Financial Planner Scott Cole shares some tips on practicing financial self control, including using peer pressure to your advantage to curb spending, planning for the future, creating a spending plan andMore>>
A Birmingham woman is facing kidnapping charges after a 14-year-old female and a 10-month-old boy went missing earlier this week. According to the Birmingham Police Department, Breanna Nicole Walker, 19,More>>
Marie Billingsley, 60, pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree criminal solicitation to commit assault in the first degree against a circuit judge and investigatorMore>>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:39 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:39:03 GMT
One of three dead bodies found in Weiss Lake last Thursday has been identified by Cherokee County authorities. The victim was positively identified as 41-year-old Bobby DeWayne Hyatt of Piedmont. He was
Bobby DeWayne Hyatt was positively identified as one of the three people found inside a submerged truck in Weiss Lake last week.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:49 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:49:37 GMT
A 35-year-old female was arrested on drug charges by DeKalb County authorities. Denise Marie McGathey of Crossville was taken into custody after DeKalb County Sheriff's Office investigators and police
Denise Marie McGathey was arrested after authorities found drugs and drug paraphernalia in her home in Crossville.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:28 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:28:46 GMT
Tuscaloosa city and county systems have schools on the list. In the city, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary, Westlawn Middle, and Central High School are all considered "failing." As well as Davis-Emerson
Tuscaloosa city and county systems have schools on the list. In the city, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary, Westlawn Middle, and Central High School are all considered "failing."
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:13 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:13:37 GMT
Missing Alabama children 10-month-old De'Anthony Dejuan Kelly and 14-year-old Dor'Sayde Gathright were taken into custody after being found in Dallas, Texas last night. Child Protective Services of Dallas
10-month-old De'Anthony Dejuan Kelly and 14-year-old Dor'Sayde Gathright were taken into custody in Dallas and are now on the process of being brought back to Birmingham.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:54 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:54:21 GMT
Big Communications helps support the Greater Birmingham Humane Society by celebrating take your dog to work day. "At Big, we feel that having a dog-friendly environment boosts morale and unleashes creativity,"
Big Communications helps support the Greater Birmingham Humane Society by celebrating take your dog to work day. "At Big, we feel that having a dog-friendly environment boosts morale and unleashes creativity,"
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:45 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:45:32 GMT
Lee Carpenter has lived around this Glasgow Road bridge most of his 70 years. The bridge has been around even longer, 78 years, and is definitely showing its age. "There's a lot of cracks in it. There's
Nearly 9 percent of Alabama's bridges are classified as 'structurally deficient', lower than the national average.
Federal prosecutors have secured new indictments against a former BP engineer and a former BP executive charged separately with obstructing probes of the company's 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Federal prosecutors have secured new indictments against a former BP engineer and a former BP executive charged separately with obstructing probes of the company's 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
The city of Huntsville is trying to spice up life in its downtown area with two new entertainment districts. Promoters plan a launch for the new area, where restaurant and bar patrons will be able to purchase alcohol to-go...
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing a $70,000 fine against the Tennessee Valley Authority for violations related to one of its East Tennessee nuclear plants.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing a $70,000 fine against the Tennessee Valley Authority for violations related to one of its East Tennessee nuclear plants.
A rapid that has gained a notorious reputation as part of a new whitewater course on the Chattahoochee River has been reopened after dozens of rafters were dumped into the rushing water during its first week.
A rapid that has gained a notorious reputation as part of a new whitewater course on the Chattahoochee River has been reopened after dozens of rafters were dumped into the rushing water during its first week.
Friday, June 14 2013 3:07 PM EDT2013-06-14 19:07:47 GMT
Clint Myers, who led Arizona State to two NCAA Championships, has been named Auburn softball's second head coach in program history, Director of Athletics Jay Jacobs announced Friday.
Clint Myers, who led Arizona State to two NCAA Championships, has been named Auburn softball's second head coach in program history, Director of Athletics Jay Jacobs announced Friday.
Thursday, June 13 2013 8:11 PM EDT2013-06-14 00:11:07 GMT
Auburn decided to make a stop in College Station before getting on the Gus Bus. The San Antonio Express-News reports that Gus Malzahn was not the first choice to be head coach at Auburn. The Express-News
Auburn decided to make a stop in College Station before getting on the Gus Bus.
Tuesday, June 11 2013 7:24 PM EDT2013-06-11 23:24:34 GMT
AUBURN, AL -- One of the most popular traditions among Auburn baseball players, or any for that matter, is their walk-out song.It's song that get played as the batter steps up to the plate at Plainsman
AUBURN, AL -- One of the most popular traditions among Auburn baseball players, or any for that matter, is their walk-out song.
Saturday, June 8 2013 10:42 PM EDT2013-06-09 02:42:17 GMT
The Pittsburgh Pirates selected Will Kendall in the 30th round of the Major League Baseball Draft while the Texas Rangers selected Jay Gonzalez in the 39th round.
The Pittsburgh Pirates selected Will Kendall in the 30th round of the Major League Baseball Draft while the Texas Rangers selected Jay Gonzalez in the 39th round.
Monday, June 17 2013 6:39 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:39:16 GMT
We now know where former Alabama guard Trevor Lacey will finish out his college career. Scout.com is reporting that Lacey has sent in his paperwork to North Carolina State. The Wolkpack led by former
We now know where former Alabama guard Trevor Lacey will finish out his college career.
Friday, June 14 2013 8:18 PM EDT2013-06-15 00:18:49 GMT
The prediction season is well underway for college football. Who will be in the sec championship game? Can Auburn bounce back? Which team will be the one to give Alabama a run for the National Championship?
The prediction season is well underway for college football, we got some insight from John Pennington.
Thursday, June 13 2013 5:17 PM EDT2013-06-13 21:17:01 GMT
Too cool for school, Texas Longhorn and Mobile skyline tattoos, super model girlfriends, Playboy model sleepover, NFL Draft analysts, vacations, bromance, NASCAR pace car driver, first pitch at Padres
Right now as I look at it both Johnny Manziel and AJ McCarron have the most to prove this season.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 11:31 AM EDT2013-06-12 15:31:09 GMT
Former Alabama football player, and now Author John Croyle stopped by Alabama Tonight. Croyle runs The Big Oak Ranch for Boys and Girls in Springville. His new book, "The Two Minute Drill To Manhood"
Former Alabama football player, and now Author John Croyle stopped by Alabama Tonight to talk about his new book.
Tuesday, June 11 2013 8:46 PM EDT2013-06-12 00:46:00 GMT
Former Alabama Linebacker Eryk Anders has started a career as an MMA Fighter. He will fight this Saturday Night at the Zumara Shrine Temple in Birmingham. Alabama fans remember Anders from his days on
Former Alabama Linebacker Eryk Anders has started a career as an MMA Fighter.
A tropical depression has formed off the coast of Belize and forecasters say it is expected to bring as much as five inches of rain to parts of Belize, Guatemala and northern Honduras.
Forecasters say Tropical Storm Barry has formed off the southeastern Mexican coast.
Attorneys in the George Zimmerman murder trial are set for the next phase of jury selection.
Attorneys quizzed a whittled-down group of prospective jurors Wednesday in the Trayvon Martin case, asking if any were neighborhood watch volunteers like the teen's shooter and reminding them the trial would be different...
House lawmakers are beginning work on a rewrite of the No Child Left Behind education law that would give states more authority and Washington less.
House Republicans on Wednesday finished their rewrite of GOP President George W. Bush's prized No Child Left Behind Act, sending to their colleagues a bill that would strip Education Secretary Arne Duncan and his...
A Boeing 787 flying from Denver to Tokyo diverted to Seattle because of an oil filter issue, a United Airlines spokeswoman said.
Passengers from a United Airlines Denver-to-Tokyo flight that diverted to Seattle when the Boeing 787 had an oil filter issue resumed their trip Wednesday, a spokeswoman said.
FBI agents plan a third day of digging Wednesday in suburban Detroit for the remains of former Teamsters union leader Jimmy Hoffa, who disappeared 38 years ago.
The excavation of a field in suburban Detroit has failed to turn up the remains of former Teamsters union leader Jimmy Hoffa, the FBI announced Wednesday, adding another unsuccessful chapter to a nearly 40-year-old mystery.
FBI Director Robert Mueller is cautioning Congress to give careful consideration before making any changes to the National Security Agency programs for mass collection of people's phone records and information...
FBI Director Robert Mueller on Wednesday urged Congress to move carefully before making any changes that might restrict the National Security Agency programs for mass collection of people's phone records and information...
Greece's governing coalition parties are to meet for a second time in three days to try and end a political crisis triggered by the closure of state broadcaster ERT.
Greece's governing coalition failed to end a political crisis triggered by the closure of state broadcaster ERT, but said talks would continue Thursday to try and avoid a snap election.
Egypt's most powerful Muslim group has blamed the secular and liberal opposition for a wave of violence over the appointment of new Islamist governors.
Egypt's top Muslim cleric declared Wednesday that peaceful protests against the president are permitted, in a snub to hard-line Islamist backers of Mohammed Morsi who declared that those behind opposition protests...
Secretary of State John Kerry called the Afghan president twice in the past 24 hours to ease Hamid Karzai's anger over the way the Taliban announced the opening of their political office in Qatar.
Secretary of State John Kerry called the Afghan president twice in the past 24 hours to ease Hamid Karzai's anger over the way the Taliban announced the opening of their political office in Qatar.
Syrian state television says an accidental explosion at a military depot outside the northwestern coastal city of Latakia has left six people lightly injured.
Hezbollah fighters joined Syrian forces in battling rebels in a Damascus suburb that is home to a revered Shiite Muslim shrine, in a push to secure the area around the ornate, golden domed mosque.
Britain's Supreme Court has quashed sanctions against an Iranian bank penalized over its alleged links to Iran's nuclear weapons program.
Britain's Supreme Court quashed sanctions against an Iranian bank penalized over its alleged links to Iran's nuclear weapons program, saying Wednesday that Bank Mellat had been arbitrarily singled out.
Tens of thousands of Brazilians again flooded the streets of the country's biggest city to raise a collective cry against a longstanding lament - people are weighed down by high taxes and high prices but get...
Scattered street demonstrations popped up around Brazil Wednesday as protesters continued their collective cry against the low-quality public services they receive in exchange for high taxes and rising prices.
Thailand's Buddhism body said it is monitoring monks nationwide for any inappropriate behavior after a video showed monks using luxurious personal items while flying on a private jet.
Thailand's Buddhism body said it is monitoring monks nationwide for any inappropriate behavior after a video showed monks using luxurious personal items while flying on a private jet.
A Portland, Ore., man whose cat had been missing since last year will soon be reunited with the well-traveled feline, courtesy of the transient who's been caring for her more than nine months.
A well-traveled cat named "Mata Hairi" will soon be reunited with her owner after spending nearly 10 months traveling thousands of miles with a hitchhiker who rescued her from the rain.
Four central Pennsylvania residents said they used only a rope and a flashlight during a wild chase to rescue a young bear whose head had been stuck in a plastic jar for at least 11 days.
Four central Pennsylvania residents said they used only a rope and a flashlight during a wild chase to rescue a young bear whose head had been stuck in a plastic jar for at least 11 days.
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Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:24 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:24:23 GMT
A total of 78 schools across Alabama have been identified as failing according to standards set by the Alabama Accountability Act of 2013. The newly-passed Accountability Act allows students at failing
A total of 78 schools across Alabama have been identified as failing according to standards set by the Alabama Accountability Act of 2013. The newly-passed Accountability Act allows students at failing
Tuesday, May 7 2013 3:13 PM EDT2013-05-07 19:13:25 GMT
At first blush - it may not seem like much but this is Alabama's fourth nudist resort complete with pool, pool house, spa and seven rooms furnished for overnight stays. It joins 260 others in the US -
Whether or not you can appreciate it - nude recreation is a multi-billion dollar industry. Alabama is now home to four nudist resorts. The fourth, officially opened this past March in Blount County. But, how safe is it for families, especially for children? And, what effect do the camps have on nearby neighborhoods? Alabama's 13 Investigates: Alabama's nude ranches.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:43 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:43:00 GMT
The roof at Springville Middle School has collapsed, according to the St. Clair County Emergency Management Agency. No injuries were reported. They also report power lines down across Springville, and
The roof over the Springville Middle School gym has collapsed.
Alabama's 13 is on the air and online seven days a week to provide you with the latest news in Birmingham and beyond. WEEKDAYS: Wake up with Lisa Crane and Bettina Boateng on Today in Alabama, which
Alabama's 13 is on the air and online seven days a week to provide you with the latest news in Birmingham and beyond. WEEKDAYS: Wake up with Lisa Crane and Bettina Boateng on Today in Alabama, which
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