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The schedule for the 2025 World Police and Fire Games was released Wednesday.

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The Birmingham Water Works Board voted to change its name Tuesday.

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A Center Point woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday morning in Cullman County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

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Prosecutors are no longer pursuing some of the charges related to their sprawling indictment of Sean “Diddy” Combs as the government is looking to create clear instructions for the jury.

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The Homewood Police Department released more details Wednesday regarding an 18-year-old that was killed during a scuffle with a police officer Monday night.

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Wednesday afternoon weather update: CBS 42 issued a Weather Aware through Thursday because of a heat advisory. More details: https://www.cbs42.com/cbs-42-weather-around-the-clock/weather-around-the-clock-afternoon-edition-6-25/

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A Blount County man was sentenced to 10 years in prison on child sex crimes Wednesday.

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A man was charged last week in connection to a shooting that killed two Alabaster teenagers in Nashville two months ago. Details on the development: https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/man-arrested-in-connection-to-deaths-of-alabaster-teens-in-tennessee/

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The Hoover mayoral race is now set between its longtime incumbent and the leader of the city’s police department.

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A person suffered life-threatening injuries after reportedly being electrocuted on the job at the BFGoodrich plant in Tuscaloosa Sunday.

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The wife of Ribvar Karimi, who was detained by ICE in Alabama over the weekend, has said that during his time as a sniper in the Iranian Armed Forces, he never fought any American forces. Read the full story here: https://tinyurl.com/mrx344nm

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Police are seeking help identifying a suspect who robbed a gas station in Duncanville while dressed as Scooby-Doo: https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/tuscaloosa-police-searching-for-robbery-suspect-dressed-as-scooby-doo/

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President Trump on Wednesday maintained that nuclear materials were not moved prior to U.S. strikes on Iranian facilities Details: https://www.cbs42.com/hill-politics/trump-denies-iranians-moved-nuclear-materials-before-us-strikes/

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In a new poll, 56% of Republicans agree that same-sex couples should have the right to marry each other, while 42% disagree.

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A recent 30% tariff on Chinese imports could mean higher prices for shoppers.

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An Alabama city has settled a federal lawsuit filed by a man who had his leg stomped on by police during an arrest in 2021. Details: https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/alabama-city-settles-lawsuit-with-man-stomped-by-police-officer-in-2021-agrees-to-pay-15k-into-trust/

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Wednesday: Our hot stretch of weather will reach its peak with highs in the middle 90s and heat index values in the 105-108° range Forecast: https://www.cbs42.com/weather/miserably-hot-weather-continues-rain-chances-increasing/

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State Rep. Matt Woods won the special election for the Alabama Senate District 5 seat Tuesday.

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With the heat index climbing into the triple digits, staying hydrated becomes a matter of life and death. Full story: https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/alabama-firefighters-doctors-urge-hydration-in-summer-heat/

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The largest digital camera ever built released its first shots of the universe Monday — including colorful nebulas, stars and galaxies.

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A hot day on the lake changed drastically and became rather scary for one Oklahoma family, after their toddler contracted E. coli from the water.

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McDonald’s has issued a response to a call for customers to boycott restaurants over its rollback of previous DEI initiatives, among other criticisms lodged by an activism group known as The People’s Union USA.

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A St. Petersburg man was charged with grand theft after deputies were alerted to a vehicle stolen out of Tampa International Airport.

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Tuesday evening weather update: Very warm and muggy conditions will persist with overnight lows in the middle 70s. Read more on Wednesday's conditions: https://www.cbs42.com/cbs-42-weather-around-the-clock/weather-around-the-clock-evening-edition-6-24/

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Your buy-now-pay-later activity could soon impact your credit score. Read more: https://www.cbs42.com/news/national/fico-to-include-buy-now-pay-later-data-in-new-credit-scores/

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The clock is ticking for hemp businesses in Alabama. A crackdown on THC will start July 1. What a business owner and state representative said: https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/alabama-hemp-businesses-week-away-from-new-regulations/

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It hasn’t been an easy year for the fast food industry, but a familiar name is once again first when it comes to happy customers. Read more: https://www.cbs42.com/news/national/fast-food-chain-voted-americas-most-satisfying-for-11th-straight-year/

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The city of Birmingham and Nurture of Alabama will host a mental health day event Friday.

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DNA evidence helped detectives in a Homewood rape case from November 2024, according to the city’s police department.

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The Birmingham Public Library will host free line dance classes over the next several weeks.

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The two recording artists behind the 1998 hit single are coming together for a 24-city “The Boy Is Mine” tour, which is scheduled to come to Birmingham November 15.

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Mayor Randall Woodfin's proposed $591 million Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget received unanimous approval from the Birmingham City Council Tuesday. Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/yc5uz3t7

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Pinson resident Noel Holt has announced his intention to run for Place 5 on the Pinson City Council.

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Late chef Anne Burrell's last season on "Worst Cooks in America" will premiere soon Details: https://www.cbs42.com/entertainment/anne-burrells-final-season-of-worst-cooks-in-america-to-air-soon/

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The funding, provided through ADEM’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF), will assist the city in continuing its pursuit of temporary PFAS treatment measures and modernizing its water system infrastructure.

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Birmingham police announced an arrest after a man was found dead in a partially burned car in May.

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JUST IN 🚨 Jabari Latrell Peoples, 18, of Aliceville, has been identified as the man killed during a scuffle with a Homewood police officer Monday night.

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Four people were hit, including one who was hospitalized, after lightning struck on a Florida beach Monday.

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With temperatures rising across the country, it's important to know what you can do to keep yourself safe during hot weather.

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The missiles Iran launched at the U.S. base in Qatar on Monday were more symbolic than retaliatory, according to retired U.S. Air Force Col. Scott Grant.

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Summer heat is here! Be sure to keep cool and stay hydrated

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President Trump singled out Israel Tuesday, telling the longtime ally: “ISRAEL. DO NOT DROP THOSE BOMBS. IF YOU DO IT IS A MAJOR VIOLATION. BRING YOUR PILOTS HOME, NOW!” Full Details: https://www.cbs42.com/hill-politics/trump-on-israel-iran-continuing-fight-they-dont-know-what-the-f-theyre-doing/

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A man was killed during an altercation with Homewood police in a city park Monday night.

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Five months after tying the knot, ICE came knocking at the door of an Alabama couple. Now, two months before the birth of their child, the pair are separated. Full story: https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/ice-detains-iranian-national-in-bibb-co-2-months-before-wife-gives-birth/

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TUESDAY: Expect hot and humid conditions, with highs in the lower to middle 90s and a heat index of 100-105+. Forecast: https://www.cbs42.com/weather/dangerous-heat-this-week-storms-are-back-wednesday-through-the-weekend/

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⚠️Heat Advisory on Tuesday & Wednesday⚠️ -Highs in the mid-90s -Heat Index 100-108° -Stay hydrated -Take frequent breaks -Stay in A/C as much as possible -Check on the elderly -Walk pets early and late #alwx #Birmingham @cbs42.bsky.social

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The Homewood Police Department is investigating a shooting involving one of its officers Monday evening.

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Mick Ralphs, singer, songwriter guitarist and founding member of the classic British rock bands Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, has died. Read more on Ralphs' legacy: https://www.cbs42.com/entertainment/ap-entertainment/mick-ralphs-founding-member-of-bad-company-and-mott-the-hoople-dies-at-81/

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In this week’s edition of “All About Alabama,” we are exploring lakes for people to visit across central Alabama. Read more: https://www.cbs42.com/all-about-alabama/all-about-alabama-best-lakes-to-visit/

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Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis will take a leave of vacation as he runs for mayor of the city.

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