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Investigators in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, say they are reviewing a new possible ransom note. https://www.alabamas42.com/top-stories/nancy-guthrie-investigators-reviewing-new-possible-ransom-note-sheriffs-department-says/ 

A new city ordinance is now in effect in Sylacauga as city leaders work to address a growing population of feral dogs along the Hwy. 280 corridor. https://www.alabamas42.com/news/local/sylacauga-enforces-ordinance-to-address-feral-dogs-along-hwy-280/ 

GLP-1s continue to be discussed as a treatment option for obstructive sleep apnea, but researchers say CPAP remains the preferred treatment for the condition. https://www.alabamas42.com/news/health/glp-1-drugs-may-help-sleep-apnea-but-cpap-remains-best-treatment-study/ 

'100% to 99% chance' El Niño lasts 6 months: What does that mean for you? https://www.alabamas42.com/news/national/100-to-99-chance-el-nino-lasts-6-months-what-does-that-mean-for-you/ 

Walmart CEO John Furner is pushing back on the rumors surrounding the retail giant's new pricing technology. https://www.alabamas42.com/news/national/walmart-ceo-pushes-back-on-rumors-saying-digital-labels-ai-used-to-raise-prices/ 

A new meat and three eatery is planned for Leeds and it will be operated by the owners of a popular food truck. https://www.alabamas42.com/trussville-tribune/new-meat-and-3-eatery-planned-in-leeds/ 

NASA has extended the deadline for a project involving a space satellite, the clouds and you. https://www.alabamas42.com/news/national/cloud-pics-wanted-nasa-renews-call-for-peoples-photos-of-the-sky/ 

The Birmingham Police Department issued a critical missing person alert for an 82-year-old man who was reportedly last seen at a bus station Saturday. https://www.alabamas42.com/news/missing/birmingham-police-searching-for-missing-82-year-old-man-with-dementia/ 

At a meeting on Tuesday night, the Clay City Council voted to authorize the early payment of a remaining $2 million from a $5 million loan taken out in 2008. https://www.alabamas42.com/trussville-tribune/clay-council-pays-off-remainder-of-5-5-million-loan/ 

Southern Democrats see hope for first time in years, seek to build on discontent of midterm voters https://www.alabamas42.com/alabama-news/southern-democrats-see-hope-for-first-time-in-years-seek-to-build-on-discontent-of-midterm-voters/  

The 2026-27 Broadway in Birmingham season is underway, with the popular musical “Hamilton” opening Tuesday night at the BJCC Concert Hall. https://www.alabamas42.com/news/local/hamilton-kicks-of-broadway-in-birmingham-2026-27-season/ 

A young dog is recovering after she was found shot multiple times and left in murky water inside an Oklahoma City culvert. https://www.alabamas42.com/news/national/dog-survives-being-shot-wrapped-in-tarp-and-left-in-oklahoma-culvert/ 

Payments are set to be issued starting Monday in the $115 million class action lawsuit against tech company Oracle https://www.alabamas42.com/consumer-alerts/payment-size-revealed-in-massive-oracle-settlement-heres-how-much-youll-get/ 

Hot, Humid Weekend Ahead with Spotty Storms for Central Alabama. Turning Cooler, Less Humid this Week https://www.alabamas42.com/alabamas-42-plus-weather/hot-humid-weekend-ahead-with-spotty-storms-for-central-alabama-turning-cooler-less-humid-this-week/ 

Getting a good night's sleep has always been recommended, but maximizing sleep quality has become the latest wellness trend taking over social media. https://www.alabamas42.com/news/health/sleepmaxxing-trend-could-actually-make-it-harder-to-sleep-expert-says/ 

Apple’s new iOS 27 update gives iPhone users a more discreet way to temporarily stop sharing their location. https://www.alabamas42.com/news/national/apple-gives-iphone-users-a-new-way-to-hide-their-location/ 

The Alabama State Department of Education is introducing a new way to recognize longtime educators. https://www.alabamas42.com/alabama-news/alabama-offering-lifetime-teaching-certificates-to-retired-educators/ 

Alabama workers are seeing bigger paychecks, even as the state's unemployment rate remains unchanged. https://www.alabamas42.com/alabama-news/alabama-average-weekly-wages-hit-record-high/ 

Kalen DeBoer reacts to 50-36 win over Florida State https://www.alabamas42.com/sports/alabama/kalen-deboer-reacts-to-50-36-win-over-florida-state/

Alabama players react to 50-36 win over Florida State https://www.alabamas42.com/sports/alabama/alabama-players-react-to-50-36-win-over-florida-state/ 

Watch: Ed Sheeran opens solo concert with remarks, calls situation in Palestine ‘catastrophic and unjustifiable’ https://www.alabamas42.com/hill-politics/watch-ed-sheeran-opens-solo-concert-with-remarks-calls-situation-in-palestine-catastrophic-and-unjustifiable/ 

The Trussville Fall Carnival will return on Oct. 22-25 at a new temporary location at Magnolia Mall. https://www.alabamas42.com/trussville-tribune/trussville-fall-carnival-returns-oct-22-25/ 

Childhood rite moves indoors as kindergartners learn to ride bikes in school gyms https://www.alabamas42.com/news/national/childhood-rite-moves-indoors-as-kindergartners-learn-to-ride-bikes-in-school-gyms/ 

There's a good chance that, if you're in your 50s, your name is one of three that were topping the charts in the 1970s. https://www.alabamas42.com/news/national/these-were-the-hottest-baby-names-50-years-ago-what-happened/ 

How to know if you can trust an AI's answer to your question https://www.alabamas42.com/news/national/how-to-know-if-you-can-trust-an-ais-answer-to-your-question/ 

A man who was arrested for allegedly pepper-spraying a moviegoer at a SoCal theater because the moviegoer was on their phone is receiving strong support from the internet. https://www.alabamas42.com/news/national/man-arrested-in-alleged-california-theater-pepper-spray-incident-gets-online-support/ 

Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum and is the result of a powerful impact two years ago that initially went undetected. https://www.alabamas42.com/news/national/nasa-discovers-huge-moon-crater-larger-than-roman-colosseum/ 

When are haunted houses opening up around central Alabama? https://www.alabamas42.com/news/local/when-are-haunted-houses-opening-up-around-central-alabama/ 

Scorching Weekend Ahead, Upper 90s Heat, Humidity & Storms https://www.alabamas42.com/cbs-42-plues-weather/scorching-weekend-ahead-upper-90s-heat-humidity-storms/ 

'I can't get around it': Blount County man continues to call for Hwy 160 improvements 17 years after wife’s death https://www.alabamas42.com/news/i-cant-get-around-it-blount-county-man-continues-to-call-for-hwy-160-improvements-17-years-after-wifes-death/ 

The Moody City Council unanimously approved the 2026-2027 budget as presented by Councilor Ellis Key. https://www.alabamas42.com/trussville-tribune/moody-council-passes-2026-27-budget/ 

Dolly Parton’s megawatt smile and big wavy locks are gracing fields across the U.S. and Canada this fall. https://www.alabamas42.com/entertainment/ap-entertainment/aw-shucks-dolly-parton-corn-mazes-crop-up-in-fields-nationwide/ 

Education and visitors center opens on 63rd anniversary of 16th Street Baptist Church bombing https://www.alabamas42.com/news/local/education-and-visitors-center-opens-on-63rd-anniversary-of-16th-street-baptist-church-bombing/ 

A new entrepreneur hub is now open in Birmingham. https://www.alabamas42.com/news/local/new-entrepreneur-hub-opens-in-birmingham/ 

Alligator Alcatraz detainees were kept in phone booth-sized outdoor cages: DHS report https://www.cbs42.com/regional/florida-news/alligator-alcatraz-detainees-were-kept-in-phone-booth-sized-outdoor-cages-dhs-report/ 

No. 12 Alabama overcomes halftime deficit to beat Kentucky 45-17 https://www.cbs42.com/top-stories/no-12-alabama-overcomes-halftime-deficit-to-beat-kentucky-45-17/ 

25 years later: How Alabama journalists experienced and covered 9/11 https://www.cbs42.com/news/25-years-later-how-alabama-journalists-experienced-and-covered-9-11/ 

Friday Storms, Weekend Rain & Next Week’s Heat https://www.cbs42.com/cbs-42-plues-weather/friday-storms-weekend-rain-next-weeks-heat/ 

25 years after 9/11, there’s a renewed effort to ensure sacrifices made are remembered https://www.cbs42.com/remembering-september-11/25-years-after-9-11-theres-a-renewed-effort-to-ensure-sacrifices-made-are-remembered/ 

Birmingham’s Seasick Records hosting listening party for new Miley Cyrus album https://www.cbs42.com/news/birminghams-seasick-records-hosting-listening-party-for-new-miley-cyrus-album/ 

Week 3 Alabama high school football schedule https://www.cbs42.com/sports/local-sports/high-school-sports/week-3-alabama-high-school-football-schedule-2/ 

Birmingham Zoo and Alabama Symphony Orchestra presenting ‘Symphony Goes Wild!’ https://www.cbs42.com/news/birmingham-zoo-and-alabama-symphony-orchestra-presenting-symphony-goes-wild/ 

‘People who die in wars suffer two deaths’: Keeping Maj. Dwayne Williams’ memory alive, 25 years after 9/11 https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/people-who-die-in-wars-suffer-two-deaths-keeping-maj-dwayne-williams-memory-alive-25-years-after-9-11/ 

Heat and Humidity Return Thursday, Storm Chances Increase Friday Through The Weekend https://www.cbs42.com/cbs-42-plues-weather/heat-and-humidity-return-thursday-storm-chances-increase-friday-through-the-weekend/ 

No. 12 Alabama hits the road with hopes of finding more success away from home https://www.cbs42.com/sports/alabama/no-12-alabama-hits-the-road-with-hopes-of-finding-more-success-away-from-home/ 

3rd northbound lane opens on I-59 in Trussville https://www.cbs42.com/trussville-tribune/3rd-northbound-lane-opens-on-i-59-in-trussville/ 

Sidewalk Cinema hosting limited screenings of Mary Oliver documentary https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/sidewalk-cinema-hosting-limited-screenings-of-mary-oliver-documentary/ 

Social media account will tweet 9/11 minute by minute https://www.cbs42.com/top-stories/social-media-account-will-tweet-9-11-minute-by-minute/ 

Pleasant Wednesday Ahead, But Heat, Humidity and Storms Return Late Week https://www.cbs42.com/weather/pleasant-wednesday-ahead-but-heat-humidity-and-storms-return-late-week/ 

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, stopped by the new Coca-Cola UNITED Corporate Headquarters and Birmingham Sales Center on Tuesday. https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/rep-sewell-visits-new-coca-cola-united-corporate-headquarters-in-birmingham/