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Well, for all of you couples out there... It's about that time! Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and a restaurant chain is spicing things up just for you. Video

Shows like CSI are very popular, but the scripted crime dramas are having an unintended impact on actual criminal cases. Video

Bessemer City Councilwoman Louise Alexander not guilty on five charges.

Air Force Lt. Col. Ken Bourland has been confirmed dead in the aftermath of the Haiti earthquake.

Pell City's mayor and city council have approved raising the city's sales tax from 9 to 10 percent.

A federal judge has ordered former Alabama two-year college Chancellor Roy Johnson to forfeit $18.2 million in cash and a $1.3 million home.

Hoover may face sanctions following a late game brawl Friday against its rival. Video

On top of an accelerator pedal recall Toyota is now dealing with brake problems on the Prius hybrid, but local dealers say customers are not overly concerned. Video

Riley representative talks to Birmingham residents about charter schools. Video

Everyday we tell the stories of convicted criminals who wind up in prison. But, what about the children of those criminals who are left at home, without a parent? Video

You may or may not know that Alabama has a state song. Not many Alabamians are familiar with it and one politician says that's a problem. Video

We mentioned the latest person from Alabama to blast off into space on CBS 42 News at 10. Along with Kay Hire here are the four others who made into space.

Gov. Bob Riley says the state will provide assistance to laid off casino workers even though he considers the casinos illegal.

Greene County’s Sheriff and bingo regulator is finally speaking out about a potential raid on Greenetrack. We have his take on what closing down the operation would mean for his county.

It's all the rage in movie theatres, but Rick Jackson takes a look at the 3D technology that's coming to living room. Video

Birmingham police officers are investigating two killings that happened within hours of each other.

Greenetrack will not shut down and it has a strong message to pass along to anyone who tries to get in its way. Video

Birmingham police are investigating the city's first homicide committed in 2010.

It's rude, it's reckless, and soon text messaging while driving may be illegal. A bill to ban it has already passed one half of the state legislature. Video

A Birmingham woman will soon be able to move her two children into a new home with a little help from Atlanta Braves players.

A judge will decide if a north Alabama middle school student should be tried as an adult for murder.

They spoke from the heart about the heart. Many women shopping at Macy's today took time to record a short interview, giving other women advice on how to stay heart healthy.

They first adopted Sophia, from Bolivia, and returned a year and a half later for Martin and Mary Emma. Video

Do pizza joints have what it takes to keep up with one of the busiest days of the the year? One place took us behind the scenes as they prep the pies.

Some exciting family friendly and free events are coming up in the next couple Saturdays!

The commander of the governor's antigambling task force says the dog track in Greene County needs to shut down its electronic bingo operations, which he describes as illegal slot machines.

CBS 42 was proud to be a sponsor of the Magic City Black Expo 2010 at the BJCC on Saturday. Video

Students and staff at Discovery Middle School are grappling with the death of a ninth grade student who was shot on the campus.

Game day snacks aren't usually the healthiest. And one local fitness and sports trainer says that's ok as long as you don't go insane with the wings. Video

It's been a confusing week on the bingo front. Bessemer cutoff bingo operations had until 6 pm Friday to close or risk losing their machines. Video

An appeals court has overturned the capital murder conviction and death sentence of a Birmingham man convicted of drowning his wife in a bathtub.

Bingo Halls seem to be complying with the Jefferson County DA’s demand to close up shop by 6pm or be raided by the illegal gambling task force. People have been driving by bingo halls all day shocked, to find out their favorite past time was closed. Video

Jefferson county DA Arthur Greene made it very clear today, shut down your bingo halls by 6-pm or pay the consequences Video

Slot machines snatched in Hayden

African American owned business showcase their products and services during the second annual Magic City Black Expo

Etowah County Sheriff's Deputies arrest three people on drug trafficking charges.