Dee Jackson
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Birmingham, AL, United States
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Honoring Black History Month: Negro Southern League Museum in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — CBS 42 is honoring Black History Month and baseball in the city of Birmingham dates back to the 1800s. Hundreds of teams have been able to experience what America’s past time means to this community. CBS 42 Sports anchor Dee Jackson explains where you can go to explore Birmingham’s rich baseball history. You can learn more watching the video player above. → Read More
Kerry & Gary Challenge launches to benefit ALS patients in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – Former Alabama football player Kerry Goode and Auburn Basketball player Gary Godrey are teaming up to beat ALS ahead of this year’s Iron Bowl weekend. The alumni duo have created the Kerry and Gary Challenge to “defeat ALS”, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, by raising funds for families in Alabama facing […] → Read More
Two-A-Days: Bessemer City Tigers
BESSEMER, Ala. (WIAT) — Bessemer City looks to bounce back this year after going winless in the 2021-22 season. “Moving forward with eight seniors on the football team, you look for senior leadership and those guys are demonstrating those things,” said Coach Nelson. Tigers begin their season Thursday against Woodlawn. → Read More
Two-A-Days: McAdory Yellow Jackets
MCCALLA, Ala. (WIAT) — Coach Holmes can’t wait for his Yellow Jackets to hit the field this season. Establishing its culture is the key for this teams success. “This year, we’re kind of transitioning to our standard and making sure everyone understands expectations and what we’re trying to do. Last year was about trust, getting […] → Read More
Georgia native working towards World Games gold
We all know training and dedication is essential to becoming a champion, but Andrew Roden's quest began with a road trip through Alabama. Now, he's looking for World Games gold. → Read More
Inside the Games: Alabama student Anna Gay is ready to make a splash in the World Games 2022
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — With just over two months before the start of the World Games 2022, one University of Alabama nursing student is ready to bring home the gold. Anna Gay has been water skiing since she was just 2 years old and will be taking part in the trick skiing competition later this […] → Read More
WATCH: Tua Tagovailoa speaks with
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — Current Miami Dolphin and former Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa spoke one-on-one with CBS 42’s Dee Jackson on Wednesday. Watch the full interview above. → Read More
Over 110 years later, Rickwood Field’s lasting legacy carries on
America’s past time can still be seen through baseball, more specific, at Rickwood Field in Birmingham. → Read More
Alabama Basketball honors superfan Luke ‘Fluffopotamus’ Ratliff
Before the season opener game against L.A. Tech Tuesday, the University of Alabama men’s basketball team honored one of its most passionate and celebrated fans. → Read More
Kerry Goode gets his wish, goes to World Series to see Braves
Kerry Goode, a former Alabama football player who suffers from ALS, got his wish Saturday when Major League Baseball noticed his story. → Read More
Former Alabama star Kerry Goode who suffers from ALS hopes to see Braves in World Series
One fan can't wait to see his Braves play. Former Alabama star Kerry Goode is hoping for a shot to see his team in the World Series. → Read More
Banks Academy brings back football excellence under coach Riley White
Reviving what was once one of the premiere programs in Birmingham can be a difficult task. For Banks Academy Head Coach Riley White, it's been a welcome challenge getting the Jets off the ground. → Read More
‘It’s the right time to believe in Birmingham’: World Games mural goes up
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A mural was revealed in Birmingham Thursday ahead of the World Games, which will be hosted in the city next year. The mural is part of a program titled “It’s the Right Time” and can be found near Pepper Place. The program is set to make a total of four murals […] → Read More
Putting the fun back into youth sports: Why parents should just 'let them play'
By now, you've probably seen the viral video from Colorado of parents at a youth league baseball game in an all-out brawl. → Read More
Royals' Duffy steps up to the plate for hometown team
It's a special week for one group of teens. → Read More
Jayhawks feel sense of urgency headed down the stretch
While KU's road woes have been challenging this season at 2-7, the Jayhawks are still in contention for the Big 12 title after beating K-State Monday. → Read More
Whit Merrifield embraces new role as leader
We will start our coverage with the Royals (potential) lead off man. Whit Merrifield played himself into a four-year extension, which guarantees him $16.25 million. → Read More
Kelce turns up tempo against the best
When you talk about this Chiefs team, you talk about all the offensive weapons and one of the biggest weapons the team has had comes from the play of tight end Travis Kelce. → Read More
KC native Williams will have plenty of support during playoffs
There is one player on the Chiefs roster who may have to fill some of the seats at Arrowhead Stadium come Sunday. → Read More
Klieman introduced as next head coach at K-State
MANHATTAN, KAN — The start of the college football season is months away but there is one guy doing double duty right now. Chris Klieman the brand new head coach at Kansas State is still performing his duties at North Dakota State. It's a school where he's done tremendous things and hoping to parlay that into the "Little Apple." "We still have work to do, and we have a journey that we are still… → Read More