For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, we’d like you to meet Duke. This little guy is still a puppy, which means he has a lot of energy and loves to play! Duke gets along with other dogs and is a big fan of snacks. He would do well in a home where…
How well we sleep could play a role in Alzheimer’s disease. A study by UC San Francisco found people who take significantly longer to reach the dream phase of sleep, called REM could be at greater risk for Alzheimer’s. REM sleep is when the brain processes and stores memories, and disrupting that sleep can also disrupt the brain’s ability to…
For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, News 40’s Ashlee Wilson sits down with Wendy and Trevor Botts. Together, they discuss Trevor being chosen as a Dream Child, what that experience meant to him, and what you can do to help the organization. If you’d like to volunteer, donate or refer a child, you can click right here.
Happy Tuesday! Before you head out the door, here are the four things you need to know. Meteorologist Darius Mack says temperatures are climbing this week as daytime highs will be in the 50s. Skies are mainly sunny thanks to high pressure. This Saturday at 6:00 P.M., you can catch an enriching presentation about Russellville’s own Alice Dunnigan, who was…
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S. A study by the American Heart Association found cardiovascular diseases, which include heart disease and stroke, still claim more lives than cancer and accidental deaths combined. People are living longer with cardiovascular diseases due to advancements in medicine, but high blood pressure and obesity rates, both of which fuel…
HORSE BRANCH, Ky.- One Ohio County woman is still missing three years later and the Sheriff’s Office is asking for any information. This is Magan Howard, she went missing after being last seen walking on U.S. Highway 62 East in the Horse Branch area. She was 36 years old at the time of her disappearance with a rose tattoo on…
On today’s Sunrise Spotlight, News 40’s own Ashlee Wilson sat down with Lucinda Eversman from the Franklin-Lincoln Elm. Family Resource Center. Together, they discussed the Dolly 9 To 5k Run/Walk aiming to help the Simpson County Chapter Of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The race start time is 8:00 A.M on Saturday, March 8th at the Barn at Bethel Grove. You…
Doctors are trying new ways to treat opioid addiction, with mixed results. A study by UC San Francisco tried microdosing patients with Buprenorphine, which is one of the most common treatments for opioid use disorder. Using higher doses of the drug could cause withdrawal, so doctors tried lower doses, but they say it wasn’t as effective.
For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, we’d like you to meet Honey Bun. Here’s what the shelter tells us about Honey Bun: “Meet Honey Bun, a 1-year-old pit mix who is as sweet as his name suggests! Honey Bun’s journey began in a difficult place-he was found in a ditch, likely having…
Happy Monday! Before you head out the door, here are four things you need to know. Meteorologist Darius Mack says Monday’s weather is seasonable with a mix of sun and clouds. Temperature highs will range in the low to middle 40s this afternoon. If you’re a homeowner, you’ll want to listen up. Tomorrow, you can sit down for a free…
