CBS 42 News- Birmingham Anniston Tuscaloosa Central Alabama

Hoover has played host to the SEC baseball tournament for 15 years... Video

Two suspects have finally been charged with capital murder in the death of a West Alabama woman, one year later. Video

If you're looking for work, you're not alone. But there's hope- there are jobs and people who can help you find one. Video

Parents applying the rules of the road for teen drivers in their homes. Video

A psychologist lays out some facts that could help lead investigators to the fire bug behind the Ensley fires. Video

Looking for a job? CBS 42 is here to help! We’re teaming up with Youth Serve Birmingham to connect one lucky and qualified person with a position as a Summer Urban Service Camp Counselor!  |   2012 Summer Staff Application (1.7MB)

Just a reminder to douse plans to grill out on your apartment or condo deck. CBS 42's Melissa Crabtree tells us why it could save not only your property but your life. Video

CBS 42's Kaitlin McCulley explains why 8,000 abandoned homes in Birmingham are still not torn down. Video

Sheriff’s office investigators obtained additional warrants for Kirt Benson.

Charges filled against the father and how you can avoid the panic of losing track of your child. Video

A law to save teenagers lives is not widely known about or publicized, but that may soon change with renewed efforts to promote it....what parent's don't know about it could be deadly. Video

A father playing with his son at a laundromat... put him in a washing machine. Witnesses say the man didn't know it would turn on. The frantic moments as people worked to save the boy were caught on camera. Video

She's 106 and smiling!

Two mayors say the efforts of the health care provider will cost jobs. Video

Jefferson County commissioners say help can not come fast enough. Video

Police are on the scene of Southeastern Elementary School as they remain on lockdown after a man showed up with a gun earlier this afternoon.

You may think the bathroom at work is the place with the most germs, but experts say you need to look somewhere else - the break room. Video

Governor Robert Bentley will speak Wednesday evening at the Briarwood Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall in Birmingham for a pre-Memorial Day dinner to benefit “Support our Soldiers.”

Boston University researchers found that sarcoidosis accounts for 25 percent of deaths among women in the Black Women’s Health Study who have the disease.

A roundup of Montevallo area events this weekend in honor of Memorial Day.

The delightful duo will be at McWane Science Center for the entire summer starting May 26th! Video

This weekend is the unofficial start of summer, and the temperatures are already heating up! What better way to cool off, than with your family...at the pool! Video

Over 600 road warriors are making the 2,800 cross-country motorcycle ride to the Vietnam Memorial, but first they had to make a very important pit stop in Alabama. Video

Birmingham police and DHR investigating the case of a one year old found wandering around in a parking lot. Video

It's not the getting knocked down that's important, it's having the ability to get back up. CBS 42's Melissa Crabtree talks to three of the state's most powerful and influential men about how they overcame obstacles to achieve greatness. Video

Area school boards are making last minute changes to their 2012-2013 school calendars which could affect vacation plans for families and teachers. Video  |   Birmingham City Schools Revised 2012-2013 Calendar (143.1KB)

Property is the only loss so far in the Ensley arson chaos. The problem: nobody owns that property. Video

The Jefferson County Commission takes time to recognize four heroes. Video

A two alarm blaze destroys a Minor Heights home. Video

Sherri Jackson has her weekly chat with Chief A.C. Roper. This week they talk about what the community can do to help police fight crime in the area. Video

Birmingham police have arrested a father after his 1 year old toddler was found wandering around a West Birmingham gas station.

The Alabama Department of Corrections is aware of the complaint by the Equal Justice Initiative, requesting the Department of Justice investigate alleged custodial sexual misconduct at its Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women.

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Marine Resources Division announced that state waters will open to shrimping on May 30 for brown shrimp season.

Tuesday morning, a specially trained group of US Marshals from the Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force located Kirt Bernard Benson in a motel in Alexander City.

The county simply can't afford to pay the debt and keep services running smoothly. Video

HealthSouth is challenging the sale of Jefferson County's nursing home. Video

UAB research identifies regulator of brain-tumor growth that holds potential for targeted therapy.

AAA projects 34.8M Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, an increase of 1.2 percent from the 34.3M people who traveled one year ago.

An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at the Etowah County Sheriff's Office.

Bones are living tissues that rebuild constantly throughout your life.

According to the Weather Research Center, Tropical Storm Helene should be the eighth and final named storm of the 2012 Hurricane Season.

Did you know that you're supposed to brush your dog's teeth? Video

Alabama's new school calendar law has systems rushing to complete the next year's calendar.

A lingerie company employee says her boss told her to wear a bathrobe to keep from distracting her co-workers. Video

The world watched as Facebook stock went public, but can this social media giant continue to grow? Tech Tuesday explores the future of Facebook, and their own admitted concerns. Video

Are your kids causing you to fall into a financial setback...and you don't even realize it? Rick Jackson is looking out you with tips on wiser spending for you and your children. Video

Brian H. Downing in court over teabagging incident.

In a brutal assault deputies say a woman was dragged by a truck driven by her estranged boyfriend. Now investigators want your help to find him. Video

Not every pup will smile and stand still when they need a good tooth brushing. But it's a necessary part of owning Fido or Fluffy. So how do you tackle this toothy task? Video

Just when you thought it was over, the flu is keeping local doctors busy. Even though it may be too late for another flu vaccine there are some things you can do. Video