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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Alabama Democratic nominee for governor will be decided by a primary runoff on June 21.
Nominees Yolanda Flowers and Malika Sanders-Fortier will face off again after each garnered more than 30% of the vote in Tuesday’s primary.
Stay will CBS 42 News for the latest coverage of Tuesday night’s primary elections. | 2022-05-25T04:05:51Z | www.cbs42.com | Democratic nominee for governor comes down to runoff | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/democratic-nominee-for-governor-comes-down-to-runoff/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/democratic-nominee-for-governor-comes-down-to-runoff/ |
WEATHER AWARE: Wednesday and Thursday – Storms and heavy Rain Likely
Tonight: Quickly moving storms developing across central Alabama. Most are staying below severe weather limits, but they are dumping heavy rain
Tomorrow: WEATHER AWARE through Thursday as we are expecting more strong storms. The time line will start around noon Wednesday and continue through late Wednesday evening. It will not be a washout all day, but some storms could produce locally heavy rainfall. The storms Wednesday will produce heavy rain, strong winds in excess of 60 mph and possibly some large hail. The tornado threat, although low end, comes into play Thursday.
THURSDAY: We will get a short break from the rain and storms around midnight Thursday morning through sunrise. By 7am a line of heavy rain and embedded supercells will come racing in from Mississippi. This will be a very organized line and will stretch north to south, moving due east. Rain and storms likely to start at 7am and moving out by 5pm.
Although all types of severe weather Wednesday will primarily be the hail and wind threat along with locally heavy rain. Thursday will include a possible tornado with a line of heavy rain and possible flash flood. Rainfall amounts between now and Thursday afternoon will range between 2-3″.
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND: Fortunately, the rain will be ending Thursday and Friday we will return to sunshine. The sun-filled sky sticks around for the weekend and temperatures will be trending up as well. We’re back to around 90 by Memorial day on Monday. | 2022-05-25T04:06:09Z | www.cbs42.com | WEATHER AWARE: Wednesday and Thursday – Storms and heavy Rain Likely | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/weather-aware-wednesday-and-thursday-storms-and-heavy-rain-likely/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/weather-aware-wednesday-and-thursday-storms-and-heavy-rain-likely/ |
Auburn baseball falls to Kentucky in first round of SEC Tournament
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) — Auburn University was defeated by the University of Kentucky Wednesday in the first round of the SEC Tournament, 3-1. The Tigers will now wait for the NCAA Tournament while the Wildcats move on to face LSU Thursday.
The first three innings were a pitchers duel between Sean Harney and Carson Skipper. In three innings, Skipper retired seven straight Wildcat batters and struck out six. Harney pitched seven scoreless innings and tallied five strikeouts.
The Wildcats (30-24) struck first in the fourth inning with a single from Ryan Ritter that scored the man on second.
Auburn (37-18) struggled to get on the board until the bottom of the eighth inning when Hoover native, Sonny DiChiara, hit a no-doubt solo home run into left field to tie the game.
The game didn’t stay tied long. In the top of the ninth, outfielder Oraj Anu responded with a solo-shot of his own to help the Cats regain the lead. In the very next at-bat, Adam Fogel matched his teammate with another solo home run that would seal the deal.
Kentucky is scheduled to play LSU at 10:30 a.m. on SEC Network Thursday.
Regional Champs Auburn vs NC State during the NCAA Baseball Regionals on Sunday, June 3, 2018, in Raleigh, NC. Photo: Wade Rackley /Auburn Athletics | 2022-05-25T22:57:53Z | www.cbs42.com | Auburn baseball falls to Kentucky in first round of SEC Tournament | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/auburn-baseball-falls-to-kentucky-in-first-round-of-sec-tournament/ | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/auburn-baseball-falls-to-kentucky-in-first-round-of-sec-tournament/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – People have complained about the lack of lighting on interstates in our region for years.
This week, the Birmingham City Council approved $1.65 million to make it happen. ALDOT is supplying the other half of the funds to begin the $3.5 million project.
It’s still very dark heading to I-59/I-20 from the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport where people would be landing for the World Games.
Officials said the lights are out because thieves steal the copper wiring from inside the access panels.
“As long as I’ve lived here I haven’t really seen any of the lights on,” Birmingham resident Joey Amberson said.
Amberson said he has noticed the dark drive on the interstate every day on his commute to and from work.
“There’s a huge stretch of lighting along all of the interstate system throughout Birmingham that I hope that I hope to see one day soon every light pole lit up again,” Amberson said.
It could soon be brighter for five areas along Birmingham interstates including downtown to the airport, the Arkadelphia exit, University Blvd., Ensley-Five Points West and Green Springs.
“A light bulb that doesn’t come on diminishes people’s sense of pride in their communities,” Birmingham City Councilman and Transportation Committee Chair Darrell O’Quinn said. “Having things that actually work helps to contribute to that sense of community pride.”
O’Quinn said work has already begun in the Woodlawn area. He said the interstate project is just the beginning of what city leaders want to do to light up the community.
Amberson said he already noticed upgrades near the University Boulevard exit on I-65.
“I’m kind of hoping that after the World Games happens they do keep this up in some way, in improving the city,” Amberson said.
Officials have found a way to use aluminum wiring in the lights they are replacing. O’Quinn said they plan to try and weld the access panels shut to prevent thieves from shutting the new lights down. | 2022-05-26T05:26:32Z | www.cbs42.com | Interstate lighting project to be complete in time for World Games | https://www.cbs42.com/news/interstate-lighting-project-to-be-complete-in-time-for-world-games/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/interstate-lighting-project-to-be-complete-in-time-for-world-games/ |
It is a wet morning across Central Alabama with scattered showers and storms. Temperatures are in the 60s and 70s.
A cold front will track across Alabama today, and that means more wet weather. Showers and storms will continue all morning and last through the afternoon with high temperatures only in the 70s.
Some of these storms could also be strong to borderline severe with gusty winds, hail, and heavy rain. A brief tornado is possible today. SPC has Central Alabama in a Level 1/5 Marginal Risk again. Due to this threat, we continued the Weather Aware for today.
We will need to watch out for some flash flooding around Central Alabama. Rain totals today could be around 1-2″+. Watch for flooded streams, creeks, and ditches.
This will make it tough to get most of the baseball games in for the SEC Tournament in Hoover and SWAC Tournament in Downtown Birmingham. Plan for more rain delays!
The cold front will move through this evening, and the rain will gradually end tonight. Expect some lingering clouds and sprinkles with cooler low temperatures in the upper 50s to lower 60s.
The rain will come to an end by Friday morning. We will become partly cloudy, breezy, and less humid in the afternoon. It will be mild with highs in the upper 70s. Friday night will be clear, cool, and comfortable with lows in the 50s.
Memorial Day Weekend Outlook: An area of high pressure will build over the Southeast U.S. this weekend. This will keep us sunny and dry Saturday and Sunday. it will become warmer with highs in the lower 80s on Saturday and then the upper 80s on Sunday. Monday will be sunny and hot with high temperatures around 90°.
Next Week Outlook: We will remain dry on Tuesday with a mostly sunny sky and hot high temperatures in the 90s. An upper-level low will move across northern Florida and southern Georgia Wednesday through Friday. This will bring Central Alabama some clouds and a slight chance for a few showers or storms each day. It will remain very warm to hot with high temperatures in the upper 80s to lower 90s. | 2022-05-26T11:32:20Z | www.cbs42.com | WEATHER AWARE Today with strong to severe storms possible | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/weather-aware-today-with-strong-to-severe-storms-possible-we-dry-out-for-memorial-day-weekend/ | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/weather-aware-today-with-strong-to-severe-storms-possible-we-dry-out-for-memorial-day-weekend/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — May 25 is National Missing Children’s Day, but how are missing children in Alabama rescued every day?
The Alabama Fusion Center (AFC) is responsible for issuing Amber Alerts and Emergency Missing Child Alerts. They also work alongside the Alabama Center for Missing and Exploited Children, a faction of a nationwide organization.
Jay Moseley is the Director of The Alabama Fusion Center. He explained to CBS 42’s Chloe Vincente the difference between issuing an Amber Alert and a Missing Child Alert.
“An Amber Alert is issued when law enforcement believes an abduction has taken place,” Mosely said. “If there isn’t an abduction and a child has gone missing but they’re in danger, we can issue an Emergency Missing Child Alert.”
The AFC also sends out Missing and Endangered Persons and Blue Alerts for those missing under special circumstances and over the age of 18.
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Moseley also provided information about CodeRED, a notification system that issues alerts for all missing persons in Alabama. Citizens can enroll by texting “ALalerts” to 99411 from any mobile device. | 2022-05-26T19:13:17Z | www.cbs42.com | How does Alabama issue missing child alerts? | https://www.cbs42.com/news/how-does-alabama-issue-missing-child-alerts/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/how-does-alabama-issue-missing-child-alerts/ |
Rain Ends Tonight; Pleasant Weekend Weather
TONIGHT: Most of the heavy rain exits by around 7 PM, but some additional showers could develop overnight, particularly in parts of North and West Alabama. Temperatures dip into the 50s in West Alabama and low 60s east of I-65.
FRIDAY: Drier, more comfortable air moves in behind the cold front, leading to fantastic weather on Friday. A few clouds may pop up in the afternoon, but we stay dry and comfortable with highs in the upper 70s.
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND: We kick off the holiday weekend with some fantastic weather on Saturday. The sky will be sunny to mostly sunny all weekend long, but Saturday remains comfortable with highs only reaching the low 80s. We start to warm things up a bit more on Sunday with the thermometer reaching the mid to upper 80s, and by Memorial Day, we’re back in the upper 80s with a few of us approaching 90°.
NEXT WEEK: Things start out hot and dry next week. Temperatures reach the low 90s by mid-week. Humidity starts to creep back up a bit by mid-week as well, and scattered downpours return to the forecast Wednesday and Thursday.
GULF COAST FORECAST: For those headed to Alabama’s Beaches for the holiday weekend, the good news is that the weather looks dry, and the Gulf is calming back down after a rough week. Surf should be subsiding and the rip current decreasing as we head into next week. Remember to heed the advice of beach patrol, know the flag system, and use caution when in the Gulf of Mexico. | 2022-05-26T20:57:35Z | www.cbs42.com | Rain Ends Tonight; Pleasant Weekend Weather | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/rain-ends-tonight-pleasant-weekend-weather/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/rain-ends-tonight-pleasant-weekend-weather/ |
AUBURN, Ala. (WRBL) – An Auburn University graduate student died tragically this week after being electrocuted on a private fisheries farm off-campus in what appears to be a momentary lapse of safety protocols per a departmental email.
The email explains the student was electrocuted while preparing to repair an aerator and says the farm owner was with the student at the time, immediately called 911, and rendered aid.
News 3 is working to see if any other outside agencies are working to investigate the electrocution death and if any consequences will be levied. | 2022-05-27T01:53:20Z | www.cbs42.com | Auburn University School of Fisheries grad student dead after electrocution | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/auburn-university-school-of-fisheries-grad-student-dead-after-electrocution/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/auburn-university-school-of-fisheries-grad-student-dead-after-electrocution/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Grandview Medical Center hosted a blood drive Friday in an effort to stock its shelves before summer.
Health officials said as temperatures increase so does crime and car accidents making the need for blood critical this time of year.
Grandview Medical Center’s blood drive is one of several being held over the next few months. Hospitals are trying to stock shelves now ahead of summer and travel season.
Steven Szumplawski with the American Red Cross said the need for blood never stops, but it’s extra important during summer when we typically see an uptick in crime and accidents.
“There’s the gun violence, boat accidents, people are on vacation,” Szumplawski said. “Their minds are away and so sometimes you get like we’re on the back burner so we do have a greater in the summertime.”
Szumplawski said it takes several units of blood to treat a gunshot depending on the blood loss so you can imagine how quickly these supply go when a trauma case comes in.
You can visit The American Red Cross website to learn more and find a donation center near you. | 2022-05-27T23:07:02Z | www.cbs42.com | Hospitals working to meet increasing need for blood donations this summer | https://www.cbs42.com/news/hospitals-working-to-meet-increasing-need-for-blood-donations-this-summer/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/hospitals-working-to-meet-increasing-need-for-blood-donations-this-summer/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A research group at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is conducting a study to improve the daily lives of dementia patients.
The study is being conducted by the Pickering Caregiver Lab and is titled, “Daily Reflections of Dementia Caregivers”. UAB Doctors Andrew and Carolyn Pickering from the Schools of Neurology and Nursing respectively are leading the study.
The study hopes to learn more about the day-to-day experiences of dementia caregivers. This includes how often the patient exhibits behavioral symptoms associated with dementia such as aggression, agitation and confusion.
Difficulty managing these behavioral symptoms is a common reason family members place their loved one with dementia in a nursing home. Carolyn Pickering told CBS 42’s Carly Laing she hopes the study can provide solutions for managing symptoms to benefit the patient and caregiver.
“We are trying to help family caregivers and those living with dementia to be able to remain safely in the community at home,” Pickering said.
In addition to data results, participating families can receive up to $250 for time compensation and genetic testing for Alzheimer’s disease.
Other key symptoms of dementia include seeing things that aren’t there, asking the same question repeatedly and wandering away from home.
Those interested in taking part in the study can visit caregivingresearch.org or contact the lab at caregiver@uab.edu. | 2022-05-27T23:07:08Z | www.cbs42.com | UAB seeking dementia patients for research study to improve daily life | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/uab-seeking-dementia-patients-for-research-study-aimed-at-improving-daily-life/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/uab-seeking-dementia-patients-for-research-study-aimed-at-improving-daily-life/ |
Hot Start To The New Week
MEMORIAL DAY: Plenty of sunshine. Humid air returns north from the Gulf of Mexico. That moisture return might trigger an isolated downpour, but the chance any one spot sees measurable rain will remain under 10%, so there won’t be a rain chance on the 7 day forecast. It will be hot, with the Wet Bulb temperature in the upper 80s. In this range, we recommend taking a 5 minute break in the shade with water for every 20 minutes of exercise to avoid heat exhaustion. Highs in the upper 80s and low 90s.
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY: Temperatures climb into the low 90s both Tuesday and Wednesday as the summer pattern continues. Like on Monday, the rain chance is slim, but not entirely zero either day. We’ve got a 10% chance of rain in the forecast for Wednesday, which will also likely be the hottest day of the week.
THURSDAY/FRIDAY: A weak cold front pushes across the state Thursday into Friday, bringing a few scattered storms and dropping our temperatures just a bit on Friday, but the cool-down wont last long as temps climb back into the 90s for the weekend.
NEXT WEEKEND: Expect hot and mostly dry conditions, with highs in the low 90s and lots of sunshine.
GULF COAST: Mostly dry weather for the next few days, with highs in the 80s. Rip current risk remains at moderate, so use caution when swimming in the Gulf, and always swim near lifeguards whenever possible.
TROPICS UPDATE: Hurricane Agatha has developed in the Eastern Pacific off the Mexican coast and will make landfall as a strong hurricane in Mexico. It’s possible that the remnants of Agatha could re-develop late this week in the Northwest Caribbean or Southwestern Gulf near the Yucatan Peninsula, but for now it remains a low possibility and just something to keep an eye on this week. | 2022-05-30T00:29:36Z | www.cbs42.com | Hot Start To The New Week | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/hot-start-to-the-new-week/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/hot-start-to-the-new-week/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A parked train is causing the crossings along Highway 52 West and Lee Street in Pelham to be blocked Monday.
In a statement posted on its Facebook page Monday, the Pelham Police Department said the train would likely remain stopped there until at least 4:30 p.m. They received their information from train operator CSX.
“Despite our questions, a specific reason for the blockage was not given,” the department said.
Those traveling in the area are encouraged to find alternate routes. Drivers can report blocked crossings by calling 1-877-835-5279. | 2022-05-30T18:53:59Z | www.cbs42.com | Train blocking road crossings in Pelham | https://www.cbs42.com/traffic/train-blocking-road-crossings-in-pelham/ | https://www.cbs42.com/traffic/train-blocking-road-crossings-in-pelham/ |
Hot Through Wednesday; Thursday Cold Front Brings A Little Relief
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and mild. Temperatures dip into the 60s after midnight.
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY: This summertime pattern sticks with us through the first half of the week. Lots of sunshine both Tuesday and Wednesday, with a few clouds building in the heat of the afternoon. High temperatures climbing into the low 90s both days. A few very isolated downpours will likely dot the radar each afternoon, but the overall rain coverage will be around 10% or less.
THURSDAY/FRIDAY: A weak cold front will move into Alabama on Thursday. This will tap in to the warm and humid air, and that will set off scattered showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures before this front arrives Thursday will approach or hit 90°. Behind the front on Friday, we look to stay dry and a hair cooler, with highs only reaching the mid to upper 80s.
WEEKEND OUTLOOK: The cool-down won’t last, and we heat back up as we head into the weekend. Highs approach or hit 90° both Saturday and Sunday. We should stay dry to kick off the weekend, but we can’t rule out an isolated downpour on Sunday as more humid air returns to Central Alabama.
GULF COAST FORECAST/TROPICAL UPDATE: While the weather looks pretty nice along Alabama’s beaches through Thursday, there remains a moderate risk of rip currents through much of this week, and red flags were flying on Alabama’s beaches on Memorial Day. We recommend refraining from doing more than getting your feet wet in red flag conditions, and that if you do decide to enter the Gulf of Mexico, to swim near a lifeguard whenever possible. Hurricane Agatha will make landfall in Mexico later on Monday. The higher terrain in Mexico will completely disrupt Agatha and weaken it to a post-tropical broad area of low pressure. That weak remnant low is forecast to move into the Southern Gulf or Northwestern Caribbean later this week, where it could re-develop into a tropical depression or storm. This should not directly impact Alabama, but could be a heavy rain producer for parts of Florida. | 2022-05-30T21:52:42Z | www.cbs42.com | Hot Through Wednesday; Thursday Cold Front Brings A Little Relief | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/hot-through-wednesday-thursday-cold-front-brings-a-little-relief/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/hot-through-wednesday-thursday-cold-front-brings-a-little-relief/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — As inflation continues to hit everyone in the US, the high prices are putting a burden on Alabama farmers.
This is causing them to raise the prices on many of the produce enjoyed by Alabamians.
“The way fertilizer is right now we had to increase our prices also,” local farmer Walter Postell said. “Prices are up a little bit so people may be a little hesitant to come out but as it goes along people will start to come out more.”
Labor and fuel prices are also driving the prices up. According to the US Department of Agriculture, prices will continue to rise at least 5-6% throughout 2022. Local farmer vendors at the Alabama Farmers Market say they’re doing the best they can to make prices reasonable for consumers.
Though times have been tough, they say customers have been understanding and are still supporting.
“That doesn’t stop the customer, usually the customer tries to get here every day and we take in nice produce every day,” Farmhouse employee Edna Basques said.
Currently, the most popular produce sold at farmer’s markets are plums, peaches and watermelon. | 2022-05-31T17:50:58Z | www.cbs42.com | Alabama farmers feeling the impact from inflation | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/alabama-farmers-feeling-the-impact-from-inflation/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/alabama-farmers-feeling-the-impact-from-inflation/ |
BESSEMER, Ala. (WIAT) – A tow truck driver, his colleague, and their passenger who needed a lift, are still alive after someone shot at them from another car while driving along I-20/59 in Bessemer.
The three tell CBS 42 that the incident happened Saturday night.
Jeff DeShazo, of McCalla, said that while he was getting a ride home on a Rich’s Collision Repair tow truck after his car would not start, someone opened fire on the truck.
Jonathan Pickle, the driver of the truck, said that a man pulled up beside them in the left lane to pass around and then started shooting at them.
“We stayed in the center so traffic could pass us,” DeShazo said. “What his motive was for shooting the truck was, I don’t know. I could only guess that we weren’t going fast enough, but who knows.”
Over the phone, Pickle told CBS 42 that they had just driven past a wreck that slowed down traffic.
“When we switched lanes another car flew by and started shooting,” Pickle said.
That’s when Pickle said he got shot in the left leg.
At first DeShazo said he didn’t realize what was happening, but the gunfire was loud even with the windows up.
“When it happened I gotta tell you just candidly, just keeping it real,” DeShazo said. “Extremely calm, extremely peaceful. I just attribute that to the presence of the Lord, the peace of God for me.”
He is hopeful that the person responsible can find peace and come forward.
“I just encourage him to turn himself in, and let’s just give some grace and peace to him, too, and take the anger out of his life,” DeShazo said.
Pickle said he got out of the hospital Monday afternoon. He said he does not need surgery right now, but doctors will be reassessing him next week to see if it will be necessary.
CBS 42 reached out to Bessemer police for more information and has not heard back yet. | 2022-05-31T17:52:23Z | www.cbs42.com | Tow truck driver, passengers alive after getting shot at on I-20/59 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/tow-truck-driver-passengers-alive-after-being-shot-while-driving-on-i-20-59/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/tow-truck-driver-passengers-alive-after-being-shot-while-driving-on-i-20-59/ |
Birmingham nonprofit looking to help students navigate college process
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The College Choice Foundation, a nonprofit in Birmingham, is looking to help high school students navigate the college decision process.
You can find more information on the event by watching the video above or by clicking here. | 2022-05-31T21:33:11Z | www.cbs42.com | Birmingham nonprofit looking to help students navigate college process | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-nonprofit-looking-to-help-students-navigate-college-process/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-nonprofit-looking-to-help-students-navigate-college-process/ |
Thursday Front Brings More Storms
Tonight: Any afternoon downpours fizzle out by 8 pm. Mostly clear and muggy. Lows will be in the upper 60s to lower 70s.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy and hot. The upper-level wave/disturbance will help set off a few stray showers or storms across Central Alabama again. High temperatures will remain in the lower 90s.
Thursday: A weak cold front will move across the state. This will tap in to the warm and humid air, and that will set off scattered showers and thunderstorms. A few storms may be able to tap into unstable air in place and produce some gusty winds and small hail in addition to heavy downpours and frequent lightning. Widespread severe weather is not expected. High temperatures will be in the upper 80s to lower 90s.
Friday/Weekend: We cool off on Friday as drier and more comfortable air moves in briefly behind the cold front. This relief will be brief, though. High pressure will build back over the Eastern U.S. but stay north of Alabama this weekend.. We will have high temperatures in the upper 80s. Saturday evening will be mostly clear and mild for the Garth Brooks concert with temperatures falling into the 70s. Sunday will be hot and a little more humid with a slight chance for a pop-up shower as a weak upper-level wave/disturbance moves across the state. High temperatures will be back in the lower 90s.
Tropical Outlook/Gulf Coast Forecast: Agatha’s remnants will re-emerge over the far southern Gulf of Mexico and Northwest Caribbean Sea tomorrow. It remains unclear just how this system will re-organize, but regardless of organization, strong westerly shear will prohibit these remnants from any rapid development. We expect gradual organization of this disturbance back into a Tropical Depression or Tropical Storm within the next 5 days. The National Hurricane Center says this disturbance has a 70% chance of re-development by this weekend. The steering currents for this disturbance will keep any direct impacts well south of Alabama, with the biggest impacts likely being heavy rainfall over the Florida Peninsula. Still, the Gulf has been rough the past few days, and this system won’t help that trend. Expect red flags on Alabama beaches most of (if not all of) this week, and we still have a moderate risk of rip currents in place over the next several days. | 2022-05-31T21:33:23Z | www.cbs42.com | Thursday Front Brings More Storms | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/thursday-front-brings-more-storms/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/thursday-front-brings-more-storms/ |
Touchdown Tuesday: Nick Saban addresses comments on Texas A&M, Jimbo Fisher at SEC Meetings
Alabama head coach Nick Saban spoke to reporters at 11 a.m. today at SEC Meetings in Destin, Fla.
Since his comments about Texas A&M’s recruiting class and NIL went viral, Saban was asked several times about his statement on Texas A&M “buying every player in its 2022 class.” He also commented on Jackson State paying a player $1 million in NIL funds to attend the program. According to Brandon Marcello of 247Sports, Saban is not accusing anyone of cheating.
To read the full article and see the video, click here. | 2022-05-31T21:34:43Z | www.cbs42.com | Touchdown Tuesday: Nick Saban addresses comments on Texas A&M, Jimbo Fisher at SEC Meetings | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/alabama/touchdown-tuesday-nick-saban-addresses-comments-on-texas-am-jimbo-fisher-at-sec-meetings/ | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/alabama/touchdown-tuesday-nick-saban-addresses-comments-on-texas-am-jimbo-fisher-at-sec-meetings/ |
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating four traffic deaths and three drownings that took place Memorial Day weekend.
During the extended holiday, three drivers and one motorcyclist were killed in crashes along Alabama roadways. According to ALEA, two people involved weren’t wearing a seatbelt while one person was buckled up and the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. The crashes occurred in Dallas, Shelby, St. Clair and Tuscaloosa counties.
“Notifying the next of kin following a fatal crash or drowning is a responsibility Troopers dread most, particularly during a fun-filled holiday weekend. We cannot stress enough the importance of simply buckling up and practicing good driving and boating behaviors,” ALEA secretary Hal Taylor said.
The Agency has also began its “101 Days of Safety,” which will utilize platforms and partnerships with first responders to implement safety initiatives, along with tips and messages to keep people safe throughout the summer. | 2022-06-01T21:10:38Z | www.cbs42.com | 4 traffic deaths, 3 drownings reported over Memorial Day weekend across Alabama | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/4-traffic-deaths-3-drownings-reported-over-memorial-day-weekend-across-alabama/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/4-traffic-deaths-3-drownings-reported-over-memorial-day-weekend-across-alabama/ |
TONIGHT: Muggy and mostly clear. Any downpours that popped up this afternoon fizzle out by 8 pm. Lows in the upper 60s and low 70s.
THURSDAY: We start out the day warm and humid, with high temperatures reaching the upper 80s and low 90s by around lunchtime. Morning storms in Mississippi that develop ahead of a cold front will leave behind an outflow boundary that moves into Central Alabama by early afternoon. Scattered storms are likely to form along this outflow boundary in the peak-heat of the day. Some storms could produce gusty winds over 45 mph and some small hail. One or two storms could require a severe thunderstorm warning through early evening. Lingering showers and storms could last as late as 1 am.
FRIDAY/WEEKEND: Drier air filters in Friday behind the cold front, and while the air won’t be cold, it will definitely be noticeably cooler Friday afternoon with highs only reaching the mid 80s. The dry air sticks around into the first half of the weekend, but we climb back into the upper 80s Saturday, and we’ll be flirting with 90° once again by Sunday.
GULF COAST FORECAST: The weather along Alabama’s beaches looks nice to round out this week. Highs in the upper 80s with lots of sunshine and slim rain chances. The surf will remain somewhat rough at times through Friday though. A moderate risk of rip currents remains in place through Friday evening. Expect more Sargassum seaweed along the beaches and in the water through this week as well.
TROPICAL OUTLOOK: Today officially kicks off the hurricane season in the North Atlantic basin, and we’re monitoring two disturbances right now.
Tropical depression formation is likely in the far southern Gulf or far northern Caribbean within the next 72 hours as a broad area of low pressure continues to organize east of the Yucatan Peninsula. This system will battle strong wind shear as it moves northeast, limiting the maximum potential this storm could reach to that of a heavy rain producer. This system’s primary impacts will be in South Florida, where this storm will drop heavy rain later this week. No direct impacts are expected in Alabama.
An additional area of showers and storms near the Bahamas has been highlighted by the NHC as having a low (10%) chance of development into a tropical depression or storm within the next 5 days as it moves northeast away from the U.S.
NEXT WEEK: Summertime heat and humidity return as we head into next week. More days with highs in the 90s and isolated afternoon downpours are on the way. | 2022-06-01T21:11:18Z | www.cbs42.com | Some Gusty Summertime Storms Thursday | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/some-gusty-summertime-storms-thursday/ | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/some-gusty-summertime-storms-thursday/ |
Cold front will bring some strong storms to Central Alabama today and tonight
It is a mostly clear and muggy morning across Central Alabama with temperatures in the 60s and 70s.
A weak cold front will move into Alabama today. It will tap in to the warm and humid air over us. This will set off scattered showers and thunderstorms starting midday and continuing into tonight. A few storms could be strong to possibly severe. SPC has placed most of Central Alabama in a Level 1/5 Marginal Risk for severe weather. The main threat will be gusty winds, but some hail is possible. Expect downpours due to the high amount of moisture in the air. High temperatures will be in the upper 80s to lower 90s.
Alleged child abuse injuries land infant in hospital | 2022-06-02T10:18:50Z | www.cbs42.com | Cold front will bring some strong storms to Central Alabama today and tonight | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/cold-front-will-bring-some-strong-storms-to-central-alabama-today-and-tonight/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/cold-front-will-bring-some-strong-storms-to-central-alabama-today-and-tonight/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — On Saturday, country music star Garth Brooks will bring his stadium tour to Protective Stadium in Birmingham, the first concert held at the stadium.
Event crews have started constructing lighting and staging inside the stadium and tents outside the stadium. The tents are for shade, concessions, and vendors for fans for this Saturday concert.
Ben Salter, production coordinator with Pre Event Resources, said a lot of work is going into the preparations for the large-scale event.
“We do a lot of football tailgates as well with smaller size tents,” Salter said. “This is definitely on the big side of events.
While Garth Brooks will be at Protective Stadium, the Birmingham Stallions and USFL, who play at Protective Stadium, will play at Legion Field Saturday.
Councilwoman Crystal Smitherman believes fans will travel to Legion Field just like they have to Protective Stadium to cheer on the Stallions.
“Before Protective Stadium, we would sell out Classic, UAB games, and concerts,” Smitherman said. “I definitely think a lot of people will turn out, and it’s a beautiful weekend.”
The game against the New Orleans Breakers will kick off at 2 p.m. on Saturday. | 2022-06-02T15:10:27Z | www.cbs42.com | Preparations begin for Garth Brooks concert in Birmingham Saturday | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/preparations-begin-for-garth-brooks-concert-in-birmingham-saturday/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/preparations-begin-for-garth-brooks-concert-in-birmingham-saturday/ |
Cold front will bring some strong to severe storms to Central Alabama today and tonight
A weak cold front will move into Alabama today. It will tap in to the warm and humid air over us. This will set off scattered showers and thunderstorms starting midday and continuing into tonight. A few storms could be strong to possibly severe.
SPC has placed most of Central Alabama in a Level 1/5 Marginal Risk for severe weather. The main threat will be gusty winds, but some hail is possible. Expect downpours due to the high amount of moisture in the air. High temperatures will be in the upper 80s to lower 90s. | 2022-06-02T19:22:43Z | www.cbs42.com | Cold front will bring some strong storms to Central Alabama today | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/cold-front-will-bring-some-strong-to-severe-storms-to-central-alabama-today-and-tonight/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/cold-front-will-bring-some-strong-to-severe-storms-to-central-alabama-today-and-tonight/ |
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. (WIAT) — A single-car accident Thursday afternoon in Childersburg left one person trapped inside the vehicle.
According to the Childersburg Fire and Rescue Department, the accident occurred on DeSoto Caverns Parkway to Flagpole Mountain Road near Maddox at around 3:30 p.m.
When CFD arrived, they found one person outside the vehicle and another pinned inside with their head stuck outside the window.
After about 40 minutes, CFD was able to safely remove the passenger from the car and transported them to University Trauma Center.
(Courtesy of Childersburg Fire Department) | 2022-06-03T02:38:20Z | www.cbs42.com | One person trapped inside car after accident in Childersburg | https://www.cbs42.com/traffic/one-person-trapped-inside-car-after-accident-in-childersburg/ | https://www.cbs42.com/traffic/one-person-trapped-inside-car-after-accident-in-childersburg/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Brand new attractions are open and waiting for you at Alabama Adventure and Splash Adventure, including a new rollercoaster.
Many renovations were made in the off-season for guests to have an enjoyable experience this summer.
Alex Ramsey, marketing director for Alabama Adventure and Splash Adventure, said this was the biggest investment made at the parks since 2014.
“We got the Cheddar Chase rollercoaster that will be opening will soon, we got Coco Island which is a new water park attraction that’s going to be opening on Monday,” Ramsey said. “We put over a million dollars into Rampage refurbishing, re-tracking it, and reprofiling it making it run better than before, so a lot has happened this offseason to make this park the best it ever been.”
Guests are excited about the new attractions and looking forward to spending the summer at the park.
“We love all the free slides, the free drinks, the free tubes,” guest April Arterberry said. “My kids have a blast at the kiddy area where parents can sit down and watch them without worrying where they’re at. We can’t wait for the new place to open up in the kiddy park with all the slides and Tiki hunt.”
The park is open seven days a week until mid-August and will close on Labor Day weekend. | 2022-06-03T16:16:26Z | www.cbs42.com | Alabama Adventure and Splash Adventure welcomes back guests this summer | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/alabama-adventure-and-splash-adventure-welcomes-back-guests-this-summer/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/alabama-adventure-and-splash-adventure-welcomes-back-guests-this-summer/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Grammy Award winning singer and songwriter, Q Parker, of the R&B group 112, sat down with CBS 42 News Anchor Lillian Lalo to discuss his upcoming concert in Hoover.
Parker will be performing Saturday night at the Perfect Note restaurant. He says people attending the concert can expect to hear songs from the group, individual Q Parker records and several R&B classics. | 2022-06-05T02:28:43Z | www.cbs42.com | WATCH: R&B singer Q Parker discusses upcoming concert in Hoover | https://www.cbs42.com/community/watch-rb-singer-q-parker-discusses-upcoming-concert-in-hoover/ | https://www.cbs42.com/community/watch-rb-singer-q-parker-discusses-upcoming-concert-in-hoover/ |
More Heat, Humidity, and Storms On The Way
TONIGHT: A bit muggy. Any downpours that popped up in the heat of the day will fizzle out quickly after sunset, leaving a slightly sticky evening behind. Mostly clear, with lows in the mid to upper 60s.
MONDAY: The temperature trends up a bit more yet again. Temperatures approach 90° by mid afternoon, with the heat index climbing as high as 94°. A few isolated downpours pop up in the heat of the afternoon. Chance of any one spot seeing measurable rain around 10%.
TUE/WED/THU/FRI: The upper-air pattern turns into one more favorable for more summer storms and hotter and more humid weather Tuesday through Friday. This “northwest flow” pattern means weak upper air disturbances that develop along the periphery of an upper-air high centered in Texas this week will provide enough lift to trigger storms, particularly in the northern third of the state. Where it doesn’t rain, increased dewpoints in the low 70s and temperatures in the low 90s will lead to very hot and humid conditions. The heat index could climb as high as 99° by mid-week.
WEEKEND OUTLOOK: A cold front on Saturday triggers our best chance of rain over the course of the week, and thankfully behind that front Saturday, there’s some cooler air moving in by Sunday.
GULF COAST FORECAST: Warm and humid weather continues along the Alabama Gulf Coast to start this week. The rip current risk remains limited through at least Wednesday.
TROPICS: Tropical Storm Alex has formed in the Atlantic, but is quickly moving across open waters. Alex poses no threat to the U.S. | 2022-06-05T23:17:08Z | www.cbs42.com | More Heat, Humidity, and Storms On The Way | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/more-heat-humidity-and-storms-on-the-way/ | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/more-heat-humidity-and-storms-on-the-way/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT)- The 2022 World Games begin next month.
Some businesses in Uptown are looking for employees to fill positions before the event.
Santos Coffee Shop told CBS 42 that they hired four new people on staff just for the World Games, and they’ve seen the difference it’s made.
“We been able to get much quicker since we got more people in here,” Santos Coffee Shop employee Addyson Schack said.
Other businesses like K & J’s Elegant Pasteries, said that they’re prepping by getting more supplies and having conversations with vendors about routes.
“We have to call Blue Bell, let them know ahead of time the road is going to be blocked off, so we have to make sure they have a good route to come in and out because they do most of our ice cream,” owner of K & J’s Elegant Pastries, Jakaaiya Bryant said. “All our other vendors, like our cotton candy people and our grocery people make sure they’ll have everything ahead of time.”
The pastry shop recently moved from Alabaster to its new location in downtown Birmingham.
Bryant believes that the World Games will have a significant economic impact on the shop. | 2022-06-06T15:05:39Z | www.cbs42.com | Local businesses preparing for the World Games | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/world-games-2022/local-businesses-preparing-for-the-world-games/ | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/world-games-2022/local-businesses-preparing-for-the-world-games/ |
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — With just over two weeks before the runoff election for the Republican nomination in the US Senate race, Rep. Mo Brooks is attempting to gain the support of former President Donald Trump for the second time.
In a statement released on Brooks’ Twitter page Sunday, the Congressman of Alabama’s 5th District called on “MAGA Nation” to help plead his case for Trump’s endorsement.
Trump initially endorsed Brooks back in April 2021, but later rescinded it the following March, citing that the representative had turned “woke” and was doubting his claims about voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election.
“Very sad but, since he decided to go in another direction, so have I, and I am hereby withdrawing my Endorsement of Mo Brooks for the Senate,” Trump said in a statement. “I don’t think the great people of Alabama will disagree with me. Election Fraud must be captured and stopped, or we won’t have a Country anymore.”
The former president never endorsed another candidate in the race.
Brooks later responded to the withdrawn endorsement, saying Trump had been manipulated by Sen. Mitch McConnell into rescinding his support for Brooks.
“I had President Trump’s endorsement at the beginning, but then Mitch McConnell spent millions on TV attacking me. At the time, it looked like our campaign was going nowhere, and sadly, President Trump pulled his endorsement,” Brooks said.
But in Brooks’ tweet asking to be re-endorsed, he said the pulling of Trump’s backing was what his campaign needed to make it into the runoff with Katie Britt, crediting Trump for giving his team “the kick in the pants we needed.”
“He was like a football coach, grabbing us by the face mask, and getting us in gear,” the statement read. “Part of me wonders if he also knew that in pulling his endorsement, he’d bait ol’ Mitch into thinking we couldn’t win and get Mitch to stop attacking us.”
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Brooks was able to force a runoff with Britt during the May 24 primary election as neither candidate could garner 50% of the total votes. Britt did receive nearly 45% of the votes and got more than 100,000 more votes during the election.
CBS 42’s sister station WHNT invited both Britt and Brooks to a debate ahead of the runoff. Brooks accepted but Britt declined the invitation, saying, “Mo Brooks doesn’t want a debate; he wants a circus.”
The runoff election for the Republican US Senate nomination between Brooks and Britt will be held on June 21. The winner will face off against Democratic challenger Will Boyd.
Former president Donald Trump announced Wednesday morning that he has pulled his endorsement for Representative Mo Brooks in this year’s U.S. Senate primary.…
Former president Donald Trump announced Wednesday morning that he has pulled his endorsement for Representative Mo Brooks in this year’s U.S. Senate primary. FILE: U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks greets supporters as he announces his campaign for U.S. Senate during a rally, Monday, March 22, 2021, in Huntsville, Ala. (AP Photo/Kim Chandler) | 2022-06-06T17:54:28Z | www.cbs42.com | Ahead of Alabama GOP Senate runoff, Mo Brooks asking Trump to endorse him again | https://www.cbs42.com/news/politics/your-local-election-hq/ahead-of-alabama-gop-senate-runoff-mo-brooks-asking-trump-to-endorse-him-again/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/politics/your-local-election-hq/ahead-of-alabama-gop-senate-runoff-mo-brooks-asking-trump-to-endorse-him-again/ |
Pop up storms possible Tuesday, WEATHER AWARE Wednesday and Friday
by: Ashley Gann, David Nussbaum
It is a partly to mostly cloudy and muggy morning with a few showers and storms. The storms will produce downpours, small hail, and gusty winds. Temperatures are in the 60s and 70s.
Our weather pattern has northwest flow aloft, and this allows for disturbances to move from the northwest to the southeast across Alabama along a stalled cold front. Clusters of strong/severe storms (MCS) also develop over the Plains States and track to the southeast. This weather pattern will bring us scattered showers and storms today through Friday. Some could be strong to severe each day – especially today, Wednesday and Friday.
Today: we will have scattered showers and storms from one of the disturbances. However, most of the storms will be from Birmingham to the north. They could be strong to possibly severe with gusty winds, hail, and heavy rain. SPC has placed areas along and north of I-20 in a Level 1/5 Marginal Risk for severe weather. We will need to keep an eye on any storms today. It will be hot and humid with high temperatures around 90°.
Tonight: Another disturbance will move across Northern Alabama, so expect another round of strong to possibly severe storms. Lows will be in the lower 70s.
Wednesday: You need to be Weather Aware! Once again, the northwest flow will bring us a disturbance and likely MCS. The question is how far south will the storms be located? Right now, I am expecting these storms from Birmingham northward.
There is a better chance for these storms to be strong to possibly severe. SPC has placed areas along and north of I-20 in a Level 1/5 Marginal Risk again. The threat will still be gusty winds, hail, and heavy rain. High temperatures will be in the upper 80s to lower 90s – all depends on if you get rain or not.
Thursday: the cold front will move across Central Alabama and bring us yet another round of thunderstorms. However, the energy needed for them to be severe will not be in place. You can still expect some downpours with any storm since it will be very humid. We will be hot with highs around 90°.
Friday: The cold front will lift north across Central Alabama, and another disturbance will move over us on Friday. This will give us another round of showers and storms from the front and another MCS moving in from the northwest. These storms are expected to be strong to possibly severe. SPC has placed areas along and west of I-65 in a Level 2/5 Slight Risk. The storms will bring gusty winds, hail, and heavy rain to the region. You need to be Weather Aware!! High temperatures will be in the upper 80s before the storms develop. More storms are expected on Friday night as the cold front pushes back to the south.
Weekend Outlook: The cold front to move into South Alabama on Saturday. It will set off more showers and storms starting in the morning and continuing into Saturday night. The rain will keep the high temperatures to only in the lower to mid 80s. Right now, Sunday looks dry, but the forecast models are hinting at another cluster of storms (MCS) may move over us from the northwest again. This will be something to watch once we get to Saturday. Otherwise, we will be partly cloudy with high temperatures in the mid to upper 80s. | 2022-06-07T11:18:23Z | www.cbs42.com | More Active Weather Through the Week | https://www.cbs42.com/weather-birmingham-forecast/pop-up-storms-today-then-weather-aware-wednesday-and-friday/ | https://www.cbs42.com/weather-birmingham-forecast/pop-up-storms-today-then-weather-aware-wednesday-and-friday/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — With gas prices continuing to climb, Commute Smart is encouraging people to take an alternative commute to work.
Instead of driving alone, officials with Commute Smart told CBS 42 that walking, taking the transit, or carpooling are all alternatives that can help save money.
Commute Smart also offers a ride matching service that allows customers to ride along with others who live nearby. A vanpool is available for larger groups of people with longer commutes. The cost for each trip is based on the number of riders and mileage.
“A lot of people have been interested in Commute Smart,” outreach coordinator Jeniese Hosey said. “A lot of people are interested in taking that alternative to work on gas, save on money, save on wear and tear on their car, all of which go up when the gas prices go up, so we have had a lot of increased activity in our program.”
The MAX Transit is a service that offers affordable rides across multiple areas from $1.50 to $3.50 a day.
“We service Birmingham, Bessemer, Homewood, Hoover, Mountain Brook, Vestavia, Tarrant, Midfield, and the city of Fairfield, so wherever you are, you can always ride with us,” Sam South, the director of communications for the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority said.
South told CBS 42 that more people are riding the transit due to COVID-19 cases decreasing.
Transit trips can be scheduled by clicking here, going to the Central Station downtown, or on the My Stop App. | 2022-06-07T15:56:30Z | www.cbs42.com | Transportation alternatives in Birmingham to help save money on gas | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/transportation-alternatives-in-the-birmingham-metro-area/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/transportation-alternatives-in-the-birmingham-metro-area/ |
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Officers conducted a traffic stop on Sunday, after noticing what they believed was a fake temporary license plate on a vehicle.
The traffic stop took place a little before 12:30 p.m. on Addison Street. The officers identified the driver as Kirk Alexcee, 53, of Baton Rouge.
An affidavit states that Alexcee had a warrant out for his arrest via the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office. Alexcee was arrested and officers searched his car. According to the affidavit, “officers located a crack pipe and a small, white cube, which was consistent with crack cocaine.” Alexcee admitted that both items belonged to him.
Alexcee is facing these charges:
No bond has been set for Alexcee. | 2022-06-07T15:57:20Z | www.cbs42.com | Traffic stop ends with Louisiana man arrested after police find crack cocaine in car | https://www.cbs42.com/regional/louisiana-news/traffic-stop-ends-with-louisiana-man-arrested-after-police-find-crack-cocaine-in-car/ | https://www.cbs42.com/regional/louisiana-news/traffic-stop-ends-with-louisiana-man-arrested-after-police-find-crack-cocaine-in-car/ |
Touchdown Tuesday: Mac Jones pokes fun at Nick Saban’s Yankees jersey in Alabama lake house photo.
This article is written and sponsored by Touchdown Alabama Magazine
Nick Saban’s New York Yankees shirt has become synonymous with his team lake trips during the offseason and just like every other summer, photos of Saban on the boat surfaced again.
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that college football’s greatest winner would have an affinity for the winningest franchise in all of sports, but some still wish Saban would look to rep some merch from the other side of the heated rivalry.
To read the full article and see the video, click here. | 2022-06-07T19:59:48Z | www.cbs42.com | Touchdown Tuesday: Mac Jones pokes fun at Nick Saban’s Yankees jersey in Alabama lake house photo. | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/alabama/touchdown-tuesday-mac-jones-pokes-fun-at-nick-sabans-yankees-jersey-in-alabama-lake-house-photo/ | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/alabama/touchdown-tuesday-mac-jones-pokes-fun-at-nick-sabans-yankees-jersey-in-alabama-lake-house-photo/ |
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A review of Florida’s COVID-19 case and mortality statistics produced by the state’s Auditor General found the number of cases and deaths reported by the Department of Health were underreported due to data collection issues.
Now, the state’s Auditor General has found the case and death data for COVID-19 from FDOH was inaccurate, to some extent.
Additionally, some of the individuals who were recorded as having COVID-19 as a contributing cause of death did not have their records reported in the Merlin system used by FDOH. Others had no record of testing positive for COVID-19 in Merlin, despite having it reported in the state’s Vital Statistics records.
Some case records did not include residency information, gender, racial demographic information, or age, or contained “invalid city names,” or had entries with incomplete information, including “numbers or entries of only one or two characters.”
The auditor general found that “for 168,880 of the 729,552 cases, Merlin did not evidence that the COVID-19 positive individuals were either contacted or contact was attempted by the Department.”
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He also wrote that the FDOH no longer “recommends” that county health departments perform contact tracing for every COVID-19 case and that as of Jan. 11, the Bureau of Vital Statistics is still monitoring investigations in high-risk congregate settings every week.
Overall, the response by state agencies to the report on data accuracy was to make changes to processing efforts but noting the difficulty of data collection at the height of the pandemic. Improvements to IT access controls were mentioned as a way to ensure management of data remained possible for staff. | 2022-06-08T18:20:28Z | www.cbs42.com | Florida audit of COVID-19 data finds gaps in number of cases, deaths reported | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/regional/florida-news/florida-audit-of-covid-19-data-finds-gaps-in-number-of-cases-deaths-reported/ | https://www.cbs42.com/regional/florida-news/florida-audit-of-covid-19-data-finds-gaps-in-number-of-cases-deaths-reported/ |
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — West Alabama Works is partnering with DCH Health System for a virtual hiring event for those interested in working in the healthcare industry in the area. DCH is looking to hire more than 100 new employees.
The hiring event started today and will continue through Wednesday, June 15.
Kelly Nichols is the director of the DCH Employment Workforce Development. Nichols says job fairs are a good way to find qualified workers.
“It’s very hard right now getting people to apply to positions,” Nichols said. ” So [we do] these job fairs to create interest and to attract people to come and apply for positions.”
DCH is hiring full-time and part-time positions, including an immediate need for laboratory phlebotomist and registrar. Pay varies by position and experience, with positions earning up to $24 an hour.
DCH has immediate openings for registered nurses, patient care assistants, as well as nutritional and environmental service workers. Each position comes with a signing bonus of at least $1,500.
Nichols says offering incentives is the right move to attract new workers.
“Right now gas prices are high, so it is really helpful for people to get those bonuses,” Nichols said.
The virtual hiring event can be accessed via DCH’s Facebook page or by visiting the West Alabama Works webpage. | 2022-06-09T03:22:41Z | www.cbs42.com | DCH to hire 100 workers during virtual job fair, offering signing bonuses | https://www.cbs42.com/news/dch-to-hire-100-workers-during-virtual-job-fair-offering-signing-bonuses/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/dch-to-hire-100-workers-during-virtual-job-fair-offering-signing-bonuses/ |
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — You will hear the sounds of Mardi Gras this week in Mobile.
Jabel Hendrix, a singer who grew up in Mobile, is shooting a music video downtown for his Mardi Gras song, “Get Down.”
WKRG featured Hendrix and his catchy song during our Mardi Gras coverage this year. This week, he filmed part of the video along Dauphin Street with a brass band and local dancers. Hendrix said the song is meant to get people out of their seats.
“We are putting Mardi Gras on the map. We are the birthplace of Mardi Gras. This is making people dance. I am loving it,” Hendrix said.
Hendrix will continue shooting the video Saturday. He is using a Mardi Gras float and invites the public to come out this Saturday at noon to the MAMGA float barn at 304 Mamga Drive to be a part of the video. | 2022-06-10T17:04:21Z | www.cbs42.com | Mardi Gras music video being shot in south Alabama this week | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/mardi-gras-music-video-being-shot-in-south-alabama-this-week/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/mardi-gras-music-video-being-shot-in-south-alabama-this-week/ |
HEAT ADVISORY MONDAY 12PM-6PM MONDAY
TONIGHT: Warm and muggy. Lows in the low to mid 70s.
MONDAY: The temperature continues to trend up as we kick off the work-week. Highs climb into the mid 90s in the afternoon, with a heat index approaching or in some cases exceeding 105°. There remains a slim chance for a shower or storm to pop up in the afternoon, but most spots do not see any rain.
TUE/WED: The only relief from the heat Tuesday and Wednesday will be isolated showers and storms that pop up in the heat of the afternoon. These will be randomly scattered across the state, with some getting relief, while others continue to bake in the Alabama sunshine. Highs range from the low to mid 90s, with the heat index climbing in the low 100s. Some spots could see the heat index climb above 105°.
THU/FRI: Rain chances trend a little higher for the end of the work-week. Still, the heat doesn’t look to break. We could see some drier air begin to encroach by the end of Friday though, which would help decrease the heat index some even if actual temperatures don’t drop much.
WEEKEND OUTLOOK: The weekend is looking dry and hot, with highs in the 90s and the heat index approaching or exceeding 100°.
GULF COAST FORECAST: Hot and very humid conditions continue this week. Highs in the upper 80s and perhaps a few low 90s, with the heat index well into the triple digits through the week. Scattered showers and storms are possible each day, with rain chances hovering between 20-40% through much of the week. Yellow flag conditions are likely in the Gulf for most of this week. | 2022-06-12T22:14:09Z | www.cbs42.com | Heat Advisory In Place Monday | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/heat-advisory-in-place-monday/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/heat-advisory-in-place-monday/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — With sweltering temperatures across central Alabama, the first thing many want to do is hit the water.
But, is your favorite swimming hole safe from harmful bacteria?
To determine water quality, Coosa Riverkeeper conducts weekly tests at some of the most popular locations used to cool off. The water is tested for abnormal levels of E. coli, pH, dissolved oxygen, nutrients, and turbidity.
As of June 10, several locations along the Coosa River have high levels of E. coli, meaning that fecal waste was detected in the water. Those locations include Upper Choccolocco Creek, Coldwater Creek Park, Middle Choccolocco Creek, Cheaha Creek, Hwy 77 Boat Ramp, Pell City Lakeside Park, Yellowleaf Creek, Hollywood State Ramp, Pop’s Place Boat Launch, Bulley Creek, Beeswax Creek Park, Alabama 4H Center, Paradise Cove, Shelby Shores, Middle Lay Lake, Waxahatchee Creek, Barrett’s Boat Ramp and Hatchet Creek.
Swimming in locations with high E. coli levels is not recommended.
According to the Coosa Riverkeeper, a creek, no matter how pristine, will almost always have higher bacteria counts than an open area of a lake. E. coli levels also generally increase after it rains.
To make sure the water is safe before your next visit, check the Coosa Riverkeeper’s swim guide. Yellow and red alerts mean that the water is potentially dangerous.
(Courtesy: Coosa Riverkeeper) | 2022-06-13T21:30:33Z | www.cbs42.com | Is it safe to swim near you? Coosa Riverkeeper has you covered | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/is-it-safe-to-swim-near-you-coosa-riverkeeper-has-you-covered/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/is-it-safe-to-swim-near-you-coosa-riverkeeper-has-you-covered/ |
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — State Auditor Jim Zeigler and State Representative Wes Allen will go head-to-head in next week’s runoff for Alabama Secretary of State. Zeigler won about 43% of the vote in the primary; Allen won about 40%.
Zeigler stopped at a senior center in Clanton today where he shared with voters why he’s running for Secretary of State.
Zeigler says his record as auditor shows he’s a “watchman” over state government, noting he filed the initial ethics complaint against former Gov. Robert Bentley.
“If actions speak louder than words, then Jim Zeigler should be the Secretary of State,” Zeigler said.
Zeigler says if elected he’d work to increase voter turnout and ensure Alabama’s elections are secure.
“I would serve as the watchman for election integrity against ballot harvesting, against election manipulation, against all mail-in balloting, against all of these liberal reforms that are being pushed that could be manipulated,” Zeigler said.
Challenger Wes Allen is a current state representative and has spent ten years as a Pike County probate judge, learning the ins and outs of local election operations.
“I know what it’s like to work with the circuit clerks and with the sheriffs and board of registrars and poll workers. I’ve done it start to finish. I think that’s what the voters want. They want somebody with experience who’s going to stand strong — to make sure we have good election security, election integrity and transparency,” Allen said.
As a lawmaker, Allen touts his work sponsoring and passing bills banning curbside voting and private money in elections.
“There’s nobody else in this race with more experience as a probate judge running elections and as a state legislator that’s prepared on day one to step in that office and be the next Republican Secretary of State,” Allen said.
Both Zeigler and Allen will attend a Q&A event hosted by the Eagle Forum Monday night in Gardendale to further share their message with voters. | 2022-06-14T02:00:09Z | www.cbs42.com | Alabama Secretary of State candidates make pitches ahead of runoff | https://www.cbs42.com/news/politics/alabama-secretary-of-state-candidates-make-pitches-ahead-of-runoff/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/politics/alabama-secretary-of-state-candidates-make-pitches-ahead-of-runoff/ |
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT)- High school football teams in Tuscaloosa are getting ready for football season coming up in August. That means players and coaches will be practicing outside in the extreme heat this week.
Coach Ryan Lolley at Northridge High school says his number one concern is making sure his players are safe outside in the heat. Players take plenty of breaks and stay hydrated
“We are going to make sure they are hydrated and make sure we take plenty of breaks and we are going to make sure we have ice baths and cooling zones on deck. Our athletic trainer does a good job to make sure we have all that stuff and our guys do a good job of hydrating themselves”.
Coach Lolley tells CBS 42 his team practices in the mornings from 8 am until 10 am to try to limit exposure to the sun heat and humidity. Football player Kollyn Shelnutt says breaks and staying hydrated are important.
“It’s difficult because its hot and when kids get hot we really don’t want to do anything, but you have to fight through it. We don’t want to cramp, catching cramps destroys you because when your body starts hurting you don’t feel like doing anything. So taking breaks is really important for conditioning your body and stuff”.
Northridge High Schools season gets underway August 19th when the team plays Oak Mountain High. The season has a ten game schedule. | 2022-06-15T02:17:02Z | www.cbs42.com | Football practice in the heat safety | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/football-practice-in-the-heat-safety/ | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/football-practice-in-the-heat-safety/ |
DORA, Ala. (WIAT) — Police announced Tuesday that a man, who they say is a person of interest in the death of a Jasper woman found last week, was arrested after drug paraphernalia, synthetic urine and personal property belonging to the woman were found after a search arrant was executed. | 2022-06-15T11:49:55Z | www.cbs42.com | Man arrested after police find fake urine, property belonging to woman found dead along roadway in Dora | https://www.cbs42.com/news/man-arrested-after-police-find-fake-urine-property-belonging-to-woman-found-dead-along-roadway-in-dora/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/man-arrested-after-police-find-fake-urine-property-belonging-to-woman-found-dead-along-roadway-in-dora/ |
FRISCO CITY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a violent home invasion that occurred Tuesday morning in Frisco City. Sheriff Tom Boatwright tells CBS 42 sister station WKRG News 5 a couple and an 8-year-old child were tied up in their home after two men kicked in a door around 2 a.m. Tuesday morning. | 2022-06-15T14:00:21Z | www.cbs42.com | Sheriff: Alabama couple, 8-year-old, tied up during violent home invasion | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/sheriff-alabama-couple-8-year-old-tied-up-during-violent-home-invasion/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/sheriff-alabama-couple-8-year-old-tied-up-during-violent-home-invasion/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Leaders at summer camps are taking extra steps to make sure children are safe in the hot weather.
Birmingham Parks and Recreation has eight summer camps happening this summer for children, and they’re keeping them safe by hydrating them and giving them long breaks inside facilities to cool off.
Children will do outside activities like soccer for 10 minutes, then they’ll take an eight-minute water break.
The children also spend 20 to 25 minutes inside a facility to cool off. Birmingham Parks and Recs director Shonae Bennett said it’s been easy to convince campers to hydrate and cool off.
“When they get heated, they’re gonna drink water,” Bennett said. “We’re going to push water this summer, so by the end of the camp they’re going to love water.”
Samford University is following similar procedures to keep its baseball campers safe. Along with encouraging them to hydrate and cool off, they’re also providing extra tenting for the players to stay cool.
Tony David, head baseball coach at Samford, said he and his staff watch out for tension between players when the weather is hot.
“When you have those guys around each other, they get hot,” David said. “Little things like somebody accidentally running into each other becomes more of an issue if it was 70 degrees.”
However, proper hydration doesn’t start at camp, but at home. One camp coach said getting hydrated at the camp is too late.
“Your body doesn’t have anything to work off of, so it’s important not so much the Cokes and Dr. Peppers but its more water, a little Gatorade mix in with water to get your body back hydrated,” Birmingham Parks and Rec soccer coach Jay Hammond said.
David said it’s important that children don’t drench themselves with water while in the heat. That water, combined with sweat, can make clothing heavier and hotter for children. | 2022-06-15T15:58:06Z | www.cbs42.com | Birmingham summer camps working to keep children safe during heat wave | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-summer-camps-working-to-keep-children-safe-during-heat-wave/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-summer-camps-working-to-keep-children-safe-during-heat-wave/ |
Birmingham woman advocates for more Scottish, Viking historical romance novels at library board meeting
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Sherry Williams was on a mission.
On Tuesday, she came to the Birmingham Public Library Board with a message, a list, and a love of historical fiction. Her mission? To advocate for more historical romances — particularly Scottish and Viking-themed novels — to be placed in the library’s collection.
Williams, who works at Ogletree Deakins, a major labor and employment law firm, rose during the board meeting’s public voices period, telling board members she’s a “historical romance junkie.”
She said that she’s read every historical romance novel in her home branch, Five Points West, and the library’s central location.
She said she approached her librarian and asked whether they had any Viking or Scottish-themed romance novels. They said they didn’t, unfortunately, and suggested checking with other area libraries.
Williams had a different plan in mind.
“The Bible says you have not because you ask not,” Williams said, her voice echoing through Richard Arrington auditorium. “I just want to see if we can get some Viking historical romance novels and some Scottish romance novels.”
Williams said she would appreciate the addition of novels by authors like Monica McCarty, Hannah Howell, Lynsay Sands, and Johanna Lindsey.
Williams told board members she was serious about her request — she’d left work early to get to the board meeting.
“They were like, ‘Where are you going Sherry?’ And I was like, ‘The library,'” she said.
Janine Langston, executive director of Birmingham Public Library, took Williams’ author list and said that the library would aim to prioritize adding some of the authors she’d suggested.
Jermaine “Funnymaine” Johnson, a comedian and recent addition to the board, couldn’t help himself.
“If you could do like a reading or a book club, you’ve got my vote,” he said. | 2022-06-15T19:39:31Z | www.cbs42.com | Birmingham woman advocates for more Scottish, Viking historical romance novels at library board meeting | https://www.cbs42.com/news/birmingham-woman-advocates-for-more-scottish-viking-historical-romance-novels-at-library-board-meeting/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/birmingham-woman-advocates-for-more-scottish-viking-historical-romance-novels-at-library-board-meeting/ |
Former Hale County band director charged with soliciting sex from minors
MOUNDVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) — The former Hale County High School band director was arrested this week and charged for allegedly soliciting four teenage students for sex after sending them inappropriate text and email messages.
Moundville Police officer Cole Ward says they are conducting a thorough investigation.
“It is deeply concerning, and we take any allegation like this very seriously because the trust we put into these people can’t be tainted,” Ward said. “And if there is any indication that anything is going on it needs to be handled, we are going to investigate. And if there are any false allegations that needs to be taken care of as well.”
34-year-old Adam Mowrer is no longer the band director, he resigned in May after the school year ended. Moundville Police were notified May 26 by a school resource officer after learning Mowrer was sending inappropriate messages to four female students under the age of 19. The former band director turned himself in Tuesday to Hale County authorities.
Hale County Commissioner Donald Anderson is calling the allegation disturbing.
“It is a sad situation and we as adults are put here to be a guide and a light for our children and to have something like that happen is a sad situation and its a situation, we can’t have in Hale County”.
The crime of Soliciting a student for sex is a Class A misdemeanor. Mowrer was released from jail after posting bond. | 2022-06-16T02:15:21Z | www.cbs42.com | Former Hale County band director charged with soliciting sex from minors | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/former-hale-county-band-director-charged-with-soliciting-sex-from-minors/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/former-hale-county-band-director-charged-with-soliciting-sex-from-minors/ |
FAIRFIELD, Ala. (WIAT) — American Red Cross volunteers are assisting people who were affected by the Chateau Glen Oaks apartment fire in Fairfield Wednesday.
Red Cross Disaster Action Team volunteers were on the scene helping nearly 30 individuals, including 10 minors to provide assistance and determine their needs.
The Red Cross responds to more than 60,000 disasters across the country every year and most of these are home fires. In a typical year, home fires kill more people in the United States than all other natural disasters combined. | 2022-06-16T02:15:27Z | www.cbs42.com | Red Cross helping those involved in Fairfield apartment fire | https://www.cbs42.com/news/red-cross-helping-those-involved-in-fairfield-apartment-fire/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/red-cross-helping-those-involved-in-fairfield-apartment-fire/ |
Same Heat, Lower Humidity This Weekend
Rain ends this evening, with showers and storms exiting our southern counties by 10 pm. Lows dip into the mid 70s. Drier air slowly filters in overnight.
We’re not exactly going to be cool. Not even close, really. Highs climb into the low 90s both Saturday and Sunday, and we’ll see lots of sunshine. The good news: that air is going to be a good bit drier. That means it will feel like the low 90s, instead of 105 or more. Not exactly what I’d call a cold front, but at this point, we’ll take what we can get.
The weekend might almost feel Arctic compared to what’s coming next week. That upper-level ridge builds back even stronger, and the temperatures and heat index climb even higher. Expect highs in the upper 90s and even low 100s in some spots, and the heat index could climb to105° next week. With strong sinking motion in the atmosphere thanks to that upper air ridge, we don’t have any rain in the forecast. | 2022-06-18T01:13:52Z | www.cbs42.com | Same Heat, Lower Humidity This Weekend | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/same-heat-lower-humidity-this-weekend/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/same-heat-lower-humidity-this-weekend/ |
CBS 42 Founder’s Day 2022
GALLERY: CBS 42 helps multiple organizations on Founder’s Day of Caring
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — On Friday, members of the CBS 42 family celebrated Nexstar’s Founder’s Day of Caring by giving back to the community.
Friday marked the twenty-sixth year of CBS 42’s parent company, Nexstar, and each year the company encouraging news stations across the country to help local organizations through community service.
CBS 42 members served at multiple organizations Friday including Greater Birmingham Humane Society, Glen Iris Elementary, Christian Service Mission and Royal Divinity Ministry. | 2022-06-21T05:40:05Z | www.cbs42.com | GALLERY: CBS 42 helps multiple organizations on Founder's Day of Caring | https://www.cbs42.com/cbs-42-cares/gallery-cbs-42-helps-multiple-organizations-on-founders-day-of-caring/ | https://www.cbs42.com/cbs-42-cares/gallery-cbs-42-helps-multiple-organizations-on-founders-day-of-caring/ |
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mobile County Circuit Court Judge has been suspended.
The office of Judge James Patterson confirmed to WKRG News 5 the suspension is the reason he was not in the office when our team called on Wednesday. His suspension follows a complaint investigated by Alabama’s Court of Judiciary. | 2022-06-23T12:37:45Z | www.cbs42.com | South Alabama judge suspended amid ethics charges | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/south-alabama-judge-suspended-amid-ethics-charges/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/south-alabama-judge-suspended-amid-ethics-charges/ |
MONTOGOMERY, Ala. (WHNT) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has responded critically to President Joe Biden’s call for Congress to support him in pausing the federal gas tax for three months, as prices across the country remain high.
President Biden spoke to the nation Wednesday afternoon asking lawmakers to pause the tax, which charges 18 cents per gallon for gasoline and 24 cents per gallon for diesel.
“Alabamians and Americans alike are hurting, and it’s a real shame President Biden is failing to address the problem,” Ivey said in her statement. “Folks across our state need relief, but I do not believe that relief will come through a fuel tax suspension at the federal or state levels. In fact, as we have continued to look closely at this issue, I believe that this could cause more harm than good in Alabama, ultimately costing taxpayers.”
Alabamians pay a 28-cent gasoline tax and a 29-cent diesel tax, of which the revenue goes toward Rebuild Alabama projects across the state. There were calls by candidates in the May GOP gubernatorial primary to reconsider the tax.
Ivey and state lawmakers have not proposed any legislation to do so, one representative said pausing the tax could lead to a loss of revenue for much-needed infrastructure projects.
“President Biden could not be more hard-headed on the issue of American energy independence, but he campaigned on that, so, it comes as no surprise to me. He is closing pipelines with the stroke of a pen,” Ivey added in her statement. “Here in our neck of the woods, the Gulf of Mexico is currently in a moratorium with no lease sales being held, which impacts both our oil and gas industries and the Alabama consumer. He is pointing his finger at the oil industry and is looking anywhere else but home. There is also no certainty that Americans will feel even temporary relief from this band-aid approach. Let’s be clear: We need a permanent solution.”
Several states across the country have considered suspending or lowering their state gas tax including Tennessee, Georgia and Michigan at some point this year. California has administered a gas rebate card to car owners while the city of Chicago handed out thousands of dollars worth of gas gift cards. | 2022-06-23T12:38:09Z | www.cbs42.com | 'It's a real shame': Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey criticizes Biden's proposed federal gas tax holiday | https://www.cbs42.com/news/its-a-real-shame-alabama-gov-kay-ivey-criticizes-bidens-proposed-federal-gas-tax-holiday/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/its-a-real-shame-alabama-gov-kay-ivey-criticizes-bidens-proposed-federal-gas-tax-holiday/ |
High fuel costs impacting RV drivers and parks in Alabama
PELHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – Surging fuel costs are impacting travel plans for many RV drivers who typically stop in Alabama on the way to vacation.
Many recreational vehicles and trucks used to pull them get poor gas mileage that can lead to more frequent and expensive pit stops.
“I think we are at about $700 in fuel costs and we are substantially less than that in campsite fees,” said Doug and Lonnie Randle, who are on their way back to Florida.
The Randles use a diesel truck to haul their camper. Doug Randle estimates he gets between nine and 11 miles per gallon depending on the conditions.
“We also carry some apps on our cell phones with us that give us the clue to the price of fuel at various stations,” said Randle.
The couple spends about two weeks on the road each month and the other time with family in Florida.
“The two of us have been doing it for two and a half years. We got back into it. Now partly to spend more time with one another,” said Randle.
The open road is getting more expensive for everyone.
The manager of Birmingham South RV Park in Pelham told CBS 42 that fuel prices have impacted the summer guests.
“We have always seen northerners coming down to the gulf and back,” said Tammy Johns, the manager.
Johns has been in Pelham for about 10 years and is used to seeing license plates from far away states during the hot months.
This year, many of those people are altering plans.
“A lot of them they booked both ways. They booked an overnight reservation going down to their destination and then to return but they’re canceling those and the number 1 reason for canceling is gas prices,” said Johns.
Despite the cancellations, the park remains very busy. Johns said she’s seen an influx in guests from Alabama and other neighboring states who are looking for more budget-friendly trips.
“Alabama’s got a lot to offer geographically so you are just having a lot of people camping like back in the old days where they went just 50 miles from home,” said Johns.
It remains to be seen how much fuel prices will affect tourism and travel plans through Alabama.
Families like the Randles say without any relief in sight, the challenges are likely to impact their destinations.
“At this time we are pretty much confining our travel to 8 southeastern states. North Carolina, Tennessee, Louisiana, inside that arc and assuming, hoping and planning on fuel prices becoming more sane somewhere in the near future then we will start working our way around the western part of the country,” said Randle.
Nationally, RV sales jumped during the pandemic. Johns said she still sees plenty of people making good use of their purchase but adds that travelers appear less likely to go as far away. | 2022-06-24T18:39:31Z | www.cbs42.com | High fuel costs impacting RV drivers and parks in Alabama | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/high-fuel-costs-impacting-rv-drivers-and-parks-in-alabama/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/high-fuel-costs-impacting-rv-drivers-and-parks-in-alabama/ |
Mugshots of Emily Elizabeth Cornett (left) and Sydney Angela Holder (right) after being charged with disorderly conduct.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — The Tuscaloosa Police Department has charged a second person in relation to a social media post threatening violence against African-Americans made earlier this week.
Emily Elizabeth Cornett, 20, was charged Friday with disorderly conduct. She was jailed on
the misdemeanor charge Friday afternoon with bond set at $500.
Sydney Angela Holder, 20, of Mwas charged with disorderly conduct on Thursday. She has been
released from the Tuscaloosa County Jail after posting $500 bond.
The case stems from a video brought to TPD’s attention by members of the public and Shelton State College
administrators around 4 p.m. Thursday.
The Tuscaloosa Branch of NAACP released a statement on their Facebook’s page addressing details of the incident:
The organization contacted Shelton State after being made aware of the video and its publisher. The college is actively working with TPD on this incident. | 2022-06-24T23:39:08Z | www.cbs42.com | Two Tuscaloosa women charged with disorderly conduct due to social media post | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/2-tuscaloosa-women-charged-with-disorderly-conduct-due-to-social-media-post/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/2-tuscaloosa-women-charged-with-disorderly-conduct-due-to-social-media-post/ |
Footage shows escaped inmate moments before he stole ambulance
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — In video obtained by CBS 42, you can see Inmate Philip Bradford, 45, shuffle away from a Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputy, run inside of an ambulance parked outside of UAB Hospital and drive away before the deputy appears to attempt to stop the situation from happening.
Video shows escaped inmate steal ambulance
The situation happened Wednesday afternoon. Police later found the ambulance in Tarrant near 1st Avenue and 10th Street.
“The initial reports that we had were that the inmate had overpowered the deputy to escape,” Chief Deputy David Agee said. “We have since learned that is not true.”
On Friday, Agee said the original information they got on the incident was different. Agee said it was crucial to get information about the inmate out so the public can help them locate the inmate and the ambulance.
“The inmate escaped from our deputy’s custody,” Agee said. “It is as simple as that.”
Now, the sheriff’s office said the activity in the video is not consistent with training provided to its personnel.
“This deputy failed to perform up to standards, that is our initial reaction,” Agee said. “There is an official process and review for everything that happened. But in the end, I think we’ll get to the point we’ll have to make a determination whether this person needs to remain in law enforcement or not.”
Agee said the department is thoroughly reviewing all aspects of the inmate escape. Bradford has been charged with robbery in the 1st degree, obstruction of governmental operations, possession of drug paraphernalia and attempting to elude and escape in the 3rd degree.
“We consider him dangerous and desperate,” Agee said. “We won’t be satisfied until he is back in our custody.”
Officials with the sheriff’s office said the deputy’s status with the department is pending an investigation.
Cullman police report Bradford was last seen stealing an SUV from a Walmart parking lot in the city Thursday morning.
‘Invasive species’ in Louisiana considered edible | 2022-06-25T05:54:08Z | www.cbs42.com | Footage released of escaped inmate moments before he stole ambulance | https://www.cbs42.com/news/footage-released-of-escaped-inmate-moments-before-he-stole-ambulance/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/footage-released-of-escaped-inmate-moments-before-he-stole-ambulance/ |
A slight Break from the Heat With More Rain in the Forecast This Week
The rain helps to break up the string of 90 degree days.
Tonight: Isolated storms will continue moving in from North Alabama. Some of these will produce locally heavy pockets of rain. This won’t be particularly widespread, but could produce frequent lightning and some gusty winds. Lows over night will be fairly seasonable, around 70 degrees.
Tomorrow: Highs will stay mainly in the upper 80s. We will have some scattered showers and storms which will break up that heat a bit.
Rain chances going up this week: The best coverage of rain this week will be Monday, although there will be someone, somewhere that sees every day. I don’t think the same people get showers and storms each day. For Monday, rain chances go up through the afternoon, but quickly fizzle at sunset.
Through the week, the cold front bringing us rain tonight and tomorrow will stall. That will keep a chance of rain in the forecast through at least mid-week. Then, we transition into a summer-like pattern with more isolated afternoon showers and storms through the weekend.
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CBS 42 News at 5:30 pm | 2022-06-27T05:34:42Z | www.cbs42.com | The rain helps to break up the string of 90 degree days. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/a-slight-break-from-the-heat-with-more-rain-in-the-forecast-this-week/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/a-slight-break-from-the-heat-with-more-rain-in-the-forecast-this-week/ |
BIRMINGHAM Ala. (WIAT) — U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg made a stop in Birmingham to promote a new bus transit system as an example of what further infrastructure funding can do to connect communities.
The Birmingham Xpress is set to start running in September, a 15-mile bus route between Five Points West and Woodlawn.
Buttigieg was in the city to support the $20 million project funded through the ‘Reconnecting Communities’ Pilot Program that’s part of the bipartisan infrastructure law passed last year.
“It’s a major milestone that we have been working on throughout this administration,” Buttigieg said.
The White House says the program will better connect neighborhoods previously cut off from economic opportunity by transportation infrastructure.
“Recognizing where taxpayer dollars isolated people or caused damage, and using new resources to fix it, that’s not divisive. What’s divisive is a highway or railway or interchange that is dividing people from where they need to be in their community and fixing it will make a whole community better off,” Buttigieg said.
Buttigieg also met with Congresswoman Terri Sewell and Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin to launch the program.
Sewell says the program will help remedy past policies that separated people.
“It is by no happenstance that our railroads and our byways actually block in our communities of color and those in our underserved communities,” Sewell said.
It’s estimated the bus system would help connect people to 130,000 jobs, as well as UAB and other schools. The pilot program is taking applications from across the country, starting Thursday. Mayor Woodfin says the city will be applying.
“There are so many other projects that are in the queue. What I need to do is get with our team and see where those projects lie in priority and then we will be applying for this. But we are very excited about this Reconnecting Communities Grant for Birmingham,” Woodfin said.
Congresswoman Sewell was the only member of Alabama’s congressional delegation to vote for the infrastructure law. | 2022-07-01T01:15:52Z | www.cbs42.com | U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg promotes new Birmingham bus system as part of infrastructure pilot program | https://www.cbs42.com/news/u-s-transportation-secretary-pete-buttigieg-promotes-new-birmingham-bus-system-as-part-of-infrastructure-pilot-program/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/u-s-transportation-secretary-pete-buttigieg-promotes-new-birmingham-bus-system-as-part-of-infrastructure-pilot-program/ |
Fourth of July Weekend: Hot and humid with pop-up storms each day
It is another mostly cloudy and muggy morning across Central Alabama with temperatures in the 60s and 70s.
A weak upper-level disturbance will remain over us today along with a very tropical air mass. This will bring us another day with more scattered showers and storms. Some of the rain could be heavy at times, so watch out for possible flash flooding concerns. It will be warm and humid with high temperatures in the upper 80s to lower 90s.
Tonight, we will stay mostly cloudy with a stray shower or two. Lows will be in the 60s and 70s.
4th of July Weekend Outlook: Saturday through Monday will be partly cloudy, hot, and humid with a daily chance for scattered showers and storms as a weak ridge of high pressure moves over the Southeast U.S. Coast, and the remnants of Invest 95L move over Alabama. Some downpours will be possible. It will not rain all day, and any rain will end by 8:00 PM. This will be good for all the firework shows all weekend. High temperatures will stay in the upper 80s to lower 90s. Have a fun and safe weekend!
Next Week Outlook: We will have a hot and humid week with a daily chance for pop-up scattered showers and storms. High temperatures will be in the lower 90s and the heat index will be back around 100-105° each day.
Tracking the Tropics: Potential Tropical Cyclone Two is in the SW Caribbean and has a high chance of becoming a tropical system very soon. Winds are 40 mph and continues to slow down as it moves to the west. This slower motion will allow it to organize and become Tropical Storm Bonnie. It is forecast to remain a tropical storm through landfall over Nicaragua/Costa Rica today. It will spread heavy rain across those countries with flash flooding and mudslides. It is expected to maintain its circulation across Central America and emerge in the Pacific Ocean on Saturday. Then it will strengthen and forecast to become a hurricane next week south of Mexico. Since it will maintain its circulation from the Atlantic Basin into the Pacific Basin it will keep its name. Hurricane Hunters are scheduled to investigate this system later today.
Fourth of July Weekend: Hot and humid with pop-up … | 2022-07-01T09:46:57Z | www.cbs42.com | Fourth of July Weekend: Hot and humid with pop-up storms each day | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/fourth-of-july-weekend-hot-and-humid-with-pop-up-storms-each-day/ | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/fourth-of-july-weekend-hot-and-humid-with-pop-up-storms-each-day/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — With the World Games coming to Birmingham in just a few days, the city is inviting the community to visit the Civil Rights District Marketplace at Kelly Ingram Park to honor its history and progress.
Mona Lisa Morris, deputy director of the Birmingham Business Resource Center, spoke with CBS 42’s Michael Clark about the marketplace and what people can expect from it. | 2022-07-01T18:38:33Z | www.cbs42.com | WATCH: Birmingham's Civil Rights District Marketplace has a lot to offer | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/watch-birminghams-civil-rights-district-marketplace-has-a-lot-to-offer/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/watch-birminghams-civil-rights-district-marketplace-has-a-lot-to-offer/ |
We are still in the same unsettled weather pattern whereby we have nice mornings, followed by afternoons featuring a few pop up storms.
Temperatures tomorrow morning start in the 70s, and warm to around 90 by afternoon.
After a quiet morning, although slightly humid, we will be in for afternoon rain and storms. Some of these storms can produce heavy rain and frequent lightning. No severe weather is expected at this time.
Fireworks displays through the weekend shouldn’t be too impacted by the rain/storms. Most of the rain should fizzle out by sunset. Some big events this weekend…Sunday, we have Fire on the Water at Oak Mountain State Park. Event begins at 5pm with Food trucks and other family friendly activities….Monday, we have American Village Independence day celebration. Gates open at 11am and admission is $5 for anyone 5 and older. Free for military.
Through the week, the rain chances will be spotty, and the heat starts ticking back up. With temperatures in the lower 90s and humidity levels increasing, the heat index values will be back in the low 100s. | 2022-07-02T05:01:53Z | www.cbs42.com | 4th of July Holiday Weekend Forecast | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/4th-of-july-holiday-weekend-forecast/ | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/4th-of-july-holiday-weekend-forecast/ |
MOUNTAIN BROOK, Ala. (WIAT) — University of Alabama offensive lineman Emil Ekiyor Jr. was in Mountain Brook giving away 25,000 pairs of shoes to kids in need, through the non-profit Samaritan’s Feet.
Ekiyor Jr. is the first NIL student to partner with Samaritan’s Feet and his efforts aren’t going unnoticed.
You can learn more by watching the video-player above. | 2022-07-02T23:21:21Z | www.cbs42.com | Alabama offensive lineman Emil Ekiyor Jr. gives back to kids in need | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/alabama-offensive-lineman-emil-ekiyor-jr-gives-back-to-kids-in-need/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/alabama-offensive-lineman-emil-ekiyor-jr-gives-back-to-kids-in-need/ |
TONIGHT: A few isolated downpours may linger past 10 pm, but most spots dry out after sunset. Rain chances dwindle after midnight. Humid, with lows in the low to mid 70s.
SUNDAY: Hot and humid, with more numerous showers and storms. Highs around 90°, except where rain prior to 1 pm prevents temperatures from climbing that high. Some storms could produce frequent lightning and heavy rain. Most storms fizzle out by the time fireworks shows start, but an isolated downpour could linger to 1 am.
INDEPENDENCE DAY: More of the same kind of weather, although the radar may not be quite as active as it will be Sunday. Highs again climb into the low 90s, with the heat index into the triple digits. More scattered showers and storms are likely in the afternoon and early evening. Most (but not necessarily all) storms should fizzle out in time for fireworks. | 2022-07-02T23:21:27Z | www.cbs42.com | More Storms, Heat, and Humidity On The Way | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/more-storms-heat-and-humidity-on-the-way/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/more-storms-heat-and-humidity-on-the-way/ |
(Courtesy: Moody Police Department)
MOODY, Ala. (WIAT) — An arrest warrant is out for a man after a shooting Sunday morning in Moody.
2 killed in Tuscaloosa crash
According to the Moody Police Department, officers found Kendarris Abernathy, 30, of Moody, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds at the Barrington Parc apartments around 1 a.m. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Witnesses say Stanley Burell Jr., 36, fled the scene before officers arrived. He is described as being 6-foot-2 inches, 175 pounds. Burell also goes by the nickname “CJ.”
If you have any information on his whereabouts, contact MPD at 205-640-3333. | 2022-07-04T00:20:59Z | www.cbs42.com | Suspect wanted in Moody murder | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/suspect-wanted-in-moody-murder/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/suspect-wanted-in-moody-murder/ |
(Courtesy: City of Cullman Municipal Government Facebook)
CULLMAN, Ala. (WIAT) — Former Mayor of Cullman Don Green died Monday morning.
A post made by the City of Cullman Municipal Government states the following:
“Please keep the family of former Mayor Don Green in your prayers. Dr. Green passed away early this morning. He will be greatly missed, but the impact he had on this community will never be forgotten!” | 2022-07-04T21:24:08Z | www.cbs42.com | Former Cullman Mayor Don Green dies | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/former-cullman-mayor-don-green-dies/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/former-cullman-mayor-don-green-dies/ |
EnjoyHoover.com and restaurant week launch for World Games
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) – We are now two days away from the start of the opening ceremonies for the World Games. Businesses in Hoover said they’re ready for visitors from around the world to come and visit them.
Last July, we asked them how they were getting ready for the World Games.
“I just think it’s the exact same thing we do, but bigger,” The Whole Scoop Ice Cream Shop Proprietor David Cohen said last year when we asked.
Now, you can strike a pose in front of the Enjoy Hoover World Games ‘big chair’ for a photo op, or learn about more than 200 businesses across the city from one website.
“I really love a year ago when you challenged me, we are ready,” Cohen said. “The specials on the website guide people to be able to do a little bit of preplanning. Maybe they know what they want when they walk in the door, maybe they don’t, but they know more about the menu.”
One year ago, several businesses at Stadium Trace Village were a work in progress. Now, Walk-On’s is one of several more that has opened its doors.
“It was a big draw for us, the Hoover Met, and the sporting opportunities that are in this area,” Manager Mike Miller said. “Having the Hoover Met behind us and knowing they’ll be playing the softball games here in the next week or so has got us really hyped up. We’re super excited.”
Just minutes from the Hoover Met – sports fans who come to Hoover to watch events can relax and unwind at over 200 restaurants city-wide, showing what these businesses call true southern hospitality.
“You’re here, we’ve set the table,” Cohen said. “Come and enjoy what we’ve got.”
EnjoyHoover.com features places to eat, play, listen, shop, stay and enjoy all that the city has to offer.
Miller said Walk-On’s has been busy beefing up staff since it opened about six months ago. Cohen said other businesses have adjusted their hours or days open to make sure they are able to handle the 25,000 to 40,000 visitors expected over the next two weeks.
Hoover Restaurant Week runs from July 7 to July 17. | 2022-07-05T03:56:08Z | www.cbs42.com | EnjoyHoover.com and restaurant week launch for World Games | https://www.cbs42.com/news/enjoyhoover-com-and-restaurant-week-launch-for-world-games/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/enjoyhoover-com-and-restaurant-week-launch-for-world-games/ |
Summer Heat, Humidity, and Storms Continue
FRIDAY/SATURDAY/SUNDAY: Friday may end up being the hottest day of the week, with the heat index climbing well into the 100s for those who don’t see rain. As we head into the weekend, the upper air high slides west some leading to an opening for more showers and storms. Saturday looks particularly stormy, with more widespread storms likely in the afternoon and evening over the weekend.
Storm Team 7-Day | 2022-07-05T03:56:14Z | www.cbs42.com | Summer Heat, Humidity, and Storms Continue | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/summer-heat-humidity-and-storms-continue/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/summer-heat-humidity-and-storms-continue/ |
MOUNDVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) – The families of two people killed in a Hale County boating accident four years ago say they are still waiting for justice.
Tami Canant is the mother of 23-year-old Destiny Graben, one of the victims of the incident.
“Destiny had a huge heart, she was very strong-willed and determined. At 22, she bought her own house by herself and she was a huge animal lover,” Graden said. “She worked for a veterinarian, she was beautiful and we spent lots of time together and I love and miss her.”
On July 4 of 2018, 23-year-old Destiny Graben and 47-year-old Richard Glover were killed while riding on separate boats on the Black Warrior River in Moundville.
Police tell CBS 42 defendant 33-year-old Ricky Latham was drunk when the boat he was driving collided with another boat, causing the deaths of the two victims. Latham was charged with reckless murder.
Tami Canant says she becomes emotional when she thinks about her daughter’s death.
“Latham crossed the river on the wrong side of the river and hit the bass boat and ran over [its back] which killed Mr. Glover and knocked the motor off causing their boat to flip,” Canant said. “They were in a ski boat, and it threw Destiny and broke her neck immediately.”
Canant says it’s been frustrating waiting four long years and Ricky Latham has not gone to trial yet.
“We get a case date or we don’t get a case date or have to call to find out and it pulls up all the emotions again,” Canant said. “But every time something comes up there’s another delay and another delay. It’s painful every time.”
Hale County District Attorney Michael Jackson says his office has been disappointed with judges pushing the trial back and delaying it several times.
“Unfortunately we’ve had lots of cases that have been continued over the years. Continuances are being asked for and being granted by the judges and that’s unfortunate, but we are trying to get justice as fast as we can for victims,” District Attorney Jackson said.
A trial date for Ricky Latham was scheduled for July 25th but was delayed. No new trial date has been set. | 2022-07-07T03:03:42Z | www.cbs42.com | Families of Moundville boating accident victims are still waiting for justice | https://www.cbs42.com/news/families-of-victims-in-moundville-boating-accident-are-still-waiting-for-justice/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/families-of-victims-in-moundville-boating-accident-are-still-waiting-for-justice/ |
The news came about his passing just two days after Hookfin called in sick.
Chief of Detectives Laurie Sibley spoke with the deputy on Tuesday and prayers were sent out for a short hospital stay. Alas, it was not meant to be and Dispatcher Brumfield shared the sad news with Sheriff Nathaniel “Nat” Williams.
Hookfin served with the St. Helena Parish Sheriff’s Office for almost 25 years.
Athletes from across the world arrive in Birmingham | 2022-07-07T16:24:16Z | www.cbs42.com | 'Heaven just received another shining light': Louisiana deputy remembered after sudden death | https://www.cbs42.com/regional/louisiana-news/heaven-just-received-another-shining-light-louisiana-deputy-remembered-after-sudden-death/ | https://www.cbs42.com/regional/louisiana-news/heaven-just-received-another-shining-light-louisiana-deputy-remembered-after-sudden-death/ |
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Bottle, Alabama.
Located at the intersection US highway 280 and Alabama Highway 147 (also known as North College Street). The Bottle is just five miles north of downtown Auburn and got its name from, well, a giant bottle that once stood there.
In 1924, John F Williams, owner of Nehi Bottling Company, wanted to advertise his product by building a 64-foot-high wooden replica of a Nehi soda bottle at this then-busy crossroads.
The Bottle, also known as the “Twist Inn,” had gas pumps, a cafe and a grocery in its base. Above the gas pumps was an open-air deck for dancing. The second and third floors were living and storage spaces. A spiral staircase ran up through the neck of the bottle to observation windows just beneath the cap.
“The Bottle” (Courtesy Wikipedia)
Though the wooden bottle burned down in 1936, it was such a landmark that the crossroads was labeled “The Bottle” on road maps for years afterward.
In 2015, a historical marked was placed on the bottle’s former site, complete with a photo of the long-lost wonder. | 2022-07-07T22:05:56Z | www.cbs42.com | Unusual city names: The Bottle, Alabama | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/unusual-city-names-the-bottle-alabama/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/unusual-city-names-the-bottle-alabama/ |
More Heat and Storms In The Forecast as The World Games Get Started
OPENING CEREMONY: An isolated shower or storm can’t be ruled out, but better odds are on the opening ceremony for The World Games staying dry. It will be very warm and humid, though. Temperatures will be in the 80s through the ceremony, and the heat index will still be in the 90s through the start of the event. You can watch the Opening Ceremony LIVE right here on CBS 42. Coverage starts at 7 pm, and we’ll air the Opening Ceremony commercial free from 8-10 pm.
TONIGHT: Temperatures settle this evening into the mid 70s. Some patchy fog is likely to develop, especially after midnight.
FRIDAY: Another scorching summer day is likely, with highs climbing into the mid 90s and the heat index will climb between 105-110°. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop in the afternoon. Be sure to take breaks from the heat if you’re spending time outdoors.
WEEKEND PLANNER: More numerous storms are likely as a weak cold front pushes across the state. Some storms Saturday could produce heavy rain and gusty winds. Storms will likely linger into Saturday night and perhaps Sunday morning before some drier air moves in to kick off the new week.
SATURDAY STORMS: Storms are most likely Saturday afternoon into Saturday night, between 2PM Saturday and 2 AM Sunday. Storms will be capable of torrential downpours, gusty winds, and frequent lightning. For those attending outdoor events for The World Games, be sure to head indoors if you hear thunder or are advised to do so by World Games staff.
NEXT WEEK: Drier air moves into Central Alabama to kick off next week. That will help drop the heat index a bit, and we could see a small dip in temperatures as well. Rain chances will begin to trend back up by mid-week as the moisture returns to Central Alabama.
BEACH FORECAST: Hot and humid afternoons with scattered storms remains the seemingly unchanging forecast for Alabama’s beaches right now. The rip current risk remains limited through the weekend. | 2022-07-07T22:06:14Z | www.cbs42.com | More Heat and Storms In The Forecast as The World Games Get Started | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/more-heat-and-storms-in-the-forecast-as-the-world-games-get-started/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/more-heat-and-storms-in-the-forecast-as-the-world-games-get-started/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Protective Stadium was filled with visitors from around the world and Alabama to ring in the World Games Thursday night.
“It was like a once in a lifetime thing so I brought them out here to experience it, get some memories, take some pictures,” Tiffany Lessa from Pinson said.
Lessa said it was important to bring her kids out to experience the opening cerermony.
“It’s refreshing,” Lessa said. “It’s an experience to let us know the world is much bigger than Alabama.”
For Birmingham residents Branika Pride and Jennifer Turner, it’s all about hearing Nelly perform.
“He’s just cute,” Turner said. “I just love him, but I love his songs as well.”
After a rough flight to America, supporters of the German Sumo Team are ready for the events and the fun after.
“This is my first time in America and I literally love it because I love English,” Marie-Luis Zuckschwerdt from Germany said. “I have so much time after the World Games so maybe I can go around and see some stuff. I really do hope to enjoy my time.”
All of these visitors and more are creating lasting memories for years to come.
“I’m hoping that Alabama is looked up upon in a different light than what it typically is,” Lessa said. | 2022-07-08T04:52:29Z | www.cbs42.com | Spectators from across the globe attend World Games Opening Ceremony | https://www.cbs42.com/news/spectators-from-across-the-globe-attend-world-games-opening-ceremony/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/spectators-from-across-the-globe-attend-world-games-opening-ceremony/ |
Weather Aware Saturday
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is also likely with storms Saturday, so be sure to head indoors as soon as you hear thunder.
FRIDAY NIGHT: Showers and storms that popped up in the heat of the day slowly fizzle out. Temperatures remain warm, staying in the mid 70s.
WEEKEND OUTLOOK: The aforementioned storms are the big story for this weekend. Those could pack a punch, and some could produce strong enough winds to warrant severe thunderstorm warnings. Additionally, heavy rain could lead to some isolated flooding issues Saturday evening as well. For those attending outdoor activities at The World Games on Saturday, be prepared to head indoors if you hear thunder, or are asked to leave for a weather delay by World Games staff. It won’t be an all-day rainout, so hopefully at least some of the events are able to be completed.
A few lingering showers are possible Sunday, but the better rain chances through the day will be south of Birmingham. The temperature and humidity will drop a bit Sunday as well, leading to a slightly more comfortable afternoon compared to Saturday.
NEXT WEEK: The humidity remains relatively low on Monday, and the rain chance will be quite slim, making Monday the nicest day of the week. The humidity trends back up by mid-week, and with that comes additional showers and storms, and occasionally heavy rain. The wetter forecast does have a silver lining though; the additional rain and cloud cover will lead to a slightly cooler week next week.
GULF COAST FORECAST: The purple flags were no longer flying on Alabama’s beaches as of Friday morning, but yellow flags are still flying (yellow is the lowest risk category flag Alabama beaches fly) as we head into the weekend. The rip current risk remains limited Saturday and Sunday, but trends up to Moderate on Monday. Rip currents are the number one killer on Alabama beaches. Storms are likely through the next several days along the Gulf Coast. | 2022-07-08T20:49:18Z | www.cbs42.com | Weather Aware For Saturday Storms | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/weather-aware-for-saturday-storms/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/weather-aware-for-saturday-storms/ |
It’s estimated that by 2030, 20% of all vehicles sold in the U.S. will be electric. Meeting that demand in Alabama will have its challenges.
“There are currently a whole lot of gaps in Alabama’s charging infrastructure footprint,” Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition President Michael Staley said.
Mega Chevron gas station opens in Tuscaloosa | 2022-07-09T00:31:13Z | www.cbs42.com | Plans to improve Alabama's electric vehicle infrastructure in the works | https://www.cbs42.com/news/plans-to-improve-alabamas-electric-vehicle-infrastructure-in-the-works/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/plans-to-improve-alabamas-electric-vehicle-infrastructure-in-the-works/ |
Mugshot of Michael Evan Council (Photo courtesy of District Attorney Andy Hamlin’s office)
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — The first of five defendants in a double murder case from 2018 pleaded guilty Friday, agreeing to serve two consecutive life sentences.
24th Judicial Circuit District Attorney Andy Hamlin announced the plea of Michael Evan Council, 28, Friday afternoon. Council, a New Jersey resident, was responsible for the shooting deaths of Hernan Antonio Padilla and Allen Clifford Sandlin.
Padilla, 55, and Sandlin, 56, were found shot to death at Padilla’s home outside Carbon Hill on May 1, 2018. An extensive investigation led to capital murder charges against Council and four other defendants.
“I’m pleased we were able to put a violent offender away for life,” Hamlin said. “The plea was reached after much consultation with the victim’s families. They’ve been through a lot, and I’m glad that we were able to resolve this case. I look forward to getting the remaining codefendants’ cases to court soon.”
Cases against Lorazo Moran of New Jersey, Lindettia Lynette Lowery of Fairfield, Brandon Dewayne Lowery and Brittany Bell-Spates of Gadsden are still pending.
The Alabama State Bureau of Investigation conducted the investigation. The New Jersey State Police assisted with locating and taking Council and Moran into custody. | 2022-07-09T14:09:50Z | www.cbs42.com | One suspect of Carbon Hill double murder case pleads guilty | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/one-suspect-of-carbon-hill-double-murder-case-pleads-guilty/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/one-suspect-of-carbon-hill-double-murder-case-pleads-guilty/ |
Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 10 PM
WEATHER AWARE THROUGH 11 PM
SEVERE WEATHER: Storms are ongoing across Alabama now ahead of a slow moving cold front. These storms are capable of damaging winds greater than 60 mph, heavy rain, and frequent lightning.
A *SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH* is in effect for the following counties in Central Alabama:
TONIGHT: The worst of the storms dips south of the area by 11 pm, but some lingering rain is possible past midnight. Lows in the low to mid 70s.
SUNDAY: Scattered storms possible from late morning through to early evening, particularly south of Highway 278. Highs in the upper 80s and low 90s.
NEXT WEEK: After a relatively dry Monday, things get rainy as we head through the middle of this week, with some occasionally heavy thunderstorms likely Tuesday through Thursday. The additional rain and cloud cover will lead to lower temperatures and heat index values, with highs in the low 90s and the heat index generally in the upper 90s through mid-week. Rain chances trend down and the heat trends up by the end of the week. | 2022-07-09T21:33:57Z | www.cbs42.com | Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 10 PM | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/severe-thunderstorm-watch-until-10-pm/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/severe-thunderstorm-watch-until-10-pm/ |
Less Humid To Kick Off The Week
TONIGHT: Any isolated downpours that popped up should slide southeast and dissipate tonight. A bit more comfortable this evening. Lows in the upper 60s and low 70s.
MONDAY: Lower humidity and temperatures will make for quite comfortable weather (by July standards, anyways). Highs climb into the upper 80s, with only a few spots reaching 90°. Lower humidity means the heat index won’t be a big factor through the day either. An isolated shower can’t be ruled out, but most of us stay dry through the day.
THE REST OF THE WEEK: High temperatures remain in the upper 80s and low 90s through the rest of the week. Rain chances trend back up mid-week, but there remains some considerable question as to just how much rain we see Tuesday through Thursday, as some models suggest a tropical disturbance could develop in the Gulf and increase our rain chances. The National Hurricane Center is giving an area around the Northern Gulf Coast around a 20% chance of development into a tropical depression or storm over the next 5 days.
We’ll watch closely to see how that impacts rain chances here this week, but for now it does appear that the higher rainfall totals will be in South Alabama and along the Gulf Coast. Closer to home, scattered storms could produce heavy rainfall at times Tuesday through Thursday, before we get back into a more normal rain pattern supporting isolated downpours by the end of the week.
GULF COAST FORECAST: Heavy rain and thunderstorms are likely this week, with rough surf and a high rip current risk leading to red flag or perhaps even double red flag conditions on Alabama’s beaches by mid-week. | 2022-07-10T22:38:25Z | www.cbs42.com | Less Humid To Kick Off The Week | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/less-humid-to-kick-off-the-week/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/less-humid-to-kick-off-the-week/ |
ASHVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) — Police in Ashville arrested a Talladega man for kidnapping on Sunday.
According to Ashville Police Chief Ed Hampton, Michael Sawyer, 45, was released from St. Clair County Jail early Sunday. Upon release he stole a parked car at a Texaco gas station with a five-year-old girl inside. Sawyer let the girl safely out of the car a few miles from the Texaco off Highway 11.
A BOLO was issued after and Sawyer was spotted on I-59 South. A police chase then ensued around 11 a.m. and went through Trussville before ending in a subdivision off Springville road. Sawyer then ran away on foot and was caught and turned over to the Ashville Police Department.
Sawyer has been charged with theft of an automobile, theft of property and kidnapping.
More Heat and Storms In The Forecast as The World … | 2022-07-11T05:55:30Z | www.cbs42.com | Talladega man arrested for kidnapping after police chase | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/talladega-man-arrested-for-kidnapping-after-police-chase/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/talladega-man-arrested-for-kidnapping-after-police-chase/ |
CENTREVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) — One woman is calling fallen Bibb County Deputy Brad Johnson a hero. In 2020 Lachandra Walkers car broke down on County Road 33 in Maplesville in Bibb County.
“I see the car was overheating so I pulled over and automatically called the police because I am afraid and it’s about to get dark outside,” Walker said. Bibb County K-9 deputy Brad Johnson responded after Walker called 911, she says he was so kind and nice and stayed with her until her mother and sister and a tow truck driver showed up.
“He stayed with us and we laughed and let us meet Bodie which was a very sweet dog and we took pictures and we had a good time despite what was going on.”
Walker and her mother Pamela Bonner were both devastated after they found out that the officer who helped them was killed in the line of duty after being shot June 29.
“I think at that time he was no longer just a police officer he was just a good human being. Staying there with me as a young woman then with my mom and sister we are all women. It was dark outside and I think he wanted to protect us and the fact he did that made us feel safe and no more worries because we felt protected by him and his K 9 dog who is going to bother us.”
Lachandra Walker tells CBS 42 she will always have a special place in her heart for Brad Johnson for the kindness he showed her when she needed help. | 2022-07-12T01:46:34Z | www.cbs42.com | Woman calls fallen deputy Brad Johnson a hero for helping her | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/woman-calls-fallen-deputy-brad-johnson-a-hero-for-helping-her/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/woman-calls-fallen-deputy-brad-johnson-a-hero-for-helping-her/ |
WEATHER AWARE: Wednesday and Thursday
Tuesday: We are in for another standard summer say. Temperatures will be seasonable and we will notice a bit more humidity. Highs will top out between 91°-93° with heat index values getting between 95°-98°. No heat advisories are expected this week, fortunately.
Wednesday: We will be Weather Aware both Wednesday and Thursday as a complex of storms moves across the state these storms will capable of producing damaging winds, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. Stay weather aware as this lines moves in. They will not last long.
Thursday: The Gulf low will meander between New Orleans and Mobile, AL on Wednesday and Thursday. There is some uncertainty in the forecast with the development of the low. Euro model wants to develop it, but the GFS keeps it weak. NHC is giving it a low chance to develop.
Beach Forecast: Temps in the mid 80s doesn’t sound bad…but rain most every day. Rainfall totals could get between 5-7″ in some spots. Rip currents will be high this week with on shore flow. That will create dangerous rip currents in some spots. | 2022-07-12T05:22:59Z | www.cbs42.com | WEATHER AWARE: Wednesday and Thursday | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/weather-aware-wednesday-and-thursday/ | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/weather-aware-wednesday-and-thursday/ |
GADSDEN, Ala. (AP) — Three firefighters battling a blaze at a house in Alabama were hurt early Tuesday when they fell through a floor in the burning building.
Alabama news outlets report that the Gadsden Fire Department said the three dropped an estimated 10 to 12 feet.
The fire department said three of the injured were taken to hospitals. “The firefighters were treated and released and are doing well,” the department said. | 2022-07-12T20:12:07Z | www.cbs42.com | 3 firefighters fall through floor battling Alabama blaze | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/3-firefighters-fall-through-floor-battling-alabama-blaze/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/3-firefighters-fall-through-floor-battling-alabama-blaze/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – Despite public pushback, Regions Banks will serve as trustee for a multimillion-dollar bond issuance aimed at funding two new Alabama prisons.
Cara McClure, a local activist who opposed Regions’ role in the plan, said that the bank’s decision to continue as trustee undermines the commitment the company made to racial justice after the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
“Not participating in this deal could have been Regions’ way of making good on their commitment,” McClure said.
In 2021, Regions announced it would not extend credit to CoreCivic, a private prison company, beyond what was contractually required.
“We are not extending additional credit services to CoreCivic, and we are specifically not providing CoreCivic with financing for the construction of the prisons to be built in Alabama,” a Regions spokesperson said at the time.
Now, just a year later, McClure said Regions remaining as trustee for the state’s bond issuance is falling short of the bank’s stated commitments.
“Regions is as determined as Kay Ivey, who is using COVID relief funds to further incarcerate more people,” McClure said. “Alabama’s leadership and big banks like Regions have an infatuation with incarceration and having control of Black bodies.”
McClure had been in communication with Regions representatives regarding concerns about the project, e-mails show. The bank initially canceled a meeting with McClure and others after Alabama Students Against Prisons organized a protest at the company’s headquarters.
“We were certainly willing to have a dialogue, and believe that would have been a more effective way of addressing your concerns,” Regions’ Senior Vice President for Reputation Management said in an e-mail to McClure. “However, given the protest, we no longer believe a meeting at this time would be productive.”
The executive who sent the e-mails, Susan Cullen Anderson, wrote that in their role as trustee, the bank holds funds and administers payments.
“No lending or financing activities are involved,” Anderson wrote.
McClure wrote back, saying that she would request that the student organization postpone its rally “in the interest of preserving” the discussion between bank executives and concerned community members.
McClure and others, including representatives from the Birmingham Urban League, Worth Rises, and Alabama Justice Initiative, were eventually able to secure the meeting with Regions’ representatives.
McClure said, though, that despite the meeting, Anderson confirmed Regions’ role in an email sent Tuesday.
“Thank you for the discussion last week regarding Regions’ role as trustee for the State of Alabama bond issuance,” Anderson wrote. “We appreciate your input and your willingness to discuss your concerns with us. We will continue to meet our obligations as trustees for the transaction.”
Regions’ decision to ignore public concerns and their own commitments, McClure said, was a punch in the gut.
She said she believes, though, that Regions’ officials and even Gov. Ivey know better.
“Regions and Gov. Ivey are well aware that building new prisons is not the solution to Alabama’s prison problems,” she said. | 2022-07-12T21:59:44Z | www.cbs42.com | Despite public pushback, Regions Bank to serve as trustee for Alabama prison bonds | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/despite-public-pushback-regions-bank-to-serve-as-trustee-for-alabama-prison-bonds/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/despite-public-pushback-regions-bank-to-serve-as-trustee-for-alabama-prison-bonds/ |
(Courtesy: Birmingham Police Department)
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Police detectives have identified a person they believe is responsible for multiple robberies at Metro PCS locations around the city, as well as Honey Baked Ham and Boost Mobile.
Authorities are searching for Myron Royal Jr., 51, of Birmingham.
The Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office have issued warrants for the following offenses:
Six counts of first-degree robbery
Five counts of third-degree robbery
Bond total is $435,000
If you know of Royal’s whereabout, call 911 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. Anyone with tips may receive a cash reward. | 2022-07-12T21:59:50Z | www.cbs42.com | Authorities searching for Metro PCS robbery suspect | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/authorities-searching-for-metro-pcs-robbery-suspect/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/authorities-searching-for-metro-pcs-robbery-suspect/ |
Mugshot of Madison “Jo RiLee” Freeman who is currently wanted by the Parrish Police Department (Photo courtesy of the Town of Parrish)
PARRISH, Ala. (WIAT) — The Parrish Police Department is searching for man wanted for his connection in kidnapping an adult male.
According to a statement from the Town of Parrish’s Facebook page, PPD was notified of a possible kidnapping that occurred in the town several days ago. A male victim came forward and stated he was tied up by two individuals at a residence on Town Street.
The victim’s personal belongings were taken and he was able to escape from the residence after being held captive for several hours. PPD was able to corroborate these allegations after several hours of investigation and issued arrest warrants for two local men.
Mugshot of Kenji Hill of Parrish (Courtesy of the Town of Parrish Facebook page)
Kenji Hill, 42, of Parrish was arrested and charged with first-degree kidnapping and first-degree robbery. He has been transported to the Walker County Jail and is being held with no bond.
Mugshot of Madison “Jo RiLee” Freeman, who is currently wanted by Parrish Police (Courtesy of the Town of Parrish Facebook page)
Madison “Jo RiLee” Freeman, 29, of Parrish has been charged with first-degree kidnapping and first-degree robbery. The Parrish Police Department is actively searching for him.
Those with information on Freeman’s whereabouts or details pertaining to this case are encouraged to contact the Parrish Police Department at (205) 686-9991 or can send tips via email to info@parrishpolice.com. | 2022-07-13T04:38:19Z | www.cbs42.com | Parrish Police searching for kidnapping suspect | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/parrish-police-searching-for-kidnapping-suspect/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/parrish-police-searching-for-kidnapping-suspect/ |
Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9 PM for parts of Western Alabama
Severe Thunderstorm WATCH until 9:00 PM for parts of Western Alabama. Strong to severe storms are expected to develop in the watch area this afternoon/evening. They could produce 60 mph winds and quarter size hail. Check back for updates here and on CBS 42.
Some storms could be strong to possibly severe. SPC has placed West-Central Alabama in a Level 2/5 Slight Risk, and the rest of Central Alabama is in a Level 1/5 Marginal Risk. The main threats will be gusty winds, large hail and heavy rain. We will need to watch out for possible flash flooding across Central Alabama. We’ve issued a WEATHER AWARE for today. The main timing is from Noon until 11 PM. | 2022-07-13T20:38:52Z | www.cbs42.com | Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9 PM for parts of Western Alabama | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/severe-thunderstorm-watch-until-9-pm-for-parts-of-western-alabama/ | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/severe-thunderstorm-watch-until-9-pm-for-parts-of-western-alabama/ |
BIRMINGHAM Ala. (WIAT) — As World Games events continue, crowds remain heavy. With various closures and limited parking, downtown can be difficult to navigate.
Parking, especially, can be a hassle with such large events taking place throughout the day, but the World Games ‘Ride the Line’ transportation has you covered.
Guests can travel for free on Ride the Line to any venue destination they desire. According to guests and World Games officials, this is far more ideal than searching for parking that may or may not be available near venues.
There is parking available in various places throughout the city, but guests say the ‘World Games East Parking Lot’ is a popular spot with green line buses available every 10 to 15 minutes.
“There is attendants letting you into the parking lot,” said visitor Jennifer Kupay. “Again, just park, lock your car, and then hop right on the bus. All the different routes are colored. So, very easy to find.”
There are four lines of transportation total. Green and yellow lines run from seven A.M. to 11 P.M. Red and blue lines run from nine am to midnight.
“It’s timely, it’s working, it’s amazing,” said world games marketing team member, Pam Cook. “Use it. Ride the line. It’ll bring you to the plaza, take you back to the car. There are a lot of locations all over the city where you can absolutely park and ride.”
Ride the line will provide transportation through July 17. To learn more about ride the line and other World Games events, you can go to our CBS42 news app. | 2022-07-14T01:07:50Z | www.cbs42.com | Avoid parking problems at The World Games... Ride the Line! | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/world-games-2022/avoid-parking-problems-at-the-world-games-ride-the-line/ | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/world-games-2022/avoid-parking-problems-at-the-world-games-ride-the-line/ |
Severe Threat Ending Tonight, Pop Up Showers Return Tomorrow
TONIGHT: The storm threat ends as the sun sets. Temps overnight will fall into the low to mid 70s.
THURSDAY: we will have another chance of some afternoon showers. These will be less severe and more spotty. Not everyone gets rain tomorrow and those that do, it shouldn’t last long.
Our best chance for rain tomorrow will be during the afternoon hours and should dissipate quickly by sunset. The bulk of the wet weather will stay along and south of I-85.
FRIDAY: A little bit of a break in the rain as an upper level ridge begins to build in. This begins Friday and will continue through the end of the weekend. That means more sunshine, drier air, and subsequently warmer temperatures. The July heat is back.
BEACH BOUND: If you are beach bound this weekend, you will be dealing with a bit more rain than your normal summertime afternoon smattering of showers. I don’t think it will wash away your entire vacation, but as this stalled boundary sits over the Florida panhandle and south Alabama
LOOKING AHEAD: We will get a brief break from the rain as we move into the weekend, outside of a standard afternoon shower, common in the summer, it stays quiet, hot and mostly dry this weekend. As for next week, we will be eyeing another developing system that will bring us another chance of showers and storms. We will iron out threats in the coming days. | 2022-07-14T01:08:21Z | www.cbs42.com | Severe Threat Over for Wednesday Night, Rain Popping Up Again Thursday | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/severe-threat-ending-tonight-pop-up-showers-return-tomorrow/ | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/severe-threat-ending-tonight-pop-up-showers-return-tomorrow/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A Bordetella, more commonly known as kennel cough, outbreak has veterinary clinics across the city on high alert.
Kennel cough is the result of both a viral and bacterial upper respiratory disease and is contagious for dogs since it spreads through the air. Even if your dog is vaccinated against the disease, there is still a chance of infection.
Dr. Andy Sokol with the Caldwell Mill Animal Clinic said that an outbreak is usually isolated to one place, but this time has spread to several facilities throughout the southern part of Birmingham.
Symptoms of kennel cough include a hacking cough, runny nose, sneezing, loss of energy or appetite, fever and spitting up white foam.
If your pet is showing any of these symptoms call your veterinarian immediately to discuss treatment plans.
To learn more about kennel cough, watch the full interview in the media player above. | 2022-07-14T16:41:21Z | www.cbs42.com | Veterinarian warning dog owners of kennel cough outbreak throughout Birmingham metro | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/outbreak-of-kennel-cough-affecting-dogs-throughout-birmingham-metro/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/outbreak-of-kennel-cough-affecting-dogs-throughout-birmingham-metro/ |
Drier Weather For The End Of The Week
TONIGHT: Showers and storms ending by around 10 pm across most of Central Alabama. Becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the low 70s.
FRIDAY: Drier air moves in from the north, which will help limit our rain chances Friday. Still, a few isolated showers and storms can’t be ruled out. The best chance to see an isolated downpour will be southeast of I-20 where more moisture will linger, but we can’t rule out rain in any one spot. Highs in the low 90s.
WEEKEND: The relatively dry air sticks around Saturday and much of Sunday, meaning rain chances will be limited, but not zero through the weekend. Again, rain may be slightly more likely southeast of I-20, but moisture should be limited enough Saturday to keep most of us dry. On Sunday, we see some moisture return, particularly by the evening hours. There remains too much model disagreement on most likely placement of higher moisture to increase rain chances right now, but we might have to bump our rain chances some for Sunday afternoon and Sunday evening in subsequent forecasts. Check back later this week for updates.
WORLD GAMES CLOSING CEREMONY: As previously mentioned, we’re monitoring the moisture return Sunday evening, so a rain shower or storm can’t totally be ruled out for the closing ceremony at Protective stadium. Still, this does not appear to be a washout situation. Temperatures are expected to be in the 80s at the start of the ceremony, dipping into the upper 70s by the time the ceremony ends.
NEXT WEEK: There remains some level of uncertainty regarding specifics with next week’s forecast, but the general pattern will be an upper level trough sets up across the deep south Monday and Tuesday. That will enhance rain chances with ample moisture again in place. This is a pattern that can support heavy rainfall and storms, although at this point, model spread is too high to formally mention any flood or severe weather threat yet. By Wednesday, that upper air trough digs further southeast, and an upper-air ridge builds in overhead. That will lead to lower rain chances and more heat, with the heat index reaching as high as 105° by the second half of the week.
GULF COAST FORECAST: Rough surf is likely to continue through at least the next couple of days. A high risk of rip currents is in place for Friday, and a moderate risk is in place through the weekend. Scattered showers and storms are also likely with high temps in the mid to upper 80s. | 2022-07-14T22:24:17Z | www.cbs42.com | Drier Weather For The End Of The Week | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/drier-weather-for-the-end-of-the-week/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/drier-weather-for-the-end-of-the-week/ |
CALHOUN COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — A fatal crash on I-20 in Calhoun County is causing major delays Thursday afternoon.
According to Oxford Fire Department, the crash happened just past Exit 191 on I-20 EB. In addition to Oxford Fire, Heflin Fire and ALEA are also responding.
I-20 EB is down to one lane in the area. | 2022-07-14T22:25:00Z | www.cbs42.com | I-20 fatal crash causes major backups in Calhoun County | https://www.cbs42.com/top-stories/i-20-fatal-crash-causes-major-backups-in-calhoun-county/ | https://www.cbs42.com/top-stories/i-20-fatal-crash-causes-major-backups-in-calhoun-county/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Flag football made its World Games debut in Birmingham and is becoming a popular sport among young people. NFL FLAG is the official flag football league of the NFL and the largest youth flag football organization in the U.S.
NFL FLAG executive director Izell Reese joined CBS42 to discuss the opportunities the sports gives and the honor of being a part of the World Games. | 2022-07-15T01:49:43Z | www.cbs42.com | Flag football is becoming a popular sport for youth | https://www.cbs42.com/news/flag-football-is-becoming-a-popular-sport-for-youth/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/flag-football-is-becoming-a-popular-sport-for-youth/ |
Tuscaloosa community mourning loss of bar owner Scott Harless
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — The Tuscaloosa bar and restaurant community is grieving one of their own today.
37-year-old Scott Harless owned the Nocturnal Bar and was a business partner at Central Mesa restaurant. He was killed early Wednesday morning after crashing his car into a train.
Bill Lloyd is the co-owner of Druid City Social bar and restaurant. He knew Harless and calls his death tragic.
“Scott was just really coming into his own, paid his dues and worked in lots of places. He was in the position where he had the experience to be a quality owner and a quality boss,” Lloyd said. “It’s a really serious loss for everyone.”
Tuscaloosa Police say Harless collided with the train at the crossing near Greensboro Avenue and was pronounced dead at the scene. Harless was well known in the downtown bar community over the years he worked at many establishments as a manager and bartender.
“It’s a big loss for a lot of people. He’s a Tuscaloosa guy and has been in the restaurant and bar business in town for a long time,” Lloyd said. “He’s really one of the newer generations of hospitality entrepreneurs that was carrying on the development going on downtown.”
A few bars and restaurants closed to allow employees some time to grieve on Wednesday. CBS 42 tried reaching out to the Nocturnal Bar and Central Mesa restaurant but received no comment. | 2022-07-15T01:49:55Z | www.cbs42.com | Tuscaloosa community mourning loss of Nocturnal Bar owner Scott Harless | https://www.cbs42.com/news/tuscaloosa-community-mourning-loss-of-bar-owner-scott-harless/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/tuscaloosa-community-mourning-loss-of-bar-owner-scott-harless/ |
UPDATE (July 16, 9:40 a.m.): Five sharks were caught on Friday of the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo with the largest, a tiger shark weighing in at 595.2 pounds. A live leaderboard is available for shark and other fish catches.
Here are the four other shark catches so far in the three-day event:
The 595.2-pound shark was a tiger shark. Here are the biggest shark catches: | 2022-07-16T17:05:30Z | www.cbs42.com | Tiger Shark caught in Alabama weighs nearly 600 pounds | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/tiger-shark-caught-in-alabama-weighs-nearly-600-pounds/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/tiger-shark-caught-in-alabama-weighs-nearly-600-pounds/ |
TONIGHT: An isolated shower or storm possible before midnight. Muggy and warm, with lows in the low 70s.
SUNDAY: A toasty mid-July day across Central Alabama with highs in the low 90s and a heat index between 95° and 100° in most spots by mid afternoon. A few scattered showers and storms are possible across the state, with the best rain chances across the Tennessee Valley and the Gulf Coast. In Central Alabama, showers and storms will be very isolated, but a few could bubble up in the heat of the afternoon.
WORLD GAMES CLOSING CEREMONY: Rain chances look very slim for the start of the ceremony at Protective Stadium, but I can’t entirely rule out a brief shower as the event starts. It will be warm and partly cloudy through the event, with temperatures falling from the mid 80s to the low 80s through the evening.
SUNDAY NIGHT: An isolated shower can’t be ruled out through around 7 pm, then it’s the typical warm and muggy evening we all expect this time of year. Lows in the low to mid 70s with a partly cloudy sky.
MONDAY/TUESDAY: A strong upper-air ridge will be in place across the Southern Plains and Four Corners states Monday into Tuesday, with a weak upper-air trough in place across Alabama. That trough will lead to some additional rising motion in the atmosphere here and help kick-start more numerous showers and storms Monday and Tuesday than we’d normally see on a July afternoon. The best chance for heavier rain will be on Monday, and north of I-20, but we do expect widely scattered storms to continue to push southward through the day Monday. Tuesday, the upper-air trough begins to strengthen, but also begins to push east. Still, expect at least scattered storms to remain through Tuesday afternoon.
WEDNESDAY: Rain chances dwindle on Wednesday as the upper-air trough moves eastward. This will be a day in-between systems, but expect the heat to build with fewer clouds around. Highs reach the mid 90s with the heat index back into the triple digits.
THURSDAY: A second weak upper-air trough digs across the Central U.S. Thursday, and we’ll get enough rising motion from that to again increase our coverage of showers and storms. For those without rain and cloud cover it will be another hot day with the heat index again in the triple digits.
FRIDAY & THE WEEKEND: That upper-air ridge slides east Friday into the weekend and strengthens across the Central and Southern U.S. This is a pattern that supports extreme heat over the state of Alabama, and we’d typically expect to see heat advisories become necessary in a pattern like this. Right now, we’re forecasting highs to climb into the upper 90s by next weekend, and the heat index to climb above 105°, but it’s not totally out of the question that temperatures could reach triple digits with the heat index potentially climbing to 110° or more.
While the odds of the heat index getting that high aren’t over 50%, they aren’t zero either, so it’s something we’ll monitor as we head through the week. | 2022-07-16T22:22:37Z | www.cbs42.com | Hot, Humid, and Occasionally Stormy Week Ahead | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/hot-humid-and-occasionally-stormy-week-ahead/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/hot-humid-and-occasionally-stormy-week-ahead/ |
It is a mostly clear to partly cloudy, mild and muggy morning across Central Alabama. There are some showers and storms across North Alabama that will slowly move south. Temperatures are in the 70s.
A trough of low pressure will move into the Eastern U.S. today. This will send a cold front into Tennessee, and it will stay just north of Alabama. However, it will be close enough with daytime heating to set off scattered showers and storms across Central Alabama this afternoon and evening.
Some could be strong to possibly severe across NW Alabama. SPC has placed that area in a Level 1/5 Marginal Risk for severe weather with a threat for gusty winds. Some downpours are possible, so watch out for some street flooding issues. High temperatures will climb into the upper 80s to lower 90s before the storms develop.
Tonight, we will be mostly cloudy with scattered showers and storms – especially toward daybreak Tuesday. Lows will be in the 70s.
The trough will remain across the Southeast U.S. on Tuesday, and an upper-level wave will move across Alabama. All of this will lead to another round of showers and storms starting in the morning and they will continue all day. Highs will be in the upper 80s to lower 90s.
The trough will lift north on Wednesday, and a weak ridge of high pressure will be west of Alabama. This will bring in some drier air and we will be partly cloudy with a slight chance for a shower or storm. We will become hotter and humid with highs in the mid 90s and the heat index around 105°+.
Another cold front will move toward Alabama on Thursday, but not enter the state. It will be close enough to set off scattered showers and storms. High temperatures will climb into the lower 90s before the storms develop. The heat index will be around 105°.
The front will move away from Alabama on Friday as a ridge of high pressure builds toward us from the west. Alabama will be on the eastern side of it, so we will not feel the hottest temperatures. Expect a partly cloudy sky with spotty showers and storms. High temperatures will be in the lower to mid 90s and the humidity will make the heat index 105-110°.
Weekend Outlook: The ridge will continue to build toward Alabama this weekend, and that means more heat with little to no rain. Expect a mostly sunny sky on Saturday and Sunday. High temperatures will be in the mid 90s and the heat index 105-110°. You will need to find ways to stay cool!
Southwest Monsoon Heats Up This Week, Bringing Much-Needed … | 2022-07-18T10:24:08Z | www.cbs42.com | Hot, humid with stormy weather today and Tuesday | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/hot-and-humid-with-stormy-weather-today-and-tuesday/ | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/hot-and-humid-with-stormy-weather-today-and-tuesday/ |
Messy Morning Commute Tuesday
Tuesday: Overnight storms could have a big impact on the morning drive. Latest model runs have heavy rain sliding in shortly after midnight in North Alabama and continuing through sun rise. There will be some downpours as well as gusty winds and frequent lightning. Be prepared to add some extra time to that drive to work. By afternoon, the storms will begin clearing out and drier air starts to move across the state.
Wednesday: The rain takes a brief break as a heat ridge slides east and will dominate the weather midweek. We will have a mostly sunny sky and temperatures shooting back up into the mid 90s.
Heat Returns: The heat is back later this week. After some on and off rain to start the week, the next big story is the scorching temperatures. Not only will temperatures be in the mid 90s again, but the heat index values spike again. We could have more of those heat index values in the low 100s starting Wednesday with the most intense heat being felt this weekend. | 2022-07-19T04:10:39Z | www.cbs42.com | Messy Morning Commute Tuesday | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/messy-morning-commute-tuesday/ | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/messy-morning-commute-tuesday/ |
This is a Your Voice Your Station Special Report.
PINSON, Ala. (WIAT) — Pinson neighbor Stanley Binder reached out to CBS 42, after he said he wasn’t getting answers from Birmingham Water Works about black slime hanging from his faucets.
“I was rinsing something out and noticed these black things falling in the sink,” Binder explained. “And I turned this over and looked and saw the growth on it.”
Binder told CBS 42 he doesn’t know what the black substance is, or why it’s growing on his faucet heads. He said his faucets are fairly new, and his piping is made of plastic, which made him believe the water was the issue.
He even spent nearly $2,000 on an in-home water distiller, worried the slime was contaminating his drinking water.
“I don’t drink this water. I don’t even like cooking in it,” he stated.
Binder said he contacted Birmingham Water Works, and someone came out to his home earlier this year to test his water, but he never received the test results from them.
After CBS 42 went to Binder’s home on Monday, we reached out to BWW on his behalf. Binder says later that day they came back out to test his water.
They shared those results with us. According to the test, Binder’s water is in compliance with EPA and ADEM water quality standards.
A spokesperson for BWW said in an email:
“After learning of this customer’s complaint yesterday, our Water Quality team immediately went out and collected samples from the customer’s home address in Pinson to run a comprehensive analysis in our state-of-the-art certified laboratory. The analytical results for free chlorine, manganese, iron, fluoride, antimony, arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, calcium, chromium, magnesium, potassium, selenium, sodium, pH, temperature, and conductivity were all within normal ranges for these parameters, fully in compliance with US EPA and ADEM drinking water quality standards, and perfectly in line with the exceptional quality water that we strive to consistently deliver to BWW customers. Additionally, all bacteriological and microscopy testing that was conducted for both total coliform and Escherichia coli (E.coli) were negative. In short, the thorough laboratory evaluation of the customer’s water quality demonstrated that there are absolutely no health issues of concern. Laboratory staff called the customer this afternoon to inform them of the findings and to notify them that we may release the laboratory results (with the customer address redacted for privacy).”
CBS 42 also reached out to the Jefferson County Department of Health. They declined an interview, but did offer to test Binder’s water.
We followed up with Binder, who plans to have his water tested again when the black slime grows back. He said since he had already cleaned all of the slime off his faucets before BWW arrived to test the water, he will wait another month or two for another test. | 2022-07-20T22:37:16Z | www.cbs42.com | Pinson neighbor reports black slime in faucets | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/pinson-neighbor-reports-black-slime-in-faucets/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/pinson-neighbor-reports-black-slime-in-faucets/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — With temperatures consistently reaching high into the nineties, local farms have been impacted. Farmers say cattle and other produce, like hay, struggle to progress as planned under these hot summer conditions.
Nelson Cattle and Hay Farm in Jefferson County has noticed that in extreme heat, cattle and hay need special help from the farmers to successfully produce.
Nelson Cattle and Hay Farm owner, Evan Nelson, says his cattle spend the majority of their day hidden under shaded trees or bathing in a pond. He says when they’re not eating or grazing the field, they aren’t putting on the sufficient weight to sell.
To make sure the cattle reach full potential, Nelson says they supplement with extra food and water.
“We’ll supplement and make sure they’re getting an adequate amount of water, make sure the feeding troths are full and the water troths are full, and that the pond is in good shape,” said Nelson.
Without the proper amount of water, Nelson also says hay production will not be as strong in the extreme heat.
With 40% of their hay going to cattle for nutrients, the success of cattle sales partially depends on the success of their hay production.
“If the hay is doing well, you know, if we have enough hay in the barn, not only do the cows do better, but the farmer does better cause there’s a little less stress knowing they’ll have plenty of feed over the winter.”
For the best results, Nelson says they often work with cattle early in the morning and with hay throughout the day.
He also noted that with extra labor and supplement costs on the farmer’s end, there will likely be a price increase for consumers. Nelson says farmers can only control so much after weather takes over.
“It’s just that time of the year that, you just, whatever the weather throws at you, take it and you live with it and you do it again tomorrow,” said Nelson.
While the heat can have negative effects, Nelson says he and his team do their best no matter what to serve the community successfully and with care. | 2022-07-21T00:30:03Z | www.cbs42.com | Local farms are impacted by Alabama's extreme heat | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/local-farms-are-impacted-by-alabamas-extreme-heat/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/local-farms-are-impacted-by-alabamas-extreme-heat/ |
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama Democrats say they’ll have to find other ways to advocate for pro-abortion policy after Gov. Kay Ivey rejected their request for a special session to reconsider Alabama’s abortion law.
House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels sent a letter to the governor Tuesday, whose office later responded that a session wouldn’t be happening.
7.19.22-Special-Session-Request-LetterDownload
Rep. Barbara Drummond (D- Mobile) says she feels like state leaders aren’t listening to concerns over the 2019 Human Life Protection law. She notes the lack of exceptions it has for rape or incest, as well as language that may be confusing for doctors in emergency situations.
“No one is listening who’s in leadership. The call for this special session is not to overturn what we’ve already done with this regressive trigger law for Alabama, but to actually clear up some of the vagueness that is a result of this law,” Drummond said.
Drummond says the best thing people can do at this point to have their voices heard is vote. | 2022-07-21T22:58:07Z | www.cbs42.com | 'No one is listening': Alabama Democrats respond to governor's rejection of special session request to reconsider abortion law | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/no-one-is-listening-alabama-democrats-respond-to-governors-rejection-of-special-session-request-to-reconsider-abortion-law/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/no-one-is-listening-alabama-democrats-respond-to-governors-rejection-of-special-session-request-to-reconsider-abortion-law/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama’s primary blood donation center is issuing an emergency need for blood donations.
LifeSouth Community Blood Center is asking for donations of all blood types to ensure local hospitals have enough blood supply to help patients suffering from traumas, cancers, and chronic illnesses.
The organization reports that blood donations are not received as much during the summer due to people traveling. LifeSouth also stated that this year has been low in terms of donations.
To help raise donation turnout, LifeSouth will give a $20 e-gift card and a “special recognition item” to all blood donors from Friday through Monday. Those who make a platelet, plasma or double red cell donation will receive an additional $20 e-gift card.
Donors will also receive a mini-physical on-site, which includes blood pressure, iron level and cholesterol screenings.
Donors must be at least 17 or 16 with parental permission, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in good health. A photo ID is required.
LifeSouth has three blood donation sites located across Central Alabama:
Birmingham: 396 West Oxmoor Road
Tuscaloosa: 1800 McFarland Boulevard East (closed Sunday and Monday)
Leeds: 1725 Ashville Road, Suite #121(closed Saturday and Sunday)
Additionally, LifeSouth will have bloodmobiles at various locations on Friday and Saturday:
Birmingham Alabama Credit Unions on 2675 Valleydale Road and 1604 Montgomery Highway (open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Demopolis Civic Center (open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
AFE Awareness Blood Drive at Moody High School Gym (open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
LifeSouth encourages first-time donors to give now, and for regulars to bring a friend.
For additional information about donation or to find a blood drive near you, call LifeSouth toll-free at 1- 888-795-2707 or visit their website. Appointments can also be made online. | 2022-07-22T12:44:19Z | www.cbs42.com | Blood donors urgently needed in Alabama | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/lifesouth-to-give-gift-cards-to-alabama-blood-donors-through-monday/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/lifesouth-to-give-gift-cards-to-alabama-blood-donors-through-monday/ |
Hot with fewer storms today and this weekend
It is a mostly cloudy and muggy morning across Central Alabama with a few showers and storms over Eastern Alabama. Temperatures are in the 70s.
The cold front will stall over Southern Tennessee today, and an area of low pressure is sitting over South Alabama. These systems will make it partly cloudy with isolated showers and storms. Any storm will produce heavy rain and some gusty winds. The best chance for rain will be south of I-20, or over South Alabama. High temperatures will be in the lower to mid 90s and the humidity will make the heat index 100-105°. | 2022-07-22T12:45:09Z | www.cbs42.com | Hot with fewer storms today and this weekend | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/hot-with-fewer-storms-today-and-this-weekend/ | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/hot-with-fewer-storms-today-and-this-weekend/ |
Fewer storms today with hotter and drier weather this weekend
The cold front will stall over Southern Tennessee today, and an area of low pressure is sitting over South Alabama. These systems will make it partly cloudy with isolated showers and storms. Any storm will produce heavy rain and some gusty winds. The best chance for rain will be south of I-20, or over South Alabama. High temperatures will range from the lower to mid 80s where it is raining to the lower where the sun comes out. The humidity will make the heat index 95-102°. | 2022-07-22T18:36:01Z | www.cbs42.com | Fewer storms today with hotter and drier weather this weekend | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/fewer-storms-today-with-hotter-and-drier-weather-this-weekend/ | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/fewer-storms-today-with-hotter-and-drier-weather-this-weekend/ |
Hot, Humid, and Stormy Pattern Ahead
TONIGHT: Showers and storms ending by 9 pm. Some patchy fog may develop, particularly in spots that saw rain this afternoon and evening, and along river valleys, lakes, ponds, and creeks. Lows in the low to mid 70s. Mostly clear except where fog develops.
SUNDAY: More of the same weather is on tap for Sunday. We start out mostly clear and heat up quickly through the morning. Afternoon highs reach the low 90s and the heat index approaches the triple digits, except where thunderstorms produce rain-cooled air. A few downpours develop by late morning and mid-day, becoming a bit more numerous in the afternoon. We’ll put the rain chance at around 40%, but some spots will see heavy downpours while others stay dry and hot.
SUNDAY NIGHT: Downpours fizzle through the evening, and we dry out by 10 pm. Becoming mostly clear and muggy. Patchy fog will be possible, especially in spots that saw rain earlier in the day, as well as near bodies of water and valleys. Lows again drop into the low to mid 70s.
MONDAY/TUESDAY: No major changes to this overall pattern. This is standard late-July weather for Central Alabama, and with a very high moisture content to the air, we’ll see daily thunderstorms develop in the heat of the afternoon. Where those storms don’t pop up, temperatures could approach the mid-90s, but many spots will get enough influence of rain-cooled air to keep high temperatures in the low 90s and the heat index just a bit below 105°.
WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY: The middle of the week may be a hair drier and hotter. We expect highs to reach the mid 90s both Wednesday and Thursday, with a heat index approaching 105°. With ample moisture still in place, we expect at least isolated downpours despite a strengthening upper-air ridge overhead which will help to limit the coverage of showers and storms. Rain chances may trend up a bit Thursday afternoon and evening as the upper ridge weakens a bit.
FRIDAY & THE WEEKEND: Rain chances trend up fairly dramatically as the upper-air ridge flattens out and weakens a bit as a trough swings across the Great Lakes and Midwest. There appears to be some subtle troughing that develops to our west as this feature moves across the Great Lakes, and at the surface a cold front appears likely to stall near or over Central Alabama Friday evening into Saturday. This will provide additional lift, and with ample moisture in place, should be plenty to lead to more widespread shower and storm coverage both Friday and Saturday.
While we’re still too far out to determine exact threats, sufficient instability (>2,000 J/kg) will likely be in place to support at least some stronger storms, despite the overall wind profile being (typical of late July) less than supportive for severe weather, with bulk shear values under 30 knots.
Additionally, slow storm motions coupled with very high precipitable water (over 2″) could lead to flash flooding issues if slow moving thunderstorms train over flood-prone areas.
Confidence in any specific threat this far out will preclude a Weather Aware at this time, but it will be something we will closely monitor through the next several days. If trends continue, a Weather Aware could be needed Friday and Saturday.
GULF COAST FORECAST: Scattered showers and storms are likely through the first half of this week. Yellow flag conditions are most likely on Alabama beaches through mid-week, with purple flags also a possibility due to the presence of jellyfish. The rip current risk remains limited through Tuesday. | 2022-07-23T22:31:29Z | www.cbs42.com | Hot, Humid, and Stormy Pattern Ahead | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/hot-humid-and-stormy-pattern-ahead/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/hot-humid-and-stormy-pattern-ahead/ |
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