Simon Hill | Provided by Digital Trends

Apple's latest flagship smartphone is capable of plenty, but with the right iPhone 5 accessories you can get more from your device. Recharging is always an issue, but there are lots of options to keep your iPhone 5 battery juiced up no matter where you happen to be. You can also take advantage of docks and enhanced speakers to boost the video and audio output of your smartphone. We've identified some tempting iPhone 5 docks and speakers right here.

When it comes to iPhone 5 accessories, the options just keep on coming, and there are a lot of little extras that can really improve your experience. We cover everything from Bluetooth headsets for your iPhone 5 to touchscreen friendly gloves.

If it's protection that you're after, make sure to check out the best iPhone 5 cases.

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Food, skin allergies on the rise among children

Submitted by MyFoxAL Web Staff on Saturday, May 4th, 9:00 am
Food, skin allergies on the rise among children

By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter

THURSDAY, May 2 (HealthDay News) -- The number of American children who suffer from food and skin allergies has increased dramatically in recent years, a new government report shows.

Interestingly, the prevalence of food and respiratory allergies rose with income: Children living in families that made more than 200 percent of the poverty level had the highest rates, the statistics showed.

"The prevalence of food and skin allergies both increased over the past 14 years," said report co-author LaJeana Howie, from the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), part of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "This has been a consistent trend."

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