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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Make-A-Wish Alabama is launching its 10th annual Trailblaze Challenge. It’s a 12-week endurance hiking program that trains volunteers to complete a more than 26-mile trek in the Talladega National Forest while raising funds to grant wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses. Alyssa...

The Jefferson County Commission approved a series of transportation, economic development, and community grant items during its meeting, including a major roadway improvement project in Leeds and funding for organizations serving Trussville and surrounding areas.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - With temperatures expected to soon fall below freezing, the city of Birmingham and Jimmie Hale Mission say they will open their warming station. City officials say the warming station, located at 3420 2nd Avenue North, will open Sunday, Jan. 11 and Monday, Jan. 12 from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. for...

Last Friday night was a memorable one for salamander lovers, young and old in Homewood. The evening conditions were perfect for the winter salamander migration — rainy and a warm 50-60 degrees. When this happens the local salamanders trek down off Shades Mountain at night, emerging from the Homewood...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - With freezing cold temperatures expected this week, many areas across Alabama are opening warming stations for those in need. The Jimmie Hale Mission in Birmingham is among several warming stations opening for Sunday and Monday night as the cold snap continues. The mission normally sees...

Alabama might be famous for its barbecue and Southern comfort food, but there’s a surprising culinary secret tucked into corners across the state. Polish pierogis those delicious dumplings stuffed with savory fillings have found a home here in the Heart of Dixie. I’ve tracked down some of the best...

UPDATE: According to the Alabama Department of Transportation, all lanes have been reopened. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Two northbound lanes of Interstate 65 in Birmingham are blocked due to a major crash, according to the Alabama Department of Transportation. The crash is on I-65 northbound just before exit 262A near...

Birmingham, Ala. (WIAT) –The latest data from the Jefferson County Coroner/Medical Examiner’s Office shows at least 290 fewer people have died from drug overdose in Jefferson County since 2023. This is data CBS 42 received from the Jefferson County Coroner/Medical Examiner’s office on Jan. 9: Chief Deputy Coroner...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Heavy rain moved through central Alabama Friday, creating slick roadways, reduced visibility and dangerous driving conditions for motorists. WBRC meteorologists say additional rain is anticipated for parts of Saturday, keeping safety concerns top of mind for anyone who needs to be on the...

Birmingham police say they are doing everything they can to keep residents safe after city leaders expressed frustration over celebratory gunfire they heard throughout the city on New Year’s Eve. “We hear them, and we do understand,” said BPD Public Information Officer Sgt. LaQuitta Wade. “Because if it was...