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Passerby’s can see barriers and fences on the ground. Evidence from past crashes litter the area, and you don’t have to go far to find more damage.
When CBS 42 drove the exits, we noticed there were no signs, so we contacted ALDOT asking when the guardrails will be fixed and if they’re considering installing signs. | 2022-09-14T14:35:23Z | www.cbs42.com | Dangerous ramp conditions on Red Mountain cause concern | https://www.cbs42.com/your-voice-your-station/dangerous-ramp-conditions-on-red-mountain-cause-concern/ | https://www.cbs42.com/your-voice-your-station/dangerous-ramp-conditions-on-red-mountain-cause-concern/ |
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — The Tuscaloosa Police Department is facing a staffing shortage of Police officers. Assistant Police Chief Steve Rice tells CBS 42 the department is short 28 officers and he is doing everything possible to resolve the problem.
“The Mayor and Council increased our pay plan last year to hopefully... | 2022-09-15T01:48:25Z | www.cbs42.com | Tuscaloosa Police dealing with officer shortage | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/tuscaloosa-police-dealing-with-officer-shortage/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/tuscaloosa-police-dealing-with-officer-shortage/ |
Mike Slive Foundation to partner with local restaurants, host benefit in honor of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and the Mike Slive Foundation is raising awareness about early detection and collecting donations for research funding.
The following l... | 2022-09-15T16:28:24Z | www.cbs42.com | Mike Slive Foundation to partner with local restaurants, host benefit in honor of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/mike-slive-foundation-to-partner-with-local-restaurants-host-benefit-in-honor-of-prostate-cancer-awareness-month/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/mike-slive-foundation-to-partner-with-local-restaurants-host-benefit-in-honor-of-prostate-cancer-awareness-month/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The city attorney for Birmingham has announced that the resignation by Chris Rice, the former chairperson for the Birmingham Water Works Board, cannot be withdrawn despite efforts from Rice to reverse it.
Rice had sent his letter of resignation to Mayor Randall Woodfin back on Sept. 6. Less th... | 2022-09-15T21:09:41Z | www.cbs42.com | City attorney: Chris Rice’s resignation from BWWB ‘may not be withdrawn,’ Woodfin to select new chairperson | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/city-attorney-chris-rices-resignation-from-bwwb-may-not-be-withdrawn-woodfin-to-select-new-chairperson/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/city-attorney-chris-rices-resignation-from-bwwb-may-not-be-withdrawn-woodfin-to-select-new-chairperson/ |
Summer-Like Heat Builds In This Week
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and seasonably mild. Temperatures dip below 70 after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s.
MONDAY: Temperatures trend higher with more sunshine than over the weekend. Highs approach 90° in the afternoon.
TUESDAY-THURSDAY: Temperatures continue to trend up as an upper-... | 2022-09-18T22:43:50Z | www.cbs42.com | Summer-Like Heat Builds In This Week | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/summer-like-heat-builds-in-this-week/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/summer-like-heat-builds-in-this-week/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WIAT)– Ahead of Queen Elizabeth’s funeral tomorrow, an Alabama native shares how the queen once awarded him for his advocacy against horse cruelty. He now vows to honor her death by continuing his work to stamp out abusive training methods on horses.
Lifelong horseman, Marty Irby, tells CBS42 that Quee... | 2022-09-19T04:38:58Z | www.cbs42.com | Alabama native works to honor Queen Elizabeth through horse advocacy | https://www.cbs42.com/news/alabama-native-works-to-honor-queen-elizabeth-through-horse-advocacy/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/alabama-native-works-to-honor-queen-elizabeth-through-horse-advocacy/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WIAT)– Ahead of Queen Elizabeth’s funeral, an Alabama native shares how the queen once awarded him for his advocacy against horse cruelty. He now vows to honor her death by continuing his work to stamp out abusive training methods on horses.
Lifelong horseman, Marty Irby, tells CBS 42 that Queen Elizab... | 2022-09-19T14:35:10Z | www.cbs42.com | Alabama native works to honor Queen Elizabeth through horse advocacy | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/alabama-native-works-to-honor-queen-elizabeth-through-horse-advocacy/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/alabama-native-works-to-honor-queen-elizabeth-through-horse-advocacy/ |
Major Hurricane Fiona Turns North; New Wave Could Pose Threat In Gulf
by: Ashley Gann, Alex Puckett
HURRICANE FIONA: Fiona is now a major hurricane and lifting north through the Western Atlantic now. Fiona will glance by Bermuda as a Category 4 storm before approaching Newfoundland as a Category 2 storm. This won’t hav... | 2022-09-21T00:55:28Z | www.cbs42.com | Major Hurricane Fiona Turns North; New Wave Could Pose Threat In Gulf | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/major-hurricane-fiona-turns-north-new-wave-could-pose-threat-in-gulf/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/major-hurricane-fiona-turns-north-new-wave-could-pose-threat-in-gulf/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The cities of Birmingham and Trussville are working to address train blockings in the area through a new infrastructure project.. Two public meetings were held Tuesday to get input from the community.
Birmingham, Trussville and Norfolk Southern are applying for a federal railroad administratio... | 2022-09-21T04:51:17Z | www.cbs42.com | Public shares input on Railroad infrastructure project in Birmingham and Trussville | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/public-shares-input-on-railroad-infrastructure-project-in-birmingham-and-trussville/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/public-shares-input-on-railroad-infrastructure-project-in-birmingham-and-trussville/ |
A soft dog treat can serve as a motivational snack when training young puppies and a healthy addition to the diet of older dogs.
MOUNTAIN BROOK, Ala. (WIAT) — Dogs are now no longer allowed on playgrounds and school fields in Mountain Brook, according to new changes in the city’s dog ordinance.
Recently, the Mountain B... | 2022-09-22T18:19:40Z | www.cbs42.com | Dogs no longer allowed at playgrounds, school fields in Mountain Brook | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/dogs-no-longer-allowed-at-playgrounds-school-fields-in-mountain-brook/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/dogs-no-longer-allowed-at-playgrounds-school-fields-in-mountain-brook/ |
ELMORE COUNTY, Ala. (WRBL)- An Alabama woman is begging for a welfare check and medical intervention for her brother after sharing disturbing images of him, which she says were taken inside Elmore Correctional Facility. The images have gone viral on social media.
WRBL reached out to the Alabama Department of Correction... | 2022-09-23T01:20:10Z | www.cbs42.com | Family shares disturbing images of Alabama inmate, saying he needs help | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/family-shares-disturbing-images-of-alabama-inmate-saying-he-needs-help/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/family-shares-disturbing-images-of-alabama-inmate-saying-he-needs-help/ |
by: Addison Willmon, Jess Grotjahn
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — State wildlife officials held a public meeting Thursday night to discuss Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) detected in animals killed in Lauderdale County earlier this year.
As previously reported, the first positive test of CWD in Alabama was found in Dec... | 2022-09-23T05:19:16Z | www.cbs42.com | State to hold public meeting about Chronic Wasting Disease in Lauderdale County | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/state-to-hold-public-meeting-about-chronic-wasting-disease-in-lauderdale-county/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/state-to-hold-public-meeting-about-chronic-wasting-disease-in-lauderdale-county/ |
Photo courtesy of Birmingham PD
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Police Department is asking the public for help identifying a robbery suspect.
The robbery occurred Tuesday in the 2000 block of Green Springs Highway at a gas station. The suspect entered the business brandishing a firearm and demanded money from a c... | 2022-09-24T01:49:20Z | www.cbs42.com | $5,000 reward offered for information on Birmingham robbery | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/5000-reward-offered-for-information-on-birmingham-robbery/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/5000-reward-offered-for-information-on-birmingham-robbery/ |
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama fans are getting ready for another home game this weekend in Tuscaloosa. The Crimson Tide is taking on SEC opponent Vanderbilt University at Bryant Denny Stadium Saturday night.
Taylor Liles is the sales manager at Hotel Indigo in Tuscaloosa. She says all 101 rooms are sold out and she... | 2022-09-24T05:09:15Z | www.cbs42.com | Tuscaloosa hotels and restaurants get ready for gameday | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/tuscaloosa-hotels-and-restaurants-get-ready-for-gameday/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/tuscaloosa-hotels-and-restaurants-get-ready-for-gameday/ |
Ian is currently a tropical storm in the Caribbean, and is likely to start rapidly intensifying as it turns northeast towards Cuba early next week, likely achieving major hurricane status before it brushes past the island of Cuba. Interaction with Cuba is not likely to disrupt the storm much as it enters the warm water... | 2022-09-25T01:44:24Z | www.cbs42.com | Tropical Storm Ian Poised To Strengthen To Major Hurricane In The Gulf | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/tropical-storm-ian-poised-to-strengthen-to-major-hurricane-in-the-gulf/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/tropical-storm-ian-poised-to-strengthen-to-major-hurricane-in-the-gulf/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Local agencies are continuing to watch the track of Hurricane Ian to assess who and what should be sent to help disaster-hit areas.
Alabama Power and the American Red Cross are on standby.
For Alabama Power, it’s a wait-and-see approach.
Crews are assessing the storm as it unfolds, and they wi... | 2022-09-27T17:42:43Z | www.cbs42.com | Alabama Power and American Red Cross preparing for Hurricane Ian | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/alabama-power-and-american-red-cross-preparing-for-hurricane-ian/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/alabama-power-and-american-red-cross-preparing-for-hurricane-ian/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin announced that the city will be investing $1 million to help students in the Birmingham City Schools system become more financially literate.
The program, dubbed the BHM Financial Freedom Project, will be launched in the second week of October at six BCS campus... | 2022-09-27T17:42:49Z | www.cbs42.com | Birmingham investing $1 million to help students’ financial literacy | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/watch-woodfin-to-unveil-new-initiative-for-birmingham/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/watch-woodfin-to-unveil-new-initiative-for-birmingham/ |
(Courtesy Trussville City Schools)
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The principal at Hewitt-Trussville High School is now on administrative leave following uproar in the community over a “death note” that was not investigated for nearly a year.
Tim Salem, who has been principal at Hewitt-Trussville since 2012, was put on admi... | 2022-09-27T23:25:59Z | www.cbs42.com | Hewitt-Trussville principal on administrative leave following threats that went unreported for nearly a year | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/hewitt-trussville-principal-on-administrative-leave-following-threats-that-went-unreported-for-nearly-a-year/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/hewitt-trussville-principal-on-administrative-leave-following-threats-that-went-unreported-for-nearly-a-year/ |
Ian remains an intensifying major hurricane as it approaches Florida’s west coast. Ian will likely continue gradually intensifying as it approaches Florida, making landfall somewhere between Fort Meyers and Clearwater.
FLORIDA IMPACTS: Water is almost always the most dangerous part of a hurricane, and Ian will be no ex... | 2022-09-27T23:26:23Z | www.cbs42.com | Hurricane Ian Approaches Florida | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/weather-birmingham-forecast/hurricane-ian-approaches-florida/ | https://www.cbs42.com/weather-birmingham-forecast/hurricane-ian-approaches-florida/ |
Hurricane Ian Officially Makes Landfall as a Destructive Cat 4
Ian made landfall near Cayo Costa around 3:05 (EDT). Winds estimated at 150 mph with a central pressure of 940 mb.
Ian continues to track northeastward across southwest Florida. As the storms moves inland, the bands have a high probability of producing heav... | 2022-09-28T21:01:42Z | www.cbs42.com | Hurricane Ian Officially Makes Landfall as a Destructive Cat 4 | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/hurricane-ian-officially-makes-landfall-as-a-destructive-cat-4/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/hurricane-ian-officially-makes-landfall-as-a-destructive-cat-4/ |
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is adding new life-saving devices to their patrol cars.
Through a partnership with the Jefferson County Association of Fire Departments, the new resources will include Lucas Devices, which perform chest compressions during CPR.
Additionally, autism k... | 2022-09-28T23:25:25Z | www.cbs42.com | Jefferson County Sheriff's Office adds new life saving devices to patrol cars | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/jefferson-county-sheriffs-office-adds-new-life-saving-devices-to-patrol-cars/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/jefferson-county-sheriffs-office-adds-new-life-saving-devices-to-patrol-cars/ |
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — Some Hurricane Ian evacuees have traveled to west Alabama, seeking shelter at Tuscaloosa hotels. Four evacuees from the Tampa area have rooms at the Sure Stay Hotel, including Khristina Smith.
“This hotel in general was wonderful with us and other folks who evacuated the state,” Smith said. “T... | 2022-09-29T03:41:22Z | www.cbs42.com | Hurricane Ian evacuees staying at hotels in Tuscaloosa | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/hurricane-ian-evacuees-staying-at-hotels-in-tuscaloosa/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/hurricane-ian-evacuees-staying-at-hotels-in-tuscaloosa/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Frozen Rooster stopped by the CBS 42 Morning News to get us in a good food mood for Food Truck Thursday.
Frozen Rooster’s brick-and-mortar restaurant has been up and running at the Shops of Grand River in Leeds for three years. The food truck has been in business for four months.
The Frozen Ro... | 2022-09-29T15:08:20Z | www.cbs42.com | Food Truck Thursday: Frozen Rooster | https://www.cbs42.com/community/food-truck-thursday-frozen-rooster/ | https://www.cbs42.com/community/food-truck-thursday-frozen-rooster/ |
Birmingham organizations sending assistance to those impacted by Hurricane Ian
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — Volunteers from Hatching Hope are loading boxes of supplies they plan to take to Florida to aid people impacted by the storm.
The organization’s mission is to provide aid, support, and hope during natural disaste... | 2022-09-29T17:19:21Z | www.cbs42.com | Birmingham organizations sending assistance to those impacted by Hurricane Ian | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-organizations-sending-assistance-to-those-impacted-by-hurricane-ian/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-organizations-sending-assistance-to-those-impacted-by-hurricane-ian/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The devastation is being felt far and wide across parts of Florida, and that includes problems at local hospitals.
Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell says around nine hospitals are completely without water.
Ascension St. Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham says reas... | 2022-09-30T00:59:49Z | www.cbs42.com | Ascension St. Vincent's Hospital in Birmingham sends hurricane relief to sister hospital in Jacksonville, Florida | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/ascension-st-vincents-hospital-in-birmingham-sends-hurricane-relief-to-sister-hospital-in-jacksonville-florida/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/ascension-st-vincents-hospital-in-birmingham-sends-hurricane-relief-to-sister-hospital-in-jacksonville-florida/ |
Brush fires in Shelby County threaten homes, Four Mile Fire Department on scene
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — Two brush fires are now spread over 200 acres threatening people’s homes in Wilsonville and Four Mile, according to the Alabama Forestry Commission.
The original fire at 2650 County Road 51 now covers 200 acres,... | 2022-09-30T06:04:05Z | www.cbs42.com | Brush fires in Shelby County threaten homes, Four Mile Fire Department on scene | https://www.cbs42.com/news/brush-fires-in-shelby-county-threaten-homes-four-mile-fire-department-on-scene/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/brush-fires-in-shelby-county-threaten-homes-four-mile-fire-department-on-scene/ |
AUBURN, Ala. (WRBL) — An Auburn University student is facing drug trafficking, and other related charges after agents raided her Auburn condo.
Investigators say the young woman was using a smartphone app to operate a sophisticated and profitable drug enterprise.
On Sept. 22, narcotics agents served a search warrant at ... | 2022-09-30T16:21:40Z | www.cbs42.com | $100K seized in Alabama student's alleged smartphone drug enterprise | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/100k-seized-in-auburn-students-alleged-smartphone-drug-enterprise/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/100k-seized-in-auburn-students-alleged-smartphone-drug-enterprise/ |
BIRMINGHAM Ala. (WIAT) — Concussion concerns rise after Dolphins’ quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered a second alarming injury in just five days. Many are wondering why the former UA all-star even saw the field Thursday evening. Now UAB Medical experts are weighing in on the Dolphins’ decision-making.
UAB sports medici... | 2022-10-01T01:08:06Z | www.cbs42.com | UAB medical experts address concussion concerns following Dolphins quarterback injuries. | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/uab-medical-experts-address-concussion-concerns-following-dolphins-quarterback-injuries/ | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/uab-medical-experts-address-concussion-concerns-following-dolphins-quarterback-injuries/ |
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) — Police are investigating after two people were found dead at a Hoover Apartment Complex Saturday morning.
According to Hoover Police, officers responded to the 100 building at The Park at Hoover on reports of two victims found around 7:52 a.m. Officers arrived and discovered the two female victims... | 2022-10-01T17:48:00Z | www.cbs42.com | 2 killed in shooting at Hoover apartment complex | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/2-killed-in-shooting-at-hoover-apartment-complex/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/2-killed-in-shooting-at-hoover-apartment-complex/ |
Fantastic Stretch Of Weather Continues
TONIGHT: Another clear and cool Fall night. Temperatures drop into the upper 40s and low 50s.
SUNDAY: The weather looks just as good Sunday as the weather we had Saturday. Highs will be in the upper 70s, with lots of sunshine through the day. The weather should be perfect for the ... | 2022-10-02T00:44:59Z | www.cbs42.com | Fantastic Stretch Of Weather Continues | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/fantastic-stretch-of-weather-continues/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/fantastic-stretch-of-weather-continues/ |
(Tuscaloosa Police Department)
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — A former Tuscaloosa probation officer has been charged with additional counts of sexual misconduct against the parolees he was assigned to.
Jeremy Damon Hall, 31, is accused of coercing or convincing several individuals currently on probation or parole that he wa... | 2022-10-03T17:13:12Z | www.cbs42.com | Former Tuscaloosa probation officer charged again for allegedly coercing parolees into sex acts | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/former-tuscaloosa-probation-officer-charged-again-for-allegedly-coercing-parolees-into-sex-acts/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/former-tuscaloosa-probation-officer-charged-again-for-allegedly-coercing-parolees-into-sex-acts/ |
Mugshot of Daxton Elliot Keith (Courtesy of Hoover PD)
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) — The Hoover Police Department announced Monday that an arrest has been made in a double homicide case that occurred Saturday.
The Hoover 911 center received a call stating someone had found two people possibly dead inside a residence of The Par... | 2022-10-03T21:07:42Z | www.cbs42.com | Arrest made in Hoover double homicide | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/arrest-made-in-hoover-double-homicide/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/arrest-made-in-hoover-double-homicide/ |
PELHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — When there is a crisis, first responders are there to help – a message at Tuesday’s National Night Out. But sometimes, those emergency calls require someone other than a paramedic, firefighter or police officer.
Mental health and addiction are issues Pelham officials attempting to get ahead of by ... | 2022-10-05T03:37:14Z | www.cbs42.com | Beyond the badge: Pelham connects community with resources for all emergencies | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/beyond-the-badge-pelham-connects-community-with-resources-for-all-emergencies/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/beyond-the-badge-pelham-connects-community-with-resources-for-all-emergencies/ |
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A potential work stoppage is looming this week at one of the largest employers in Russell County, Alabama.
Talks between WestRock and its three unions have stalled. And the current agreement expires this week. The agreement between WestRock and its unions expired 11 months ago. Extensions have be... | 2022-10-05T16:59:58Z | www.cbs42.com | WestRock, unions preparing for possible strike at Alabama paper mill | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/westrock-unions-preparing-for-possible-strike-at-alabama-paper-mill/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/westrock-unions-preparing-for-possible-strike-at-alabama-paper-mill/ |
PELL CITY, Ala. (WIAT) — A Pell City sixth grader is expelled after officials discovered a death list in the student’s notebook. This comes just weeks after a similar incident at Hewitt-Trussville High School was made public.
The police chief and superintendent tell CBS42 that student safety is a top priority for Pell ... | 2022-10-06T01:33:03Z | www.cbs42.com | Pell City Schools expels 6th grader, death list discovered on school grounds | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/pell-city-schools-expels-6th-grader-death-list-discovered-on-school-grounds/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/pell-city-schools-expels-6th-grader-death-list-discovered-on-school-grounds/ |
Cool and Dry Weekend Ahead; Hints Of Rain Next Week
TONIGHT: Not quite as cool as the past couple of nights, but temperatures still drop into the upper 40s and low 50s, with a few low 40s not out of the question in the typical cool spots. The sky will remain clear overnight.
FRIDAY: A mostly clear sky, with high temper... | 2022-10-06T22:42:04Z | www.cbs42.com | Cool and Dry Weekend Ahead; Hints Of Rain Next Week | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/cool-and-dry-weekend-ahead-hints-of-rain-next-week/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/cool-and-dry-weekend-ahead-hints-of-rain-next-week/ |
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) – Thursday marks one year since historic rains hit the state, taking four people’s lives including two Hoover residents. The rains were accompanied by a number of water rescues from Birmingham, Pelham and Highway 31 in Vestavia Hills.
The area in front of the Riverchase Galleria on U.S. 31 was cover... | 2022-10-07T13:46:01Z | www.cbs42.com | One year since deadly historic rain in Hoover | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/one-year-since-deadly-historic-rain-in-hoover/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/one-year-since-deadly-historic-rain-in-hoover/ |
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) – It’s been a year since historic flooding hit our state, taking lives and leaving damage behind in many communities, including Hoover. Now, the city is taking more steps to help homeowners and drivers alike.
The city is taking legal action to repair a stormwater pipe. This comes after a city counci... | 2022-10-07T15:43:28Z | www.cbs42.com | Hoover helping drivers, homeowners impacted by last year's flooding | https://www.cbs42.com/news/hoover-helping-drivers-homeowners-impacted-by-last-years-flooding/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/hoover-helping-drivers-homeowners-impacted-by-last-years-flooding/ |
FRIDAY NIGHT: A few clouds, mostly clearing out before sunrise Saturday morning. Temperatures dip into the upper 40s and low 50s.
TROPICS: Tropical Storm Julia has formed north of Columbia, and will continue westward towards Nicaragua over the weekend, likely becoming a hurricane before landfall. Beyond landfall, it’s ... | 2022-10-07T21:08:59Z | www.cbs42.com | Fall Feel To Weekend; Rain Returns Next Week | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/fall-feel-to-weekend-rain-returns-next-week/ | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/fall-feel-to-weekend-rain-returns-next-week/ |
Football fan excitement in Tuscaloosa for Bama game day
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — This is a big weekend in Tuscaloosa as thousands of fans get ready for some Saturday night college football. Alabama is taking on SEC opponent Texas A&M at 7 p.m. at Bryant Denny stadium.
Shawn Clemons and his wife Jill are tailgating for... | 2022-10-08T02:05:05Z | www.cbs42.com | Football fan excitement in Tuscaloosa for Bama game day | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/football-fan-excitement-in-tuscaloosa-for-bama-game-day/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/football-fan-excitement-in-tuscaloosa-for-bama-game-day/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Charcuterie boards have taken social media by storm in recent years. No matter the occasion, platters of artisanal cheeses, meats, fruit, nuts and spreads have become a staple at gatherings small and large.
Petal & Platter, a local charcuterie business owned by Jessica Snead, makes custom boar... | 2022-10-08T18:29:55Z | www.cbs42.com | WATCH: How to spice up your fall charcuterie board | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/watch-how-to-spice-up-your-fall-charcuterie-board/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/watch-how-to-spice-up-your-fall-charcuterie-board/ |
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — University Alabama football hosted the Texas A&M Aggies Saturday in Bryant-Denny Stadium, the Crimson Tide won, 24-20.
Alabama improved to 6-0 while Texas A&M falls to 3-3. Jalen Milroe finished 12 of 19 for 111 yards with three touchdowns and an interception. Jahmyr Gibbs led the way in the r... | 2022-10-09T05:26:29Z | www.cbs42.com | Alabama holds off Texas A&M, 24-20 | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/alabama/alabama-holds-off-texas-am-24-20/ | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/alabama/alabama-holds-off-texas-am-24-20/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a homicide that left a man dead early Sunday morning.
According to BPD, officers arrived to a residence in the 1900 block of 28th Street Ensley around 1:30 a.m. on calls of a person shot. Officers arrived and observed Kenneth Maddox Jr., 35, of... | 2022-10-09T20:54:17Z | www.cbs42.com | Man killed in early morning Birmingham shooting | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/man-killed-in-early-morning-birmingham-shooting/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/man-killed-in-early-morning-birmingham-shooting/ |
Dry Stretch Will Come To An End Later This Week
A cold front will move across the state of Alabama late Wednesday into Thursday morning, and with this front, we’ll have enough moisture in place for scattered showers and storms.
Rainfall for most of North and Central Alabama will average out to between a half inch and a... | 2022-10-09T22:42:54Z | www.cbs42.com | Dry Stretch Will Come To An End Later This Week | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/weather-birmingham-forecast/dry-stretch-will-come-to-an-end-later-this-week/ | https://www.cbs42.com/weather-birmingham-forecast/dry-stretch-will-come-to-an-end-later-this-week/ |
by: CBS 42 Digital Team
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Episode one of CBS 42 sports anchor Dee Jackson’s podcast ‘Real Talk’ is here, as he sat down with CBS senior writer Dennis Dodd.
The two had a conversation regarding the Alabama vs Texas A&M game, as well as the encounter between Jackson State head coach Deion Sanders ... | 2022-10-10T03:48:21Z | www.cbs42.com | EP 1: 'Real Talk' with Dee Jackson | https://www.cbs42.com/news/ep-1-real-talk-with-dee-jackson/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/ep-1-real-talk-with-dee-jackson/ |
Ride 2 Rosemary cycling group rides through Alabama on their 500 mile journey to Rosemary Beach, Florida.
NORTHPORT, Ala. (WIAT) — A Northport couple hosts nearly 70 ‘Ride 2 Rosemary’ cyclists on day two of their 500-mile trek from Germantown, Tennessee to Rosemary Beach Florida.
This year marks the 12th annual ‘Ride 2... | 2022-10-10T03:48:27Z | www.cbs42.com | Northport family hosts 'Ride 2 Rosemary' riders, cycling for a cancer | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/northport-family-hosts-ride-2-rosemary-riders-cycling-for-a-cancer/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/northport-family-hosts-ride-2-rosemary-riders-cycling-for-a-cancer/ |
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — An investigator with the Dothan Police Department believes a racial slur led to the murder of Robert Blount, a Dothan businessman who was found dead in his home over the Labor Day weekend.
During a recent preliminary hearing for the suspects, DPD investigator Morgan Owens testified that Blount all... | 2022-10-10T18:57:48Z | www.cbs42.com | Investigator alleges racial slur led to murder of businessman in southeast Alabama | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/investigator-alleges-racial-slur-led-to-murder-of-businessman-in-southeast-alabama/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/investigator-alleges-racial-slur-led-to-murder-of-businessman-in-southeast-alabama/ |
In this Tuesday, May 26, 2020 photo, members workout at Bridge View CrossFit in Jeffersonville, Ind. The era of “social fitnessing” is underway.…
In this Tuesday, May 26, 2020 photo, members workout at Bridge View CrossFit in Jeffersonville, Ind. The era of “social fitnessing” is underway. Gyms, fitness facilities and ... | 2022-10-11T19:22:21Z | www.cbs42.com | Crossfit Games may be headed to Birmingham | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/crossfit-games-may-be-headed-to-birmingham/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/crossfit-games-may-be-headed-to-birmingham/ |
4 arrested, charged with promoting prostitution in Homewood
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) — The Homewood Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit announced multiple arrests after conducting a prostitution operation at various hotels throughout the city.
Four people have been arrested and all were charged with third-degr... | 2022-10-11T21:21:21Z | www.cbs42.com | 4 arrested, charged with promoting prostitution in Homewood | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/4-arrested-charged-with-promoting-prostitution-in-homewood/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/4-arrested-charged-with-promoting-prostitution-in-homewood/ |
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — This is Tennessee hate week for Alabama football fans, Bama takes on Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville on Saturday. And, according to tradition Bama fans will light up cigars if the Tide win.
Tuscaloosa Business owner Reagan Starner says this is the busiest week for his shop. He owns R... | 2022-10-12T00:54:26Z | www.cbs42.com | Tuscaloosa cigar business prepares for Tennessee hate week | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/tuscaloosa-cigar-business-prepares-for-tennessee-hate-week/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/tuscaloosa-cigar-business-prepares-for-tennessee-hate-week/ |
WEDNESDAYMORNING: Morning temperatures will hold in the 60s as clouds and warming dew point temperatures prevent a deep dive in those overnight lows. From sunrise though 9am, we will have a generally cloudy sky without much in terms of rain. Then, we need to be prepared for 2 rounds of wet weather.
THREATS: For round 1... | 2022-10-12T04:18:50Z | www.cbs42.com | Rain and Storms Back Wednesday | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/central-alabamas-dry-streak-comes-to-end-wednesday/ | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/central-alabamas-dry-streak-comes-to-end-wednesday/ |
Strong to severe storms today to end our dry spell
Round 1 Storms: An upper-level wave is moving across Alabama this morning and this will cause round 1 of the strong to possibly severe storms later this morning and into early afternoon. Some could produce gusty winds, heavy rain, hail and possibly a tornado. This will... | 2022-10-12T09:58:52Z | www.cbs42.com | Strong to severe storms today to end our dry spell | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/strong-to-severe-storms-today-to-end-our-dry-spell/ | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/strong-to-severe-storms-today-to-end-our-dry-spell/ |
Click here to watch Ashley Gann’s Storm Team Rader LIVE
A line of storms is already making its way into north Alabama. This line is moving quickly, which is good news for keeping the flooding threat down. However, the leading edge will produce some pretty strong winds and we will have to watch very closely for any bowi... | 2022-10-13T00:59:07Z | www.cbs42.com | Overnight Storms Could Be Strong to Severe | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/weather-birmingham-forecast/overnight-storms-could-be-strong-to-severe/ | https://www.cbs42.com/weather-birmingham-forecast/overnight-storms-could-be-strong-to-severe/ |
CENTER POINT, Ala. (WIAT) – Starting Monday, Center Point residents will no longer be able to leave large items and debris at the curb after voters turn downed down an ad valorem tax increase Tuesday that would have extended the city’s bulk waste and debris pickup program.
The city took over those services in May when ... | 2022-10-13T14:24:07Z | www.cbs42.com | Bulk waste and debris services stop Monday in Center Point | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/bulk-waste-and-debris-services-stop-monday-in-center-point/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/bulk-waste-and-debris-services-stop-monday-in-center-point/ |
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — The Lafayette Parish School System in Louisiana has banned Paqui hot chips from all of its campuses after several students required medical attention for participating in a social media challenge called the Paqui “One Chip Challenge.”
According to Superintendent Irma Trosclair, the challenge con... | 2022-10-14T17:26:52Z | www.cbs42.com | Louisiana students receive medical attention after participating in online 'One Chip Challenge' | https://www.cbs42.com/regional/louisiana-news/louisiana-students-receive-medical-attention-after-participating-in-online-one-chip-challenge/ | https://www.cbs42.com/regional/louisiana-news/louisiana-students-receive-medical-attention-after-participating-in-online-one-chip-challenge/ |
TONIGHT: Clouds continue to increase as a cold front approaches from the northwest overnight. A few passing showers are possible, especially north of I-20. Rain will be very isolated. More spots than not miss out on rain. Overnight temperatures will be seasonable, with morning lows Monday reaching the mid to upper 50s.... | 2022-10-17T02:27:15Z | www.cbs42.com | Record Cold In The Forecast This Week | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/record-cold-in-the-forecast-this-week/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/record-cold-in-the-forecast-this-week/ |
BROOKWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) — The Alabama Department of Transportation is temporarily closing the Covered Bridge Road overpass over Interstate 20-59 starting Monday, Oct. 17 until Friday, Nov. 18.
ALDOT Tuscaloosa Public information officer John McWilliams says repairs are being done because a truck driver hauling a large p... | 2022-10-18T03:32:09Z | www.cbs42.com | Alabama Department of Transportation closes Covered Bridge for repairs | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/alabama-department-of-transportation-closes-covered-bridge-for-repairs/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/alabama-department-of-transportation-closes-covered-bridge-for-repairs/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The city of Birmingham is rolling out its new uniform garbage cart system. The new system will help with efficiency and keep neighborhoods cleaner.
City leaders said they are really excited about the new uniform garbage cart system. About 20,000 trash bins are now being rolled out across Birmi... | 2022-10-19T00:21:52Z | www.cbs42.com | Birmingham rolls out new, uniform trash system | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-rolls-out-new-uniform-trash-system/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-rolls-out-new-uniform-trash-system/ |
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WIAT) — October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It’s a time for advocates and those who care about victims and survivors of domestic violence to increase awareness around the issue in communities.
That’s why Vestavia Hills Mayor Ashley Curry helped to host a domestic violence awareness forum... | 2022-10-19T05:42:03Z | www.cbs42.com | Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Hoover and Mountain Brook leaders host domestic violence awareness forum | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/vestavia-hills-homewood-hoover-and-mountain-brook-leaders-host-domestic-violence-awareness-forum/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/vestavia-hills-homewood-hoover-and-mountain-brook-leaders-host-domestic-violence-awareness-forum/ |
Cold Blast continues today, warming up by the weekend
It is a clear and very cold morning across Central Alabama. Temperatures are in the upper 20s to lower 30s with frost. We could have a few record lows. Bundle up! A Freeze Warning is in effect until 9 AM for all of Central Alabama.
An area of high pressure will stil... | 2022-10-19T09:49:51Z | www.cbs42.com | Cold Blast continues today, warming up by the weekend | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/cold-blast-continues-today-warming-up-by-the-weekend/ | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/cold-blast-continues-today-warming-up-by-the-weekend/ |
Nelson Bond (Talladega Police Department)
TALLADEGA, Ala. (WIAT) — Talladega Police are asking for the public’s assistance finding 26-year-old Nelson Bond.
Police said Bond’s family has not heard from him since Oct. 5 and was last known to drive a bronze 2005 Nissan Maxima with Alabama Tag 61A456T. His family has not s... | 2022-10-19T16:17:24Z | www.cbs42.com | Talladega Police asking for the public's help finding missing man | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/talladega-police-asking-for-the-publics-help-finding-missing-man-with-schizophrenia/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/talladega-police-asking-for-the-publics-help-finding-missing-man-with-schizophrenia/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Week 9 of the high school football season gets underway Thursday as some teams will be playing their final regular season game.
The AHSAA Game of the Week is in the 6A Region as Carver-Montgomery (8-1) hosts Pike Road (5-3). In 7A, Hoover (8-1) hits the road to face the defending state champio... | 2022-10-19T21:43:43Z | www.cbs42.com | Week 9 high school football schedule in central Alabama | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/local-sports/high-school-sports/week-9-high-school-football-schedule-in-central-alabama/ | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/local-sports/high-school-sports/week-9-high-school-football-schedule-in-central-alabama/ |
Sgt. Monica Law with the Birmingham Police Department told CBS 42 that a school resource officer encountered a student that had a gun on campus. The student was arrested because guns are prohibited on school property. He was not threatening harm to himself or others.
The SROs quickly secured the weapon without incident... | 2022-10-20T01:06:20Z | www.cbs42.com | Student arrested after gun found at Huffman High School | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/student-arrested-after-gun-found-at-huffman-high-school/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/student-arrested-after-gun-found-at-huffman-high-school/ |
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — On Tuesday night, the Tuscaloosa City Council decided to move forward with making improvements and upgrades to the Tuscaloosa Airport terminal. Mayor Walt Maddox also says they will be extending the runways.
“When we passed Elevate Tuscaloosa one of the commitments we made was improving and ex... | 2022-10-20T02:40:24Z | www.cbs42.com | Tuscaloosa National Airport to get improvements | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/tuscaloosa-national-airport-to-get-improvements/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/tuscaloosa-national-airport-to-get-improvements/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Federal railroad and state leaders are working on ways to address stopped trains across Alabama.
State representative Terri Sewell said stopped trains are impacting several communities in our area. She’s now working with federal leaders to fix the problem.
On Wednesday, several state and city ... | 2022-10-20T04:17:36Z | www.cbs42.com | State and federal leaders meet to discuss solutions for blocked railroad crossings | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/state-and-federal-leaders-meet-to-discuss-solutions-for-blocked-railroad-crossings/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/state-and-federal-leaders-meet-to-discuss-solutions-for-blocked-railroad-crossings/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A-Train Station stopped by the CBS 42 Morning News on today’s edition of Food Truck Thursday.
The food truck has been up and running for two years and is owned and operated by Careese Agee, Anthony Harris and Theodore Essex.
A-Train specializes in quesadillas, wings, and Philly cheesesteaks. T... | 2022-10-20T13:12:33Z | www.cbs42.com | Food Tuck Thursday: A-Train Station | https://www.cbs42.com/community/food-tuck-thursday-a-train-station/ | https://www.cbs42.com/community/food-tuck-thursday-a-train-station/ |
(Photo by Lee Hedgepeth)
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WIAT) — An Alabama-based nonprofit called Rooted Ministries is suing a Colorado-based nonprofit for copyright infringement. Its name? Rooted Ministries.
In a federal lawsuit filed last week, Lawyers for the Alabama ministry claim that the Colorado organization’s use of the... | 2022-10-20T23:56:02Z | www.cbs42.com | Alabama-based Rooted Ministries sues Colorado-based Rooted Ministries after allegedly misdirected donations | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/alabama-based-rooted-ministries-sues-colorado-based-rooted-ministries-after-allegedly-misdirected-donations/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/alabama-based-rooted-ministries-sues-colorado-based-rooted-ministries-after-allegedly-misdirected-donations/ |
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) – It’s a big weekend at the Capstone as Alabama prepares for homecoming weekend in Tuscaloosa. Wooden pallets are stacked up high on the quad for Friday night’s bonfire gathering for thousands of students and local residents to attend.
UA students Eli Armendariz is excited for the busy weekend a... | 2022-10-21T04:06:02Z | www.cbs42.com | University of Alabama prepares for homecoming game | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/university-of-alabama-prepares-for-homecoming-game/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/university-of-alabama-prepares-for-homecoming-game/ |
(Source: Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department)
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WKRN) – A long-haired chihuahua is back in the arms of its owner after crews rescued the lost dog from a septic tank in Murfreesboro.
The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department said crews have expanded their rescue to not only include humans, but small dog... | 2022-10-23T01:10:11Z | www.cbs42.com | Missing chihuahua rescued from septic tank in Tennessee | https://www.cbs42.com/regional/tennessee-news/missing-chihuahua-rescued-from-septic-tank-in-tennessee/ | https://www.cbs42.com/regional/tennessee-news/missing-chihuahua-rescued-from-septic-tank-in-tennessee/ |
University of Alabama Homecoming
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — Homecoming week is winding down for the Crimson Tide. A full week of festivities all led up to today’s showdown against the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
This year’s homecoming theme was ‘Legends Live Forever’ and the Crimson Tide showed out, living that motto up... | 2022-10-23T01:10:17Z | www.cbs42.com | Fans from near and far share University of Alabama Homecoming experience | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/alabama/fans-from-near-and-far-share-university-of-alabama-homecoming-experience/ | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/alabama/fans-from-near-and-far-share-university-of-alabama-homecoming-experience/ |
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and cool. Lows in the mid to upper 40s.
SUNDAY & MONDAY: The weather remains nice and dry to kick off the new week. Highs reach the mid to upper 70s both Sunday and Monday. A few isolated spots might reach the low 80s. Southeast winds around 5-10 mph.
STORMS RETURN TUESDAY: A cold front approaches... | 2022-10-23T01:10:23Z | www.cbs42.com | Storms return Tuesday | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/weather-birmingham-forecast/storms-return-tuesday/ | https://www.cbs42.com/weather-birmingham-forecast/storms-return-tuesday/ |
WEATHER AWARE
TUESDAY STORMS: Ingredients are coming together for our first round of strong to severe storms of the Fall season on Tuesday.
4PM Model Simulated Radar
10PM Model Simulated Radar
A cold front moving from west to east triggers a broken line of thunderstorms ahead of the front. That line of storms approache... | 2022-10-23T21:35:04Z | www.cbs42.com | Weather Aware For Tuesday Storms | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/weather-aware-for-tuesday-storms/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/weather-aware-for-tuesday-storms/ |
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) — Hewitt-Trussville Middle School officials are working with local police after a student was found with a knife on school property Monday.
Trussville Police Department Lt. Clint Riner says the student was immediately removed from class once it was reported they had a kitchen knife. It is unknow... | 2022-10-25T03:57:10Z | www.cbs42.com | Student removed from Hewitt-Trussville Middle School after bringing knife to campus | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/student-removed-from-trussville-middle-school-after-bringing-knife-to-campus/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/student-removed-from-trussville-middle-school-after-bringing-knife-to-campus/ |
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — With Tuesday’s first weather-aware day of the second severe season – officials and homeowners who have been impacted by tornadoes want to make sure you are fully prepared for any type of weather.
On March 25, 2021, residents in Eagle Point were hit by an EF-3 tornado. Now, more than a year ... | 2022-10-25T03:57:16Z | www.cbs42.com | Eagle Point community still rebuilding 19 months after EF-3 tornado damage | https://www.cbs42.com/news/eagle-point-community-still-rebuilding-19-months-after-ef-3-tornado-damage/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/eagle-point-community-still-rebuilding-19-months-after-ef-3-tornado-damage/ |
Pleasant weather today and Friday, rain returns this weekend
It is a clear and much colder morning across Central Alabama with temperatures in the 40s. Grab a jacket as you head out the door.
An area of high pressure will build over the Southeast U.S. today. This will make it a beautiful mostly sunny day with highs in ... | 2022-10-27T10:06:37Z | www.cbs42.com | Pleasant weather today and Friday, rain returns this weekend | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/pleasant-weather-today-and-friday-rain-returns-this-weekend/ | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/pleasant-weather-today-and-friday-rain-returns-this-weekend/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Word of Mouth BBQ stopped by ahead of the Magic City Classic to talk tailgate food with the CBS 42 Morning News crew.
The food truck has been up and running since last year and is owned and operated by Jesse Griffin, who has been cooking for over 15 years.
Word of Mouth BBQ specializes in ribs... | 2022-10-27T15:02:34Z | www.cbs42.com | Food Truck Thursday: Word of Mouth BBQ | https://www.cbs42.com/community/food-truck-thursday-word-of-mouth-bbq/ | https://www.cbs42.com/community/food-truck-thursday-word-of-mouth-bbq/ |
Birmingham Water Works Board Proposes 3.9% rate hike
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A decision on how much the Birmingham Water Works Board wants to raise your bill arrived during Wednesday’s board meeting.
The announcement came at the same time as findings of a new audit of the waterworks board were released.
Mac Underwood... | 2022-10-27T23:05:11Z | www.cbs42.com | Birmingham Water Works Board Proposes 3.9% rate hike | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-water-works-board-proposes-3-9-rate-hike/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-water-works-board-proposes-3-9-rate-hike/ |
BRIGHTON, Ala. (WIAT) –- A forgotten graveyard has been re-discovered in Brighton after firefighters worked to extinguish a woods fire in the 4000 block of Council Avenue on Tuesday. Local fire officials say they were shocked at the discovery.
Brighton’s Assistant Fire Chief Kenneth Hooten says they were simply working... | 2022-10-28T00:53:40Z | www.cbs42.com | Brighton graveyard rediscovered after 50 years | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/brighton-graveyard-rediscovered-after-50-years/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/brighton-graveyard-rediscovered-after-50-years/ |
Rain returns this weekend, Drier for Halloween on Monday
We will become a little warmer today ahead of our next weather maker – an area of low pressure and cold front moving out of Texas. It will be partly cloudy as some high clouds move over the Birmingham area. High temperatures will be in the lower to mid 70s.
Tonig... | 2022-10-28T12:17:14Z | www.cbs42.com | Rain returns this weekend, Drier for Halloween on Monday | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/rain-returns-this-weekend-drier-for-halloween-on-monday/ | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/rain-returns-this-weekend-drier-for-halloween-on-monday/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The city of Birmingham has announced several road closures ahead of the 81st Magic City Classic parade and game day events Saturday.
According to the city, the following roads will be closed downtown during the parade:
Meanwhile, the following roads near and around Legion Field will be closed:... | 2022-10-28T23:06:58Z | www.cbs42.com | Road closures announced ahead of Magic City Classic | https://www.cbs42.com/traffic/road-closures-announced-ahead-of-magic-city-classic/ | https://www.cbs42.com/traffic/road-closures-announced-ahead-of-magic-city-classic/ |
The community is raving with excitement ahead of Saturday’s 81ST annual Magic City Classic.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The 81st Magic City Classic is just hours away. The week-long celebration will come to a head Saturday night.
What would the largest HBCU classic in the country be without a big concert to wrap up the n... | 2022-10-29T01:19:04Z | www.cbs42.com | Magic City Classic post-game concert to go on rain or shine | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/magic-city-classic-post-game-concert-to-go-on-rain-or-shine/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/magic-city-classic-post-game-concert-to-go-on-rain-or-shine/ |
GREENSBORO, Ala. (WIAT) — More than 200 Hale County school students are out sick with flu-like symptoms this week in what may be a possible outbreak of the virus.
Superintendent Michael Ryans decided to switch Greensboro Elementary, Middle and High school students over to virtual learning Friday to try to stop the spre... | 2022-10-29T03:21:41Z | www.cbs42.com | Greensboro schools close due to flu outbreak | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/greensboro-schools-close-due-to-flu-outbreak/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/greensboro-schools-close-due-to-flu-outbreak/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — With Halloween weekend upon us, local law enforcement wants to make sure children stay safe.
Officials with ALEA and the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office tell CBS42 there’s nothing wrong with letting your children go a little candy crazy, especially on Halloween. But while kids collect treats, p... | 2022-10-29T05:15:42Z | www.cbs42.com | Local law enforcement share how to keep your kids safe on Halloween | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/local-law-enforcement-share-how-to-keep-your-kids-safe-on-halloween/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/local-law-enforcement-share-how-to-keep-your-kids-safe-on-halloween/ |
Local vendors are cashing in after today’s Magic City Classic takeover.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Local vendors are cashing in after today’s Magic City Classic takeover.
Thousands are in town to enjoy all Magic City Classic weekend has to offer, and vendors around legion field tell CBS42 that for them the classic means... | 2022-10-30T02:21:08Z | www.cbs42.com | Local vendors cash in during Magic City Classic weekend | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/local-vendors-cash-in-during-magic-city-classic-weekend/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/local-vendors-cash-in-during-magic-city-classic-weekend/ |
Dense fog advisory tonight through 9am Tuesday morning. Be aware of patchy fog that may limit visibility, especially in low lying areas or near creeks and riverbeds.
Tuesday will start off with a few clouds and some fog, but will end with a sun-filled sky. Temps will be mild in the morning, in the 50s. A nice warm up i... | 2022-11-01T07:26:05Z | www.cbs42.com | Nice Start To November. Warmer Temps Ahead | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/nice-start-to-november-warmer-temps-ahead/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/nice-start-to-november-warmer-temps-ahead/ |
by: AJ Holliday, Monica Nakashima
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) — The Trussville School Board voted unanimously to accept the resignation of Superintendent Pattie Neill Tuesday.
The decision follows after parents learned of school officials’ failure to report threats a student made over a year ago via a ‘death note’ journal ... | 2022-11-02T00:44:50Z | www.cbs42.com | Trussville School Board votes unanimously for Superintendent to resign | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/trussville-city-schools-superintendent-resigns-following-death-note-incident/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/trussville-city-schools-superintendent-resigns-following-death-note-incident/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Family fun for all right here in Birmingham- that’s the driving force behind Mayor Woodfin’s proposal for a new family fun center in west Birmingham.
Neighborhood leaders say they are excited for what this could mean to the area.
Community president of 5 Points West, Dora Sims, says thoughts o... | 2022-11-02T23:15:03Z | www.cbs42.com | Proposed Family Fun Center excites 5 Points West Community | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/proposed-family-fun-center-excites-5-points-west-community/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/proposed-family-fun-center-excites-5-points-west-community/ |
CARROLLTON, Ala. (WIAT) — Officials in Pickens County are fighting to get the Pickens County Medical Center reopened.
The struggling facility was shut down two years ago. Carrollton Mayor Mickey Walker says it needs to be open again.
“This hospital has got to reopen; we’ve got young and elderly people that are counting... | 2022-11-03T03:26:49Z | www.cbs42.com | Pickens County Mayors fight to reopen hospital | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/pickens-county-mayors-fight-to-reopen-hospital/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/pickens-county-mayors-fight-to-reopen-hospital/ |
Wet weather returns on Saturday, Near record highs next week
It is a clear and cool morning across Central Alabama. Temperatures are in the 50s.
Friday will be a gorgeous day with plenty of sunshine, a breeze and warm high temperatures in the upper 70s. Winds will be around 5-15 mph with higher gusts.
Friday evening lo... | 2022-11-04T10:32:29Z | www.cbs42.com | Wet weather returns on Saturday, Near record highs next week | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/wet-weather-returns-on-saturday-near-record-highs-next-week/ | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/wet-weather-returns-on-saturday-near-record-highs-next-week/ |
The duo also turned the amphitheater’s artist meadow, a private backstage area outdoors, into a pumpkin patch, curated for the band and crew members to carve pumpkins, sip cider and admire the outdoor scenery in the hours leading up to the show.
In lieu of payment, Sweat requested backstage passes to the concert, which... | 2022-11-04T12:42:52Z | www.cbs42.com | "It was a dream come true": An Alabama florist crowns Stevie Nicks with a floral witch hat on Halloween | https://www.cbs42.com/digital-exclusive/it-was-a-dream-come-true-alabama-florist-crowns-stevie-nicks-with-a-floral-witch-hat-on-halloween/ | https://www.cbs42.com/digital-exclusive/it-was-a-dream-come-true-alabama-florist-crowns-stevie-nicks-with-a-floral-witch-hat-on-halloween/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — With the general election set next week, several key Alabama amendments are on the ballot.
Shelby County residents have an amendment on the ballot that will allow them to decide on rules and regulations on low-speeding vehicles, like golf carts. If citizens vote yes, cities will have the power... | 2022-11-04T18:42:07Z | www.cbs42.com | Shelby County residents to vote on amendment regulating golf carts | https://www.cbs42.com/news/shelby-county-residents-to-vote-on-amendment-regulating-golf-carts/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/shelby-county-residents-to-vote-on-amendment-regulating-golf-carts/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Election day is Tuesday and CBS 42 News is your local election headquarters.
Preparations are in full gear for voters as they head to the polls on Tuesday.
Alabamians will vote on several key races and amendments on the ballot. Voters can see sample ballots of what’s on the ballot in their cou... | 2022-11-07T19:04:03Z | www.cbs42.com | What you need to know before you head to the polls | https://www.cbs42.com/news/politics/your-local-election-hq/what-you-need-to-know-before-you-head-to-the-polls/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/politics/your-local-election-hq/what-you-need-to-know-before-you-head-to-the-polls/ |
Nicole brings us rain late Thursday, Sharply colder temperatures arrive this weekend
It is a clear and cooler across Central Alabama. Temperatures range from the upper 40s to lower 60s.
The backdoor cold front has moved across Alabama, and this has brought us cooler and less humid weather. We will have plenty of sunshi... | 2022-11-09T11:09:27Z | www.cbs42.com | Nicole brings us rain late Thursday, Sharply colder temperatures arrive this weekend | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/nicole-brings-us-rain-late-thursday-sharply-colder-temperatures-arrive-this-weekend/ | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/nicole-brings-us-rain-late-thursday-sharply-colder-temperatures-arrive-this-weekend/ |
Weather Aware Thursday night as Nicole brings Alabama heavy rain, Sharply colder temperatures arrive this weekend
The backdoor cold front has moved across Alabama, and this has brought us cooler and less humid weather. We will have a mix of sun and clouds today with highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s.
What will be hur... | 2022-11-09T19:29:43Z | www.cbs42.com | Weather Aware Thursday night as Nicole brings Alabama heavy rain, Sharply colder temperatures arrive this weekend | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/weather-aware-thursday-night-as-nicole-brings-alabama-heavy-rain-sharply-colder-temperatures-arrive-this-weekend/ | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/weather-aware-thursday-night-as-nicole-brings-alabama-heavy-rain-sharply-colder-temperatures-arrive-this-weekend/ |
(Courtesy Session Cocktails)
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Session Cocktails, a popular bar in Tuscaloosa, will soon be opening its second location in Auburn.
The bar, located in the former Greenbar location off University Boulevard, will open a new location at 157 E Magnolia Avenue in Auburn, a few blocks from Toomers Cor... | 2022-11-09T21:05:11Z | www.cbs42.com | Tuscaloosa bar Session Cocktails opening second location in Auburn Dec. 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/digital-exclusive/tuscaloosa-bar-session-cocktails-opening-second-location-in-auburn-dec-1/ | https://www.cbs42.com/digital-exclusive/tuscaloosa-bar-session-cocktails-opening-second-location-in-auburn-dec-1/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Round 2 of the AHSAA playoffs continue Friday and it features some exciting matchups.
The CBS 42 Game of the Week is in the 7A Region as Vestavia (7-4) travels to play the defending champion Thompson Warriors (8-3). Also in 7A, Hoover (10-1) will host Hewitt-Trussville (8-3). In 6A, the Mounta... | 2022-11-09T22:41:26Z | www.cbs42.com | Round 2: Playoffs continue in central Alabama | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/local-sports/high-school-sports/round-2-playoffs-continue-in-central-alabama/ | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/local-sports/high-school-sports/round-2-playoffs-continue-in-central-alabama/ |
As we near the midnight hour, Nicole nears the southeast coast of Florida. At 10:25 PM the center of circulation is about 50 miles NE of West Palm Beach, where rain is already stretching across south Florida. Landfall is expected around midnight as a category 1 hurricane.
After moving on shore, Nicole will start turnin... | 2022-11-10T06:05:45Z | www.cbs42.com | Hurricane Nicole Moving On Shore Tonight. Alabama Weather Aware Thursday Night. | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/hurricane-nicole-moving-on-shore-tonight-alabama-weather-aware-thursday-night/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/hurricane-nicole-moving-on-shore-tonight-alabama-weather-aware-thursday-night/ |
Tropical Storm Nicole will bring us heavy rain and wind tonight into Friday
It is a partly to mostly cloudy and cool to chilly morning across Central Alabama. Temperatures range from the upper 40s to lower 50s.
Tropical Storm Nicole will send us plenty of clouds for much of today with highs in the 70s. This afternoon, ... | 2022-11-10T13:37:29Z | www.cbs42.com | Tropical Storm Nicole will bring us heavy rain and wind tonight into Friday | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/tropical-storm-nicole-will-bring-us-heavy-rain-and-wind-tonight-into-friday-turning-much-colder-this-weekend/ | https://www.cbs42.com/weather/tropical-storm-nicole-will-bring-us-heavy-rain-and-wind-tonight-into-friday-turning-much-colder-this-weekend/ |
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — A Tuscaloosa mother is speaking out after she and her children were injured in a serious car accident in July.
On July 13, Martin was driving her minivan with her four kids inside and struck a tractor-trailer as she got off at the Cottondale exit to merge onto Skyland Boulevard.
The horrific c... | 2022-11-11T04:20:04Z | www.cbs42.com | Tuscaloosa family injured in July crash reunited at home | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/tuscaloosa-family-injured-in-july-crash-reunited-at-home/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/tuscaloosa-family-injured-in-july-crash-reunited-at-home/ |
Molly Tuttle, the queen of flatpick guitar, performed in Trussville on Thursday with her band Golden Highway. (Photo by Lee Hedgepeth)(Photo by Lee Hedgepeth)
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) — On Thursday night, the queen made her way to Trussville.
Once there, Molly Tuttle, the queen of flatpick guitar, left it all on stage.
... | 2022-11-11T21:05:03Z | www.cbs42.com | PHOTOS: Molly Tuttle, queen of flatpick guitar, performs in Trussville with Golden Highway | https://www.cbs42.com/digital-exclusive/photos-molly-tuttle-queen-of-flatpick-guitar-performs-in-trussville-with-golden-highway/ | https://www.cbs42.com/digital-exclusive/photos-molly-tuttle-queen-of-flatpick-guitar-performs-in-trussville-with-golden-highway/ |
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