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Chinese drywall complaints

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Learn more about CPSC complaints over chinese drywall and what you can do if you want to file a complaint.

Fabulous freebies on line Video included

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In this economy, nothing beats 'free!' And you might be surprised by just how many things you can find on the Internet that don't cost a dime.

Absolutely Alabama: Reed Montgomery

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You've probably seen Reed Montgomery on TV, talking about fishing. Or you may have visited his Fishing Alabama website or read one his magazine articles where he writes about fishing...

Bargain Mom deals

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Here are some great deals from the Bargain Mom...

Hoover city schools this week sent out a warning to parents of 4th and 5th graders telling them it may be time to start talking to your child about sexting.

Exclusive interviews and videos from FOX6 on www.MyWWIIStory.com.

Learn more about the Alabama Veterans Memorial Foundation.

Absolutely Alabama: Chuck Leavell

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Last week, we introduced you to Chuck Leavell who already had quite a musical career by the time he turned 20. He and his Tuscaloosa band, the Misfitz, had their own local TV show while still in their teens...

$25 or under gifts that say 'I thought about you'

This gift-giving season, $25 and under is the place to be.

PACT meeting caravan info

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Click here to find out where to meet-up for the PACT caravan...

The following is a financial court affidavit related to the finances for former Birmingham mayor Larry Langford.

The following court document is a list of incomes and debts associated to former Birmingham mayor Larry Langford.

Magic City Classic parking and security info

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The Birmingham Police Department issued this press release on Thursday to inform about parking and security issues at the Magic City Classic...

Find a swine flu clinic near you, courtesy of the Alabama Department of Public Health.

Bargain Mom Deals

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Here are some great deals brought to you by the Birmingham Bargain Mom...

Bargainomics deals

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Here are some great deals from the Bargainomics Lady Judy Bates at Bargainomics.com...

Turn Trussville Pink

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For the second year in a row, Trussville turned pink in efforts to raise money and awareness about breast cancer. 

Bargainomics Lady for Tuesday, October 13

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Bargain ideas from Judy Bates, the Bargainomics Lady, as shown on FOX6 News at Noon on Tuesday, October 13, 2009.

Bargain Mom links

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Here are some great deals from the Bargain Mom...

Hoover student shoots basketball from top of Bucs' stadium into basketball hoop below the stands.

Bargainomics deals

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These great deals come from the Bargainomics Lady Judy Bates at Bargainomics.com...

For more information about Hurricane Creek in Cullman County, visit hurricanecreek.homestead.com or call (256) 734-2125.

Bargainomics Deals

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Here are some great deals from the Bargainomics Lady Judy Bates at Bargainomics.com...

Power to Save: Cullman Electric Car

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The Cullman Water Department's new meter reader vehicle is the talk of the town. It looks quite different from the rest of the fleet, but if things go well, the $13,000 electric car with the odd design may be the first of many. 

Think Pink

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TRUSSVILLE, AL (WBRC) - ‘Think pink!' signs will soon cover Trussville if Daphne Donaldson has her way. She also wants everyone to wear these t-shirts...

Donations for rescued dog in Pell City

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Students at Duran South Jr. High School in Pell City are taking donations to help a "miracle puppy" rescued on the side of the road last week by the school librarian.

Bargainomics Deals (9/22/09)

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Today's deals from Judy, the Bargainomics Lady, as shown on FOX6 News at Noon on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009.

Absolutely Alabama: Mike's Knives

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In this week's Absoulutely Alabama, FOX6 News anchor Fred Hunter introduced us to Mike Naylor, a man who find 'multi-talented' an understatement...

Auburn launches social networking site

Associated Press - September 18, 2009 5:14 AM ET AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Auburn University has created what amounts to an orange & blue version of Facebook.

Visit rmhc.org to donate to or help the Ronald McDonald House.

Learn more about Natural Bridge, Alabama, as featured in Fred Hunter's Absolutely Alabama segment.

Bargain Mom Deals

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Here are some great deals from Bargain Mom...

What's Right: Reading to Feed

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In this week's What's Right With Our Schools report, FOX6 News education reporter Sarah Verser talked about Rebecca Smith and her travel adventure in Honduras.

Get your own Elvis Credit Card from cardpartner.com.

Power to Save: Alys Stephens Center green car contest

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Learn more about the Smart Car campaign and contest at the Alys Stephens Center.

How will the Making Work Pay tax credit affect you?

Bargainomics Deals

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These great deals come to you from the Bargainomics Lady Judy Bates at www.Bargainomics.com...

Bargainomics deals

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These great deals come from the Bargainomics Lady Judy Bates at Bargainomics.com...

Absolutely Alabama: Wagon Works

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In this week's Absoulutely Alabama, FOX6 News anchor Fred Hunter introduced us to Kenneth Thrasher, an old-time wagon maker in the Tuscaloosa County town of Elrod.

See the changes to Jefferson County's website at their new web address, jeffconline.jccal.org.

Learn more about H1N1, a.k.a. "swine flu," and what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests you do to minimize your risk of getting it.

Bargainomics Deals

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These great deals come to you from the Bargainomics Lady Judy Bates at www.Bargainomics.com...

Top 10 Stolen Vehicles in Alabama

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BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - Thieves are targeting trucks more in Alabama.  Pickup trucks ranked second and third among the most stolen vehicles in a study released Monday by the National Insurance Crime Bureau.

To learn more about the "Wicked Bible" and the "Ink and Blood" exhibit in Gadsden, visit the Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts at www.culturalarts.com or www.culturalarts.com/InkandBlood/index.html

 

Click above for more information on this week's Absolutely Alabama segment.

Bargain Mom links

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Here are the Bargain Mom links from Friday...

Scrushy's lake house Assets

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Plaintiff's attorneys in the Richard Scrushy civil trial released photos of items in Scrushy's Lake Martin home.  Those items have been catalogued and will be seized, then auctioned off by the Talapoosa County Sheriff. 

Power to Save: My Green Birmingham

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If you're interested in a greener lifestyle, a new website may offer the information you need.

Visit www.BirminghamRewound.com for more information on Tim Hollis and his new museum of baby boomer collectibles, as featured by FOX6 News anchor Janet Hall in her franchise series, Every Now and Then, on August 18, 2009.

Bargainomics deals

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These great deals come from the Bargainomics Lady Judy Bates at www.Bargainomics.com...

Get election information, voting locations, and election results from the Birmingham City Council and Tuscaloosa City Council elections on August 25, 2009.

Visit the official website of the Birmingham Barons.

Visit the website for Miracle Pottery and Art Gallery in Mentone, Ala., featured in Fred Hunter's Absolutely Alabama segment.

Bargain mom links

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Here are the links from the Bargain mom segments...

Joey Paulin Fundraiser

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BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - Despite 7 operations and dozens of trips to the hospital, a local child continues to get tremendous support from the community.  Joey Paulin is a name and face most do not forget.  Right now, Joey is in Children's Hospital's Special Care Unit due to severe seizures.  Complete strangers continue to come forward, trying to help a little boy with a non-curable disease.

Power to Save: Vestavia Hills building green library

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The library experience in Vestavia Hills will soon be greener.

Bargain Mom coupon links

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Bargain Mom coupon links

At Your School: School Monitors

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Birmingham schools are recruiting people in the community to volunteer their time in the hallways of city high schools.

Bachus to hold town hall meeting on health care

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Rep. Spencer Bachus, (R) Alabama, will hold a town hall meeting on health care on Monday, August 17 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center in Birmingham, Ala.

Alabama sales tax holiday begins at midnight

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Several stores will be open at midnight tonight as shoppers take advantage of the state's annual sales tax holiday weekend.

Power To Save: Winnebago Hybrid

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If you've never seen a 36-foot Winnebago hybrid, don't worry -- not many people have.

Find out how you can voice your opinion on Jefferson County's financial crisis.

Find out how you can voice your opinion on Jefferson County's financial crisis.

Click to learn more about the Alabama Green Industry Training Center, featured in Sarah Verser's What's Right With Our Schools report on Tuesday, August 4, 2009.

Candidates qualify for Birmingham council elections

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Fifty people have filed paperwork to run for election to the Birmingham City Council.

More Alabama schools meet growth goals

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The Alabama State Department of Education said more schools across the state met 100 percent of their yearly progress goals last school year than in the previous school year.

See how your school or school system did here.

Pay your Jefferson County car tags and other bills online.

Pinson woman wins new car

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Jim Burke automotive gave away a new car Friday afternoon to a Pinson woman as part of WBRC's 60th anniversary celebration.

Back to school start dates

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BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - The following are the back-to-school start dates for school systems across central Alabama...

Jeh Jeh's link list from the Green Building Focus Conference

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Here are some links to getting great green products from the Green Building Focus Conference...

Hoover barbecue restaurant nationally ranked

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BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - Hoover's "Full Moon Bar-Be-Que" is ranked among the nation's best by Gayot.com. See what other restaurants made the list.

Green Building Focus Conference

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FOX6 News Reporter Ronda Robinson takes a look at a "green" conference coming to Birmingham next week.

FOX6 On Your Side: Problem Solved

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BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - FOX6 News reporter Ronda Robinson updates a story she first uncovered earlier this year about a woman who wanted to get out of her contract with the Birmingham Housing Authority due to leaky pipes and rats she videotaped at her apartment in Roosevelt City.

Local woman helps you fix dinner and budget over the internet

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BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - Do you find it exhausting to plan a menu, go grocery shopping, spend too much money and then cook for your family? If so, we have the answer for you. A local woman has solved the cooking crunch and funding frustrations that go along with feeding a family. FOX6 News Reporter Ashley Nix explains how a company and website called "e-mealz" could help you.

BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - The following is the letter Jefferson County Commission President Bettye Fine Collins sent to Governor Bob Riley on Wednesday, July 15, 2009, requesting he declare a state of emergency in Jefferson County over the county's financial problems.

Power to Save: Mercy Ships

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You often hear about doctors and nurses volunteering their time and talent in poor nations. Their work can save lives, but who takes care of the medical instruments when they are thousands of miles from home? In this Power to Save, we show you a Homewood company that's making a difference.

Power to Save: Birmingham recycling center

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BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - At the community drop off Recycling Center in downtown Birmingham, a steady flow of people stop by to put their trash to good use.

Online networking for jobs

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It is a tougher job market right now and many are getting creative in their push to stand out from the rest of the candidates.

BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - The Alabama Department of Public Health issued Tuesday a fish consumption advisory for bodies of water in certain counties across Alabama.

The Chik-Fil-A Cowgirls

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Era Mae Leverett, age 80; Oria Davis, age 83; & Lorrine Kimbrough , age 72 at Chic-Fil-A, in Cullman, Alabama, Friday Morning.  

Finding money for college

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BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - A college investment is one of the biggest investments for any family. The problem is most households can't cover the cost with their savings alone.

At Your School: ADHD Camp

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BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - There is some help for parents and teachers in dealing with students and ADHD - attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Money for college links

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Try out these links in your hunt for college money...

Refueling mid-air with the 117th

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BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - Imagine flying an airplane at over 300 miles per hour, four miles high, while connected to another aircraft. On top of that, you're transferring thousands of gallons of fuel in mid-air.

Family Health - gastric band procedure

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BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - A group of bariatric surgeons at St. Vincent's East have marked a milestone as they have performed their 1,000th gastric band procedure.

Past and present reporters of WBRC-TV

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This week as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of WBRC-TV, it is time for us to look back on six decades of news reporting. FOX6 News anchor Janet Hall takes us back to the early days of Channel 6.

Skills USA winner

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A Shelby county student is number one in the nation after a vigorous competition called Skills USA. Joshua Smith competed in Kansas City against thousands of other career tech students, but when the dust

John Wesley Foster Foundation

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A golf tournament this weekend will raise money for a foundation that puts defibrillators in schools and other facilities. The John Wesley Foster Foundation is named in honor of a former Etowah County

Starbucks and free ice cream

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Starbucks is taking part in National Ice Cream Month. The coffee shop will give away 280,000 free pints of ice cream on Facebook. You can click here for more information.

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