Sherri Jackson
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Birmingham, AL, United States
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CBS 42 Community Conversation: Teenagers use poetry to speak out against gun violence in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — CBS 42 hosted a “Community Conversation” on gun violence and its impact on youth. High school students with the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute’s Legacy Youth Leadership Program and the A.H. Parker High School Creative Minds Club agreed to write and share poetry about the effect of gun violence. Their expressions give […] → Read More
Black History Month: The story of U.W. Clemon
“When it’s all said and done his name remains,” were the words spoken by Michelle Clemon in 2021 when Jefferson County opened the new U.W. Clemon Elementary School. → Read More
Spreading a message of love
Finger painting is usually reserved for children, but a group of about 15 mothers gathered recently for a photo-shoot that required painting their hands red to convey a message from their hearts. Stop (The Violence) in the name of Love! → Read More
Is associate head football coach the right job for coach Cadillac Williams?
Birmingham, Ala. (WIAT)– The new Auburn Football duo: Hugh Freeze and Cadillac Williams. In an interview with CBS 42 News Anchor Sherri Jackson, ESPN College Football Analyst and WJOX Radio Host Cole Cubelic of “3 Man Front” shares his thoughts on the new Auburn University Head Football Coach and why the most recent Interim Head Coach made the right call. → Read More
Dear son, dear Birmingham: Mothers of sons killed by gun violence pen open letters
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Some wrote to their sons. Others wrote to all of Birmingham. One wrote to the world. CBS 42 asked mothers of sons who died from gun violence in the Birmingham area to write letters that may help our viewers better understand the impact of their loved one’s death on their family and […] → Read More
Mothers of murdered sons: Birmingham moms discuss lives, deaths and legacies of loved ones lost to gun violence
Twelve Birmingham mothers sat down with CBS 42 to discuss the loss of their sons. → Read More
Navigating Birmingham’s 311 call center
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT)– Birmingham’s 311 Call Center operates on a first come first served basis. But not all requests are equal. Willie Powell has lived on 4th Avenue West for more than 30 years. However in the last 5 years he says he has experienced flooding in his basement from a sewer behind his home. […] → Read More
Comedian George Wallace stops by CBS 42!
Birmingham, Ala. (WIAT)–Comedian George Wallace in the house for the CBS 42 News at 4. Here’s what he told CBS 42 News Anchor Sherri Jackson about his upcoming show at the Stardome Comedy Club September 2nd-4th. He’s appearing with Comedians J. Anthony Brown and Myra J. Click here for ticket information. → Read More
Local GoFundMe Hero is documenting history
Birmingham, Ala.(WIAT)–A Shelby County has been named a GoFundMe Hero. The fundraising platform named Jeff Rease as one of their heroes for Portraits of Honor, his portraiture of World War Two Veterans. He’s been featured on the GoFundMe podcast celebrating the project. Jeff started Portraits of Honor in 2019. Ari Romio with GoFundMe says the […] → Read More
Pastor Mike Jr. wins big at the 2022 Stellar Awards
Birmingham, Ala. (WIAT)– The hits keep coming for Pastor Mike Jr. The gospel music artist’s ascent in the gospel music world is simply amazing. He’s won 11 Stellar Music Awards in the last three years. Pastor Mike Jr, said, “the first time since 2006, 2007 that someone won Artist of the Year, back to back. […] → Read More
City of Birmingham finally pays man who sued over pothole damage and won
The check showed up in the mail this week! The money it took three years, two lawsuits, and four court appearances, but Robert Walker finally received his reimbursement from the City of Birmingham for damage to his car from a massive pothole. → Read More
Man wins case against City of Birmingham over pothole damages, they refuse to pay
After being directed to use 69th Street North in Wahouma as an alternate route by police in the area in 2019, Robert Walker hit a massive pothole that caused over $2,000 worth of damage to his vehicle. → Read More
Thompson senior to attend Columbia after receiving several prestigious scholarships
Kylen Thompson is one of many stand out students graduating Tuesday. → Read More
Mayor Wayman Newton: “Tarrant is open for business”
Newton spoke with a crowd of investors Tuesday night in Birmingham. "My message is simple," he said, "we are a new Tarrant. We are open for business and the city wants to partner with businesses and investors to bring families to our city. → Read More
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute to honor Rev. Shuttlesworth on March 18
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute will be holding a day of recognition for Reverend Frederick Lee Shuttlesworth to commemorate his life and contributions on March 18, the 100th anniversary of his birth. → Read More
Eye on City Hall: Finding evidence-based solutions to crime
On Tuesday’s Eye on City Hall, CBS 42 News Anchor Sherri Jackson sat down with District 9 City Councilor Latonya Tate. → Read More
WATCH: Alabama Rep. Robert Aderholt speaks on Ukraine invasion
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Congressman Robert Aderholt of Alabama’s 4th District spoke with CBS 42’s Sherri Jackson Thursday evening on the invasion of Ukraine. Aderholt is in Vienna, Austria, serving as a member of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, more commonly known as the Helsinki Commission. In a media release Thursday morning, […] → Read More
‘Mothers of Gynecology’ to be unveiled at conference
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Her bright red glasses are that way by design. A reminder to those who see her to look again. Artist Michelle Browder has completed what just might be her signature work: “Mothers of Gynecology.” A monument she created as a tribute to the enslaved women who were subjected to crude experimentation […] → Read More
The Black Church: Getting back to building wellness in Black communities
The Black Church has been that mother to Blacks in America since Reconstruction. → Read More
Fighting for Brayden: Federal officials investigate alleged racial discrimination in Talladega County Schools
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Lately, Brayden Wilson has not been himself. A 7th grader at B.B. Comer Memorial High in Talladega County, Brayden has always been an eager student. Now, though, he sometimes dreads even going to school. Brayden is the subject of what his family claims is illegal racial discrimination by Talladega County Schools […] → Read More