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by: Chloe Vincente
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) — The Faith Temple Christian Center, which houses the lower elementary classrooms and other resources for the Jacksonville Christian Academy, is left crumbling and charred after a fire destroyed the building Saturday night.
For Faith Temple Worship Leader Rachel Blanchard it... | 2022-04-26T12:31:52Z | www.cbs42.com | Jacksonville community rallies behind church and school destroyed by fire | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/jacksonville-community-rallies-behind-church-and-school-destroyed-by-fire/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/jacksonville-community-rallies-behind-church-and-school-destroyed-by-fire/ |
It was not clear who was behind the blasts in Trans-Dniester, but the U.S. has repeatedly warned that Russian forces could launch “false-flag” operations to create a pretext for invading other countries.About 1,500 troops are based in Transnistria, a strip of land with about 470,000 people along the Ukrainian border. | 2022-04-26T15:43:03Z | www.cbs42.com | Russia pounds eastern Ukraine as West promises Kyiv new arms | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/international/top-russian-diplomat-warns-ukraine-against-provoking-wwiii/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/international/top-russian-diplomat-warns-ukraine-against-provoking-wwiii/ |
MANDEVILLE, La. (WGNO) — Once a year, for about a month, they’re still standing. Still tall, still elegant.
Because they used to grow just about anywhere in Louisiana, in swamps, marshes, and mostly in ditches, they used to call them “ditch lilies”. WGNO Good Morning New Orleans features reporter Bill Wood said the dit... | 2022-04-26T16:48:36Z | www.cbs42.com | Look what they call the Louisiana 'ditch lily' now | https://www.cbs42.com/regional/louisiana-news/look-what-they-call-the-louisiana-ditch-lily-now/ | https://www.cbs42.com/regional/louisiana-news/look-what-they-call-the-louisiana-ditch-lily-now/ |
Summer Heat Next Week? We Could Reach 90° In The First Week Of May
The first week of May looks to be quite warm in Alabama, and there’s a chance we could see our first 90° days in parts of Alabama next week. The Climate Prediction Center is forecasting above average temperatures for the state of Alabama through the nex... | 2022-04-26T18:49:33Z | www.cbs42.com | Summer Heat Next Week? We Could Reach 90° In The First Week Of May | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/summer-heat-next-week-we-could-reach-90-in-the-first-week-of-may/ | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/summer-heat-next-week-we-could-reach-90-in-the-first-week-of-may/ |
“She was with a friend and they was just having a little night out and she was just an innocent bystander. She was actually on her phone when it happened,” Brownlee said.
“Before they could arrive on the scene they received additional calls that ‘shots had been fired,'” said Kelly McMillen with the Marshal County Sheri... | 2022-04-26T20:42:33Z | www.cbs42.com | Pregnant mother killed in Tennessee shooting | https://www.cbs42.com/news/pregnant-mother-killed-in-tennessee-shooting/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/pregnant-mother-killed-in-tennessee-shooting/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a homicide that happened Monday on 4th Avenue South.
According to the BPD, officers were called to the 8300 block of 4th Avenue South at 2 p.m. Monday about a driver who had struck a tree with their car. Inside the car was a man suffering from ... | 2022-04-26T22:30:52Z | www.cbs42.com | Man dies while trying to drive to hospital after being shot in Birmingham | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/man-dies-while-trying-to-drive-to-hospital-after-being-shot-in-birmingham/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/man-dies-while-trying-to-drive-to-hospital-after-being-shot-in-birmingham/ |
Tuscaloosa man arrested on multiple child pornography charges
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — The West Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force has arrested a Tuscaloosa man and charged him with multiple counts of child pornography.
Phillip Shannon Wright, 44, has been charged with one count of dissemination of obscene matter of... | 2022-04-26T22:30:58Z | www.cbs42.com | Tuscaloosa man arrested on multiple child pornography charges | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/tuscaloosa-man-arrested-on-multiple-child-pornography-charges-2/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/tuscaloosa-man-arrested-on-multiple-child-pornography-charges-2/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — For four days after he received the letter, he woke up at 1:00 in the morning, paced the floors and cried.
The letter the man had received said he owed Chilton County Schools $10,182 that the district claims he’d been overpaid during his time working as a bus driver at Verbena High School. It ... | 2022-04-27T01:53:34Z | www.cbs42.com | Amid growing number of demands for repayment, this Chilton County bus driver is defiant | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/amid-growing-number-of-demands-for-repayment-this-chilton-county-bus-driver-is-defiant/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/amid-growing-number-of-demands-for-repayment-this-chilton-county-bus-driver-is-defiant/ |
Half of new Alabama teachers leave within 3 years, report finds
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – A new report found that more than half of Alabama’s first-time teachers are leaving their jobs within their first three years.
The Alabama Commission on the Evaluation of Services published findings this week and looked at retenti... | 2022-04-27T03:29:41Z | www.cbs42.com | Half of new Alabama teachers leave within 3 years, report finds | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/half-of-new-al-teachers-leave-within-3-years-report-finds/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/half-of-new-al-teachers-leave-within-3-years-report-finds/ |
Pleasant and mild weather today across Central Alabama. Warmer temperatures arrive on Thursday
It is a mostly clear morning across Central Alabama. Temperatures are in the 50s and 60s.
An area of high pressure will build north of Alabama on today. We will have some fantastic weather with plenty of sunshine and mild hig... | 2022-04-27T12:00:15Z | www.cbs42.com | Pleasant and mild weather today across Central Alabama | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/pleasant-and-mild-weather-today-across-central-alabama-warmer-temperatures-arrive-on-thursday/ | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/pleasant-and-mild-weather-today-across-central-alabama-warmer-temperatures-arrive-on-thursday/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) –The Birmingham Public Library is celebrating International Jazz Day on Thursday, April 28.
An event will be held from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. at the central library.
Cheyenne Trujillo joined CBS 42 News to discuss the event. Her full interview can be watched in the video player above. | 2022-04-27T12:41:37Z | www.cbs42.com | Birmingham Public Library helps celebrate International Jazz Day | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-public-library-helps-celebrate-international-jazz-day/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-public-library-helps-celebrate-international-jazz-day/ |
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama’s primary elections are four weeks away, but getting frontrunner candidates to commit to debates and forums is proving difficult.
The League of Women Voters hosted a candidate forum for Secretary of State Tuesday to give voters the opportunity to learn more about their options on elect... | 2022-04-27T12:41:38Z | www.cbs42.com | Alabama frontrunner candidates' absence at debates, forums a trend this election season | https://www.cbs42.com/news/politics/alabama-frontrunner-candidates-absence-at-debates-forums-a-trend-this-election-season/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/politics/alabama-frontrunner-candidates-absence-at-debates-forums-a-trend-this-election-season/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — President Joe Biden will be coming to Alabama next week to visit a Lockheed Martin facility, the White House confirmed Wednesday.
The president will travel to the Troy manufacturing plant on May 3.
In a press release, the White House touted the facility as manufacturing “weapon systems such as... | 2022-04-27T18:31:29Z | www.cbs42.com | Biden to visit Lockheed Martin facility in Alabama next week | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/biden-to-visit-lockheed-martin-facility-in-alabama-next-week/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/biden-to-visit-lockheed-martin-facility-in-alabama-next-week/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — One Birmingham firefighter remembers where he was on April 27, 2011.
Capt. Don Bailey was one of several people fighting for their lives as they took shelter in Station 18 in Pratt City that day. That day, 74-year-old Bessie Brewster was killed and many homes were destroyed in the area.
Origin... | 2022-04-27T18:31:53Z | www.cbs42.com | Birmingham firefighter remembers devastating tornado that hit Pratt City in 2011 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-firefighter-remembers-devastating-tornado-that-hit-pratt-city-in-2011/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-firefighter-remembers-devastating-tornado-that-hit-pratt-city-in-2011/ |
Major Danny Turner with Heflin PD told CBS 42 that it has now become a homicide investigation. The department will be holding a press conference Wednesday afternoon to discuss the case.
More details are expected to be released at the press conference. You can watch it live in the video player above starting at 2 p.m. | 2022-04-27T18:32:05Z | www.cbs42.com | Heflin PD to release details in 30-year-old missing person case of Jerome Morris | https://www.cbs42.com/news/missing/heflin-pd-to-release-details-in-30-year-old-missing-person-case-of-jerome-morris/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/missing/heflin-pd-to-release-details-in-30-year-old-missing-person-case-of-jerome-morris/ |
CORDOVA, Ala. (WIAT) — It’s hard to believe it’s been 11 years since tornadoes rocked several parts of central Alabama. On this day back in 2011, 62 tornadoes tore through our state destroying communities and killing over 250 people. Several smaller communities like Cordova in Walker County have never been the same.
Th... | 2022-04-28T03:38:12Z | www.cbs42.com | 'There was just no safe place that day': The city of Cordova reflects on April 27 tornadoes | https://www.cbs42.com/news/there-was-just-no-safe-place-that-day-the-city-of-cordova-reflects-on-april-27-tornadoes/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/there-was-just-no-safe-place-that-day-the-city-of-cordova-reflects-on-april-27-tornadoes/ |
HEFLIN, Ala. (WIAT) – A Heflin family says they now have closure after waiting decades to find out why Jerome Morris went missing on November 22, 1991.
On Wednesday, Heflin Police Captain Scott Bonner confirmed that remains found in 1997 were matched to Morris. His death is now being investigated as a homicide.
His fam... | 2022-04-28T12:47:26Z | www.cbs42.com | Heflin family thankful for answers decades after Jerome Morris went missing | https://www.cbs42.com/news/heflin-family-thankful-for-answers-decades-after-jerome-morris-vanished/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/heflin-family-thankful-for-answers-decades-after-jerome-morris-vanished/ |
It is a clear and cool morning across Central Alabama. Temperatures are in the 40s and 50s.
We will have more delightful weather with plenty of sunshine today as the high pressure sits northeast of Alabama. Southeast winds will return to the region, and that will help to make it warmer across the state. High temperatur... | 2022-04-28T12:47:44Z | www.cbs42.com | Dry weather through Friday, but expect some rain to return by Sunday | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/dry-weather-through-friday-but-expect-some-rain-to-return-by-sunday/ | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/dry-weather-through-friday-but-expect-some-rain-to-return-by-sunday/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another suffering from life-threatening injuries Wednesday night.
According to BPD, officers responded to a call in the 900 block of Bankhead Highway just after 10 p.m. on reports of a person shot. Once on ... | 2022-04-28T17:59:17Z | www.cbs42.com | 1 dead, 1 injured after shooting on Bankhead Highway | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/1-dead-1-injured-after-shooting-on-bankhead-highway/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/1-dead-1-injured-after-shooting-on-bankhead-highway/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Three suspects are in custody following a carjacking and police chase in Birmingham on Thursday.
According to Birmingham Police, the car chase began around 55th Street and Avenue Q at 11:29 a.m. The chase ended on Montevallo Road after the driver in the stolen car crashed. Three suspects were ... | 2022-04-28T19:47:03Z | www.cbs42.com | 3 arrested following Birmingham carjacking | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/3-arrested-following-birmingham-carjacking/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/3-arrested-following-birmingham-carjacking/ |
by: Nicole Cook, Lee Hedgepeth
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Keela Calloway’s son said he felt he was nothing after an incident last week at Hayden High School.
Now, the superintendent of Blount County Schools is responding in a statement that contradicts the student’s version of events but apologizes “that this happened.”... | 2022-04-28T22:44:15Z | www.cbs42.com | Blount County superintendent says ninth graders were 'given the option' to use racial slur when reading aloud | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/blount-county-superintendent-says-ninth-graders-were-given-the-option-to-use-racial-slur-when-reading-aloud/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/blount-county-superintendent-says-ninth-graders-were-given-the-option-to-use-racial-slur-when-reading-aloud/ |
This weeks winner is Koutyney Nislon, a special education teacher at I3 Academy. Nilson has a passion for both teaching and her students.
“I want to be able to impact different students in any way I can.” Said Nilson.
Having more tools at her disposal would help her make a bigger impact.
“Something that I’ve really bee... | 2022-04-28T22:44:22Z | www.cbs42.com | Special Education Teacher Wins ‘One Classroom at a Time’ $1,000 grant! | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/birmingham-community/one-class-at-a-time/special-education-teacher-wins-one-classroom-at-a-time-1000-grant-2/ | https://www.cbs42.com/birmingham-community/one-class-at-a-time/special-education-teacher-wins-one-classroom-at-a-time-1000-grant-2/ |
BESSEMER, Ala. (WIAT) — The Bessemer Police Department is investigating a shooting after four people were shot in Bessmer Thursday afternoon.
According to Bessemer PD, one of the victims has died. The condition of the other three victims is unknown at this time.
A police presence has formed at the scene of the shooting... | 2022-04-28T22:44:52Z | www.cbs42.com | 1 dead, 3 injured in Bessemer shooting | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/multiple-people-injured-in-bessemer-shooting/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/multiple-people-injured-in-bessemer-shooting/ |
2 Chelsea City Council members push back on proposed tax increase to fund new school district
CHELSEA, Ala. (WIAT) – Some Chelsea City Councilmembers are pushing back on a proposal for an increase in property taxes to fund an independent school system.
For weeks, residents and city leaders have been mulling options for... | 2022-04-28T22:44:58Z | www.cbs42.com | 2 Chelsea City Council members push back on proposed tax increase to fund new school district | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/2-chelsea-city-council-members-push-back-on-proposed-tax-increase-to-fund-new-school-district/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/2-chelsea-city-council-members-push-back-on-proposed-tax-increase-to-fund-new-school-district/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Princeton Baptist Medical Center will be celebrating 100 years of serving Birmingham next week.
The hospital will be holding a Centennial Celebration on May 2 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the hospital.
Congresswoman Terri Sewell honored the hospital for its work on the House Floor Wednesday... | 2022-04-29T01:24:49Z | www.cbs42.com | Princeton Baptist Medical Center celebrates 100 years | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/princeton-baptist-medical-center-celebrates-100-years/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/princeton-baptist-medical-center-celebrates-100-years/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — On election night 2021, as citizens across Birmingham awaited a result in the city’s top race, a signal of victory came in an unusual form: a dance video posted to Mayor Randall Woodfin’s Twitter account.
Tonight, Ursula Smith, the choreographer of that dance, joined CBS 42 anchors Art Frankli... | 2022-04-29T03:44:57Z | www.cbs42.com | Art Franklin and Sherri Jackson dance with Ursula Smith, choreographer of the Woodfin 'smooth groove' | https://www.cbs42.com/news/watch-art-franklin-and-sherri-jackson-dance-with-ursula-smith-choreographer-of-the-woodfin-smooth-groove/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/watch-art-franklin-and-sherri-jackson-dance-with-ursula-smith-choreographer-of-the-woodfin-smooth-groove/ |
Warmer today with rain and storms returning this weekend
It is a mostly clear and not as cool morning across Central Alabama. Temperatures are in the 50s and 60s.
An area of high pressure will be east of Alabama today. This will bring in warmer southerly winds to the state. We will be mostly sunny with just a slight ch... | 2022-04-29T11:15:15Z | www.cbs42.com | Warmer today with rain and storms returning this weekend | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/warmer-today-with-rain-and-storms-returning-this-weekend/ | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/warmer-today-with-rain-and-storms-returning-this-weekend/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — On Thursday, an engineer with the Alabama Department of Transportation said an integral part of the World Games 2022, City Walk BHAM, is nearing completion and is on track to be ready for the opening ceremony on July 7.
“We are in the last 10% of the project,” said ALDOT East Central Region He... | 2022-04-29T16:36:01Z | www.cbs42.com | City Walk BHAM expected to be finished in time for World Games | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/world-games-2022/city-walk-bham-expected-to-be-finished-in-time-for-world-games/ | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/world-games-2022/city-walk-bham-expected-to-be-finished-in-time-for-world-games/ |
“We’re trying to maintain the high ground and I think people appreciate that,” He said. “We’re not slinging mud; we’re just talking about what I bring to this role and not what others don’t.”
Not only is he the front runner in the senate race — he leads in fundraising – his campaign has reached $7.3 million with over $... | 2022-04-29T18:55:11Z | www.cbs42.com | Alabama Senate candidate Mike Durant speaks on recent criticism | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/alabama-senate-candidate-mike-durant-speaks-on-recent-criticism/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/alabama-senate-candidate-mike-durant-speaks-on-recent-criticism/ |
COOSA COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — After nearly 24 years, the Coosa County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in a deadly shooting that happened in the Kellyton community.
On Thursday, Coosa County Sheriff Michael Howell announced that Bernard Russell, 45, had been arrested and charged with manslaughter in the death of Julia... | 2022-04-29T21:04:51Z | www.cbs42.com | Coosa County police make arrest in 1998 cold case murder | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/coosa-county-police-make-arrest-in-1998-cold-case-murder/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/coosa-county-police-make-arrest-in-1998-cold-case-murder/ |
NORTHPORT, Ala. (WIAT) — A Northport family is speaking out about their frightening experience and survival. Early Tuesday morning Debbie Acklin and her daughter and husband were able to escape from their burning home.
Debbie says she is thanking God she and her family are still alive.
“Everyone got out safely and my d... | 2022-04-30T00:58:55Z | www.cbs42.com | Northport family of three survives horrific fire | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/northport-family-of-three-survives-horrific-fire/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/northport-family-of-three-survives-horrific-fire/ |
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help in locating one of their employees and an inmate she was transporting Friday morning.
Assistant Director of Corrections Vicki White was last seen taking an inmate, Casey Cole White, to the Lauderdale County courthouse ... | 2022-04-30T00:59:01Z | www.cbs42.com | Search underway for missing Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office employee, inmate she was transporting | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/missing/search-underway-for-missing-lauderdale-county-sheriffs-office-employee-inmate-she-was-transporting/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/missing/search-underway-for-missing-lauderdale-county-sheriffs-office-employee-inmate-she-was-transporting/ |
LEEDS, Ala. (WIAT) – The Honda Indy Grand Prix kicks off this weekend. The Barber Motorsports Park has been preparing for this event for months and organizers say it’s something you really have to see for yourself.
They don’t call it the Augusta of racing for nothing and events managers said they prepare year-round for... | 2022-04-30T16:09:17Z | www.cbs42.com | Barber Motorsports Park grounds keepers work year-round to prepare the facility for the Honda Indy Grand Prix | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/barber-motorsports-park-grounds-keepers-work-year-round-to-prepare-the-facility-for-the-honda-indy-grand-prix/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/barber-motorsports-park-grounds-keepers-work-year-round-to-prepare-the-facility-for-the-honda-indy-grand-prix/ |
Birmingham business owners, leaders express concerns over ‘exhibition driving’
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – Five people are recovering after being hit by a car during what police are calling exhibition driving.
The victims were injured in a parking lot next to a nightclub in Woodlawn.
Barbara Robertson is the owner of the... | 2022-04-30T16:09:22Z | www.cbs42.com | Birmingham business owners, leaders express concerns over ‘exhibition driving’ | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/birmingham-business-owners-leaders-express-concerns-over-exhibition-driving/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/birmingham-business-owners-leaders-express-concerns-over-exhibition-driving/ |
A rather difficult forecast pattern is shaping up for the next 7 days across Alabama. The best advice is to plan for warm weather and summer-like scattered storms over the next several days.
Tonight: Showers and storms come to an end shortly after sunset. Temperatures drop into the low to mid 60s, and the sky remains p... | 2022-04-30T21:48:40Z | www.cbs42.com | Stormy and Warm Pattern For Central Alabama | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/stormy-and-warm-pattern-for-central-alabama/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/stormy-and-warm-pattern-for-central-alabama/ |
TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — A single-vehicle crash left a 33-year-old Northport man dead Friday evening.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Kenneth D. Beasley II was fatally injured when the vehicle he was driving left the roadway, struck several trees and overturned.
The crash occurred around 5:25 p... | 2022-04-30T21:48:47Z | www.cbs42.com | Northport man dead after crash in Tuscaloosa County | https://www.cbs42.com/news/northport-man-dead-after-crash-in-tuscaloosa-county/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/northport-man-dead-after-crash-in-tuscaloosa-county/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Authorities are conducting a homicide investigation after a man was found shot dead Saturday morning.
According to the Birmingham Police Department, West Precinct officers were dispatched around 11:20 a.m. to the 700 block of New Hill Avenue on the report of a person down. Upon arrival they fo... | 2022-05-01T00:14:15Z | www.cbs42.com | Man found shot dead in west Birmingham | https://www.cbs42.com/news/man-found-shot-dead-in-west-birmingham/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/man-found-shot-dead-in-west-birmingham/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Authorities are conducting an investigation after a person was left injured following a shooting Saturday night.
According to Truman Fitzgerald with the Birmingham Police Department, East Precinct officers responded to the call of an assault in the 1300 block of Springville Road. Fitzgerald co... | 2022-05-01T04:31:49Z | www.cbs42.com | 1 injured in east Birmingham shooting | https://www.cbs42.com/news/1-injured-in-east-birmingham-shooting/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/1-injured-in-east-birmingham-shooting/ |
TALLADEGA COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — A two-vehicle crash left a 30-year-old Anniston man dead Friday night.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Eric D. Oden was travelling northbound in the southbound lanes of Highway 21 when the car he was driving collided with another vehicle.
The crash occurred around 9:27 p... | 2022-05-01T04:31:55Z | www.cbs42.com | Anniston man dead following crash in Talladega County | https://www.cbs42.com/news/anniston-man-dead-following-crash-in-talladega-county/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/anniston-man-dead-following-crash-in-talladega-county/ |
The old cold front from Sunday will retreat north as a warm front today. This will set off scattered showers and storms. A few could be strong with gusty winds, hail, and heavy rain. High temperatures will be in the mid 80s.
Tonight, will be mostly cloudy with some lingering showers and storms as the warm front moves i... | 2022-05-02T11:32:35Z | www.cbs42.com | Warm, humid and stormy weather all week across Central Alabama | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/warm-humid-and-stormy-weather-all-week-across-central-alabama/ | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/warm-humid-and-stormy-weather-all-week-across-central-alabama/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A 25-year-old man was identified as the victim in a fatal Birmingham shooting on April 29.
According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, Roderick Mariachi Williams Jr. was shot and killed on 2nd Avenue South around 10:53 p.m.
Birmingham Police are investigating the shooting as a homicide... | 2022-05-02T14:51:17Z | www.cbs42.com | 25-year-old identified as victim in Birmingham shooting | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/25-year-old-identified-as-victim-in-birmingham-shooting/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/25-year-old-identified-as-victim-in-birmingham-shooting/ |
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — A 41-year-old man died as the result of an accident at Alabama International Dragway over the weekend.
According to the St. Clair County Coroner’s Office, a vehicle lunged and hit another vehicle that was on a jack being worked on. The second vehicle was knocked off the jack stand and re... | 2022-05-02T17:44:58Z | www.cbs42.com | Man dies in accident at Alabama International Dragway | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/man-dies-in-accident-at-alabama-international-dragway/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/man-dies-in-accident-at-alabama-international-dragway/ |
Ashton Britt, 18, allegedly drove to the area of Boston Drive on Apr. 20 to fight with an individual. At the conclusion of the fight, he allegedly retrieved a firearm from his car and opened fire on three people.
One victim was struck in the upper torso during the altercation on Boston Drive. At 2 p.m., officers with t... | 2022-05-02T17:45:10Z | www.cbs42.com | Teenager arrested in Alabama following shooting in west Georgia | https://www.cbs42.com/regional/georgia-news/teenager-arrested-in-alabama-following-shooting-in-west-georgia/ | https://www.cbs42.com/regional/georgia-news/teenager-arrested-in-alabama-following-shooting-in-west-georgia/ |
ELMORE COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating a crash that left a child and a woman dead Saturday afternoon in Elmore County.
The crash occurred just after 4:30 p.m. on US Highway 231 North near Wetumpka.
According to ALEA, a Florida man was driving a Honda Odyssey with a child and a ... | 2022-05-02T17:45:28Z | www.cbs42.com | Child, woman killed in car crash in Elmore County | https://www.cbs42.com/traffic/child-woman-killed-in-car-crash-in-elmore-county/ | https://www.cbs42.com/traffic/child-woman-killed-in-car-crash-in-elmore-county/ |
South Alabama student becomes first in her school to go to Harvard
SARALAND, Ala. (WKRG) — A senior at Saraland High School has become the first student in the relatively young school system’s history to go to an Ivey League School.
In an assembly in the library, Jaynie Snow briefly waved her hands over three sweatshir... | 2022-05-02T20:19:55Z | www.cbs42.com | South Alabama student becomes first in her school to go to Harvard | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/south-alabama-student-becomes-first-in-her-school-to-go-to-harvard/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/south-alabama-student-becomes-first-in-her-school-to-go-to-harvard/ |
Poll: Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey among most popular governors nationwide
(WHNT) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey ranks among the most popular governors in the United States, according to a new poll from Morning Consult.
The poll, conducted from Jan. 1 through March 31 of this year, found Ivey with a 62% approval rating, sharing her ... | 2022-05-02T20:53:36Z | www.cbs42.com | Poll: Ivey among most popular governors nationwide | https://www.cbs42.com/news/poll-alabama-gov-kay-ivey-among-most-popular-governors-nationwide/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/poll-alabama-gov-kay-ivey-among-most-popular-governors-nationwide/ |
TALLADEGA, Ala. (WIAT) — The Talladega Police Department is searching for two individuals involved in a deadly shooting over the weekend.
According to TPD, officers were sent to the 400 block of E. Sloan Avenue Saturday on reports of a person shot. Once on the scene, they discovered a man suffering from gunshot wounds.... | 2022-05-02T22:45:01Z | www.cbs42.com | 1 arrested, 2 sought in deadly Talladega shooting | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/1-arrested-2-sought-in-deadly-talladega-shooting/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/1-arrested-2-sought-in-deadly-talladega-shooting/ |
Bessemer man arrested, charged with capital murder of 9-month-old baby
BESSEMER, Ala. (WIAT) — Authorities confirmed Monday that a 33-year-old man was arrested in connection with the death of a 9-month-old baby that was left in his care while the mother was at work.
According to Lt. Christian Clemons with the Bessemer ... | 2022-05-03T03:00:50Z | www.cbs42.com | Bessemer man arrested, charged with capital murder of 9-month-old baby | https://www.cbs42.com/news/bessemer-man-arrested-charged-with-capital-murder-of-9-month-old-baby/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/bessemer-man-arrested-charged-with-capital-murder-of-9-month-old-baby/ |
Muggy with a few storms today and tonight. Better chance for storms Thursday night into Friday
We will stay warm and humid today as a cold front sits NW of Alabama today. It will be partly cloudy with just a slight chance for a pop-up afternoon shower or storm. High temperatures will be in the mid 80s.
Tonight, the fro... | 2022-05-03T11:22:59Z | www.cbs42.com | Muggy with a few storms today and tonight. Better chance for storms Thursday night into Friday | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/muggy-with-a-few-storms-today-and-tonight-better-chance-for-storms-thursday-night-into-friday/ | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/muggy-with-a-few-storms-today-and-tonight-better-chance-for-storms-thursday-night-into-friday/ |
STEELE, Ala. (WIAT) – One man is dead, and another is recovering from his injuries after a weekend accident at the Alabama International Dragway.
According to the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office, a vehicle on jack stands fell on top of the men Saturday night. Chad McDonald, 41, died at the scene according to police.
... | 2022-05-03T13:45:02Z | www.cbs42.com | Drag racer recovering at UAB after weekend accident | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/drag-racer-recovering-at-uab-after-weekend-accident/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/drag-racer-recovering-at-uab-after-weekend-accident/ |
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) –The Tuscaloosa Fire Department recently hired two social workers to respond to non-emergency calls.
The new hires are a part of the EMS Prevention Program, which will provide case management services to people who first responders identify as having unmet medical, mental health, or social needs... | 2022-05-04T03:11:17Z | www.cbs42.com | Tuscaloosa EMS Prevention Program adds social workers | https://www.cbs42.com/news/tuscaloosa-ems-prevention-program-adds-social-workers/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/tuscaloosa-ems-prevention-program-adds-social-workers/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — In Birmingham and cities across the nation, gun violence is killing children at an alarming rate.
“It’s like we fighting an uphill battle,” said Birmingham mother Lynda Crowder. Her 16-year-old son, Todd Lorenzo Johnson Jr. was shot and killed in a double-homicide in Ensley back in February.
“... | 2022-05-04T04:50:31Z | www.cbs42.com | Child homicides and shootings on the rise in Birmingham area | https://www.cbs42.com/your-voice-your-station/child-homicides-and-shootings-on-the-rise-in-birmingham-area/ | https://www.cbs42.com/your-voice-your-station/child-homicides-and-shootings-on-the-rise-in-birmingham-area/ |
It is a partly cloudy and muggy morning across Central Alabama with some patchy fog. Visibility could be less than 1 mile at times. Temperatures are in the 60s.
Weekend Outlook: We will be partly cloudy on Saturday morning. Then it will become mostly sunny in the afternoon with less humid air and highs in the upper 70s... | 2022-05-04T12:33:14Z | www.cbs42.com | Warm and humid with a few storms today. Strong to possibly severe storms arrive on Friday | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/warm-and-humid-with-a-few-storms-today-strong-to-possibly-severe-storms-arrive-on-friday/ | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/warm-and-humid-with-a-few-storms-today-strong-to-possibly-severe-storms-arrive-on-friday/ |
After 113 days in the NICU, baby finally gets to go home
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A newborn baby girl is headed home after spending 113 days in the NICU at Brookwood Baptist Medical Center.
Harmony Olivia Bulloch was born prematurely on Jan. 6 and only weighed 1.1 pounds. But after being treated by the medical profess... | 2022-05-04T17:36:09Z | www.cbs42.com | After 113 days in the NICU, baby finally gets to go home | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/after-113-days-in-the-nicu-baby-finally-gets-to-go-home/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/after-113-days-in-the-nicu-baby-finally-gets-to-go-home/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A Moundville man was killed in a car crash outside Pell City early Tuesday morning.
David D. Weatherspoon, 40, was killed when the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban he was driving was struck by a 2007 Freightliner tractor-trailer near the 155-mile marker along I-20 at approximately 3:06 a.m. Tuesday. Bo... | 2022-05-04T17:38:43Z | www.cbs42.com | Moundville man killed in car crash outside Pell City | https://www.cbs42.com/traffic/moundville-man-killed-in-car-crash-outside-pell-city/ | https://www.cbs42.com/traffic/moundville-man-killed-in-car-crash-outside-pell-city/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Houston Gamblers are off to a less than hot start to begin the USFL season as they have lost their last two games, much like the unlit cigarette that caused a TikTok from the team’s account to go viral.
A video posted to the social media app that took place at the field on Samford Universi... | 2022-05-04T21:15:32Z | www.cbs42.com | 'I do not smoke': Houston Gamblers' Reggie Northrup explains reason for practicing with cigarette in his mouth | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/usfl/i-do-not-smoke-houston-gamblers-reggie-northrup-explains-reason-for-practicing-with-cigarette-in-his-mouth/ | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/usfl/i-do-not-smoke-houston-gamblers-reggie-northrup-explains-reason-for-practicing-with-cigarette-in-his-mouth/ |
BROOKWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) – A Tuscaloosa County teenager is in the hospital after crashing his all-terrain vehicle Tuesday evening in Brookwood.
14-year-old Dakota Shirley suffered serious head injuries and his uncle Gunner Frazier is asking the community for their prayers.
“We are looking for so many prayers as we can ge... | 2022-05-05T03:52:58Z | www.cbs42.com | Family of teen hurt in Tuscaloosa County ATV crash speaking out | https://www.cbs42.com/news/family-of-teen-hurt-in-tuscaloosa-county-atv-crash-speaking-out/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/family-of-teen-hurt-in-tuscaloosa-county-atv-crash-speaking-out/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin and The World Games 2022 CEO Nick Sellers were invited to the White House Wednesday highlighting Birmingham and the 10-day event beginning here July 7.
With opening ceremonies roughly eight weeks away, CBS 42 spent some time with Sellers who agreed to take our ... | 2022-05-05T07:40:54Z | www.cbs42.com | Behind the scenes at the World Games headquarters | https://www.cbs42.com/news/behind-the-scenes-at-the-world-games-headquarters/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/behind-the-scenes-at-the-world-games-headquarters/ |
Hot today, but you need to be Weather Aware tonight and Friday with the threat for strong to severe storms
It is a partly to mostly cloudy and muggy morning across Central Alabama with some patchy fog. Visibility could be less than 1 mile at times. Temperatures are in the 60s.
The old cold front will retreat north into... | 2022-05-05T09:33:33Z | www.cbs42.com | Hot today, but you need to be Weather Aware tonight and Friday with the threat for strong to severe storms | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/hot-today-but-you-need-to-be-weather-aware-tonight-and-friday-with-the-threat-for-strong-to-severe-storms/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/hot-today-but-you-need-to-be-weather-aware-tonight-and-friday-with-the-threat-for-strong-to-severe-storms/ |
According to recent data by the National Education Association, Alabama’s educator salaries were among some of the lowest in the country.
The average starting salary for a teacher is $41,163 ranking 24th out of 50. Even lower, the average educational support professional earnings in Alabama were $31,766, ranking 37th o... | 2022-05-05T19:26:03Z | www.cbs42.com | Staff responds after average educator salaries in Alabama released | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/staff-responds-after-average-educator-salaries-in-alabama-released/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/staff-responds-after-average-educator-salaries-in-alabama-released/ |
Enterprise native Katie Britt, has been running in second place behind former POW and small businessman Mike Durant in recent polls. None of the Senate candidates were at the recent Enterprise Chamber of Commerce’s Peanuts and Politics forum. However, Britt’s father, Julian Boyd, briefly spoke to the audience.
As a dad... | 2022-05-06T18:06:45Z | www.cbs42.com | Katie Britt's father talks about Alabama Senate hopeful | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/katie-britts-father-talks-about-alabama-senate-hopeful/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/katie-britts-father-talks-about-alabama-senate-hopeful/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — CBS 42 and parent company Nexstar are highlighting efforts to end food insecurity across the country.
Here in Central Alabama, a local nonprofit is setting up three food pantries. The organization, “Margins: Women Helping Women,” is providing meals to those in need, even when food banks are cl... | 2022-05-06T18:07:21Z | www.cbs42.com | Local nonprofit setting up food pantries in Birmingham | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/local-nonprofit-setting-up-food-pantries-in-birmingham/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/local-nonprofit-setting-up-food-pantries-in-birmingham/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Almost nine minutes of game time had gone by and not a single point was scored. Surprising considering the Birmingham Stallions and the New Orleans Breakers were the top scoring offenses in the entire league through their Week 3 matchup at Protective Stadium.
But it seemed like it was all abou... | 2022-05-06T18:07:33Z | www.cbs42.com | A Boy Named Scooby: Stallions only undefeated USFL team thanks to Wright and company | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/usfl/a-boy-named-scooby-stallions-only-undefeated-usfl-team-thanks-to-wright-and-company/ | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/usfl/a-boy-named-scooby-stallions-only-undefeated-usfl-team-thanks-to-wright-and-company/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A water main break in downtown Birmingham has caused a lane closure as crews begin repairs.
Workers with Birmingham Water Works are currently working to fix the break at the corner of 4th Avenue South across from the Wells Fargo bank, according to the city of Birmingham. The bus pad at the loc... | 2022-05-06T18:07:39Z | www.cbs42.com | Water main break in downtown Birmingham causes lane closure | https://www.cbs42.com/traffic/water-main-break-in-downtown-birmingham-causes-lane-closure/ | https://www.cbs42.com/traffic/water-main-break-in-downtown-birmingham-causes-lane-closure/ |
Singleton explained that the 2007 copper Ford Edge Casey White and Vicky White were last seen driving was found in a rural area of Middle Tennessee Friday afternoon before the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office knew they were missing. The call came into the tow company at 1:50 p.m. and the car was towed at 2:37 p.m. | 2022-05-06T19:47:19Z | www.cbs42.com | Car towed hour before authorities knew inmate and jailer missing, says sheriff | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/sheriff-provides-update-on-escaped-alabama-inmate-wanted-corrections-employee/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/sheriff-provides-update-on-escaped-alabama-inmate-wanted-corrections-employee/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Tyesha Jackson was having trouble getting up from the couch and knew something was wrong.
Jackson, who was born and raised in Birmingham, knew there was a chance that she might have spinal muscular atrophy, a rare neuromuscular disorder that diminishes motor functions over time and makes it di... | 2022-05-06T23:11:24Z | www.cbs42.com | Birmingham mother with rare disease continues to push herself | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-mother-with-rare-disease-continues-to-push-herself/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-mother-with-rare-disease-continues-to-push-herself/ |
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WIAT) — A school bus is causing traffic issues along Sicard Hollow Road in Vestavia Hills after getting stuck.
According to city officials, the bus got stuck after attempting to turn around to avoid a downed tree. There is no word on how many children are on the bus.
The city is encouraging driver... | 2022-05-06T23:11:42Z | www.cbs42.com | School bus get stuck in Vestavia Hills | https://www.cbs42.com/traffic/school-bus-gets-stuck-in-vestavia-hills/ | https://www.cbs42.com/traffic/school-bus-gets-stuck-in-vestavia-hills/ |
Alabama fallen law enforcement officers honored in memorial service
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — State leaders, family members and fellow law enforcement officers paid tribute to the 12 Alabama officers lost in the line of duty in 2021.
One by one, each member of law enforcement was recognized. Loved ones pinned flowers o... | 2022-05-07T02:16:51Z | www.cbs42.com | Alabama fallen law enforcement officers honored in memorial service | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/alabama-fallen-law-enforcement-officers-honored-in-memorial-service/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/alabama-fallen-law-enforcement-officers-honored-in-memorial-service/ |
GADSDEN, Ala. (WIAT) – An Etowah County family wants answers after their loved one died in jail from a suspected drug overdose in late April.
Family members of 22-year-old Will Sheppard said he was found unresponsive in his cell in the Etowah County Detention Center last week. Despite efforts to save him, Sheppard died... | 2022-05-07T02:16:57Z | www.cbs42.com | Family wants answers after loved one dies from suspected overdose at Etowah County jail | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/family-wants-answers-after-loved-one-dies-from-suspected-overdose-at-etowah-county-jail/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/family-wants-answers-after-loved-one-dies-from-suspected-overdose-at-etowah-county-jail/ |
TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — An early morning crash left a McCalla man dead Saturday morning.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Jackie L. George Jr., 33, was fatally injured when the vehicle he was driving left the roadway, stuck a utility pole and overturned. George was pronounced dead at the scene.... | 2022-05-07T22:12:20Z | www.cbs42.com | McCalla man dead after crash in Tuscaloosa County | https://www.cbs42.com/news/mccalla-man-dead-after-crash-in-tuscaloosa-county/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/mccalla-man-dead-after-crash-in-tuscaloosa-county/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Hundreds of high school seniors will close one chapter and begin a new one as they will walk across the stage to receive their diploma.
Sullivan said completing the forms can also help parents understand that there are options available. The FAFSA can be found here. | 2022-05-08T20:49:30Z | www.cbs42.com | Alabama high school seniors required to fill out FAFSA prior to graduating | https://www.cbs42.com/news/education/alabama-high-school-seniors-required-to-fill-out-fafsa-prior-to-graduating/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/education/alabama-high-school-seniors-required-to-fill-out-fafsa-prior-to-graduating/ |
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — The University of Alabama hosted spring commencement ceremonies this weekend on campus at Coleman Coliseum.
CBS 42 spoke to some students who say they’re ready to get to work.
Anna Vander Kooi wants to move back to Chicago to become a school teacher after she receives her Master’s degree. She ... | 2022-05-08T20:49:42Z | www.cbs42.com | University of Alabama graduates ready to start careers | https://www.cbs42.com/news/university-of-alabama-graduates-ready-to-start-careers/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/university-of-alabama-graduates-ready-to-start-careers/ |
Temps Trending Up Through Mid-Week
Sunday Night: Temperatures again dip into the upper 50s tonight under a mostly clear sky. The wind may pick up a bit this evening, with some gusts climbing as high as 20 mph.
Monday: The temperature trends up a bit, with more of us making it into the 80s by mid-afternoon. It will be a... | 2022-05-08T20:49:48Z | www.cbs42.com | Temps Trending Up Through Mid-Week | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/temps-trending-up-through-mid-week/ | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/temps-trending-up-through-mid-week/ |
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A Loxley man died after he was part of a crash that included three vehicles and two pedestrians on Saturday, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
Johnnie L. Diamante, 56, was driving a 2019 Ford E-450 U-Haul when ALEA says it hit the back of the Kia, which caused the Kia to hit... | 2022-05-09T16:18:30Z | www.cbs42.com | Man killed helping woman whose car broke down on I-10 in south Alabama | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/man-killed-helping-woman-whose-car-broke-down-on-i-10-in-south-alabama/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/man-killed-helping-woman-whose-car-broke-down-on-i-10-in-south-alabama/ |
Amy Giles Sewell, 47, was arrested Wednesday afternoon on a misdemeanor charge of tampering with a computer, according to a local law enforcement official.
On April 28, the Elba Police Department received a complaint that Sewell, an employee at the Elba Water and Electric Board, had helped in the misuse of an unnamed v... | 2022-05-09T19:20:06Z | www.cbs42.com | Southeast Alabama city employee charged with computer tampering | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/southeast-alabama-city-employee-charged-with-computer-tampering/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/southeast-alabama-city-employee-charged-with-computer-tampering/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A St. Clair County inmate, who had previously escaped from prison before being caught in 2017, tried to escape custody again by jumping out a two-story window Monday morning.
According to the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office, Antwone Lonezo Wilson attempted to escape after jumping out of the ... | 2022-05-09T19:20:24Z | www.cbs42.com | Alabama inmate who had previously escaped from prison captured after jumping out of courthouse window | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/alabama-inmate-who-previously-escaped-from-prison-captured-after-jumping-out-of-courthouse-window/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/alabama-inmate-who-previously-escaped-from-prison-captured-after-jumping-out-of-courthouse-window/ |
The James campaign is no stranger to controversy. Earlier this year, James released ads inaccurately attacking an LGBTQ-affirming charter school in the Birmingham area as “the first transgender public school in the South.” The ad, which featured photos of school staff and students at a fundraiser, led the school to inc... | 2022-05-10T00:27:46Z | www.cbs42.com | Alabama church apologizes for Tim James' ‘freak show’ comment, says message didn’t reflect ‘heart of God’ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/alabama-church-apologizes-for-tim-james-freak-show-comment-says-message-didnt-reflect-heart-of-god/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/alabama-church-apologizes-for-tim-james-freak-show-comment-says-message-didnt-reflect-heart-of-god/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – Central Alabama mothers continue to struggle finding baby formula as shelves remain empty or stock is limited.
Supply chain issues, high demand, and recent recalls have combined to make it difficult for families across the state and country.
Katy Smith lives in the Birmingham area and has been... | 2022-05-10T00:28:11Z | www.cbs42.com | Mothers struggling to find baby formula across Alabama | https://www.cbs42.com/top-stories/mothers-struggling-to-find-baby-formula-across-alabama/ | https://www.cbs42.com/top-stories/mothers-struggling-to-find-baby-formula-across-alabama/ |
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — Construction for phase two of the Jack Warner Parkway improvement project is underway.
Starting Monday, May 9, Jack Warner Parkway will be closed between Greensboro Avenue and 21st Avenue. One way access will be provided for the businesses on the south side of Jack Warner Parkway in this area.... | 2022-05-10T02:43:26Z | www.cbs42.com | Jack Warner Parkway road construction underway in Tuscaloosa | https://www.cbs42.com/traffic/jack-warner-parkway-road-construction-underway-in-tuscaloosa/ | https://www.cbs42.com/traffic/jack-warner-parkway-road-construction-underway-in-tuscaloosa/ |
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — After almost two weeks on the run, authorities say the manhunt for Casey White and Vicky White has ended in a police chase in Indiana.
This case has multiple layers: There’s the relationship between Vicky and Casey White, the escape, the plan, but the big question is how did something l... | 2022-05-10T12:38:24Z | www.cbs42.com | Former U.S. Attorney Northern District of Alabama gives insight to Lauderdale County escape | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/former-u-s-attorney-northern-district-of-alabama-gives-insight-into-casey-white-escape/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/former-u-s-attorney-northern-district-of-alabama-gives-insight-into-casey-white-escape/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – 14 years since its doors closed, demolition could soon begin at Carraway Hospital. On Monday, the Birmingham City Council Budget and Finance Committee approved plans for The Star Uptown Project.
Some residents we spoke to off camera said this project is a long time coming and they are excited ... | 2022-05-10T12:38:42Z | www.cbs42.com | Carraway Hospital demolition could begin by end of month | https://www.cbs42.com/news/carraway-hospital-demolition-could-begin-by-end-of-month/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/carraway-hospital-demolition-could-begin-by-end-of-month/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Questions about the future of Roe V. Wade are still circulating after SCOTUS’ draft opinion was leaked last week. Now, local organizations on both sides of the issue are making sure women know what their options are.
Right now, abortion is legal and available in the state, but if Roe V. Wade i... | 2022-05-10T12:39:00Z | www.cbs42.com | Local agencies react to Roe V. Wade draft leak | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local-agencies-react-to-roe-v-wade-draft-leak/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local-agencies-react-to-roe-v-wade-draft-leak/ |
It is a clear and cool start to this Tuesday across Central Alabama. Temperatures are in the 50s and 60s.
A ridge of high pressure will be parked over the Deep South today and it will stick around for the next few days. On either side of it will be an area of low pressure – one over the Rockies and the other off the U.... | 2022-05-10T12:39:06Z | www.cbs42.com | Dry and warm weather for the next few days across Central Alabama | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/dry-and-warm-weather-for-the-next-few-days-across-central-alabama/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/dry-and-warm-weather-for-the-next-few-days-across-central-alabama/ |
“Today was an extremely special day as one of our own returned home after bravely battling what seemed like an endless and exhausting fight with the deadly coronavirus,” ALEA said in a post on their Facebook page.
In August, SBI Special Agent Senior Craig Pruett was hospitalized due to COVID-19. After 269 days of care,... | 2022-05-10T16:44:38Z | www.cbs42.com | Alabama SBI Special Agent returns home after 269-day COVID-19 hospitalization | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/alabama-sbi-special-agent-returns-home-after-269-day-covid-19-hospitalization/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/alabama-sbi-special-agent-returns-home-after-269-day-covid-19-hospitalization/ |
Tyson, who is now retired from boxing, was in San Francisco in April for the annual 420 cannabis festival in Golden Gate Park, where he was promoting his cannabis brand Tyson 2.0, the Associated Press reported, citing SFGate. Tyson had also been promoting a social-media app called Relevant and had been scheduled to “ex... | 2022-05-10T20:14:24Z | www.cbs42.com | Mike Tyson won’t face charges for punching airplane passenger | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/entertainment/mike-tyson-wont-face-charges-for-punching-airplane-passenger/ | https://www.cbs42.com/entertainment/mike-tyson-wont-face-charges-for-punching-airplane-passenger/ |
Touchdown Tuesday: Alabama WR Jermaine Burton proclaiming a national title for this season. Sponsored.
Jermaine Burton wants another national championship on his second collegiate team.
He assisted Georgia to a College Football Playoff National Championship in 2021, but the wide receiver chose to leave the Bulldogs for... | 2022-05-10T20:14:42Z | www.cbs42.com | Touchdown Tuesday: Alabama WR Jermaine Burton proclaiming a national title for this season. Sponsored. | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/alabama/touchdown-tuesday-alabama-wr-jermaine-burton-proclaiming-a-national-title-for-this-season-sponsored/ | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/alabama/touchdown-tuesday-alabama-wr-jermaine-burton-proclaiming-a-national-title-for-this-season-sponsored/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The only remaining undefeated team in the USFL just added a big piece to its offensive arsenal, literally.
On Monday, the Birmingham Stallions announced that former Alabama running back Bo Scarbrough would be joining the team. This comes fresh off the heels of the Stallions 16-10 win over the ... | 2022-05-10T20:14:48Z | www.cbs42.com | Former Alabama running back Bo Scarbrough finds new home with Birmingham Stallions | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/usfl/former-alabama-running-back-bo-scarbrough-finds-new-home-with-birmingham-stallions/ | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/usfl/former-alabama-running-back-bo-scarbrough-finds-new-home-with-birmingham-stallions/ |
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office uncovers jail drug ring involving former corrections officer
ANNISTON, Ala. (WIAT) — The arrest of a corrections officer in the Calhoun County Jail has led to drug charges against several inmates, as well as members of their families and friends.
Pierre Bernard Jones, who worked as a cor... | 2022-05-10T23:25:45Z | www.cbs42.com | Calhoun County Sheriff's Office uncovers jail drug ring involving former corrections officer | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/calhoun-county-sheriffs-office-uncovers-jail-drug-ring-involving-former-corrections-officer/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/calhoun-county-sheriffs-office-uncovers-jail-drug-ring-involving-former-corrections-officer/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – COVID-19 cases are on the rise again. According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, the seven-day positivity rate sits at 6.1 percent. About a month ago, that number was closer to two percent.
Dr. Wes Stubblefield from the Alabama Department of Public Health said officials are watching... | 2022-05-11T04:40:16Z | www.cbs42.com | Alabama sees bump in COVID-19 cases, state health department monitoring | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/alabama-sees-bump-in-covid-19-cases-state-health-department-monitoring/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/alabama-sees-bump-in-covid-19-cases-state-health-department-monitoring/ |
We could be around 90° today across Central Alabama. Then back to the 80s the rest of the week
It is a clear and coolish start this morning across Central Alabama. Temperatures are in the 50s and 60s.
Today will be sunny and hot as the ridge of high pressure builds a little more west into Alabama. High temperatures wil... | 2022-05-11T12:27:17Z | www.cbs42.com | We could be around 90° today across Central Alabama | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/we-could-be-around-90-today-across-central-alabama-then-back-to-the-80s-the-rest-of-the-week/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/we-could-be-around-90-today-across-central-alabama-then-back-to-the-80s-the-rest-of-the-week/ |
JCSO’s School Resource Officers Bridge the Gap between Law Enforcement and the Community
by: Haley Yearout
This Living Local segment is sponsored by Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (CBS 42 Living Local), The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is on a mission to keep those who work and learn inside... | 2022-05-11T15:21:02Z | www.cbs42.com | JCSO’s School Resource Officers Bridge the Gap between Law Enforcement and the Community | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/cbs-42-living-local/jcsos-school-resource-officers-bridge-the-gap-between-law-enforcement-and-the-community/ | https://www.cbs42.com/cbs-42-living-local/jcsos-school-resource-officers-bridge-the-gap-between-law-enforcement-and-the-community/ |
James William Johnson was arrested in Taylor in September of 2019 on six different charges, and now he has been found not guilty on four of the charges. The two other charges were dropped.
“When I went in to assist my son, they accused him of some stuff that he didn’t do and we immediately asked for an attorney,” Defen... | 2022-05-11T17:58:12Z | www.cbs42.com | After waiting nearly 3 years for trial, Alabama man found not guilty | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/alabama-man-found-not-guilty-after-waiting-nearly-3-years-for-trial/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/alabama-man-found-not-guilty-after-waiting-nearly-3-years-for-trial/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Zoo announced that its 41-year-old orangutan, named Oliver, is recovering after having surgery to remove a testicular tumor.
Members of the zoo’s Animal Care team noticed swelling between Oliver’s legs and an ultrasound was done which revealed a tumor.
This is not the first medi... | 2022-05-11T20:15:22Z | www.cbs42.com | 41-year-old orangutan at Birmingham Zoo recovering after surgery to remove tumor | https://www.cbs42.com/news/animals/41-year-old-orangutan-at-birmingham-zoo-recovering-after-surgery-to-remove-tumor/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/animals/41-year-old-orangutan-at-birmingham-zoo-recovering-after-surgery-to-remove-tumor/ |
Pat Grider, the owner of Skybar Cafe on W Magnolia Avenue, was found guilty Tuesday during a bench trial with presiding Judge James McLaughlin. Auburn Police arrested Grider for misdemeanor sexual misconduct on Feb. 23. He was booked into the Lee County Detention Facility and made a $1,000 bond on the same day.
Accordi... | 2022-05-11T22:31:58Z | www.cbs42.com | Auburn Skybar owner found guilty of sexual misconduct, plans to appeal | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/auburn-skybar-owner-found-guilty-of-sexual-misconduct-plans-to-appeal/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/auburn-skybar-owner-found-guilty-of-sexual-misconduct-plans-to-appeal/ |
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — Authorities in Tuscaloosa have made an arrest in a shooting that left five people injured Monday night.
According to the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, warrants were obtained for a juvenile suspect after authorities spoke to witnesses, watched surveillance video and collected evidence. Th... | 2022-05-11T22:32:04Z | www.cbs42.com | Juvenile charged with Tuscaloosa shooting that injured 5 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/juvenile-charged-with-tuscaloosa-shooting-that-injured-5/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/juvenile-charged-with-tuscaloosa-shooting-that-injured-5/ |
More heat today with a slight chance for a few showers. Weekend will be unseasonably warm with a few showers
It is a partly cloudy and muggy morning across Central Alabama. Temperatures are in the 50s and 60s.
A weak backdoor cold front will move through today. It is called backdoor since it moves from east to west. Th... | 2022-05-12T09:42:44Z | www.cbs42.com | More heat today with a slight chance for a few showers. Weekend will be unseasonably warm with a few showers | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/more-heat-today-with-a-slight-chance-for-a-few-showers-weekend-will-be-unseasonably-warm-with-a-few-showers/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/more-heat-today-with-a-slight-chance-for-a-few-showers-weekend-will-be-unseasonably-warm-with-a-few-showers/ |
CALHOUN COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) – Some Alabama sheriffs are reporting a decline in pistol permit sales after lawmakers passed a permit-less carry bill and worry it will have an impact on the ability to buy much needed equipment.
The new law will not take effect until January 2023, but in Calhoun County Sheriff Matthew Wade... | 2022-05-12T23:42:00Z | www.cbs42.com | Alabama sheriff concerned about decline in gun permit revenue used to purchase equipment | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/alabama-sheriff-concerned-about-decline-in-gun-permit-revenue-used-to-purchase-equipment/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/alabama-sheriff-concerned-about-decline-in-gun-permit-revenue-used-to-purchase-equipment/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Samford University announced Thursday that the school had received the largest gift ever given to an institution of higher education in Alabama.
The announcement came during a press conference at the school. Alumnus Marvin Mann’s estate donated $100 million to the university with $95 million g... | 2022-05-12T23:42:01Z | www.cbs42.com | Samford University receives 'largest single gift ever made' to an Alabama university | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/samford-university-receives-largest-single-gift-ever-made-to-an-alabama-university/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/samford-university-receives-largest-single-gift-ever-made-to-an-alabama-university/ |
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — If you’ve noticed you’re paying more this year to renew your car tag, you’re not alone. Those at the Automobile Dealers Association of Alabama say it’s one of the many ripple effects of the pandemic.
ADAA President Tom Dart has worked in the auto industry nearly 40 years. He says he’s never se... | 2022-05-13T01:00:18Z | www.cbs42.com | Alabama car tag renewal costs could be higher this year as car values increase | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/alabama-car-tag-renewal-costs-could-be-higher-this-year-as-car-values-increase/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/alabama-car-tag-renewal-costs-could-be-higher-this-year-as-car-values-increase/ |
Alabama health leaders reflect on one million COVID-19 deaths
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) – One million. That number is how many Americans have lost their lives to COVID-19.
President Joe Biden ordered flags at half-staff Thursday, warning against complacency across the world.
In Jefferson County, there have been alm... | 2022-05-13T04:37:52Z | www.cbs42.com | Alabama health leaders reflect on one million COVID-19 deaths | https://www.cbs42.com/news/alabama-health-leaders-reflect-on-one-million-covid-19-deaths/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/alabama-health-leaders-reflect-on-one-million-covid-19-deaths/ |
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