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Residents concerned over busy Tuscaloosa railroad crossing
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — Some Tuscaloosa neighbors are raising concerns about trains blocking the 16th Street railroad crossing as well as loud train horns late at night.
The City of Tuscaloosa will host a public involvement meeting about the possible closure ... | 2022-04-07T00:17:28Z | www.cbs42.com | Residents concerned over busy Tuscaloosa railroad crossing | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/residents-concerned-over-busy-tuscaloosa-railroad-crossing/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/residents-concerned-over-busy-tuscaloosa-railroad-crossing/ |
TALLADEGA, Ala. (WIAT) — Another mother of a Talladega murder victim is speaking out in hopes of getting answers in her son’s death.
This week Talladega police asked for information in two unsolved homicides, including the mid-March shooting of 25-year-old Oderius Jemison.
TPD also asked for tips in the more recent sho... | 2022-04-07T00:17:40Z | www.cbs42.com | Talladega police seek tips in March homicide; family speaks out | https://www.cbs42.com/news/talladega-police-seek-tips-in-march-homicide-family-speaks-out/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/talladega-police-seek-tips-in-march-homicide-family-speaks-out/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – As we inch closer and closer to the official start of the World Games 2022, tickets sales are soaring. Organizers said some events have already sold out, including sumo wrestling.
So far, the World Games has sold more than 350,000 tickets over the 11 day event. Organizers said people from over... | 2022-04-07T03:36:06Z | www.cbs42.com | World Games CEO gives update on ticket sales | https://www.cbs42.com/top-stories/world-games-ceo-gives-update-on-ticket-sales/ | https://www.cbs42.com/top-stories/world-games-ceo-gives-update-on-ticket-sales/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – According to the Birmingham Police Department’s crime stats, the city’s murder rate is up 40% compared to last year.
Over the past few months, organizations like the Jefferson County Department of Public Health have invested funds into combating gun violence by helping victims.
Birmingham Inte... | 2022-04-07T07:36:04Z | www.cbs42.com | Birmingham's murder rate up 40 percent compared to 2021 | https://www.cbs42.com/top-stories/birminghams-murder-rate-up-40-percent-compared-to-2021/ | https://www.cbs42.com/top-stories/birminghams-murder-rate-up-40-percent-compared-to-2021/ |
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) – New developments in a Your Voice Your Station report we brought you in February.
Plans to develop two new entertainment districts in Homewood are now on hold. The city launched its first one downtown in Soho Square last fall.
“It just provides a great gathering space for areas while letting the ... | 2022-04-07T07:36:10Z | www.cbs42.com | Plans on hold for two possible entertainment districts in Homewood | https://www.cbs42.com/top-stories/plans-on-hold-for-two-possible-entertainment-districts-in-homewood/ | https://www.cbs42.com/top-stories/plans-on-hold-for-two-possible-entertainment-districts-in-homewood/ |
by: Austin Franklin, Drew Taylor
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Country music legend Garth Brooks joined CBS 42 Morning News Thursday to discuss his upcoming show in Birmingham, Alabama.
On June 4, Brooks will play a show at Protective Stadium, the first show at the new stadium. The concert is part of Brooks’ Stadium Tour. ... | 2022-04-07T13:56:39Z | www.cbs42.com | WATCH: Garth Brooks joins CBS 42 Morning News | https://www.cbs42.com/entertainment/watch-garth-brooks-joins-cbs-42-morning-news/ | https://www.cbs42.com/entertainment/watch-garth-brooks-joins-cbs-42-morning-news/ |
Student signs first esports scholarship in this Alabama high school’s history
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDHN) — History was made at Enterprise High School as the first Wildcat ever recently signed an esports college scholarship.
Daultyn Bradley is the captain of the Wildcats’ Rocket League team, the top team in the state. This... | 2022-04-07T15:49:42Z | www.cbs42.com | Student signs first esports scholarship in this Alabama high school's history | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/student-signs-first-esports-scholarship-in-this-alabama-schools-history/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/student-signs-first-esports-scholarship-in-this-alabama-schools-history/ |
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) — A Piedmont man was arrested Wednesday after he led police on a chase through Jacksonville.
According to the Jacksonville Police Department, officers attempted to pull over an SUV for a switched tag but the driver refused and led police on a chase in the northwestern part of the city.
During ... | 2022-04-07T17:34:29Z | www.cbs42.com | Police: Man threw backpack full of drugs out of car window in Jacksonville police chase | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/police-man-threw-backpack-full-of-drugs-out-of-car-window-in-jacksonville-police-chase/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/police-man-threw-backpack-full-of-drugs-out-of-car-window-in-jacksonville-police-chase/ |
Colorado State University issues their early Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook
FORT COLLINS, Colo (WIAT) — Forecasters at Colorado State University’s (CSU) Tropical Weather and Climate Research Center have issued their latest Extended Range Forecast of Atlantic Seasonal Hurricane Activity for 2022.
They are forecasting... | 2022-04-07T17:34:53Z | www.cbs42.com | Colorado State University issues their early Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook | https://www.cbs42.com/tracking-the-tropics/colorado-state-university-issues-their-early-atlantic-hurricane-season-outlook/ | https://www.cbs42.com/tracking-the-tropics/colorado-state-university-issues-their-early-atlantic-hurricane-season-outlook/ |
Physical Education Teacher Wins ‘One Classroom at a Time’ $1,000 grant!
This week’s winner is Kayla Garlock, a physical education teacher at Columbiana Middle School. She enjoys working with her students and she says her goal for them is simple.
“Our goal is to keep them active and healthy. That’s our job” says Garlock... | 2022-04-07T22:37:45Z | www.cbs42.com | Physical Education Teacher Wins ‘One Classroom at a Time’ $1,000 grant! | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/birmingham-community/one-class-at-a-time/physical-education-teacher-wins-one-classroom-at-a-time-1000-grant/ | https://www.cbs42.com/birmingham-community/one-class-at-a-time/physical-education-teacher-wins-one-classroom-at-a-time-1000-grant/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has established a Victims Assistance Fund that will go towards helping victims of domestic violence across the county.
The funding will include $150,000 that can be used for emergency relocation and housing, emergency transportation and legal assistance.
“... | 2022-04-07T22:37:58Z | www.cbs42.com | JCSO establishes $150K domestic violence victims fund | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/jcso-establishes-150k-domestic-violence-victims-fund/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/jcso-establishes-150k-domestic-violence-victims-fund/ |
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — Myron Pope said he’s ready to move on.
A guilty plea by the former University of Alabama vice president on a misdemeanor charge of soliciting prostitution was set aside by a judge Monday after Pope paid fees and completed a “Johns Education and Awareness Program.”
Now, Pope’s lawyer said his c... | 2022-04-08T01:50:41Z | www.cbs42.com | The Alabama law was meant to protect those arrested for prostitution. Tuscaloosa says it also protects ‘johns’ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/this-alabama-law-was-meant-to-protect-those-arrested-for-prostitution-one-city-says-it-protects-johns-too/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/this-alabama-law-was-meant-to-protect-those-arrested-for-prostitution-one-city-says-it-protects-johns-too/ |
Chilly and windy today. Sunny and warmer weather returns this weekend
It is a mostly clear, breezy, and colder morning across Central Alabama. Temperatures range from the 30s to 50s. You may want that jacket as you head out the door.
An upper-level trough will still be north of Alabama on Friday, but it will start to m... | 2022-04-08T09:29:28Z | www.cbs42.com | Chilly and windy today. Sunny and warmer weather returns this weekend | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/chilly-and-windy-today-sunny-and-warmer-weather-returns-this-weekend/ | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/chilly-and-windy-today-sunny-and-warmer-weather-returns-this-weekend/ |
Gibson’s BBQ, family-owned restaurant since 1956, catches fire in Huntsville
According to Huntsville Fire & Rescue, multiple units responded to a blaze at Gibson’s BBQ on Memorial Parkway. HFR Chief Mac McFarlan told News 19 said the call came in around 6 p.m.
Owner Art Sanford said his family has owned the north Alaba... | 2022-04-08T11:30:50Z | www.cbs42.com | Gibson's BBQ, family-owned restaurant since 1956, catches fire in north Alabama | https://www.cbs42.com/news/gibsons-bbq-family-owned-restaurant-since-1956-catches-fire-in-huntsville/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/gibsons-bbq-family-owned-restaurant-since-1956-catches-fire-in-huntsville/ |
“I want to go to med school and I know for a fact if that dream were to happen, I have to keep that GPA up and keep those grades up,” Johnson said.
Johnson received a full scholarship to LSU where she will begin her journey to studying to become a pediatrician. Her inspiration came from watching her younger sister batt... | 2022-04-08T13:26:00Z | www.cbs42.com | Louisiana high school student does it all while maintaining 4.5 GPA | https://www.cbs42.com/regional/louisiana-news/louisiana-high-school-student-does-it-all-while-maintaining-4-5-gpa/ | https://www.cbs42.com/regional/louisiana-news/louisiana-high-school-student-does-it-all-while-maintaining-4-5-gpa/ |
WDHN News went looking for answers and what was found raised questions that the city didn’t want to answer.
Bobby Lewis and landowners, who have been against Dothan expanding its landfill, have asked the city to compare and let the public know both costs, of how much it is to operate the dump and how much it’s costing ... | 2022-04-08T15:17:18Z | www.cbs42.com | Is it costing this Alabama town more to operate its landfill or ship it out of state? | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/is-it-costing-this-alabama-town-more-to-operate-its-landfill-or-ship-it-out-of-state/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/is-it-costing-this-alabama-town-more-to-operate-its-landfill-or-ship-it-out-of-state/ |
Study: Disneyland, the ‘Happiest Place on Earth,’ is the complete opposite for many of its workers
(ABC4) – Known as the “Happiest Place on Earth,” Disneyland in California may not draw such emotions from their 30,000 cast members.
According to a study done by Economic Roundtable, almost 75% of Disneyland workers repor... | 2022-04-08T15:17:24Z | www.cbs42.com | Study: Disneyland, the 'Happiest Place on Earth,' is the complete opposite for many of its workers | https://www.cbs42.com/entertainment/study-disneyland-the-happiest-place-on-earth-is-the-complete-opposite-for-many-of-its-workers/ | https://www.cbs42.com/entertainment/study-disneyland-the-happiest-place-on-earth-is-the-complete-opposite-for-many-of-its-workers/ |
Bed-and-breakfast fire in Louisiana started from cigarette butt in planter
It happened Thursday around 5 p.m. according to Lafayette Fire Department Spokesperson Alton Trahan. He said the fire, which was ruled as accidental, was located outside the entrance to an upstairs units that was occupied by a family from out of... | 2022-04-08T15:17:42Z | www.cbs42.com | Bed-and-breakfast fire in Louisiana started from cigarette butt in planter | https://www.cbs42.com/regional/louisiana-news/bed-and-breakfast-fire-in-louisiana-started-from-cigarette-butt-in-planter/ | https://www.cbs42.com/regional/louisiana-news/bed-and-breakfast-fire-in-louisiana-started-from-cigarette-butt-in-planter/ |
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) – A man walked into the Russell County Jail Thursday afternoon and told deputies he wanted to confess to a murder. Then, he tried to escape.
Anthony Jackson, 33, is now in that jail facing capital murder charges in the 2019 drive-by-shooting death of 27-year-old Beionca Bolden, authorities told... | 2022-04-08T17:05:41Z | www.cbs42.com | Sheriff: Man walks into Alabama jail, confesses to murder, tries to escape | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/sheriff-man-walks-into-alabama-jail-confesses-to-murder-tries-to-escape/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/sheriff-man-walks-into-alabama-jail-confesses-to-murder-tries-to-escape/ |
Can Ukraine win the war against Russia? Retired Alabama colonel weighs in
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — As the war between Ukraine and Russia continues, the question remains of what is next for the two countries.
On Friday, retired Alabama Air National Guard Colonel Scott Grant joined the CBS 42 Morning News, where anchor ... | 2022-04-08T17:05:44Z | www.cbs42.com | Can Ukraine win the war against Russia? Retired Alabama colonel weighs in | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/can-ukraine-win-the-war-against-russia-retired-alabama-colonel-weighs-in/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/can-ukraine-win-the-war-against-russia-retired-alabama-colonel-weighs-in/ |
Wilson carried the child, conceived through artificial insemination. Williams cut the umbilical cord. They named their son after a beloved family member on Williams’ side of the family.
The gray is an ugly divorce making its way through the district court.
“I want people to know that that it’s not just the LGBTQ commun... | 2022-04-08T17:05:46Z | www.cbs42.com | Oklahoma mother to be removed from baby’s birth certificate because she’s not the ‘gestational parent’ | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/national/oklahoma-mother-to-be-removed-from-babys-birth-certificate-because-shes-not-the-gestational-parent/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/national/oklahoma-mother-to-be-removed-from-babys-birth-certificate-because-shes-not-the-gestational-parent/ |
Friends remember iconic New Orleans entertainer Chris Owens
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Chris Owens, a mainstay of the French Quarter in New Orleans, was recently remembered tonight at a candlelight vigil in front of her nightclub.
Friends and family gathered to celebrate her life and talk about what made Owens “larger than l... | 2022-04-08T17:06:06Z | www.cbs42.com | Friends remember iconic New Orleans entertainer Chris Owens | https://www.cbs42.com/regional/louisiana-news/friends-remember-iconic-new-orleans-entertainer-chris-owens/ | https://www.cbs42.com/regional/louisiana-news/friends-remember-iconic-new-orleans-entertainer-chris-owens/ |
Jefferson County Schools reaffirms support for ‘voluntary religious expression’
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Days after landing in hot water over news that prayer would not longer be allowed over the PA speakers at football games, Jefferson County Schools has released a statement putting out their views on the matter.
The... | 2022-04-08T20:28:22Z | www.cbs42.com | Jefferson County Schools reaffirms support for 'voluntary religious expression' | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/jefferson-county-schools-reaffirms-support-for-voluntary-religious-expression/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/jefferson-county-schools-reaffirms-support-for-voluntary-religious-expression/ |
10-year-old boy missing from Bessemer after leaving DHR building
BESSEMER, Ala. (WIAT) — Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 10-year-old boy missing after leaving a Department of Human Resources (DHR) building in Bessemer.
Bessemer Police and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency have both said told CBS ... | 2022-04-09T02:54:18Z | www.cbs42.com | 10-year-old boy missing from Bessemer after leaving DHR building | https://www.cbs42.com/news/missing/10-year-old-boy-missing-from-bessemer-after-leaving-dhr-building/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/missing/10-year-old-boy-missing-from-bessemer-after-leaving-dhr-building/ |
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) — An officer and one other individual were transported to a local hospital Friday night after the police vehicle rear ended a private car, law enforcement have said.
The collision occurred on Valley Avenue near the Valora Apartments and led to the street’s closure for a period of time.
Sgt. John C... | 2022-04-09T06:01:38Z | www.cbs42.com | Homewood officer and victim rear-ends car on Valley Avenue | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/homewood-officer-rear-ends-car-on-valley-avenue/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/homewood-officer-rear-ends-car-on-valley-avenue/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – Governor Kay Ivey signed two bills in regard to transgender youth. Both bills have garnered a lot of controversy from the LGBTQ community and activist groups across the state.
House Representative Neil Rafferty gave a passionate speech to the House floor on Thursday before the bills were passe... | 2022-04-09T07:32:09Z | www.cbs42.com | Controversial LGBTQ bills continue to draw backlash | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/controversial-lgbtq-bills-continue-to-draw-backlash/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/controversial-lgbtq-bills-continue-to-draw-backlash/ |
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — A single-vehicle crash in Dekalb County resulted in two deaths early Saturday morning.
According to state troopers, 51-year-old Pamela Pike and 50-year-old Julie Lankford were killed when the vehicle they were riding in left the roadway and struck a tree. Troopers said neither victim was we... | 2022-04-09T21:01:48Z | www.cbs42.com | 2 killed in Dekalb County crash | https://www.cbs42.com/traffic/2-killed-in-dekalb-county-crash/ | https://www.cbs42.com/traffic/2-killed-in-dekalb-county-crash/ |
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — New details released in court Tuesday in the deaths of the grandparents of rapper Honeykomb Brazy.
Tony and Leila Lewis were killed in February 2021 after a shooting and fire at their home. Patrick Lewis, one of the four suspects, appeared in court Tuesday for a preliminary hearing. There is no re... | 2022-04-11T16:21:49Z | www.cbs42.com | Court testimony: Facebook beef led to death of Alabama rapper's grandparents | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/court-testimony-facebook-beef-leads-to-killing-of-honeykomb-brazys-grandparents/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/court-testimony-facebook-beef-leads-to-killing-of-honeykomb-brazys-grandparents/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The University of Alabama at Birmingham will break ground at the site of the school’s brand new Altec/Styslinger Genomic Medicine and Data Sciences Building Monday morning.
UAB says the building will “accelerate advancements in precision medicine, informatics and data sciences.” Officials also... | 2022-04-11T16:22:13Z | www.cbs42.com | UAB breaks ground on new $78M science building | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/uab-breaks-ground-on-new-78m-science-building/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/uab-breaks-ground-on-new-78m-science-building/ |
CINCINNATI, Ohio (BRPROUD) — Over the weekend, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins was killed in a collision involving a dump truck.
In the days following his death, tributes poured in for the 24-year-old quarterback, who was once a star at Ohio State University.
Ohio State posted a picture of the former QB ... | 2022-04-11T16:22:44Z | www.cbs42.com | 'Tough to find the words… you will be missed': Joe Burrow remembers former teammate Dwayne Haskins | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/tough-to-find-the-words-you-will-be-missed-joe-burrow-remembers-former-teammate-dwayne-haskins/ | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/tough-to-find-the-words-you-will-be-missed-joe-burrow-remembers-former-teammate-dwayne-haskins/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A man who was recently convicted of killing a woman in a drive-by shooting and received a lifetime prison sentence without the possibility of parole was found dead in his cell over the weekend.
Adam Jamal Isom, 28, was found dead in his cell at the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office County Jail... | 2022-04-11T18:18:53Z | www.cbs42.com | Birmingham man who had been sentenced to life in prison for 2019 shooting found dead in cell | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/birmingham-man-who-had-been-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-2019-shooting-found-dead-in-cell/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/birmingham-man-who-had-been-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-2019-shooting-found-dead-in-cell/ |
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport hosting job fair
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Airport Authority will host a job fair to fill more than 25 available positions at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
The fair will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday in the airport’s event room on the... | 2022-04-11T22:01:50Z | www.cbs42.com | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport hosting job fair | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-shuttlesworth-international-airport-hosting-job-fair/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-shuttlesworth-international-airport-hosting-job-fair/ |
PRATT CITY, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Police Department has made an arrest in a September 2021 homicide in Pratt City.
Koreon Johnson, 18, is charged with the murder of Joshua Rogers, 26, back on Sept. 25 in the 100 block of Dugan Avenue.
At the time, BPD had taken two persons of interest into custody and said Roger... | 2022-04-11T23:46:04Z | www.cbs42.com | BPD makes arrest in September 2021 homicide in Pratt City | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/bpd-makes-arrest-in-september-2021-homicide-in-pratt-city/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/bpd-makes-arrest-in-september-2021-homicide-in-pratt-city/ |
OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) – A 13-year-old from Opelika has died in the hospital after suffering a gunshot wound Monday afternoon. The shooting is under investigation.
Around 4:30 p.m., Opelika Police Department received a call of a gunshot victim in the 300 block of Wittel Avenue. First responders arrived on the scene and l... | 2022-04-12T01:28:04Z | www.cbs42.com | 13-year-old Opelika child killed in shooting, police investigating | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/13-year-old-opelika-child-killed-in-shooting-police-investigating/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/13-year-old-opelika-child-killed-in-shooting-police-investigating/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – Many Ukrainian athletes are bravely fighting for their country as the war with Russia continues.
It’s still unclear if these athletes will be able to represent their country in the World Games and that’s something World Games organizers said they want to help with.
Beginning April 1, one dolla... | 2022-04-12T01:28:15Z | www.cbs42.com | World Games shows support for Ukrainian athletes | https://www.cbs42.com/news/world-games-shows-support-for-ukrainian-athletes/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/world-games-shows-support-for-ukrainian-athletes/ |
Housing market continues to be struggle for home buyers, realtors in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The housing market continues to be a pain for home buyers nationwide and here in Alabama, especially with interest rates slowly rising.
Realtors like Frances Knox with Keller Williams Realty says the market has been a... | 2022-04-12T04:47:14Z | www.cbs42.com | Housing market continues to be struggle for home buyers, realtors in Alabama | https://www.cbs42.com/news/housing-market-continues-to-be-struggle-for-home-buyers-realtors-in-alabama/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/housing-market-continues-to-be-struggle-for-home-buyers-realtors-in-alabama/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – Big shows and music headliners are making their way to the Magic City and city leaders say the momentum is just getting started.
In the last two weeks, three big music artists announced they are making stops in Central Alabama on their tours.
Garth Brooks will be stopping at Protective Stadium... | 2022-04-12T12:21:58Z | www.cbs42.com | Big name music stars slated to visit Central Alabama | https://www.cbs42.com/news/big-name-music-stars-slated-to-visit-central-alabama/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/big-name-music-stars-slated-to-visit-central-alabama/ |
It is a partly to mostly cloudy morning across Central Alabama. A few showers will move in from Mississippi later this morning. Temperatures are in the 40s and 50s.
We will be mostly cloudy, warmer, breezy, and more humid with a few stray showers today. Highs will be in the lower 80s.
Tonight, an upper-level wave/distu... | 2022-04-12T12:22:16Z | www.cbs42.com | WEATHER AWARE Wednesday Night into Thursday Morning | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/weather-aware-wednesday-night-into-thursday-morning/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/weather-aware-wednesday-night-into-thursday-morning/ |
DECATUR, Ala. (WHNT) — A former teacher for Decatur High School who pleaded guilty to having sex with a student has been ordered to repay $100,000 in restitution, according to Morgan County District Attorney Scott Anderson.
Witt, who was originally arrested in 2016, was placed on administrative leave for over two years... | 2022-04-12T15:30:52Z | www.cbs42.com | Alabama teacher ordered to repay school after pleading guilty to sex charge | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/alabama-teacher-ordered-to-repay-school-after-pleading-guilty-to-sex-charge/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/alabama-teacher-ordered-to-repay-school-after-pleading-guilty-to-sex-charge/ |
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Twisted and mangled, covered in mud and hardly recognizable as a vehicle at all. Buried underground for six years, a 2006 Hummer truck now sits in an impound lot in Washington County, Alabama.
Acting on an anonymous tip, the investigation began earlier this year. Last Thursday, they sta... | 2022-04-12T18:17:38Z | www.cbs42.com | Police searching for suspect who allegedly buried Hummer in south Alabama | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/police-searching-for-suspect-who-allegedly-buried-hummer-in-south-alabama/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/police-searching-for-suspect-who-allegedly-buried-hummer-in-south-alabama/ |
South Alabama town unveils plans for new arena, major downtown facelift
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Dothan city officials have finally unveiled major plans on Monday to change the face of downtown and doing away with the current civic center.
It was around a year ago that the city brought together a group of 100 people who l... | 2022-04-12T18:17:44Z | www.cbs42.com | South Alabama town unveils plans for new arena, major downtown facelift | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/south-alabama-town-unveils-plans-for-new-arena-major-downtown-facelift/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/south-alabama-town-unveils-plans-for-new-arena-major-downtown-facelift/ |
‘When they took him, they took me’: Deadly weekend in New Orleans leaves family searching for answers
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A bouquet of flowers and balloons sits outside a home on Sumner Street, where Kenneth Faggin took his last breath.
His family is beside themselves in grief after learning the 63-year-old man was gu... | 2022-04-12T18:18:34Z | www.cbs42.com | 'When they took him, they took me': Deadly weekend in Louisiana leaves family searching for answers | https://www.cbs42.com/regional/louisiana-news/when-they-took-him-they-took-me-deadly-weekend-in-new-orleans-leaves-family-searching-for-answers/ | https://www.cbs42.com/regional/louisiana-news/when-they-took-him-they-took-me-deadly-weekend-in-new-orleans-leaves-family-searching-for-answers/ |
Touchdown Tuesday: Alabama fans need to get hype for sophomore quarterback, Jalen Milroe. Sponsored.
Bryce Young is back at the University of Alabama as the reigning Heisman Trophy winner.
He looks to have another great season to position himself as the No. 1 pick for the 2023 NFL Draft. As he eyes a chance to win a Co... | 2022-04-12T18:18:52Z | www.cbs42.com | Touchdown Tuesday: Alabama fans need to get hype for sophomore quarterback, Jalen Milroe. Sponsored. | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/alabama/touchdown-tuesday-alabama-fans-need-to-get-hype-for-sophomore-quarterback-jalen-milroe/ | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/alabama/touchdown-tuesday-alabama-fans-need-to-get-hype-for-sophomore-quarterback-jalen-milroe/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Something almost as big as the Super Bowl is coming to Birmingham this weekend, at least as far as television production is concerned.
With just five days remaining until the second coming of the USFL, VP of Operations Daryl Johnston announced just how large the broadcast will be for the inaug... | 2022-04-12T18:19:11Z | www.cbs42.com | Production for inaugural USFL game 'rivals anything that FOX has done, except the Super Bowl,' officials say | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/usfl/production-for-inaugural-usfl-game-rivals-anything-that-fox-has-done-except-the-super-bowl-officials-say/ | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/usfl/production-for-inaugural-usfl-game-rivals-anything-that-fox-has-done-except-the-super-bowl-officials-say/ |
On Saturday, someone walked into the Lock Stock and Barrel shooting range in Granville, about 50 miles outside of Atlanta, and gunned down owners 75-year-old Richard Hawk, his wife and their 17-year-old grandson Luke.
“These people went out of their way to help others and it’s just senseless for this to happen,” Harr s... | 2022-04-12T20:47:43Z | www.cbs42.com | Manhunt underway after Georgia coroner finds family dead | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/manhunt-underway-after-georgia-coroner-finds-family-dead/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/manhunt-underway-after-georgia-coroner-finds-family-dead/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Just 86 days separate the city of Birmingham and the World Games 2022.
While athletes and patrons make final arrangements to attend the international sporting event, the city itself is making final arrangements to keep them safe.
In a Tuesday press conference, Mayor Randall Woodfin was joined ... | 2022-04-12T20:48:01Z | www.cbs42.com | Expect 'Super Bowl level' amount of security for World Games 2022 | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/world-games-2022/expect-super-bowl-level-amount-of-security-for-world-games-2022/ | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/world-games-2022/expect-super-bowl-level-amount-of-security-for-world-games-2022/ |
by: Alex Puckett, Ashley Gann
Another round of mid-week storms poses a severe weather threat for the Deep South, including here in Alabama. Storms begin to move into the state from the west around 6 pm, and slowly spread east through the night. By 6 am, these storms will have moved to our south and east.
The Storm Pred... | 2022-04-12T23:07:57Z | www.cbs42.com | Weather Aware for Wednesday night storms | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/weather-aware-for-wednesday-night-storms/ | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/weather-aware-for-wednesday-night-storms/ |
As primary election nears, Alabama sees more negative campaign ads
CULLMAN, Ala. (WIAT) – We are now six weeks away from election day in Alabama and as that deadline gets closer, candidates are taking a more negative attack on their opponents.
CBS 42 Political Analyst Steve Flowers says a negative approach to campaigni... | 2022-04-13T07:10:37Z | www.cbs42.com | As primary election nears, Alabama sees more negative campaign ads | https://www.cbs42.com/news/politics/as-primary-election-nears-alabama-sees-more-negative-campaign-ads/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/politics/as-primary-election-nears-alabama-sees-more-negative-campaign-ads/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The votes are in as people in various Jefferson County cities cast their ballots at the polls Tuesday on tax renewals benefitting schools.
In Gardendale, a property tax renewal passed overwhelmingly with 678 voting yes and 295 voting no. City leaders said the tax has been in place for years. I... | 2022-04-13T07:10:38Z | www.cbs42.com | Results are in for two area tax renewals benefitting schools | https://www.cbs42.com/news/politics/results-are-in-for-gardendale-trussville-tax-renewals-benefitting-schools/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/politics/results-are-in-for-gardendale-trussville-tax-renewals-benefitting-schools/ |
It is a mostly cloudy morning with scattered showers as an upper-level disturbance moves across Central Alabama. Temperatures are in the 60s.
We need to be Weather Aware Today! The morning showers will move to the east as the upper-level disturbance/wave moves out of Alabama. Then we will be mostly cloudy, warm, breezy... | 2022-04-13T11:37:58Z | www.cbs42.com | WEATHER AWARE this evening and tonight for strong to severe storms across Central Alabama | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/weather-aware-this-evening-and-tonight-for-strong-to-severe-storms-across-central-alabama/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/weather-aware-this-evening-and-tonight-for-strong-to-severe-storms-across-central-alabama/ |
Authorities with the Department of Justice say Ashley Nicole Haydt, of Taylor, conspired with a friend to bomb the truck of her ex-boyfriend, whom she shares a child with. The friend, Sylvio Joseph King, had already pleaded guilty and testified against Haydt.
Police say a bomb planted in the work truck of Haydt’s ex-bo... | 2022-04-13T16:16:11Z | www.cbs42.com | Alabama woman sentenced to 18 years in prison for trying to kill ex-boyfriend in truck bombing | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/alabama-woman-sentenced-to-18-years-in-prison-for-trying-to-kill-ex-boyfriend-in-truck-bombing/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/alabama-woman-sentenced-to-18-years-in-prison-for-trying-to-kill-ex-boyfriend-in-truck-bombing/ |
Meriya Gale Nease was wanted by U.S. Marshals for a 2021 indictment in south Alabama. Nease was taken into custody April 12, 2022, around 5:34 p.m. by U.S. Marshals in Memphis, Tennessee. Nease was found after WKRG News 5 viewers sent tips about her whereabouts.
Nease was indicted by a grand jury on July 29, 2021, for ... | 2022-04-13T16:16:23Z | www.cbs42.com | Viewer tips lead to south Alabama fugitive captured in Tennessee | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/viewer-tips-lead-to-fugitive-captured-in-tennessee/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/viewer-tips-lead-to-fugitive-captured-in-tennessee/ |
Work underway to bring new Veterans Care Facility to Lincoln
LINCOLN Ala. (WIAT) — A new veterans care facility will soon be coming to the city of Lincoln.
The city has acquired 190 acres to build the new facility. Lincoln is working with the the non-profit organization Alabama Veteran and the Talladega County Commissi... | 2022-04-13T16:16:29Z | www.cbs42.com | Work underway on new veterans care facility in Lincoln | https://www.cbs42.com/birmingham-community/work-underway-to-bring-new-veterans-care-facility-to-lincoln/ | https://www.cbs42.com/birmingham-community/work-underway-to-bring-new-veterans-care-facility-to-lincoln/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Montgomery native and former Alabama State University head coach Reggie Barlow has a new gig in a not-so-new football league.
On Wednesday, the XFL announced Barlow would be one of eight head coaches in its third rendition as a professional football league.
Barlow has not yet been named to a f... | 2022-04-13T18:18:51Z | www.cbs42.com | Former Alabama State University coach Reggie Barlow named head coach in XFL | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/former-alabama-state-university-coach-reggie-barlow-named-head-coach-in-xfl/ | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/former-alabama-state-university-coach-reggie-barlow-named-head-coach-in-xfl/ |
The National Weather Service offices in Birmingham and Huntsville have issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the following counties in Alabama:
This watch will remain in effect until 11 pm. While tornadoes cannot be ruled out, they are not the primary threat. Damaging winds, heavy rain, and hail are the primary threat... | 2022-04-14T00:01:15Z | www.cbs42.com | Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 11 pm | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/severe-thunderstorm-watch-until-11-pm/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/severe-thunderstorm-watch-until-11-pm/ |
USFL officials confident fans will turn out even for out of state teams
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – The USFL kicks off this weekend in the magic city and nd many are grabbing tickets ahead of the first game.
Over the next 12 weeks, eight teams will be living and playing right here in Birmingham. The league is expected to... | 2022-04-14T06:36:20Z | www.cbs42.com | USFL officials confident fans will turn out even for out of state teams | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/usfl-officials-confident-fans-will-turn-out-even-for-out-of-state-teams/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/usfl-officials-confident-fans-will-turn-out-even-for-out-of-state-teams/ |
GREENE COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — A woman was trapped in her home and several homes in Eutaw’s Branch Heights neighborhood have significant damage following Wednesday night’s storms, according to officials.
Levi Murrow Sr. Ct. is just one of many spots hit and officials are asking people to stay away from this area because ... | 2022-04-14T10:34:57Z | www.cbs42.com | Eutaw’s Branch Heights neighborhood sees significant damage to homes | https://www.cbs42.com/news/eutaws-branch-heights-neighborhood-sees-significant-damage-to-homes/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/eutaws-branch-heights-neighborhood-sees-significant-damage-to-homes/ |
CLANTON, Ala. (WIAT) — A suspect is in custody in connection with a fatal April 10 shooting in Clanton.
Police said Milliner was shot and killed on 1st Ave in front of an abandoned barber shop in the West End Community. Authorities claim the shooting was the result of an argument between Glover and Milliner. | 2022-04-14T12:47:44Z | www.cbs42.com | Suspect arrested in fatal Clanton shooting | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/suspect-arrested-in-fatal-clanton-shooting/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/suspect-arrested-in-fatal-clanton-shooting/ |
Rusty testified he saw Hardy coming up the driveway, grabbing her around the neck and pulling her. That’s when Rusty said he gave the keys to Hardy, who then shot his wife and pushed her into the house.
Because the case happened in 2016 before the state abolished the rule of judicial override in 2017, the jury’s decisi... | 2022-04-14T16:48:19Z | www.cbs42.com | Warren Hardy found guilty in death penalty case | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/warren-hardy-found-guilty-in-death-penalty-case/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/warren-hardy-found-guilty-in-death-penalty-case/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — An Alabama man has been charged with defrauding a Jefferson County retirement plan by collecting benefits that weren’t his.
According to a press release from the US Department of Justice, Gary Dean Gibbs Jr. is accused of receiving money from the General Retirement System for Employees of Jeff... | 2022-04-14T18:42:15Z | www.cbs42.com | Man charged with hiding father's death, receiving his retirement benefits from Jefferson County | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/man-charged-with-hiding-fathers-death-receiving-his-retirement-benefits-from-jefferson-county/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/man-charged-with-hiding-fathers-death-receiving-his-retirement-benefits-from-jefferson-county/ |
Pleasant weather on this Good Friday, but stormy weather returns for all of Easter Weekend
It is a clear and colder morning across Central Alabama with temperatures in the 40s.
Today, Good Friday will mostly sunny, breezy, and warmer. High temperatures will be in the upper 70s to lower 80s.
Tonight, a warm front will m... | 2022-04-15T09:29:45Z | www.cbs42.com | Pleasant weather on this Good Friday, but stormy weather returns for all of Easter Weekend | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/pleasant-weather-on-this-good-friday-but-stormy-weather-returns-for-all-of-easter-weekend/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/pleasant-weather-on-this-good-friday-but-stormy-weather-returns-for-all-of-easter-weekend/ |
WALKER COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — The Walker County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting after a woman was found dead Friday morning.
According to WCSO, the shooting took place in the Argo area and when deputies arrived at the scene, they discovered a 42-year-old woman suffering from a gunshot wound. She was later p... | 2022-04-15T21:43:13Z | www.cbs42.com | Woman killed, arrest made in Walker County shooting | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/woman-killed-arrest-made-in-walker-county-shooting/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/woman-killed-arrest-made-in-walker-county-shooting/ |
Sewell, Aderholt support Huntsville as home of U.S. Space Command
by: CBS 42 Digital Team
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — U.S. Reps. Robert Aderholt and Terri Sewell have released the following statement in support of Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville as the preferred location for U.S. Space Command Headquarters.
“There is no b... | 2022-04-15T23:15:38Z | www.cbs42.com | Sewell, Aderholt support Huntsville as home of U.S. Space Command | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/sewell-aderholt-support-huntsville-as-home-of-u-s-space-command/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/sewell-aderholt-support-huntsville-as-home-of-u-s-space-command/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – The USFL’s first game of its inaugural season kicks off Saturday at Protective Stadium.
After weeks of anticipation, spring football is finally here.
“It’s really special you know? I think, to be the first game in a new league and here in Birmingham, a great football city. We’re really proud a... | 2022-04-16T00:44:58Z | www.cbs42.com | The USFL kicks off Saturday in the Magic City | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/usfl/the-usfl-kicks-off-saturday-in-the-magic-city/ | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/usfl/the-usfl-kicks-off-saturday-in-the-magic-city/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — An investigation is underway after a shooting left a man injured Saturday afternoon.
According to Truman Fitzgerald with the Birmingham Police Department, a man was shot around 3 p.m. at a gas station in the 1500 block of 31st Street Southwest.
Fitzgerald said the man was suffering from life-t... | 2022-04-16T22:19:40Z | www.cbs42.com | 1 injured in Birmingham gas station shooting | https://www.cbs42.com/news/1-injured-in-birmingham-gas-station-shooting/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/1-injured-in-birmingham-gas-station-shooting/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Police Department is searching for a 13-year-old boy who was reported missing Sunday.
Adrian Lloyd, 13, was last seen in the 2000 block of 18th Street SW in Birmingham at 2:40 p.m. Sunday. Lloyd was seen wearing blue jeans, a red short sleeve shirt with the word “Alabama” writte... | 2022-04-18T13:32:23Z | www.cbs42.com | Birmingham police searching for missing 13-year-old boy | https://www.cbs42.com/news/missing/birmingham-police-searching-for-missing-13-year-old-boy/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/missing/birmingham-police-searching-for-missing-13-year-old-boy/ |
“I keep being surprised that they continue to rise,” Homewood resident Tish Patton said. “I just think it’s important that those businesses continue to thrive. I would rather see them open and thriving then struggling and failing.”
There was a mix of reactions in Homewood Monday about higher fast-food prices. Many peop... | 2022-04-19T02:38:55Z | www.cbs42.com | Fast-food prices hit highest 12-month increase in 41 years | https://www.cbs42.com/news/fast-food-prices-hit-highest-12-month-increase-in-41-years/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/fast-food-prices-hit-highest-12-month-increase-in-41-years/ |
Beautiful and cool weather today, but we warm into the 80s later this week
It is a clear and cold morning across Central Alabama. Temperatures are in the 30s and 40s, so grad a jacket as you head out the door.
Today: An area of high pressure will build toward Alabama today. We will have plenty of sunshine, but it will ... | 2022-04-19T10:03:46Z | www.cbs42.com | Beautiful and cool weather today, but we warm into the 80s later this week | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/beautiful-and-cool-weather-today-but-we-warm-into-the-80s-later-this-week/ | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/beautiful-and-cool-weather-today-but-we-warm-into-the-80s-later-this-week/ |
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WJBF) – Police in Waynesboro, Georgia say a 4-month-old has been kidnapped by his father.
They’re looking for 27-year-old Travis Griffin.
Authoritites say Monday night, Griffin took A’hmaud Griffin out of his bedroom and then jumped out of the window with him and ran away.
Travis was last seen wearing ... | 2022-04-19T12:13:56Z | www.cbs42.com | AMBER ALERT issued for Georgia child, father wanted | https://www.cbs42.com/regional/georgia-news/amber-alert-issued-for-georgia-child-father-wanted/ | https://www.cbs42.com/regional/georgia-news/amber-alert-issued-for-georgia-child-father-wanted/ |
TALLADEGA, Ala. (WIAT) — A man was airlifted to a local hospital after he was shot while driving his car in Talladega Monday afternoon.
According to the Talladega Police Department, officers responded to a call of a person shot around 3:30 p.m. Once on the scene, they located a black Nissan Altima in the median of a ro... | 2022-04-19T17:10:51Z | www.cbs42.com | Man airlifted after being shot inside car in Talladega | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/man-airlifted-after-being-shot-inside-car-in-talladega/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/man-airlifted-after-being-shot-inside-car-in-talladega/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A former patient at UAB Hospital has defeated the odds and is now a Guinness World Record holder.
Seth Wharton, 44, is celebrating over 31 years since he had heart surgery back in 1990, making him the longest survivor of an artificial double heart-valve replacement.
“I am just so thankful that... | 2022-04-19T17:10:57Z | www.cbs42.com | Man who had heart surgery at UAB in 1990 now a Guinness World Record holder | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/man-who-had-heart-surgery-at-uab-in-1990-now-a-guinness-world-record-holder/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/man-who-had-heart-surgery-at-uab-in-1990-now-a-guinness-world-record-holder/ |
BESSEMER, Ala. (WIAT) — One person is in the hospital after being shot in the leg during an argument in Bessemer Tuesday, police report.
According to the Bessemer Police Department, two people got into an argument Tuesday morning in the 500 block of 9th Street in Bessemer. The fight resulted in one of them pulling out ... | 2022-04-19T18:08:25Z | www.cbs42.com | Person shot in the leg during argument in Bessemer | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/person-shot-in-the-leg-during-argument-in-bessemer/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/person-shot-in-the-leg-during-argument-in-bessemer/ |
To make a living, Colony’s citizens did whatever they could. They worked as tenant farmers. They picked cotton. They worked in homes like Marsh. Children worked alongside their parents to help pay for things like school clothes.
“You go in there and cook, take care of the kids, but you couldn’t eat at the table,” Fitts... | 2022-04-19T23:16:47Z | www.cbs42.com | Alabama gave slaves rocky land as 'compensation' for slavery. A 'resilient' few made Colony their home. | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/alabama-gave-former-slaves-rocky-land-as-compensation-for-their-enslavement-a-resilient-few-made-colony-their-home/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/alabama-gave-former-slaves-rocky-land-as-compensation-for-their-enslavement-a-resilient-few-made-colony-their-home/ |
Masks no longer required on Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – From the Birmingham Shuttlesworth International Airport to mass transit on city streets, we’re starting to see masks become optional.
This comes after a federal judge in Florida struck down the Biden administration’s man... | 2022-04-20T05:49:05Z | www.cbs42.com | Masks no longer required on Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/masks-no-longer-required-on-birmingham-jefferson-county-transit-authority/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/masks-no-longer-required-on-birmingham-jefferson-county-transit-authority/ |
Warming trend begins today with summer-like temperatures by this weekend
It is a mostly clear and cold morning across Central Alabama. Temperatures are in the 30s and 40s. You might want a jacket as you head out the door.
Today: The area of high pressure will move east of Alabama Wednesday as a weak upper-level wave/di... | 2022-04-20T09:41:53Z | www.cbs42.com | Warming trend begins today with summer-like temperatures by this weekend | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/warming-trend-begins-today-with-summer-like-temperatures-by-this-weekend/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/warming-trend-begins-today-with-summer-like-temperatures-by-this-weekend/ |
This Living Local segment is sponsored by Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (CBS 42 Living Local), Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway is taking a victim-centered approach as his office expands its Victim Assistance Unit and extends a hand to those who have been innocently involved in crimes.
“We... | 2022-04-20T13:52:32Z | www.cbs42.com | Pettway’s Victim Assistance Unit provides vital resources to crime survivors | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/cbs-42-living-local/pettways-victim-assistance-unit-provides-vital-resources-to-crime-survivors/ | https://www.cbs42.com/cbs-42-living-local/pettways-victim-assistance-unit-provides-vital-resources-to-crime-survivors/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — On Tuesday, a ceremony was held to honor four Alabama airmen who died in the secret Bay of Pigs mission in Cuba 61 years ago.
During the ceremony at Forest Hill Cemetery, a wreath was laid at the Birmingham gravesite of Thomas “Pete” Ray, who was part of the 117th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing ... | 2022-04-20T15:44:56Z | www.cbs42.com | WATCH: Daughter of Alabama Airman killed in failed Bay of Pigs invasion talks about government cover-up | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/watch-daughter-of-alabama-airman-killed-in-failed-bay-of-pigs-invasion-talks-about-government-cover-up/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/watch-daughter-of-alabama-airman-killed-in-failed-bay-of-pigs-invasion-talks-about-government-cover-up/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A man has been arrested after allegedly robbing several businesses in Birmingham over the course of a week.
Dedrick Taylor, 30, was arrested on April 14 and charged with six counts of first-degree robbery of a business and first-degree robbery. According to the Birmingham Police Department, Ta... | 2022-04-20T17:38:11Z | www.cbs42.com | Birmingham man charged with robbing 5 businesses at gunpoint | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/birmingham-man-charged-with-robbing-5-businesses-at-gunpoint/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/birmingham-man-charged-with-robbing-5-businesses-at-gunpoint/ |
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — Two people were arrested in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday in connection with a burglary and fire reported at Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser’s home last week.
According to Tuscaloosa police, Robert Kelly and Angela Goodfellow, both 43, were arrested just before 3 p.m. Wednesday after law enforcem... | 2022-04-21T00:41:30Z | www.cbs42.com | Two arrested in Tuscaloosa in connection with burglary, fire at home of Lousiana Lt. Gov. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/two-arrested-in-tuscaloosa-in-connection-with-burglary-fire-at-home-of-lousiana-lt-gov/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/two-arrested-in-tuscaloosa-in-connection-with-burglary-fire-at-home-of-lousiana-lt-gov/ |
Ukrainians in Alabama fear the worst is yet to come as conflict continues
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – The Russian invasion of Ukraine has now entered its eighth week, with over a thousand civilian lives lost and thousands more injured.
Ukrainians and their families here in Central Alabama are growing more and more concer... | 2022-04-21T00:41:36Z | www.cbs42.com | Ukrainians in Alabama fear the worst is yet to come as conflict continues | https://www.cbs42.com/news/ukrainians-in-alabama-fear-the-worst-is-yet-to-come-as-conflict-continues/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/ukrainians-in-alabama-fear-the-worst-is-yet-to-come-as-conflict-continues/ |
We heat up into the 80s for the rest of the week and weekend
It is mostly cloudy with a few stray showers this morning across Central Alabama. It is not as cold with temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
Today: The upper-level wave/disturbance will move east of Alabama today. We will see sunshine returning this afternoon al... | 2022-04-21T09:59:58Z | www.cbs42.com | We heat up into the 80s for the rest of the week and weekend | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/weather-birmingham-forecast/we-heat-up-into-the-80s-for-the-rest-of-the-week-and-weekend/ | https://www.cbs42.com/weather-birmingham-forecast/we-heat-up-into-the-80s-for-the-rest-of-the-week-and-weekend/ |
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — A Dothan man who accused of murdering his daughter and burying her body in Ozark has his bond reduced by 90%.
Orlando Williams, 64, previously had a bond of $1.5 million. His bond is now $150,000.
Orlando Williams was arrested in February after skeletal remains were found in a wooded area in the 2... | 2022-04-21T15:52:14Z | www.cbs42.com | Bond reduced by 90% for Alabama man accused of murdering daughter, burying her in the woods | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/bond-reduced-by-90-for-alabama-man-accused-of-murdering-daughter-burying-her-in-the-woods/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/bond-reduced-by-90-for-alabama-man-accused-of-murdering-daughter-burying-her-in-the-woods/ |
‘My daughter is not here. They shouldn’t be here’: Father of 5-year-old girl found dead in Alabama speaks out
“Well, justice would be my daughter would be here,” Holland said. “That’s my justice. But since this happened, true justice would be, pretty much, them not here anymore. My daughter is not here. They shouldn’t ... | 2022-04-21T15:52:15Z | www.cbs42.com | 'My daughter is not here. They shouldn’t be here': Father of 5-year-old girl found dead in Alabama speaks out | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/my-daughter-is-not-here-they-shouldnt-be-here-father-of-5-year-old-girl-found-dead-in-alabama-speaks-out/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/my-daughter-is-not-here-they-shouldnt-be-here-father-of-5-year-old-girl-found-dead-in-alabama-speaks-out/ |
First Grade Teacher Wins ‘One Classroom at a Time’ $1,000 grant!
This weeks winner is Holly Alverson, a first grade teacher at Irondale Community School. Her students are bright, enthusiastic, and exited for science.
“The children are so exited about doing science projects. One of the units we do in the first grade is ... | 2022-04-21T17:40:57Z | www.cbs42.com | First Grade Teacher Wins ‘One Classroom at a Time’ $1,000 grant! | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/birmingham-community/one-class-at-a-time/first-grade-teacher-wins-one-classroom-at-a-time-1000-grant/ | https://www.cbs42.com/birmingham-community/one-class-at-a-time/first-grade-teacher-wins-one-classroom-at-a-time-1000-grant/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Police Department is warning residents about a recent rise in gun thefts from vehicles in the city.
According to BPD, 10 firearms were stolen out of unattended vehicles over the course of three days. In a video posted to the department’s Facebook page, Sgt. Rod Mauldin warns gun... | 2022-04-21T17:41:17Z | www.cbs42.com | 10 guns stolen from vehicles in span of 3 days in Birmingham | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/10-guns-stolen-from-vehicles-in-3-days-in-birmingham/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/10-guns-stolen-from-vehicles-in-3-days-in-birmingham/ |
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help in locating a person of interest in a March murder investigation.
Nick Silvers, 38, is wanted for questioning in the death of Lachancey Williams, 40. Williams’ body was found by road crew workers along Esom Hill Road on Ma... | 2022-04-21T17:41:29Z | www.cbs42.com | Search for person of interest in March murder underway in Cherokee County | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/search-for-person-of-interest-in-march-murder-underway-in-cherokee-county/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/search-for-person-of-interest-in-march-murder-underway-in-cherokee-county/ |
City of Chelsea to consider ordinance on property tax increase
CHELSEA, Ala. (WIAT) — The city of Chelsea will vote on an ordinance to decide whether or not to have a vote in July on a potential property tax increase in order to generate funds for a new school system.
Mayor Tony Picklesimer presented the ordinance to t... | 2022-04-22T00:21:44Z | www.cbs42.com | City of Chelsea to consider ordinance on property tax increase | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/city-of-chelsea-to-consider-ordinance-on-property-tax-increase/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/city-of-chelsea-to-consider-ordinance-on-property-tax-increase/ |
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — Philip D. Beidler, a longtime English professor at the University of Alabama whose own experience in the Vietnam War served as the focus of several books about literature and art from the time, died Wednesday. He was 77.
Beidler’s experiences in Vietnam served as a focal point in many books he... | 2022-04-22T00:22:08Z | www.cbs42.com | Philip Beidler, longtime Alabama professor whose experience in Vietnam influenced his writing, dies at 77 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/philip-d-beidler-longtime-alabama-professor-whose-experience-in-vietnam-influenced-his-writing-dies-at-77/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/philip-d-beidler-longtime-alabama-professor-whose-experience-in-vietnam-influenced-his-writing-dies-at-77/ |
PICKENS COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — A 76-year-old Georgia woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Pickens County Thursday afternoon.
According to state troopers, Jill Suchik died when the vehicle she was riding in left the roadway and struck a bridge. ALEA said Suchik was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash... | 2022-04-22T14:32:12Z | www.cbs42.com | 76-year-old killed in Pickens County crash | https://www.cbs42.com/traffic/76-year-old-killed-in-pickens-county-crash/ | https://www.cbs42.com/traffic/76-year-old-killed-in-pickens-county-crash/ |
ELMORE COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — A former sergeant with the Alabama Department of Corrections was indicted by a federal grand jury Friday on charges that he assaulted inmates with a wooden baton and then lied about it in 2020.
According to the US Attorney’s Office, Lorenzo Mills, 55, is expected to make his first court app... | 2022-04-22T18:58:57Z | www.cbs42.com | Former ADOC Sgt. indicted on charges he assaulted inmates with wooden baton, lied on report | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/former-adoc-sgt-indicted-on-charges-he-assaulted-inmates-with-wooden-baton-lied-on-report/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/former-adoc-sgt-indicted-on-charges-he-assaulted-inmates-with-wooden-baton-lied-on-report/ |
CLANTON, Ala. (WIAT) — A teacher with the Chilton County Board of Education was arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop Friday morning.
According to the Clanton Police Department, officers pulled a car over along Jasper Dennis Road just before noon. As they approached the driver, they noticed a “strong odor of ma... | 2022-04-23T03:11:04Z | www.cbs42.com | Chilton County teacher arrested on drug charges following traffic stop | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/chilton-county-teacher-arrested-on-drug-charges-following-traffic-stop/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/chilton-county-teacher-arrested-on-drug-charges-following-traffic-stop/ |
TALLADEGA, Ala. (WIAT) – On Friday, race weekend in Talladega kicked off with NASCAR legend Clint Bowyer, a two-time Talladega Superspeedway winner, getting inducted into the Talladega Walk of Fame.
It’s a ceremony that hasn’t happened in nearly a decade and timed with Bowyer calling the Geico 500 this weekend. The cer... | 2022-04-23T20:44:03Z | www.cbs42.com | NASCAR racer Clint Bowyer inducted into Walk of Fame | https://www.cbs42.com/news/nascar-racer-clint-bowyer-inducted-into-walk-of-fame/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/nascar-racer-clint-bowyer-inducted-into-walk-of-fame/ |
HEFLIN, Ala. (WIAT) — One woman was killed and another was injured in a crash in Heflin on April 18.
According to Heflin Police, the head-on collision happened around 6:15 PM on Hwy 9 at Bennett Flats. Officers arrived on scene to find both vehicles involved in the crash on fire.
One woman died as a result of the crash... | 2022-04-25T00:35:03Z | www.cbs42.com | 1 killed, 1 injured in Heflin crash | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/1-killed-1-injured-in-heflin-crash/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/1-killed-1-injured-in-heflin-crash/ |
Brandon Harris, 32, is accused of breaking into multiple homes and backyards as he ran from Santa Rosa County deputies at about 5 p.m. April 21.
Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson said Harris had broken into at least four homes in the Santa Villa neighborhood off Highway 90. Harris had active warrants, Johnson said,... | 2022-04-25T15:38:47Z | www.cbs42.com | Florida sheriff encourages homeowners to shoot burglars to ‘save taxpayers money’ | https://www.cbs42.com/regional/florida-news/florida-sheriff-encourages-homeowners-to-shoot-burglars-to-save-taxpayers-money/ | https://www.cbs42.com/regional/florida-news/florida-sheriff-encourages-homeowners-to-shoot-burglars-to-save-taxpayers-money/ |
Phenix City Police say Sunday at 9:24 pm, officers were called to Walmart, located at 3700 US Hwy. 280/431 N, about a robbery and shots fired. Investigators say there were no injuries. The offender had already left the scene in a Silver2015 KIA Optima. A BOLO was put out for the vehicle.
The second suspect, Deuante Lev... | 2022-04-25T16:50:10Z | www.cbs42.com | Suspect in custody, one at large in Alabama Walmart shooting, robbery | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/suspect-in-custody-one-at-large-in-phenix-city-walmart-shooting-robbery/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/suspect-in-custody-one-at-large-in-phenix-city-walmart-shooting-robbery/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a homicide after a man was found shot Sunday evening.
According to BPD, officers were called to the 2300 block of 7th Avenue North just after 6 p.m. on reports of a person shot but were later sent to Marconi Park where they discovered a man suf... | 2022-04-25T16:50:22Z | www.cbs42.com | Man killed in Birmingham shooting, person of interest detained | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/man-killed-in-birmingham-shooting-person-of-interest-detained/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/man-killed-in-birmingham-shooting-person-of-interest-detained/ |
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — For over two decades, the identity of a man found floating in the Styx River had been a mystery, until now.
The man known only as “Seminole Doe” has been identified as Daniel Muniz, Jr., Baldwin County Sheriff’s Capt. Clint Cadenhead confirmed. Muniz’ identity was confirmed through a DNA s... | 2022-04-25T21:47:13Z | www.cbs42.com | 'Seminole Doe' found in Alabama identified after 20-year search | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/seminole-doe-found-in-alabama-identified-after-20-year-search/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/seminole-doe-found-in-alabama-identified-after-20-year-search/ |
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — “I felt like I was nothing,” Keela Calloway’s son told her after an incident Tuesday at Hayden High School.
Calloway’s son, a ninth grader at the school, said he was singled out during an exercise in his third-period English class. His mother tells CBS 42 that the students in her son’s clas... | 2022-04-25T21:47:31Z | www.cbs42.com | Blount County mother wants answers after son allegedly singled out by skin color during classroom exercise | https://www.cbs42.com/news/blount-county-mother-wants-answers-after-son-allegedly-singled-out-by-skin-color-during-classroom-exercise/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/blount-county-mother-wants-answers-after-son-allegedly-singled-out-by-skin-color-during-classroom-exercise/ |
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — Five months after his death, the University of Alabama has established a scholarship in honor of one of the state’s most widely read sports columnists.
On Monday, the university announced that friends and family of the late Cecil Hurt, longtime sports editor and columnist at The Tuscaloosa New... | 2022-04-25T21:47:50Z | www.cbs42.com | University of Alabama establishes scholarship in honor of late sports columnist Cecil Hurt | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/university-of-alabama-establishes-scholarship-in-honor-of-late-sports-columnist-cecil-hurt/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/university-of-alabama-establishes-scholarship-in-honor-of-late-sports-columnist-cecil-hurt/ |
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — The Tuscaloosa City Schools system has a new partnership with Shelton State Community College.
Superintendent Dr. Mike Daria from Tuscaloosa City Schools said the plan for the program is to help high school graduates attend college.
“We are proud to announce today the “You are In” project betw... | 2022-04-26T03:49:34Z | www.cbs42.com | Tuscaloosa city schools enter partnership with Shelton State Community College | https://www.cbs42.com/news/tuscaloosa-city-schools-enter-partnership-with-shelton-state-community-college/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/tuscaloosa-city-schools-enter-partnership-with-shelton-state-community-college/ |
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