Juvenile suspect in custody for alleged connection to Hueytown shooting
HUEYTOWN, Ala. (WIAT) -- An arrest has been made in connection to a shooting that left two people injured at the River Square Plaza on Feb. 4. A 16-year-old juvenile, from Bessemer, was taken into...
View ArticleChildren's of Alabama celebrates American Heart Month
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT)-- As part of American Heart Month, Children's of Alabama is recognizing the patients and families who receive care at their hospital. With the improvements that have been made...
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WEATHER AWARE: Saturday Night for strong to severe storms, Cold Blast arrives...
Weather Aware Saturday night into early Sunday morning Tonight: winds will shift to the south bringing in warmer air and Gulf moisture. It will be mostly cloudy with spotty showers. Low temperatures...
View ArticleBill to mandate AM radio installations in vehicles moving through U.S. Senate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) -- Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) is co-sponsoring a bill that would require auto manufacturers to keep installing AM radios. It's called the AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act. Some say...
View Article3 Nashville singer-songwriters to headline Trussville Heritage Days this April
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (TRIBUNE) – Three talented singer-songwriters out of Nashville will light up The Gateway stage at Trussville’s third annual Heritage Days festival, Chris Basinger of the Trussville...
View ArticlePrivate docks at Smith Lake damaged following heavy rainfall
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Viewers need to be “Weather Aware” on Saturday night into Sunday morning as a second round of heavy rain is expected to move in, according to CBS 42 Chief Meteorologist Dave...
View ArticleWarehouse 31 hosting 'Bloody Valentine' haunted house
PELHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Warehouse 31's Valentine's-themed haunt opened up on Friday. The "Bloody Valentine" experience will be open through Sunday. The event puts a Valentine's Day spin on Warehouse...
View ArticleAlabama AD Greg Byrne discusses Tide versus Tigers, plans for new basketball...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- University of Alabama Athletic Director Greg Byrne joined CBS 42 to talk about No. 2 Alabama's game against No. 1 Auburn Saturday. Byrne hired head coach Nate Oats after...
View ArticleCity Walk Skate Park hosts weekly BMX nights
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) - City Walk BHAM is going to the extreme. The downtown outdoor space hosts a BMX Night every Thursday. It's a chance for thrill seeking cyclists to practice their tricks and...
View ArticleAthlete of the Week: Anderson Wilkin
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) -- CBS 42's Athlete of the week is Northridge High School basketball player Anderson Wilkin. The community rallied to save Holt High School athletics, but will they rally to...
View ArticleDespite court orders, Trump administration freezes numerous funds
(The Hill) - Despite recent court rulings calling for an end to the Trump administration's sweeping pause on federal grants, numerous recipients are not getting their promised cash from the...
View Article2 killed in Birmingham shooting, no suspect in custody
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Two are dead following a shooting that occurred in Birmingham Thursday night, according to the Birmingham Police Department. Just after 7:30 p.m., east precinct officers...
View ArticleProposed bill would make getting controversial medication easier
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT)-- A proposed bill would allow pharmacists to distribute Ivermectin to individuals without a prescription. Under current Alabama law, Ivermectin can only be acquired by...
View ArticleAuburn, Bama prepare for first game between No. 1 and No. 2 in SEC history
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) -- The countdown is on for a historic No. 1 versus No. 2 matchup in Saturday's Iron Bowl of basketball and CBS 42 News has everything you need to know. Auburn, Alabama fans...
View ArticleTrussville City Councilor Perry Cook will not run for reelection
The following is a story by Chris Basinger, news editor of the Trussville Tribune: TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (Trussville Tribune) -- Perry Cook announced this week that he will not seek reelection to the...
View ArticleJuvenile taken into custody after allegedly making threat toward Leeds High...
LEEDS, Ala. (Trussville Tribune) -- The Leeds Police Department has taken a juvenile into custody after they allegedly made a threat toward Leeds High School on Friday. According to LHS Principal...
View ArticleBirmingham Barons hosting job fair on March 1
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Birmingham Barons are hosting a job fair Saturday, March 1. The job fair will be hosted in the Pearl River Club Lounge at Regions Field from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m....
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Weather aware tonight - Damaging winds and tornadoes possible
Weather Aware for Tonight Weather Aware: A line of strong to severe storms will quickly push across central Alabama from 10 PM - 3 AM. Damaging winds and brief tornadoes are the greatest concern. Have...
View ArticleMan convicted in 2021 Pickens County shooting that left 1 dead, 3 injured
PICKENS COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) --A man was found guilty Saturday for a shooting that left one man dead and three others injured in 2021. Jeremy Colvin, 31, was found guilty of murder and being a felon in...
View ArticleValentine's Day is the 'Super Bowl' of holidays for restaurants, flower shops
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) - As Valentine's Day comes to a close, some local businesses say they survived one of the busiest days of the year. "This is the Super Bowl. This is the big day,” said Carlos...
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