WDEF News 12

12/28/2025

"About 84% of Americans have new financial resolutions for 2026, including building an emergency fund or opening a high-yield savings account, according to a recent Vanguard survey. That resolve may be spurred by growing unease about the year ahead. " CBS News

As many Americans head into 2026 with mounting money worries, reviewing your finances now could help put you on firmer footing next year.

12/28/2025

"When you unlock a phone, step into view of a security camera or drive past a license plate reader at night, beams of infrared light - invisible to the naked eye — shine onto the unique contours of your face, your body, your license plate lettering. " AP News

When you unlock a phone, step into view of a security camera or drive past a license plate reader at night, beams of infrared light - invisible to the naked eye — shine onto the unique contours of your face, your body, your license plate lettering.

12/28/2025

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12/27/2025

posts new severe weather volunteer spotter training programs for the winter/spring season. In the viewing area, Jackson & Dekalb Counties AL will be Thursday, January 22 at NE Alabama Community College in Rainsville.
https://www.weather.gov/hun/skywarn_alt

12/27/2025

Lunchtime Forecast for Saturday

12/27/2025

- Rams Blueprint Not Working For Falcons Coach Raheem Morris So Far in Atlanta

ATLANTA (AP) — Raheem Morris is trying to coach the Atlanta Falcons to play like the Los Angeles Rams. The records show Morris has found the Rams’ success is difficult to duplicate. Coach Sean McVay’s Rams (11-4) will try to improve their playoff position when they face the Falcons (6-9) on Mo...

12/27/2025

Outdoors Forecast for Saturday

12/27/2025

-- Last weekend of the year will be unseasonably mild (think 20 above normal). Colder weather lurking into the last few days of 2025.

Details on your updated forecast through the weekend with Russell Stroud.

12/27/2025

1% Lists Scenic City @1-Percent-Lists-Scenic-City Dog Walking Forecast for Saturday morning.

12/27/2025

What does the rest of the winter season herald for the viewing area? Find out in our encore presentation of the What I Want To Know Show: Winter Weather Forecast edition available at wdef.com/weather and on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/jWuYEP8zk4A?si=BEZLx5IIvraokXFV

12/27/2025

: ARRESTED: A woman has been arrested for a 2023 murder in Jackson County.

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A woman has been arrested for a 2023 murder in Jackson County.

12/27/2025

: FIRE: Firefighters responded to a fire on Huckabee Trail in Apison on Christmas Day, which left one structure collapsed.

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Firefighters responded to an outbuilding fire on Huckabee Trail in Apison on Christmas Day.