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Auburn University and the University of Alabama are working together to help reduce injuries and deaths on the state’s roads and highways.

University of Alabama, Auburn awarded grants for traffic safety campaigns

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Auburn University and the University of Alabama are working together to help reduce injuries and deaths on the state’s roads and highways. Gov. Kay Ivey awarde…

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CBS 42 @cbs42.bsky.social · 2h

For more than a decade, cameras like these have been installed at two intersections in the city of Midfield. They capture photos of vehicles that run red-lights, and tickets are then mailed to the registered owners.

Midfield residents voice frustration over red-light cameras

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A Midfield man called CBS 42 after getting a ticket from a red-light camera. He says the cameras unfairly target drivers and wanted us to investigate whether or not …

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CBS 42 @cbs42.bsky.social · 2h

A cold front coming in this weekend will bring rain.

Weather Around the Clock: Evening Edition 10/14

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Tuesday: Nice warm, less humid air continues. A cold front coming into this weekend will bring rain. Temps will stay in the middle 80s and will drop Sunday. Temps wi…

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CBS 42 @cbs42.bsky.social · 3h

The Magic City Classic Tailgate Festival will headline two Grammy-Award winning performers on Oct. 23.

Magic City Classic Tailgate Festival scheduled for October 23

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Magic City Classic Tailgate Festival will headline two Grammy-Award winning performers on Oct. 23. Ashanti, October London, Funk Band and more will perform at th…

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CBS 42 @cbs42.bsky.social · 4h

Moody Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in locating a missing 10-year-old boy.

Moody police searching for missing 10-year-old boy

MOODY, Ala. (WIAT) — Moody Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in locating a missing 10-year-old boy. Elijah Dishmond walked away from his residence in the 5200 block of O…

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CBS 42 @cbs42.bsky.social · 5h

Leaders in Montgomery launched the Alabama Digital Education Network Tuesday.

Leaders launch the Alabama Digital Education Network

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Leaders in Montgomery launched the Alabama Digital Education Network Tuesday. “That could be a good takeaway from this program — this program has no age…” said…

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CBS 42 @cbs42.bsky.social · 5h

Woman recounts being kidnapped at gunpoint outside convenience store in Tuscaloosa County
More details: https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/woman-recounts-being-kidnapped-at-gunpoint-outside-convenience-store-in-tuscaloosa-county/

CBS 42 @cbs42.bsky.social · 6h

The Birmingham City Council is investing more than $1.2 million into upgrades at historic Legion Field, marking another step in the city’s effort to preserve one of its most iconic landmarks.

Birmingham City Council approves $1.2 million for Legion Field renovations

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham City Council is investing more than $1.2 million into upgrades at historic Legion Field, marking another step in the city’s effort to preserve one of its mo…

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CBS 42 @cbs42.bsky.social · 7h

The Friends of the Homewood Public Library Bookstore will host a bag sale from Oct. 16-18.

Friends of the Homewood Public Library Bookstore to host bag sale

HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) — The Friends of the Homewood Public Library Bookstore will host a bag sale from Oct. 16-18. From 10 a.m.-4 p.m. each day, library patrons can fill a bag at the Friends …

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CBS 42 @cbs42.bsky.social · 8h

Week 7 delivered several upsets and close games in an action-packed Saturday.
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CBS 42 @cbs42.bsky.social · 8h

The Homewood City Council passed an ordinance Monday to address homelessness in the community.

City of Homewood passes ordinance on homelessness

The Homewood City Council passed an ordinance Monday to address homelessness in the community.

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CBS 42 @cbs42.bsky.social · 10h

“To see her life turned upside down and to see everything she ever worked for taken away overnight is unimaginable, especially because she’s being targeted for being kind,” Karchin said.

Parents say Kansas teacher fired for showing ‘dignity’ to student with special needs

Parents packed the Blue Valley School Board meeting telling leaders its their policy not that veteran teacher that failed a student.

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CBS 42 @cbs42.bsky.social · 10h

Starting this Sunday, Sam’s Club is expanding its hours of operation on Sunday

Sam’s Club is changing its Sunday hours: What to know

Sam’s Club shoppers will soon have extended access to their preferred pallets of toilet paper and sacks of oranges.

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CBS 42 @cbs42.bsky.social · 12h

D'Angelo, a pioneering R&B singer whose work on "Brown Sugar" and "Voodoo" became staples of the neo-soul movement, died Tuesday following a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 51.

R&B legend D’Angelo dies at 51: reports

While the private star only released three albums in his lifetime, he’s widely considered among the best R&B artists of all time.

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CBS 42 @cbs42.bsky.social · 12h

A clarinet player is apparently being held without bail on no specific charges after she was taken into custody Sunday during a protest

Clarinetist playing ‘Ghostbusters’ with band detained at ICE facility

“Why are they targeting a clarinet player? A clarinet player standing on the sidewalk far away from the street, following instructions.”

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CBS 42 @cbs42.bsky.social · 12h

A popular shoemaker is heading to court after customers complained their sneakers are excessively squeaky.

Sneaker company sued for ’embarrassing squeak’

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CBS 42 @cbs42.bsky.social · 13h

Little change is expected for Tropical Storm Lorenzo in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said Tuesday.

NHC continues to monitor Tropical Storm Lorenzo in Atlantic | Tracking the Tropics

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Little change is expected for Tropical Storm Lorenzo in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said Tuesday. Located about 1,330 miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands,…

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CBS 42 @cbs42.bsky.social · 14h

A series of three NASCAR races starting this Friday is expected to draw 150,000 fans to Talladega Superspeedway.

Talladega Superspeedway race fans set up camp ahead of NASCAR races

Race week is underway at the Talladega Superspeedway.

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CBS 42 @cbs42.bsky.social · 15h

‘Systemic negligence’: Tennessee parent says school lost his 5-year-old son https://www.cbs42.com/regional/tennessee-news/systemic-negligence-tennessee-parent-says-school-lost-his-5-year-old-son/

CBS 42 @cbs42.bsky.social · 15h

High temperatures will be unseasonably warm, in the lower to mid-80s.

CBS 42 @cbs42.bsky.social · 16h

The pumpkin champ won a $20,000 prize for growing the biggest pumpkin.

California engineer wins pumpkin contest with massive 2,346-pound gourd

Brandon Dawson pumped his arms in the air and sat his two children on top of the giant pumpkin — roughly the same weight as a small sedan or a large bison — after being crowned this year’s winner.…

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CBS 42 @cbs42.bsky.social · 16h

The administration has been racing to rescind some of the firings, leading to more confusion.

Trump’s shutdown firings at CDC cause whiplash, despair: What to know

The Trump administration’s purge at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has left employees reeling. The firings, which began late Friday, ran across more than a dozen divisions a…

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CBS 42 @cbs42.bsky.social · 17h

The officer, Garry Chapman, is the son of Dog the Bounty Hunter.

City council reverses firing of Alabama officer involved in chase that led to deadly crash

The Priceville City Council reversed the firing of a police officer who was involved in a chase that led to a deadly crash in September.

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CBS 42 @cbs42.bsky.social · 18h

High temperatures will be unseasonably warm, in the lower to mid-80s. https://www.cbs42.com/weather/warm-and-dry-week-ahead-weekend-storms-could-bring-a-change/

CBS 42 @cbs42.bsky.social · 1d

The Cahaba Encouragement Squad, better known as the CES Dog Team, kicked off their first rotation service project on Monday with a visit to the Trussville Public Library.

CES dog team lends a helping hand at Trussville Public Library

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (TRIBUNE) — The Cahaba Encouragement Squad, better known as the CES Dog Team, kicked off their first rotation service project on Monday with a visit to the Trussville Public Librar…

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