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Charles Bediako's attorneys have requested that his preliminary injunction hearing be postponed, according to court documents.
Details: https://www.cbs42.com/sports/alabama/charles-bediakos-attorneys-request-new-preliminary-injunction-hearing-date/
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Details: https://www.cbs42.com/sports/alabama/charles-bediakos-attorneys-request-new-preliminary-injunction-hearing-date/
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February 4, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Charles Bediako's attorneys have requested that his preliminary injunction hearing be postponed, according to court documents.
Details: https://www.cbs42.com/sports/alabama/charles-bediakos-attorneys-request-new-preliminary-injunction-hearing-date/
Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images
Details: https://www.cbs42.com/sports/alabama/charles-bediakos-attorneys-request-new-preliminary-injunction-hearing-date/
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There are “no planned” enforcement by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) expected at Sunday’s Super Bowl, according to NFL officials.
No ICE enforcement activities planned for Super Bowl, NFL official says
“There is no planned ICE enforcement activities, we are confident of that,” said NFL Chief Security Officer Cathy Lanier at a news conference Tuesday.
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February 4, 2026 at 4:33 PM
There are “no planned” enforcement by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) expected at Sunday’s Super Bowl, according to NFL officials.
Sen. Mitch McConnell checked himself into the hospital on Monday evening for flu-like symptoms, his office confirmed Tuesday.
McConnell hospitalized for flu-like symptoms, spokesperson says
The news came as McConnell missed Senate votes on Monday and Tuesday.
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February 4, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Sen. Mitch McConnell checked himself into the hospital on Monday evening for flu-like symptoms, his office confirmed Tuesday.
Fairfield High Preparatory School honors the life of head football coach Shepherd Skanes
Read more: https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/fairfield-high-preparatory-school-honors-the-life-of-head-football-coach-shepherd-skanes/
Read more: https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/fairfield-high-preparatory-school-honors-the-life-of-head-football-coach-shepherd-skanes/
February 4, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Fairfield High Preparatory School honors the life of head football coach Shepherd Skanes
Read more: https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/fairfield-high-preparatory-school-honors-the-life-of-head-football-coach-shepherd-skanes/
Read more: https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/fairfield-high-preparatory-school-honors-the-life-of-head-football-coach-shepherd-skanes/
The city of Pelham has received a big financial boost. The funds will help curb traffic problems trains cause in the community.
City of Pelham receives money to remove railroad crossings
The city of Pelham has received a big financial boost. The funds will help curb traffic problems trains cause in the community.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:20 PM
The city of Pelham has received a big financial boost. The funds will help curb traffic problems trains cause in the community.
The city of Jasper is working to help those who are unhoused in the community.
City of Jasper introduces committee to address homelessness
The city of Jasper is working to help those who are unhoused in the community.
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February 4, 2026 at 12:52 PM
The city of Jasper is working to help those who are unhoused in the community.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man was shot early Tuesday morning.
Read more: https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/man-injured-following-shooting-in-center-point/
Read more: https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/man-injured-following-shooting-in-center-point/
February 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man was shot early Tuesday morning.
Read more: https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/man-injured-following-shooting-in-center-point/
Read more: https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/man-injured-following-shooting-in-center-point/
Wednesday will be breezy and much colder as northerly winds move across the state. It will be mostly cloudy, with highs only reaching the mid-40s. Wednesday night will turn mostly clear and colder, with lows dropping into the lower to mid-20s.
Cold Blast Returns Through Thursday, We Warm Up This Weekend
CBS 42 Weather Livestream: Wednesday will be breezy and much colder as northerly winds move across the state. It will be mostly cloudy, with highs only reaching the mid-40s. Wednesday night will tu…
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February 4, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Wednesday will be breezy and much colder as northerly winds move across the state. It will be mostly cloudy, with highs only reaching the mid-40s. Wednesday night will turn mostly clear and colder, with lows dropping into the lower to mid-20s.
A proposal for the City of Clay to help fund championship rings for the Clay-Chalkville High School football team will be revisited later this month after city officials raised constitutional concerns during last week’s council meeting.
City of Clay reviewing decision on championship ring funds
A proposal for the City of Clay to help fund championship rings for the Clay-Chalkville High School football team will be revisited later this month after city officials raised constitutional conce…
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February 4, 2026 at 3:30 AM
A proposal for the City of Clay to help fund championship rings for the Clay-Chalkville High School football team will be revisited later this month after city officials raised constitutional concerns during last week’s council meeting.
Do you qualify for this overlooked tax credit? How to tell
Do you qualify for this often-overlooked tax credit worth thousands?
It’s estimated that one in five qualifying tax filers who qualify for the tax credit, which could be worth thousands, won’t apply.
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February 4, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Do you qualify for this overlooked tax credit? How to tell
A proposed data center in Childersburg is drawing concern from residents as city leaders consider changes that could allow the project to move forward on historically significant land.
Details: https://www.cbs42.com/news/proposed-data-center-sparks-questions-in-childersburg/
Details: https://www.cbs42.com/news/proposed-data-center-sparks-questions-in-childersburg/
February 4, 2026 at 2:35 AM
A proposed data center in Childersburg is drawing concern from residents as city leaders consider changes that could allow the project to move forward on historically significant land.
Details: https://www.cbs42.com/news/proposed-data-center-sparks-questions-in-childersburg/
Details: https://www.cbs42.com/news/proposed-data-center-sparks-questions-in-childersburg/
There are concerns over election security in Alabama.
Officials react to alleged absentee election crimes in Russell County
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — There are concerns over election security in Alabama. Leaders are touting indictments for three people charged with absentee ballot harvesting in Russell County. Acc…
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February 4, 2026 at 2:10 AM
There are concerns over election security in Alabama.
A historic New York church is set to hold a special tribute service honoring Claudette Colvin, who refused to give up her bus seat in Montgomery nine months before Rosa Parks did.
Details: https://www.cbs42.com/news/national/historic-new-york-church-to-hold-special-service-for-claudette-colvin/
Details: https://www.cbs42.com/news/national/historic-new-york-church-to-hold-special-service-for-claudette-colvin/
February 4, 2026 at 1:45 AM
A historic New York church is set to hold a special tribute service honoring Claudette Colvin, who refused to give up her bus seat in Montgomery nine months before Rosa Parks did.
Details: https://www.cbs42.com/news/national/historic-new-york-church-to-hold-special-service-for-claudette-colvin/
Details: https://www.cbs42.com/news/national/historic-new-york-church-to-hold-special-service-for-claudette-colvin/
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is urging lawmakers to pass two bills that would enhance penalties for police chases.
Gov. Ivey urges Alabama lawmakers to pass police chase bill
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is urging lawmakers to pass two bills that would enhance penalties for police chases.
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February 4, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is urging lawmakers to pass two bills that would enhance penalties for police chases.
JUST IN 🚨 As Savage's Bakery in Homewood gets ready to close for good, its owner and his daughter are in the middle of a messy lawsuit over alleged backpay. https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/savages-bakery-in-homewood-closing-as-owner-daughter-face-one-another-in-court-over-alleged-backpay/
February 4, 2026 at 12:39 AM
JUST IN 🚨 As Savage's Bakery in Homewood gets ready to close for good, its owner and his daughter are in the middle of a messy lawsuit over alleged backpay. https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/savages-bakery-in-homewood-closing-as-owner-daughter-face-one-another-in-court-over-alleged-backpay/
A former member of the Birmingham Jr. Bulls is being remembered.
Story: https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/alabama-junior-hockey-player-remembered-after-deadly-crash-in-canada/
Photo courtesy of the Birmingham Jr. Bulls
Story: https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/alabama-junior-hockey-player-remembered-after-deadly-crash-in-canada/
Photo courtesy of the Birmingham Jr. Bulls
February 3, 2026 at 11:48 PM
A former member of the Birmingham Jr. Bulls is being remembered.
Story: https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/alabama-junior-hockey-player-remembered-after-deadly-crash-in-canada/
Photo courtesy of the Birmingham Jr. Bulls
Story: https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/alabama-junior-hockey-player-remembered-after-deadly-crash-in-canada/
Photo courtesy of the Birmingham Jr. Bulls
Collinsville Police Chief Stephen Malone has resigned following his arrest in Nashville over the weekend, News 19 has learned.
Collinsville police chief Stephen Malone resigns following aggravated assault arrest
Collinsville Police Chief Stephen Malone was arrested Sunday in Nashville, according to authorities in Tennessee.
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February 3, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Collinsville Police Chief Stephen Malone has resigned following his arrest in Nashville over the weekend, News 19 has learned.
A 68-year-old man who was killed in a single-vehicle crash Monday has been identified.
Bessemer man killed in crash after collision with tree
BESSEMER, Ala. (WIAT) — A 68-year-old man who was killed in a single-vehicle crash Monday has been identified. Timothy Knox, Sr., of Bessemer, was the driver of a vehicle that collided with a…
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February 3, 2026 at 9:02 PM
A 68-year-old man who was killed in a single-vehicle crash Monday has been identified.
On July 18, 2013, Jeffrey Epstein was emailing his personal psychologist, Dr. Stephen Richard Alexander. Alexander’s son had graduated from the University of Alabama.
Story: https://www.cbs42.com/news/the-time-jeffrey-epstein-was-invited-to-graduation-at-the-university-of-alabama/
Story: https://www.cbs42.com/news/the-time-jeffrey-epstein-was-invited-to-graduation-at-the-university-of-alabama/
February 3, 2026 at 8:29 PM
On July 18, 2013, Jeffrey Epstein was emailing his personal psychologist, Dr. Stephen Richard Alexander. Alexander’s son had graduated from the University of Alabama.
Story: https://www.cbs42.com/news/the-time-jeffrey-epstein-was-invited-to-graduation-at-the-university-of-alabama/
Story: https://www.cbs42.com/news/the-time-jeffrey-epstein-was-invited-to-graduation-at-the-university-of-alabama/
Extreme cold may have had you turning up your thermostat this weekend.
Energy assistance available for Alabama low-income seniors, disabled
Extreme cold may have had you turning up your thermostat this weekend.
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February 3, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Extreme cold may have had you turning up your thermostat this weekend.
St. Clair County announced the All-County Varsity Cheerleaders over the weekend which includes cheerleaders from Springville, Moody, and Ashville high schools.
St. Clair County announces All-County Varsity Cheerleaders
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (TRIBUNE) — St. Clair County announced the All-County Varsity Cheerleaders over the weekend which includes cheerleaders from Springville, Moody, and Ashville high schools. Selected…
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February 3, 2026 at 6:07 PM
St. Clair County announced the All-County Varsity Cheerleaders over the weekend which includes cheerleaders from Springville, Moody, and Ashville high schools.
1 killed, 1 injured in Rainbow City shooting
Read more: https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/1-killed-1-injured-in-rainbow-city-shooting/
Read more: https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/1-killed-1-injured-in-rainbow-city-shooting/
February 3, 2026 at 5:37 PM
1 killed, 1 injured in Rainbow City shooting
Read more: https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/1-killed-1-injured-in-rainbow-city-shooting/
Read more: https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/1-killed-1-injured-in-rainbow-city-shooting/
The victim said he would rather the coach face a creative sentence, like having him stand outside holding a sign that says “I hit referees.”
VIDEO: Ohio wrestling coach faces charges after altercation with referee turns violent
A coach faces charges after an altercation involving a referee turned violent during a local youth sporting event.
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February 3, 2026 at 4:02 PM
The victim said he would rather the coach face a creative sentence, like having him stand outside holding a sign that says “I hit referees.”
Tim McGraw’s ‘Pawn Shop Guitar Tour’ coming to Birmingham https://www.cbs42.com/entertainment/tim-mcgraws-pawn-shop-guitar-tour-coming-to-birmingham/
February 3, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Tim McGraw’s ‘Pawn Shop Guitar Tour’ coming to Birmingham https://www.cbs42.com/entertainment/tim-mcgraws-pawn-shop-guitar-tour-coming-to-birmingham/
Tuesday, breezy southwest winds will pick up, with gusts up to 25 mph. A cold front will slide in from the northwest, bringing scattered showers from Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday night.
Rain Tuesday, Big Cool-Down Mid-Week, Warmer This Weekend
CBS 42 Weather Livestream: Tuesday, breezy southwest winds will pick up, with gusts up to 25 mph. A cold front will slide in from the northwest, bringing scattered showers from Tuesday afternoon in…
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February 3, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Tuesday, breezy southwest winds will pick up, with gusts up to 25 mph. A cold front will slide in from the northwest, bringing scattered showers from Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday night.