Week 1 Alabama high school football schedule
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Week 1 of high school football schedule kicks off Thursday as some teams look to bounce back after losing in Week 0. The AHSAA Game of the Week features Ramsay (0-1) taking...
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Much-needed stormy weather expected through Labor Day Weekend
Tonight: mostly cloudy and muggy with a few showers. Lows will be in the lower 70s to middle 70s. Tomorrow: An area of high pressure will continue moving northeast and weakening. This will allow a...
View ArticleDaryl Davis, man who wrote of his experience talking with KKK members, coming...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A musician and writer who gained nationwide attention for the way he engaged with members of hate groups will be coming to Birmingham to speak about how people can better...
View ArticleBirmingham LGBTQ group gives out $65K in grants to 9 nonprofit organizations
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The LGBTQ Fund of the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham has given $65,000 in grants awarded to nine local nonprofit groups. The following groups received funds:...
View ArticleAlabama Tamil Sangam hosting cricket tournament
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Alabama Tamil Sangam is hosting the "Hundred Cricket Fest 2024." Week 1 Alabama high school football schedule To honor the services of first responders, there will be a...
View ArticleIrondale Fire Department Lt. says child trafficking training has helped spot...
IRONDALE, Ala. (WIAT) -- When it comes to addressing the issue of human trafficking, the Director of the Child Trafficking Solutions Project is sounding the alarm. “A lot of that is because of the...
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Family business in Bessemer works to re-open after suffering fire damage
BESSEMER, Ala. (WIAT) — A family-owned business that’s become a fixture in Bessemer is determined to re-open by Christmas after a fire damaged its storefront. On July 19, a fire broke out inside a...
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'Mega den' of hundreds of rattlesnakes grows in Colorado as births captured live
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A “mega den” of hundreds of rattlesnakes in Colorado is getting even bigger now that late summer is here and babies are being born. Thanks to livestream video, scientists...
View ArticleAlabama lawmakers push to bring portable benefits to app-based workers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Whether through driving or delivering groceries, app-based workers earn their wages like other employed Alabamians. However, lawmakers say these workers don't receive...
View ArticleAlabama seeing fewer fatal wrecks this year, according to ALEA
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- This weekend marks the end of the 100 Deadliest Days, the time of year between Memorial Day and Labor Day that is considered the most dangerous time for teen drivers. The...
View ArticleCommunity reacts to councilor's idea of extending Birmingham City Schools two...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- As an effort to curb gun violence, Birmingham City Councilor Clinton Woods proposed an idea that would extend school hours for Birmingham City Schools from 8 hours to 10...
View ArticleWATCH: Birmingham firefighters work to extinguish house fire
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Firefighters with Birmingham Fire and Rescue battled a house fire in Birmingham Thursday afternoon. BFRS was called to the 7000 block of 4th Court for a house fire. The fire...
View ArticleBirmingham Police investigating west Birmingham shooting
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened in west Birmingham Thursday night. BPD said the victim drove to Fire Station 20 on 4825 Avenue W....
View ArticleMissing 11-year-old Birmingham girl found safe
UPDATE: Birmingham Police confirm the missing child was found safe. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Birmingham Police Department is searching for a missing 11-year-old. Khaliya Taylor was last seen in...
View ArticleHazardous roads fixed in Winston County
CRANE HILL Ala. (WIAT) — Viewers in Winston County called CBS 42's Your Voice Your Station team concerned about roads they once called a public safety hazard. Now, they're finally feeling a sense of...
View ArticleAthlete of the Week: Will O'Dell
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- One local high school quarterback has earned the title of CBS 42's Athlete of the Week. Oak Mountain High School quarterback Will O'Dell lit up the scoreboard last Friday...
View ArticleFighting fires in triple-digit heat: How firefighters stay cool during...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- It wasn’t just storms people battled Thursday, but a heat index of over 100 degrees. This level of heat can take a toll on first responders, especially firefighters. “It’s...
View ArticleBlount County foster parents plead not guilty in child's death
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- Two foster parents charged in the death of an 18-month-old in their care pleaded not guilty to all charges on Thursday. On July 31, Mason and Brooklyn Grimes were both...
View ArticleHotels already full ahead of the University of Alabama's first game in the...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala (WIAT) – If you have tickets to a game inside Bryant Denny Stadium, hotel sales directors suggest you book your room now if you have not already. If you’ve spent a Saturday in the city...
View ArticleCBS 42 Band of the Week: Talladega College Great Tornado Band
TALLADEGA, Ala. (WIAT) -- CBS 42 Morning News will highlight a local band each week throughout the 2024 football season. Drum Major Ra Piere and the Talladega College Great Tornado Band kicked things...
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