Young woman found on the side of the road with a bag over her head
Updated: 35 mins agoA Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputy tells CBS 42 that a young woman was found with a bag over her head in a cemetery near Five Acre Road and Forest Road.
Researchers using breath to predict health complications of obese children
Updated: 1 min agoIn the study, researchers found obese children had an increase in negative organic compounds in their breath, nearly 50 percent more than their leaner counterparts.
Greek yogurt touted by nutrition experts
Updated: 1 min agoYogurts that are low in fat and high in calcium are the most commonly purchased yogurts, likely because they are full of helpful proteins and calcium.
Commencement ceremonies held at Fair Park Arena
Updated: 1 min agoOn Tuesday, commencement ceremonies were held at Fair Park Arena for numerous Birmingham-area high schools.
PHOTOS: Oklahoma tornado damage
Updated: 50 mins agoPhotos of the damage from Monday’s tornadoes that hit Oklahoma.
Tech Tuesday – Google music all access
Updated: 6 hours agoBIRMINGHAM, Ala (WIAT) – From classical to country, hard rock to pop, music is a part of our everyday lives. But, what is the best way to access our favorite tunes? Tech Tuesday explores the latest offering from… More »
Top Medical Stories for Tuesday, May 21st
Updated: 11 hours agoBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT)– Here are today’s top medical stories from our partners at Ivanhoe Communications.
Fighting Asthma With Ginger? Researchers have found that purified components of ginger may have properties that help asthma patients breathe more easily.
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Lawmakers approve tax credits for students in failing schools
Updated: 14 hours agoMONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) – State lawmakers finalized big changes in the way parents in Alabama can decide where their children go to school.
In the final hours of the 2013 Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature, state lawmakers… More »
T4T gearing up to help OK storm survivors
Updated: 15 hours agoBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – It’s been 25 months since the storm outbreak that brought Toomer’s for Tuscaloosa to life. Now, the group is moving on to their next mission – helping the survivors of the recent storms in Oklahoma.… More »
Survivor talks about storm recovery
Updated: 15 hours agoBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – It has been 25 months since Latrice Dudley’s life turned upside down. The mother of four barely survived the April 27, 2011 storms that ravaged much of Central Alabama.
Unfortunately, she knows and understand… More »
Bond issue approved for Alabama armories, schools
Updated: 17 hours agoThe Alabama Legislature agreed on its last day to sell bonds to borrow $30 million to repair tornado-damaged schools and $50 million to build National Guard armories.
Gospel Choice Awards held in Birmingham on Monday
Updated: 18 hours agoThe ceremony was held at the Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center.
Talking to kids about disasters
Updated: 18 hours agoCBS42′s Sherri Jackson sat down with UAB Dr. Josh Klapow about talking with children about disasters.
PHOTOS: Oklahoma City area ravaged by tornado
Updated: 19 hours ago… More »
Finding a job
Updated: 18 hours agoThe job hunt can seem as if you’re chasing a golden goose.