Dolly Parton mourns death of husband Carl Dean: 'Words can't do justice'
(AP) – Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's husband of nearly 60 years, died Monday in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 82. According to a statement provided to The Associated Press by Parton's publicist, Dean will...
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WEATHER AWARE: Tuesday evening through early Wednesday morning for strong to...
Tonight: partly to mostly cloudy and not as cold. Lows in the lower to middle 40s. Weather Aware Tuesday Evening into Early Wednesday Morning Tuesday will be mostly cloudy and windy as gradient winds...
View ArticleCalera votes to not move forward with city school system
CALERA, Ala. (WIAT) -- The city of Calera will not create its own school district. Talks of a Calera city school district came to an end Monday night. Discussion began in 2023 when a study was...
View ArticleDog placed in garbage bag and dumped in Birmingham recovering well
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Greater Birmingham Humane Society has provided an update on a dog that was placed in a garbage bag and dumped in Birmingham last month. According to GBHS CEO Alison...
View ArticleHuman remains discovered in Birmingham following brush fire
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Human remains were discovered in Birmingham early Tuesday morning following a brush fire. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office said officers with UAB PD responded to a...
View ArticleGPS tracker placed on dog that discovered human bones over 4 month span in...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Human bones discovered by a dog in Birmingham over a four month span were determined to belong to the same person, the Jefferson County Coroner's Office announced. Back in...
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Man charged with murder for shooting at Martin Road apartment complex
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — A man has been arrested for the shooting death at an apartment complex on Martin Road Monday night. According to the Huntsville Police Department, 22-year-old Byron Alexander...
View ArticleAlabama Forestry Commission discourages burning as wildfires continue statewide
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT)-- With wildfires burning across the state, the Alabama Forestry Commission has stopped issuing burn permits through Tuesday. Alabama State Forester Rick Oates said that over...
View ArticleTaste of Homewood showcasing local restaurants March 13
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT)-- The 22nd annual Taste of Homewood event is coming March 13, featuring over 30 local restaurants showcasing their food. Participants can freely sample the food and vote on...
View ArticleCalera to add 3 new hotels
CALERA, Ala. (WIAT) -- Three new hotels are coming to Calera. According to the city's Facebook page Tuesday, the development will expand accommodation options for visitors as well as provide an...
View ArticleBirmingham man sentenced to over 4 years in prison for illegally possessing...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A Birmingham convicted felon was sentenced to over four years in prison for illegally possessing a firearm. Keundre Brown, 25, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for being...
View ArticleFederal grand jury in Alabama indicts 12 people on immigration crimes
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Twelve people were charged with federal immigration crimes, according to U.S. Attorney Prim Escalona on Tuesday. 2 Walker County deputies allegedly abused Anthony ‘Tony’...
View ArticleCalhoun County Sheriff Matthew Wade to retire
CALHOUN COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- Calhoun County Sheriff Matthew Wade announced Tuesday he is retiring after spending about three decades in law enforcement. Wade, who spent 20 years as either a chief...
View ArticleSuspect taken into custody after Helena pursuit
HELENA, Ala. (WIAT) -- A suspect was taken into custody after a pursuit in Helena on Tuesday afternoon. Helena police stated they were notified of a possible burglary in progress before 2 p.m. in the...
View ArticleStrong Alabama winds help wildfires spread
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Strong winds are wreaking havoc when it comes to efforts to put down wildfires across Alabama. CBS 42 News spoke briefly over Zoom with Alabama State Forester Rick Oates,...
View ArticleBirmingham to invest up to $6 million in Ramsay McCormack redevelopment
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A proposed five-story office building at the site of the former Ramsay McCormack building is one step closer to reality. The Birmingham City Council approved up to $6...
View ArticleHenrietta’s Deli celebrating grand opening March 13
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (Trussville Tribune) -- Trussville’s newest food destination Henrietta’s Deli is set to celebrate its grand opening next Thursday, March 13, offering locals a place to enjoy tasty...
View ArticleSamford economist weighs in on tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Consumers are watching their wallets to see what happens in the wake of the tariffs that went into effect just after midnight Tuesday. President Donald Trump imposed 25%...
View ArticleCBS 42 Road to the Final Four: Evening Edition 3/4
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- CBS 42 sports reporter Arielle Schafer previewed Auburn's and Alabama's next matchups Tuesday evening. No. 1 Auburn takes on No. 22 Texas A&M in College Station at 8...
View Article2 Walker County deputies allegedly abused Anthony 'Tony' Mitchell during...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Two more deputies with the Walker County Sheriff's Office have been indicted in the wake of a former inmate's death, totaling 11 people who have been tied up in the case...
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