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Trussville celebrates Lorene Billups ahead of 100th birthday When Ms. Lorene Billups was born—100 years ago this March 7, 2026—these United States looked somewhat different than they do a century later.

When Ms. Lorene Billups was born—100 years ago this March 7, 2026—these United States looked somewhat different than they do a century later.

Judge to decide on $1.5 million Brookside policing settlement BROOKSIDE, Ala. (WIAT) — A federal judge is deciding whether to approve a settlement agreement in a class-action lawsuit against the town of Brookside. The lawsuit alleges the Brookside Polic…

A federal judge is deciding whether to approve a settlement agreement in a class-action lawsuit against the town of Brookside.

Alabama coal mining royalties to benefit communities A coal mine in Tuscaloosa County is projected to become the nation’s top producing mine, and Alabama will soon reap the benefits.

A coal mine in Tuscaloosa County is projected to become the nation’s top producing mine, and Alabama will soon reap the benefits.

Cooper Green renovations in Birmingham halfway done Renovations are halfway done on the Cooper Green homes in Birmingham’s Mason City neighborhood.

Renovations are halfway done on the Cooper Green homes in Birmingham’s Mason City neighborhood.

House committee tables bill regulating Alabama Public Service Commission A bill regulating the Public Service Commission and utilities in the state was heavily debated in a House committee meeting Wednesday.

A bill regulating the Public Service Commission and utilities in the state was heavily debated in a House committee meeting Wednesday.

Auburn women’s basketball taking on Texas A&M in SEC tournament The Auburn women’s basketball team starts SEC tournament play with the Texas A&M Aggies on Wednesday.

The Auburn women’s basketball team starts SEC tournament play with the Texas A&M Aggies on Wednesday.

Mystifying ‘cloud’ appears in Florida sky: What caused it? A strange “cloud” was spotted across Tampa Bay this morning.

Florida residents spotted a mystifying “cloud” early Wednesday morning.

Alabama women’s basketball facing Missouri in SEC tournament The Alabama women’s basketball team starts SEC tournament play against Missouri on Wednesday night.

The Alabama women’s basketball team starts SEC tournament play against Missouri on Wednesday night.

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Trussville City Council to consider $25 million grocery development deal
Read more: https://www.cbs42.com/trussville-tribune/trussville-city-council-to-consider-25-million-grocery-development-deal/ 

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have purchased their new home on Miami's "billionaire bunker island" for $170 million.

Details: https://www.cbs42.com/news/national/mark-zuckerberg-buys-170m-home-on-billionaire-bunker-island-in-miami/ 

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Trump’s Iran timeline spurs concern over US weapons stockpiles The U.S. will likely start to feel strain on its munition stockpiles if America’s war with Iran stretches beyond the four-to-five-week timetable laid out by President Trump. 

The U.S. will likely start to feel strain on its munition stockpiles if America’s war with Iran stretches beyond the four-to-five-week timetable laid out by President Trump.

Pettiford, Auburn fill the stat box in 88-74 win over LSU to end two-game skid AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Tahaad Pettiford scored 27 points and Kevin Overton scored 21 points and Auburn beat LSU 88-74 on Tuesday night to end its two-game losing streak. While Pettiford finished three…

Tahaad Pettiford scored 27 points and Kevin Overton scored 21 points and Auburn beat LSU 88-74 on Tuesday night to end its two-game losing streak.

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute kicks off 18th Legacy Youth Leadership Program BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) —  On Tuesday night, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute kicked off its 18th Legacy Youth Leadership Program, an effort to transform Birmingham’s civil rights h…

On Tuesday night, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute kicked off its 18th Legacy Youth Leadership Program

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Popular Trader Joe's products included in expanded nationwide recall https://www.cbs42.com/consumer-alerts/popular-trader-joes-products-included-in-expanded-nationwide-recall/ 

What could strikes on Iran mean for US inflation? Gas prices posted their largest single-day jump since March 2022 on Monday, according to GasBuddy.

President Donald Trump has repeatedly declared victory over inflation, but fresh conflict in the Middle East could put that to the test.

Possible Record Highs This Week, Storms Return This Weekend CBS 42 Weather Livestream Channel: 80s Return Today: Wednesday will be partly cloudy and warmer as high pressure sits along the East Coast. Southwest winds will bring unseasonably warm high tempera…

80s Return Today: Wednesday will be partly cloudy and warmer as high pressure sits along the East Coast

Pentagon identifies soldiers who died during Iran attacks The agency says the four members died in Kuwait during an unmanned aircraft system attack.

The Pentagon on Tuesday announced the identities of four Army Reserve soldiers who died supporting Operation Epic Fury.

Saddle Creek Logistics Services laying off over 150 people in central Alabama BESSEMER, Ala. (WIAT) — A Florida company will be laying off 151 people at its plant in Bessemer. Saddle Creek Logistics Services, which designs and develops supply chain functions for companies, a…

Saddle Creek Logistics Services, which designs and develops supply chain functions for companies, announced in a WARN List notice that it would be laying off 151 people at its Bessemer plant on Logistics Drive.

Georgia upsets No. 16 Alabama 98-88 ATHENS, Ga. (WIAT) — Alabama basketball had its eight-game winning streak snapped Tuesday night against Georgia. The Bulldogs defeated the No. 16 Crimson Tide 98-88. Sophomore Kanon Catchings…

Alabama basketball had its eight-game winning streak snapped Tuesday night against Georgia.

Birmingham City Council approves temporary moratorium on new hyperscale data centers BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham City Council has approved an ordinance temporarily suspending consideration of new hyperscale data center applications within city limits. According to a pr…

The Birmingham City Council has approved an ordinance temporarily suspending consideration of new hyperscale data center applications within city limits.

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Alabama House passes bill allowing school districts to consolidate
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Traumatic brain injury clinic opens on UA campus, five statewide sites TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) – The University of Alabama cut the ribbon Tuesday for a new brain health initiative. The program is in partnership with the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Servi…

The University of Alabama cut the ribbon Tuesday for a new brain health initiative. The program is in partnership with the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services.

15-year-old arrested, charged in Birmingham shooting BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham police arrested a 15-year-old in connection to a shooting that occurred Sunday. The teen, who is from Birmingham, was charged with attempted murder and fi…

Birmingham police arrested a 15-year-old in connection to a shooting that occurred Sunday.

Is Facebook down? Reports of problems with the platform spike Thousands of outage reports from Facebook users poured in Tuesday afternoon, according to monitoring site DownDetector.

Thousands of outage reports from Facebook users poured in Tuesday afternoon, according to monitoring site DownDetector.

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Miles College announces workforce preparedness initiative centered around AI
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Birmingham man charged with assault following shooting BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Police Department announced the arrest of a man in connection with a shooting on Feb. 24. Ronald Weaver, 32, of Birmingham, was arrested and charged w…

The Birmingham Police Department announced the arrest of a man in connection with a shooting on Feb. 24.

Trump: ‘I don’t care about polling’ showing Iran strikes unpopular President Trump dismissed polls showing low approval among Americans for the U.S. military operation in Iran, saying public sentiment actually reflects otherwise. “I think that the polling is very …

President Trump dismissed polls showing low approval among Americans for the U.S. military operation in Iran, saying public sentiment actually reflects otherwise.

7 races to watch in Texas, North Carolina as 2026 primary elections kick off The 2026 primary cycle officially kicks off Tuesday, with Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas hosting the first round of contests that will shape several consequential elections this year.

The 2026 primary cycle officially kicks off Tuesday, with Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas hosting the first round of contests that will shape several consequential elections this year.

Daylight saving time starts soon: What would change if it became permanent? Congress has been trying to make daylight saving time permanent for years. What would change if that happened?

Soon, our clocks will leap forward an hour on the earliest possible date as daylight saving time begins. If some lawmakers have it their way, this will be the last time our clocks change.

Gas prices rise in Birmingham as oil prices spike due to Iran conflict fears Oil prices rose Monday amid concerns that war with Iran could affect the global flow of crude oil.

Oil prices rose Monday amid concerns that war with Iran could affect the global flow of crude oil.