A lot of people are turning to bartering to save money and get things they need and want.  Businesses say it’s a good way to get new customers.

The workplace is growing younger and older at the same time.  For the first time, four generations are working together on the job.  Older workers can get help re-entering the work force with a training program called Generational Diversity.

The FBI says as of August, 2009, there were 1,213 people missing in Alabama.  632 of those are children under the age of 18. Andrea Lindenberg reports on a program criss-crossing the country to help find them.

A young Cullman County girl got away after being sexually assaulted.  She credits a special class at school for teaching her to fight back.

A controversy rages over the destruction of a Native American mound in Oxford, Alabama.  Meanwhile, another town in the state reveres its Indian heritage and with a park and museum dedicated to preserving mounds and artifacts.

You may not realize it, but every day you leave a “digital footprint,“ showing where you’ve been and what you’ve done.

If your back has been bothering you for months, even years, you are not alone.  There are a variety of treatments available to help ease chronic back pain.

Nearly 80% of Americans will experience some type of back pain in their lifetime.  It’s the second most common reason for visits to the doctor’s office. 

Some taxpayers cry foul about footing the bill for Mayor Larry Langford’s defense against federal charges.  Lisa Crane finds out how a judge decides to give some defendants a court-appointed attorney.

There’s a backlash from Native Americans after an east Alabama city began tearing down an historic Indian mound. 

100 Alabama WWII veterans recently made the trip to the WWII memorial in Washington, D.C.

As students head back to school, childhood obesity is an issue across the country and here at home.

54% of people on the national organ transplant waiting list are minorities.  But the the donations don’t meet the need, often because of misconceptions.

The financial crisis is hitting the pet population.  Now some people are finding creative ways to save these animals from certain death.

A swimming pool is 14 times more likely to be involved in the death of a child under age four than a motor vehicle.

It’s often hard for murder victims’ families to understand why the accused killer is back on the streets before their loved one is buried.  Andrea Lindenberg takes a look at the way bond is set in Alabama.

People are doing more than tailoring these days, they’re flat-out lying on their resumes.

When money is tight one of the first things sacrificed is often the family pet.

In a follow up to our Fact Finder report, Recession Depression, we found out there is a new group of people asking for help for the very first time: ‘the newly desperate’ or ‘the white collar poor.‘  The extra people tapping into social services means the demand for resources like food and money to pay bills is dwindling.  The United Way, however, has a way for people to help replenish the stock.

What is egg donation? I took a closer look at the procedure and the female donors who are changing lives.

A Trussville family ousted from their home because of a mold problem has resolved their case with the Federal Government.

Hurricane season begins June 1.  But an alarming number of people who live in coastal areas are not prepared.

Your credit history could determine whether you get a job or not.

In this tough economy wouldn’t it be great to earn a little extra cash and help others at the same time?

Twelve mental health professionals gave out free advice to people struggling with emotional stress.

The number of people out of work in Alabama is shocking compared to this time last year. 

They say federal government is responsible.

The fight to gain access to the South’s largest Slave Cemetery continues… and it’s right here in Alabama

The choices you make at the grocery store could make a huge difference to Alabama’s economy.

It seems as the unemployment numbers rise, so do the number of scam artists trying to rip you off.  Now there’s a new fraud warning for people looking for a new job.