Father of 7 among 2 shot to death in Birmingham after homicide victim’s funeral
A Tennessee father of seven was among two family members killed in a domestic shooting inside a Birmingham apartment. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victims as Sonny Arrington, 43, of Clarksville, Tenn. and Carlton Rufus Allen, 76, of Birmingham. The shooting happened as family members had...
Gardendale woman, 40, found dead in Jefferson County Jail
A 40-year-old inmate was found dead Saturday inside her cell at the Jefferson County Jail in downtown Birmingham. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the inmate as Amanda Leigh Snow. She lived in Gardendale. Snow was found unresponsive at 3:30 p.m. inside her two-person cell. She was pronounced dead...
Troy Tallies Multiple Top-10 Finishes at Birmingham Ice Breaker
BIRMINGHAM, Ala . – Troy Track & Field opened its 2025-26 indoor campaign on a strong note Friday, posting several top-10 performances at the Birmingham Ice Breaker. In her Trojan debut, Chicago State transfer Rachel Whyte led the way with a win in the women's 300 meters, clocking 39.59. Aaliyah Murphy followed...
Milder & Cloudy Sunday Before Late Showers
***Watch The CBS 42 Weather Livestream Here: Sunday: Dry for most of the day, with a mostly cloudy sky. A cold front will push through, causing a few showers. Rain chances increase in the evening around dinner time and will wrap up around midnight. High temperatures will be in the mid and upper 50s. Early […]
Homewood Best of 2025: 5 stories that shaped 2025
Some headlines arrived with loud debate. Others unfolded block by block. But each of these five stories helped shape how Homewood evolved in 2025 — through government reform, neighborhood questions and the slow, steady work of growth. Together, they reflect a city learning how to modernize without losing its core.
Sidewalk Film hosting showings of “The Muppet Christmas Carol” for family matinee series
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham’s Sidewalk Film Center will host showings of “The Muppet Christmas Carol” as part of its “PJ Party” family matinee series. Showings will take place from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13 and Sunday, Dec. 14. The cinema will offer light breakfast options from 10 a.m.-2 p.m....
Black Jacket Symphony performing Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ album at...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Black Jacket Symphony is bringing their rendition of Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side of the Moon” to the McWane Science Center’s IMAX Dome this month. The shows will run from Friday, Dec. 11-Saturday, Dec. 13. Friday’s show will be at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday’s shows will be at 4:00 p.m. […]
Auburn alumni, fans celebrate holidays with ‘Aubie Claus’ event in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Auburn fans in Birmingham got a chance to get into the holiday spirit with Aubie!. On Saturday, Dec. 6, the Greater Birmingham Auburn Club hosted its annual “Aubie Claus” event. It took place at The Arc of Central Alabama gym. Kids were able to...
PREP SPORTS: West Point track and field participates in the Magic City Invitational
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- Cullman’s West Point High School Track and Field team traveled to participate in the annual Magic City Invitational this weekend. The indoor event took place at the Birmingham Crossplex on Saturday and featured nearly 30 individual competitions for athletes from across the state. The school started...
Punk Rock Yard Sale planned for Dec. 14 in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Wantfull Things Tattoos and Cultural Artifacts will host its final Punk Rock Yard Sale of the year on Sunday, Dec. 14. The event will take place at 1034 23rd Street South in Birmingham. It will feature local art vendors, live music, a coffee stand and more. There will also be flash […]
