Content Tagged 'Jasper'

The new southside pool in Jasper is set to open soon. Video

Students write a book on the tornadoes of April 27th.

Walker County Pet of the Day - Meet Maximillian Video

Alabama's Immigration Law has farmers scrambling to comply with E-Verify program. Video

Donations are needed for the new Jimmie Hale Mission store in Jasper. Video

Love's Travelstop is set to open in Late April in Jasper ... creating more than 50 jobs. Video

Getting multiple vaccination shots at one time is safe ... but doctor's offices still question it sometimes. CBS 42's Melissa Crabtree talks to health workers and patients about these concerns. Video

Law enforcement around the state prepare to spot texting behind the wheel. CBS 42's Melissa Crabtree shadows deputy's patrolling in the field to see how they expect to enforce this potential law. Video

Classroom essentials can be expensive for teachers who many times pay for supplies out of their own pocket. CBS 42's Melissa Crabtree takes us to one Jasper classroom to see how school supplies add up. Video

Sad puppy pound ads were rejected by this year's Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. But supporters say the ad campaign controversy has helped bring more attention to the problem of homeless animals. Video

A new study warns that more than half U.S. pets are obese. CBS 42's Melissa Crabtree tells us why this news concerns both vets and pet owners. Video

If you forgot to order your thin mints or savannah smiles, the Girl Scout's have a cookie locator app available for you to download. Video

An upswing in the economy has bridal businesses hoping brides-to-be will spend big this year. Video

Local charities have high hopes for Alabama Gives Day. Video

February is the month of love ... and one Walker County charity is hoping to get more donations in honor of loved ones. Video

A Jasper vet opens a doggie daycare for Walker County pups. CBS 42's Melissa Crabtree talks to pet owners about the need for this type of service in the area. Video

A Jasper musician honors the Crimson Tide through a song. CBS 42's Melissa Crabtree talks to him about his love for the team. Video

Election Coverage 2012 - Campaign signs are going up all over the state. CBS 42's Melissa Crabtree gives us an up close look at the creative process that goes into designing the signs. Video

Jasper's smoke ban has some businesses trying to stay one step ahead of the law ... finding ways to allow customers to smoke. CBS 42's Melissa Crabtree tells us about one private club's plans. Video

A 19-year old man is in jail tonight, raising the ire of his family and community. Their issue isn't with the charges; it's with how his bond situation has been handled in their eyes. Video

A strong wave on help is flowing into Walker County to help solve a murder case. Video

Workers at sports bars in the area spent the day decorating and preparing for evening watch parties. Video

An 81 year old Jasper woman is a work-out role model for seniors. CBS 42's Melissa Crabtree shows us why she is such an inspiration. Video

No changes to Jasper's smoking ban. Council members were split on a proposed amendment to the ordinance. Video

Concerned businesses plan to meet with police this week regarding the recent rash of burglaries in the Jasper area. Video

A wildfire warning is in effect for most of the state. Officials discourage any type of burning due to dry and windy conditions. Video

Jasper city council members will consider a proposal for a smoke ban amendment at their next meeting. Video

A new Suspense/Horror movie filmed in Jasper is about to go on sale. Video

The Festival of Trees raised almost a thousand dollars for a group hoping to open a Jasper animal shelter in the future. Video

You could be taking a stroll in one neighborhood and fall through the pavement, because of some odd thefts. Someone has been stealing the covers off sewer drains, and that's leaving big holes in many side-walks. Video

Lawmen in Walker County on the lookout for suspects in a rash of pharmacy break-ins. Video

Jasper's new smoking ban has some customers and at least one business owner defying the city. Risking it all to bring back the right to light up. Video

Heaters are up and running ... but many people will be left in the cold this year unless they get some financial help. And as CBS 42's Melissa Crabtree explains, any type of assistance can make a difference, regardless of where it comes from. Video

Free Thanksgiving dinners scheduled in Sipsey, Jasper and Sumiton. Video

11th annual Thanksgiving meal served at Jasper soup kitchen. Video

A Thanksgiving meal will be served at one Jasper soup kitchen Wednesday. CBS 42's Melissa Crabtree talks to organizers about the record crowd expected. Video

Domestic Violence fatalities are the highest in Alabama than any other state in the nation, besides Nevada. CBS 42's Melissa Crabtree talks to a survivor who wants to remind people that violence against women never ends. Video

A tough new smoking ordinance is having some unexpected side effects for some. CBS 42's Melissa Crabtree takes us to one of the only places left in Jasper where smoking is supposed to be allowed. However, as she reports, things aren't always as they seem Video

The 10th annual Pets On Parade is scheduled for Satuday in Jasper. Video

It came from the sky, at least, that's what one family says. They say something mysterious landed in their yard in Jasper. CBS 42's Melissa Crabtree takes a look at what they found. Video

Jasper Pediatric Dentistry takes a spooky turn for Halloween. Video

Bow Hunting season is underway ... the number one reason for hunting injuries and even deaths is treestand accidents. CBS 42's Melissa Crabtree talks to one hunter about the dangers and how to stay safe. Video

For the last three months, both the city of Jasper and Walker County have gone without anyone to handle animal cruelty complaints. Residents say innocent animals are dying. CBS 42's Melissa Crabtree talks to one women who is speaking out and city officials about what needs to be done to fix this problem. Video

Hospitals around the nation are going digital ... spending hundreds of millions of dollars to go paperless. CBS 42's Melissa Crabtree talks with workers at Walker Baptist in Jasper to find out why they say it's worth the investment. Video

Federal agents sat down with Jasper police officers Thursday morning to learn the state's tough new immigration law. Video

Black mold, bug infestation and a half-dozen squatters. Conditions at a Jasper apartment complex have deteriorated into a dangerous situation. CBS 42's Melissa Crabtree talks to the city about why they haven't intervened. Video

Citywide smoking ban to go into effect in Jasper.