Staying dry with possible record high temperatures this week
The dry weather pattern will continue throughout this week across Central Alabama with unseasonably warm temperatures. High pressure will sit over the Eastern U.S. tonight and Wednesday. It will be...
View ArticleSamford University students, parents weigh in ahead of 2024 Presidential...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — With just two weeks left before Election Day, CBS 42 News decided to visit a Samford University political science class. We last spoke with Professor Fred Shepherd's class...
View ArticleLawyers explain bingo legality in Alabama
PELHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Some Pelham businesses said they are confused about paper bingo laws in central Alabama. Lil Bits and Pub 261 had their licenses up for revocation Monday night following a...
View ArticleWhat to know for 2024 Magic City Classic experience
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The 83rd Magic City Classic is taking place at Legion Field on Saturday, and fans of Alabama State and Alabama A&M should be prepared for a busy day. It's the largest...
View ArticleCDC: McDonald's Quarter Pounder linked to deadly E. coli outbreak
DENVER (KDVR) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday that a fast-moving E. coli outbreak in 10 states has been linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers. At least one...
View ArticleJasper mayor David O'Mary dies
JASPER, Ala. (WIAT) — Community members in Jasper are mourning the death of Mayor David O'Mary, who passed on Tuesday. The announcement was made via the city's Facebook page following confirmation by...
View ArticleSuspect pleads guilty in 2020 Riverchase Galleria shooting that left child dead
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) — A suspect pled guilty to his role in a shooting from 2020 at Hoover's Riverchase Galleria that left a child caught in the crossfire dead. According to court documents, King Gary...
View ArticleGov. Ivey removes veterans affairs commissioner following board meeting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) -- Gov. Kay Ivey removed Commissioner for the Department of Affairs Kent Davis Tuesday, via executive power. Ivey appointed Jeffrey L. Newton as Interim Commissioner of...
View ArticleRed Cross assisting families after Jefferson County fire destroys two homes
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- Eastern Valley Fire and Rescue crews responded to a call regarding a house fire on Gray Oak Dr. in unincorporated Jefferson County around 1:50 p.m. Tuesday. According...
View ArticleBirmingham Water Works conducting national search for new general manager
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Retired Army General Ron Burgess and Board Member Tereshia Huffman joined CBS 42 Morning News to discuss the search for a new Birmingham Water Works General Manager and...
View ArticleCrews extinguish fire at Homewood Piggly Wiggly
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) -- Crews worked to extinguish a fire at the Homewood Piggly Wiggly early Wednesday morning. Gov. Ivey removes veterans affairs commissioner following board meeting According to...
View ArticleMan struck, killed by car in Birmingham identified
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A pedestrian who died after being hit by a car while crossing the interstate in Birmingham was identified Wednesday. Gov. Ivey removes veterans affairs commissioner...
View ArticleWATCH: 2024 Magic City Classic news conference
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The 83rd Magic City Classic is taking place at Legion Field on Saturday, and fans of Alabama State and Alabama A&M should be prepared for a busy day. It’s the largest...
View ArticleU.S. Rep. Terri Sewell announces $10 million grant to improve...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport and the Montgomery Regional Airport will each receive $5 million to make improvements to their infrastructure, U.S. Rep. Terri...
View ArticleBirmingham Bulls holding 'Adult Jersey Night' Friday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Bulls will hold "Adult Jersey Night" as the team takes on the Evansville Thunderbolts in Pelham Friday night. As part of the game, the first 1,500 people 15...
View ArticleAlabama US Attorney appoints district election officer to observe voting in...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — As part of the U.S. Department of Justice's program to observe voting come Election Day, Alabama's Acting U.S. Attorney will appoint someone to be a district election officer...
View ArticleJacksonville State hosting midweek game versus Middle Tennessee
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) -- Jacksonville State will host its "black out" game versus Middle Tennessee in one of the two FBS games being played Wednesday night. The 3-3 Gamecocks are 2-0 in Conference...
View Article1 dead in Etowah County after police officer shoots suspect
ETOWAH COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- Etowah County Sheriff Jonathon Horton confirmed a police officer shot a man who was then pronounced dead in an unincorporated area of the county Wednesday morning....
View ArticleAlabama Department of Veteran Affairs appointed interim commissioner
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Brigadier General Jeffrey Newton has been appointed as the interim commissioner for the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs. According to a news release from ADVA, the...
View ArticleArgo set for ‘Monster Mash’ fall festival
CBS 42 News is a media partner with the Trussville Tribune. Read the full announcement of the partnership here. ARGO, Ala. (Trussville Tribune) – The City of Argo is preparing to host its 3rd annual...
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