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Before you pick a place to dine out, find out which restaurants scored high and low in this week's county health inspections.
Before you pick a place to dine out, find out which restaurants scored high and low in this week's county health inspections.
More >>One of the most common calls we got to our 12 News Defenders phone bank Monday night was about IRS scams.
More >>One of the most common calls we got to our 12 News Defenders phone bank Monday night was about IRS scams.
More >>Charlotte Blake got a taste of what it’s like to be confronted with an unscrupulous home security salesman.
More >>Charlotte Blake got a taste of what it’s like to be confronted with an unscrupulous home security salesman.
More >>The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs will conduct five public listening sessions to determine how the state’s portion of a federal settlement with Volkswagen should be used to reduce diesel pollution...
More >>The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs will conduct five public listening sessions to determine how the state’s portion of a federal settlement with Volkswagen should be used to reduce diesel pollution...
More >>Jason's Deli has released a list of locations that were affected by a data breach in December of 2017. The list, which is posted on their website, showed a total 164 locations affected.
More >>Jason's Deli has released a list of locations that were affected by a data breach in December of 2017. The list, which is posted on their website, showed a total 164 locations affected.
More >>WSFA's Tax Action Line is coming soon to help all taxpayers with their filing questions. To save time when you call, here are answers to some of the most asked questions.
More >>WSFA's Tax Action Line is coming soon to help all taxpayers with their filing questions. To save time when you call, here are answers to some of the most asked questions.
More >>Blogger Sarah Carlson says she's tried dozens of money saving apps, and narrowed it down to the five she keeps on her homescreen for savings, starting with an app that pays you just for walking in the store - Shopkick.
More >>Blogger Sarah Carlson says she's tried dozens of money saving apps, and narrowed it down to the five she keeps on her homescreen for savings, starting with an app that pays you just for walking in the store - Shopkick.
More >>Mobile Police are investigating Wednesday morning after someone was shot in the face overnight in what appears to be a drive-by shooting.
More >>Mobile Police are investigating Wednesday morning after someone was shot in the face overnight in what appears to be a drive-by shooting.
More >>Birmingham Police are investigating the shooting of an unidentified female Tuesday night.
More >>Birmingham Police are investigating the shooting of an unidentified female Tuesday night.
More >>Northport police say a missing 82-year-old man has been found safe in Mobile.
More >>Northport police say a missing 82-year-old man has been found safe in Mobile.
More >>The city of Montgomery continues its final preparations for the opening of the Equal Justice Initiative's Legacy Museum and National Memorial for Peace and Justice.
More >>The city of Montgomery continues its final preparations for the opening of the Equal Justice Initiative's Legacy Museum and National Memorial for Peace and Justice.
More >>Auburn is in the middle of a “comprehensive traffic study” to find what will make the roads a little less crowded.
More >>Auburn is in the middle of a “comprehensive traffic study” to find what will make the roads a little less crowded.
More >>A woman with multiple sclerosis said Delta employees tied her to a chair with a blanket when they didn't have one with straps.
More >>A woman with multiple sclerosis said Delta employees tied her to a chair with a blanket when they didn't have one with straps.
More >>A woman is behind bars in connection with the rape of a young boy.
More >>A woman is behind bars in connection with the rape of a young boy.
More >>Memphis Police Department is investigating after a juvenile girl said she was raped walking home from school on Monday.
More >>Memphis Police Department is investigating after a juvenile girl said she was raped walking home from school on Monday.
More >>According to an NHRMC statement, Linda Mae Everett, 36, entered patient care areas without authorization on April 5 after originally being denied entry at the check-in desk at the Betty H. Cameron Women's and Children's Hospital.
More >>According to an NHRMC statement, Linda Mae Everett, 36, entered patient care areas without authorization on April 5 after originally being denied entry at the check-in desk at the Betty H. Cameron Women's and Children's Hospital.
More >>Photos of a protective goose attacking a 16-year-old golfer in Michigan have been making the rounds online.
More >>Photos of a protective goose attacking a 16-year-old golfer in Michigan have been making the rounds online.
More >>A California State University, Fresno professor who called Barbara Bush "an amazing racist" and cheered her death won't be punished.
More >>A California State University, Fresno professor who called Barbara Bush "an amazing racist" and cheered her death won't be punished.
More >>A recent Whitehaven High School graduate who was on his way to the U.S. Army was gunned down while sleeping in his own bed.
More >>A recent Whitehaven High School graduate who was on his way to the U.S. Army was gunned down while sleeping in his own bed.
More >>The Lee County Coroner's Office has revealed the causes of death for the seven inmates killed in a prison riot at Lee Correctional Institution last week.
More >>The Lee County Coroner's Office has revealed the causes of death for the seven inmates killed in a prison riot at Lee Correctional Institution last week.
More >>A Huntsville man is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from his church and church members tell police he confessed to the crime in front of the entire congregation.
More >>A Huntsville man is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from his church and church members tell police he confessed to the crime in front of the entire congregation.
More >>The girls in the New York City-based troop have met, and even exceeded, their sales goal.
More >>The girls in the New York City-based troop have met, and even exceeded, their sales goal.
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