Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to host annual 'Light the Night' walk Oct. 10
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s annual "Light The Night" will take place at Birmingham's Railroad Park next month. Friends, families and sponsors will bring light to...
View ArticleSuspect arrested after 3 shot to death at Bessemer gas station
BESSEMER, Ala. (WIAT) -- A 20-year-old is under arrest after three men were shot to death at a Bessemer gas station on August 31. According to Bessemer Police Department Det. Justin Burmeister, the...
View ArticleAlabama schools work to spend $200 million of COVID-19 funding
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The clock is ticking for Alabama school districts to spend around $200 million in COVID-19 funding. The money is from the Pandemic Elementary and Secondary School Emergency...
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Smooth Jazz festivals in Birmingham and Montgomery planned for 2025
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Early bird tickets are on sale now for two upcoming Jazz festivals in Alabama happening next year. The Montgomery Smooth Jazz Festival, originally scheduled for September,...
View ArticleTannehill's annual Moon Pie Eating Contest brings solace to camper with...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — The 33rd Annual Moon Pie Eating Contest at Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park has a sentimental value this year for some of the park’s employees and visitors. Nearly...
View Article11-month-old girl found safe after abduction in Birmingham: police
UPDATE: The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports the search for 11-month-old Yamilet Moradell has been canceled as of 3:20 p.m. Tuesday. Birmingham police confirmed she was found safe. Original:...
View Article1 killed, 3 injured in Birmingham shooting
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- One person was killed and several others were injured in a late night shooting in Birmingham. 3 shot during candlelight vigil for victims at Bessemer gas station According...
View ArticleAlabamians spend Labor Day weekend on the roads and in the skies
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Labor Day weekend is historically a very busy travel time as many people pack in trips for that last long weekend of summer. According to AAA, each holiday so far this year...
View ArticleWATCH: Dr. David Hicks on recent spike in Jefferson County COVID-19 cases
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Jefferson County Health Officer Dr. David Hicks joined CBS 42 Morning News to discuss the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases and a new vaccine recently approved by the FDA....
View ArticleBody found following shed fire in Birmingham identified
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A body found inside a burnt shed in Birmingham was identified Tuesday morning. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office confirmed the remains found on April 4, 2024 belong to...
View Article41-year-old dies in Birmingham crash
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A Birmingham man died in a single-vehicle crash early Monday morning. Body found following shed fire in Birmingham identified According to the Jefferson County Coroner's...
View ArticleRev. Greason's 100th birthday celebration to be hosted at Rickwood Field
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Veterans and active duty military will join forces with athletic and spiritual communities to celebrate the Rev. William Greason on his 100th birthday Tuesday evening....
View ArticleWoman arrested following alleged domestic violence incident in St. Clair County
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- The St. Clair County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation regarding an alleged domestic violence incident that occurred Monday. 1 killed, 3 injured in...
View ArticleBirmingham Squadron's 2024-25 schedule revealed
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The NBA G League released the Birmingham Squadron's schedule for the 2024-25 season on Tuesday. The Squadron is set to host 24 home games in its fourth season in Birmingham....
View ArticleCBS 42 In Your Neighborhood: Downtown Anniston
ANNISTON, Ala. (WIAT) -- The small town of Anniston played a big role in the civil rights movement. The town made national headlines in 1961 when a bus carrying freedom riders was attacked and burned....
View ArticleFamily of Bessemer shooting victim speak out after deadly Citgo gas station...
BESSEMER, Ala. (WIAT) — Bessemer Police Chief Michael Wood is calling for a change to Alabama's gun laws after three shootings in four days left three dead and seven injured. “Something that they...
View ArticleCostco memberships just got more expensive: What to know
(NEXSTAR) – Hot dogs are still $1.50 at Costco, but a membership got a little more expensive on Sunday. For the first time since 2017, the warehouse membership club raised the annual fees of U.S. and...
View ArticleAlabama football moves up to No. 4 in AP Poll, Auburn receives votes
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Week 2 AP poll was released Tuesday afternoon following an exciting Week 1 of college football. After defeating Western Kentucky convincingly, 63-0, Alabama moved up a...
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Rainy weather Thursday and Friday, Cold front on Saturday brings us cool...
Tonight: Mostly cloudy and becoming less humid. It will be breezy with lows in the middle to upper 60s. Tomorrow: Eastly winds will continue across the area keeping the humidity more comfortable. We...
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Shelby County Sheriff's Office asking for help finding missing teenager
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Shelby County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday it is seeking the public's help in finding a missing 17-year-old girl. Jamya Braxton was reported missing Tuesday....
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