CELL PHONE USE COULD BE DAMAGING TO CHILDREN

Recent research published in the Journal of Pediatrics examined the potential side effects associated with cell phone use among children. The findings indicate that children who own personal mobile devices are at an increased risk for various health issues compared to peers of the same age without cell phones. Some identified risks for children aged 12 or younger include depression, obesity, and insufficient sleep.

Alabama Grown Trees Heading to Troops in North Carolina

HUNDREDS OF ALABAMA CHRISTMAS TREES ENROUTE TO TROOPS

Baldwin County, AL (Newsradio 92.3) -- More than 250 Christmas trees grown in Baldwin County are heading to military families in North Carolina. Auburn researchers planted the trees three years ago as part of an experiment to boost Alabama's Christmas tree industry. When the study wrapped up, they still had all those trees. So they donated them to the Trees for Troops program. The trees are going to families at Marine Air Base Cherry Point. Since 2005, Trees for Troops has provided free Christmas trees to military families across the country and overseas.

MILTON MAN KILLED IN CRASH NEAR COLDWATER CHURCH ROAD

Milton, FL (Newsradio 92.3) -- We're learning about a deadly crash out of Santa Rosa County yesterday. A 55-year-old Milton man was killed early Tuesday morning in a head-on collision on State Road 87 North near Coldwater Church Road. The Florida Highway Patrol says his gold Mazda pickup crossed the center line and hit a northbound Dodge truck. The driver of that Dodge - a 51-year-old man from Navarre - was seriously hurt and rushed to a Pensacola hospital. Troopers say the Milton driver was not wearing a seatbelt, while the Navarre man was buckled up. The investigation continues.