NASCAR fans get ready for Talladega races
TALLADEGA, Ala. (WIAT) -- Racing starts at Talladega Superspeedway on Friday. Thursday afternoon, there were already thousands of fans lined up and ready to watch the races. Fans say there’s nothing...
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3 officers convicted in Tyre Nichols fatal beating, 2 acquitted of civil...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG/AP) — Three former Memphis officers were convicted Thursday of charges of witness tampering in the 2023 fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, and two were acquitted of federal civil...
View ArticleHow to watch the YellaWood 500
TALLADEGA, Ala. (WIAT) -- The YellaWood 500 will be held Sunday, Oct. 6 at the Talladega Superspeedway. The race is set for Sunday at 1 p.m. Before the race, there will be a qualifying session on...
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Pilot flying Helene rescue missions in NC ordered out, threatened with arrest
LAKE LURE, N.C. (WJZY) -- When Jordan Seidhom woke up Saturday morning, he saw a Facebook post that tens of thousands of people were commenting on and sharing. A family was stranded on a mountain in...
View ArticleHow you can help after Helene
(NEXSTAR) - It's been nearly a week since Hurricane Helene unleashed deadly fury on the Gulf Coast and caused flooding, food shortages and power disruptions still being felt by communities in the...
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Trussville mom organizes 'Magnolia Bike Bus' to help keep kids safe and healthy
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) — A mom of two in Trussville has joined a nationwide trend to encourage kids to take a healthy and safe way to school. The Magnolia Bike Bus is a parent-led bike club for kids...
View ArticlePop-up merch tents ready for busy Talladega race weekend
TALLADEGA, Ala. (WIAT) - Race weekend in Talladega is here, and fans have begun flocking to the city for the fun. Part of that fun includes shopping for souvenirs and merchandise along the way....
View ArticleTaylor Hicks headlining Samfest in north Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — "American Idol" alum and local restauranteur Taylor Hicks is one of several musical acts who will be performing in a festival honoring the SAM Foundation. Hicks, who won the...
View ArticleAthlete of the Week: 'Dino' Dylan Embry
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- 24 hours from now, we will be showing you some of the most dazzling plays in high school football, but there's one young man turning a lot of heads this season. CBS 42's...
View ArticleUAB community mourning loss of pioneer in sports medicine Drew Ferguson
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The UAB community is mourning the loss of Drew Ferguson.The award winning, longtime athletic trainer and pioneer in the field of sports medicine had a career at UAB and...
View ArticleAlabama family in shambles after deadly hit-and-run
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — A hit-and-run claimed the life of 31-year-old Matthew Kelley Sunday around 2 a.m., leaving his family devastated. Kelley's mother, Marylin Kelley, says Matthew was the...
View ArticleSylacauga Police Department announces new police chief
SYLACUAGA, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Sylacauga Police Department announced the appointment of a new police chief Wednesday afternoon. Rondell Muse will take as police chief following the retirement of Kelley...
View ArticleGoodwater man killed in Talladega County crash
TALLADEGA, Ala. (WIAT) -- A Goodwater man was killed in a Talladega County crash early Friday morning. Cullman man killed in Walker County crash Jeremy Jackson, 49, was killed when the motorcycle left...
View ArticleWhen is the last time Vanderbilt beat Alabama in football?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WIAT) -- Alabama will be on the road to take on the Vanderbilt Commodores in an SEC matchup Saturday. This will be the 86th matchup between the two, with Alabama leading the all time...
View ArticleBirmingham Housing Authority offering new apprenticeship program
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District is empowering housing residents and low-income community members through its new apprenticeship program. The "Modified...
View ArticleForge Breast Cancer Survivor Center to honor patients throughout October
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Forge Breast Cancer Survivor Center is honoring cancer patients and survivors through the end of the month. A signature cocktail with haute pink in recognition of Forge BCSC...
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Meadow View Elementary School teacher awarded $1,000 through ‘One Class at a...
One Class at a Time presented by Chick-fil-A of Birmingham. For 22 years, CBS 42 has been proud to present local teachers with $1,000 grants through its One Class at a Time program, honoring the...
View ArticleCity of Tuscaloosa breaks ground for upgrades to Burrell Odom Park
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — Officials with the City of Tuscaloosa held a groundbreaking ceremony for major upgrades to Burrell Odom Park Friday morning. Improvements to this neighborhood park will...
View ArticleAuburn coach Hugh Freeze speaking at Birmingham Quarterback Club Oct. 7
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The head of the Auburn Tigers football team will be the special guest featured at the Birmingham Monday Morning Quarterback Club meeting next week. On Monday, Hugh Freeze...
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Warm, dry weekend and fall weather next week
Tonight: Any showers out there this evening will be gone by sunset with skies becoming mostly clear overnight. Low temperatures will drop into the middle 60s. Weekend Outlook: A warm and dry weekend...
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