Birmingham’s Highland Park honored by Troon Golf
Birmingham’s Highland Park Golf Course was recently awarded the “Troon Golf Facility of the Year – East” at the 2025 Troon Global Leadership Conference held in early November at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. Ten Troon-affiliated facilities were recognized at the event...
Michigan man shot, killed in Bessemer
BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - A Michigan man was shot and killed in Bessemer Saturday night, Dec. 6. The Jefferson County Coroner identified the victim as Nicholas Kenneth Ratliff, 36, of Detroit, Michigan. The shooting happened in the 4300 block of 9th Avenue North around 7:50 p.m. Bessemer Police are investigating...
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...

















