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Pelham’s New Newspaper

In July nearly a dozen U.S. newspapers folded. Most were in medium and large cities. While larger newspapers are hurting, many smaller community papers are surviving, and in some cases, thriving. This is the story of one Alabama town that's getting its first newspaper after more than a century without one.

Public arts funding

The world of arts funding can be challenging. There are artists that rely on the marketplace for all of their support. There are artists who only take money from private donors. And then there are arts organizations that support themselves with local, state and federal funds. And it's the latter group that, for nearly a quarter century, has been at the center of a fiery philosophical debate. WBHM's Steve Chiotakis reports.

Autism: Diagnosis

More children are being diagnosed with autism than ever before. Recent journal studies show rates three to four time higher than 30 years ago. As researchers ponder reasons for the trend - some say it's greater awareness, others blame environmental factors - parents and doctors are learning to pick up the early signs of autism... and debating when it's appropriate to make the diagnosis. Karen Brown reports.