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Get the latest news and deals with WSFA's 41212 service

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Thursday, April 12th, 2012, 7:51am

Get the latest news and deals with WSFA's 41212 service

Today is April 12th, or 41212, and what better day than today to remind everyone of the 41212 service offered by WSFA 12 News?

By simply texting a key word to 41212, you can get county-specific severe weather notices, breaking news alerts, sports scores and great bargains!

And today only, WSFA is featuring six deals in one day from several Montgomery-area businesses.

You can also sign up online for alerts and emails by going to this link.

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State surplus property auction set for Wednesday

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Monday, April 2nd, 2012, 12:09pm

State surplus property auction set for Wednesday

Looking for a good deal on office supplies, computers, vehicles, vending machines or other items? There is a good chance you will find a bargain at the state of Alabama surplus property auction Wednesday.

The Surplus Property Division of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is hosting the auction at its warehouse at 4590 Mobile Highway in Montgomery. The auction begins at 8 a.m. and continues until the last item is sold.

In addition to property no longer needed by state and federal agencies, Surplus Property also acquires abandoned items from several airports in the Southeast.

To bid on the available items, you will need a photo ID and social security number or federal employee ID. Items will be available for on-site inspection from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Grocery shoppers in Alabama get an early Christmas present

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011, 10:30am

Grocery shoppers in Alabama get an early Christmas present

Alabama shoppers got an early Christmas present in December as the average cost of 20 basic market basket items fell for the second month in a row. Although the cost of some holiday staples was up substantially over this time last year, the Alabama Farmers Federation’s monthly food price survey showed the December market basket averaged $57.63, down 57 cents or about 1 percent from last month.

Savings on meat and poultry led the decline in grocery costs. Bacon was down 36 cents a pound to $5.23, Boston butts were down 8 cents to $2 a pound, and pork chops were down 6 cents to $3.53. Beef eaters enjoyed a 29-cent-per-pound break on T-bone steaks, which averaged $7.61 a pound. Ground beef was up 9 cents to $2.89 a pound, and chuck roasts were up 4 cents to $3.90 a pound.

Chicken breasts were the best buy in the poultry case, with prices falling 22 cents to $1.92 a pound. Whole fryers were down 8 cents to $1.19 a pound.

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Cupcake bakery's grand opening is tomorrow!

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Thursday, December 8th, 2011, 11:54am

Cupcake bakery's grand opening is tomorrow!

Cupcakes by Tish, located at 1940 Mulberry Street, Montgomery, AL, is announcing its grand opening on Friday December 9th, at 12:30 pm. Our location is in the historic Mulberry business/shopping district is conveniently located between midtown and downtown accessible from the Mulberry exit on 85.

In addition to providing its customers with delicious traditional cupcakes, new sugar-free and gluten-free cupcakes will be offered. Diabetes and allergies pose a problem for some, but our variety of cupcakes will also include health conscious options to serve the entire family.

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City announces free downtown parking

Submitted by John Shryock

Thursday, December 1st, 2011, 5:12pm

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - Looking for a quarter to shove in the parking meter? The City of Montgomery says it's taking care of the problem by offering FREE parking.

There won't be a charge to park downtown Mondays through Thursdays from 6pm to 6am.

Then, on Friday's it becomes free from 6pm, through the weekend, up until 6am Monday.

The city said it reserves the right to use the parking spaces for special events, but added that signs would be posted before the date the spaces would be needed.

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The 41st Annual Montgomery Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show is this weekend!

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Thursday, December 1st, 2011, 2:39pm

The 41st Annual Montgomery Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show is this weekend!

The Montgomery Gem and Mineral Society presents its 41st annual Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show.

The show is at the Garrett Coliseum and starts Friday and lasts until Sunday. Parking and admission are free and door prizes will be awarded!

Vendors will be on hand selling a variety of gem, mineral, rock, and fossil specimens. There will also be vendors selling beads and jewelry, as well as equipment and supplies for jewelry making and rock-hounding. The popular rock and mineral food table will be on display, too.

Come, look, enjoy...buy if you wish!

Garrett Coliseum is located at 1555 Federal Drive in Montgomery. Show hours are:

Friday, December 2nd from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 3rd from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 4th from 11:00 a.m.

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Santa arrives at the Shoppes at EastChase tomorrow!

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Friday, November 18th, 2011, 9:28am

Santa arrives at the Shoppes at EastChase tomorrow!

Bring your kids to the Shoppes at EastChase, tomorrow, November 19th, to celebrate the Christmas season and watch Santa make is big arrival with a parade on Main Street. The parade starts at 9:30 a.m. and be sure to make plans to stay for a special finale! There will be face painting, carriage and train rides, cookies and cocoa, and of course holiday discounts galore!

Later in the afternoon, you can get your photos taken with Santa inside Priester's Pecans from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m and on Sunday from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

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