Michelle Logan
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Birmingham, AL, United States
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How you can start eating a heart-healthy diet
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Eating a heart-healthy diet starts with small changes. Dr. Carrie Lenneman, associate professor of cardiovascular disease at UAB, said people with high blood pressure should watch their salt intake. For those with high cholesterol or high triglycerides, unhealthy fats should be avoided. “Try to use a healthier fat,” Lenneman said. “The […] → Read More
Parade held to cheer on Shelby County High School student battling cancer
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — Students at Shelby County High School are coming together to support one of their own who is battling cancer. Mollie Wilder has her second surgery to remove a brain tumor after surviving cancer when she was in 5th grade. Her friends and classmates showed up for her in a big […] → Read More
Bluff Park Mural Project aims to bring art to the community
BLUFF PARK, Ala. (WIAT) — The Bluff Park Mural committee is working to revitalize the community with more art. Local artists are teaming up for a series of outdoor murals in the community. For the first one, they’re planning a community painting event. Soon, there will be a 50-foot-long mural of a sunset and angel […] → Read More
Alabama woman crochets hats for people in need
MOODY, Ala. (WIAT) — Miranda Walton of Moody spent her holidays in a selfless way, crocheting hats for those in need. Walton was taught to crochet from her mother when she was 8 years old. She’s been making hats and garments for those in need for years, but she was able to donate more than […] → Read More
Forging Families 5K to help families with adoption process
COLUMBIANA, Ala. (WIAT) — The second-annual Forging Families 5K takes place Jan. 9 in Columbiana. The charity run gives back to those in the process of growing their family by adopting a child. Proceeds from the race will benefit Sacred Selections, a nonprofit that helps families with the expenses of adopting a child. This year, […] → Read More
New Birmingham clothing store provides jobs for adults with special needs
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A new store in Birmingham is creating jobs for adults with special needs. Full Circle sells upscale women’s clothes and accessories, and is located in the Levite Jewish Community Center on Montclair Road. Full Circle is the most recent expansion of the nonprofit organization Friendship Circle, which helps those with special […] → Read More
Here’s what Thanksgiving dinner will cost this year
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) — In 2019, the average cost of Thanksgiving dinner was $48.91, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. CBS 42’s Michelle Logan recently went to Piggly Wiggly in Homewood to see how much you’ll pay for a party of 10 this year. WATCH to see what shoppers has to say about their […] → Read More
Free tree giveaway in Mountain Brook being held Nov. 24
MOUNTAIN BROOK, Ala. (WIAT) — On Nov. 24, the city of Mountain Brook’s Board of Landscape Design will be holding a tree giveaway. The event was originally supposed to be held in celebration of Arbor Day back in April, but was pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mountain Brook, along with several other cities […] → Read More
Mountain Brook couple designs ‘SLEEVZ’ face masks for those who wear glasses
MOUNTAIN BROOK, Ala. (WIAT) — A Mountain Brook couple is on a mission to design the perfect face mask for those who wear glasses. Since a person’s glasses can fog up when wearing a mask, Julie and Scott Joe Bernstein created SLEEVZ, a mask made for those with eyewear. The patent-pending design attaches to glasses […] → Read More
‘Man Up’ movement raising awareness on domestic violence
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — The Locust Fork High School football team is stepping up to fight a problem bigger than football. Players have joined the Man Up Movement, an educational campaign to teach young men about what domestic violence is, and how they can be an active part of the solution. A domestic violence […] → Read More
The Old Garner Hotel: A century of supernatural activity
Check out other CBS 42 “Alabama Ghost Stories” segments here. BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — The Garner Hotel has stood in the heart of downtown Oneonta since 1926. For nearly 100 years, accounts of unexplained, ghost-like activity have been documented inside the hotel. The old train depot used to be just steps away from the […] → Read More
Shelby County High School’s Peer Helpers give back with food drive
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — The Shelby County High School Peer Helpers Group has a mission of giving back. Before the COVID-19 pandemic began, the group would meet with younger students to offer emotional and academic guidance. This year, the Peer Helpers’ have shifted its focus. The group hosted a four-day food drive in early […] → Read More
Collection drive being held for the homeless in Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. (WIAT) — People in Cullman County are stepping up to help homeless population get supplies and support they need. The Cullman Bowling Center, Saints Motorcycle Club and The Link of Cullman County are working together to make a collection drive possible. Melissa Betts, director of community relations for The Link of Cullman County, […] → Read More
New mental health coordinator position for Mountain Brook Schools
MOUNTAIN BROOK, Ala. (WIAT) — Mountain Brook Schools has created a new role to offer support for students, faculty and staff. Chelsea Cloud will be the first-ever mental health services coordinator in the district. Cloud has experience as a licensed master social worker and said she aims to help people not only survive, but thrive. […] → Read More
Why blemishes form under face masks and how to prevent ‘maskne’
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Face masks are becoming part of daily life, but wearing them may have a negative effect on the skin skin. “Maskne,” or blemishes that form underneath our face coverings, is largely caused by clogged pores, according to Dr. Jenny Sobera with Village Dermatology. “Oil and dirt and makeup get trapped in […] → Read More
Hueytown student completes challenge to mow 50 lawns for free
HUEYTOWN, Ala. (WIAT) — A Hueytown student has completed a statewide challenge to give back to the the community through cutting grass. Markus Dodd, a junior at Hueytown High School, recently finished the “50 Yard Challenge,” an initiative to mow 50 lawns for free in order to help the elderly, disabled, veterans or anyone who […] → Read More
Miss Hoover giving back to community with family portraits for the ‘Front Porch Project’
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) — Miss Hoover Caitlyn McTier is using her photography skills to raise money for children’s hospitals. McTier is taking family portraits for the Front Porch Project. She started the photography service as a way to stay busy and give back during the pandemic. The photo sessions take place outside the family’s homes […] → Read More
‘Positively Sylacauga’ seeks to boost morale, support local businesses
SYLACAUGA, Ala. (WIAT) — Positively Sylacauga is a new initiative aimed at uplifting spirits and supporting local businesses. The visual campaign is meant to spark conversation about the impact COVID-19 is having on the local business community. And it’s hard to miss — promotions can be seen in store windows and on social media. Leadership […] → Read More
National Eat Your Jell-O Day Sunday, July 12
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — National Eat Your Jell-O Day is Sunday, July 12. A carpenter, named Pearle Wait, trademarked the snack in 1897. Original Jell-O flavors were orange, lemon, strawberry, and raspberry, according to Jell-O’s website. The lime-flavored edition was released in 1930. More than one hundred years later, Jello-O remains a household name with […] → Read More
Rapper Hurricane Chris arrested for murder
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Rapper Hurricane Chris, who rose to fame in 2007, has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with a shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana. According to the police report, officers found Danzeria Farris Jr. shot outside a convenience store Friday, June 19. He later died at a hospital. Police said the rapper, […] → Read More