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Temple Emanu-El, Birmingham's oldest synagogue, unveiled a tribute to its 125-year history on Friday night with a prayer book tailored for the use of its congregation. The new books are in the pews and ready for this morning's Sabbath service. "We decided, 'Let's do something that could be distinct for us,'" said Temple Emanu-El Rabbi Jonathan Miller. "I think... Full story »

The first titles in the series: "Butterflies of Alabama"  Full story »

Schools vie for $30,000 prizes Full story »

Garage sale proceeds go to widow faced with foreclosure Full story »

Major shot twice at Hood helped by medic, nurse  Full story »

St. Martin's in the Pines is offering motion-detecting sensors to its residents. Sensors are spread throughout a home to monitor variances in a daily routine that might indicate something is wrong. Full story »

Shared stories with children  Full story »

Once small-town hospital now a major facility as it celebrates its 50th anniversary Full story »

Legislators want process expedited  Full story »

Alabama women remember their first time cooking for their families. Full story »

Anti-Defamation League honors 12 News journalists Full story »

Alabama legislators formed two nonprofits that have received $800,000 in Alabama coal severance tax funds, but have not undergone a required audit. Full story »

More than 100 in Birmingham area benefit Full story »

Penny jars, parent fund-raising, donations fill part of gap, allow new book purchases, more. Full story »