Birmingham AL

PELHAM, Ala — He may have a few extra features, but that is exactly what makes him so special. Dobby, a 7-month-old black kitten, was born with a rare genetic mutation that gave him four ears, a short curled tail and a severe underbite — and he has already captured the hearts of animal lovers across central Alabama.

In a massive win for pedestrians, a coalition involving leaders in Birmingham, Mountain Brook, Homewood and Jefferson County has secured funding to improve pedestrian access on the Hollywood Boulevard overpass above U.S. 280. Located between Homewood and Mountain Brook, the existing bridge has long been a sore spot...

Tribute band STAYIN' ALIVE will be playing a selection of the Bee Gees' songs that will be the ultimate tribute to the brothers Gibb at the Lyric Theater.

It was a celebration of Black History Month as students stepped into the spotlight during the fifth annual YouthSpeak showcase in Birmingham. More than 200 students from six Birmingham City Schools and one Jefferson County school filled the seats at Red Mountain Theatre on Thursday, using art, spoken word, music, and...

Are you searching for that first pair of walking shoes? Or have a little one in need of new runners to protect their feet? As our littles grow up and grow out of shoes we find ourselves purchasing them throughout the year. Whether it’s new school shoes, dress shoes for an event, or just needing new kicks for your...

Watch the CBS 42 Weather Livestream: Weekend Outlook: On Sunday, much colder air returns. Expect a sunny but breezy day with highs near 50°. Sunday night will be very cold, with lows dropping into the lower to mid-20s and wind chills in the teens. Be sure to protect pets and plants. Next Week’s Outlook:Winter makes […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Mumford & Sons released their sixth album, “Prizefighter,” on Friday, Feb. 20. Alongside the album, the band announced their upcoming North American tour, which includes a stop in Birmingham. Tickets for the “Prizefighter” tour will officially go on sale on Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. local time....

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The No. 1-ranked Lady Vols improved to 12-0 on the year, picking up wins over Missouri State and UAB on Friday night at Mary Bowers Field on the first day of the Green and Gold Classic. In Game 1, Tennessee knocked off the Bears 5-0 before...

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — The National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners is promoting awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia this week, and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office wants to inform the public about programs in place to help residents and their loved ones. The program known as...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — The city of Birmingham along with the Jimmie Hale Mission announced it will open its nightly warming station early next week. As temperatures are expected to fall below freezing, the station will be open at Jimmie Hale Mission, located at 3420 2nd Ave North, Sunday, Feb. 22, and Monday, Feb....