https://carterjames.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Carter JamesenTue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/university-of-alabama-to-put-on-modern-rendition-of-godspell/Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/university-of-alabama-to-put-on-modern-rendition-of-godspell/https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/the-university-of-montevallos-inaugural-film-festival-sees-local-students-win-the-top-awards/Film students from the University of Montevallo had their moment in the spotlight when they won the top prizes at the school’s first film festival, Scene on the Bricks. The festival was a chance for students and local filmmakers to show off the best of their creative efforts on the big screen and compete for prizes. With over 1000 submissions, 31 short films screened across three categories: high school, collegiate and independent films. For Montevallo students...Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/the-university-of-montevallos-inaugural-film-festival-sees-local-students-win-the-top-awards/https://vimeo.com/1182323475?share=copySun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://vimeo.com/1182323475?share=copyhttps://www.cbs42.com/news/local/fairfield-high-preparatory-school-to-host-vehicle-reveal-dedication/FAIRFIELD, Ala. (WIAT) — Fairfield High Preparatory School will host a dedication ceremony for a new vehicle donated to the manufacturing program through their partnership with Honda. The manufacturing program is an initiative through Fairfield City Schools to prepare students to transition to the high demand industries that are driving Alabama’s economy. Students receive training in safety protocols, production systems, quality control, critical thinking, teamwork and technical precision a p...Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/fairfield-high-preparatory-school-to-host-vehicle-reveal-dedication/https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/city-of-irondale-to-host-easter-egg-hunt-sunday/IRONDALE, Ala. (WIAT) — With 17,000 eggs filled with treats and activities for the whole family, the city of Irondale invites the community to their annual “Easter Eggs-perience.” This year’s egg hunt will include four age divisions for children, along with a special egg hunt for seniors 55 and older. The first group, ages 0-3, will start at 2 p.m., ages 4-6 will take place at 2:15 p.m., ages 7-10 at 2:30 p.m., ages 11 and up at 2:45 p.m. and seniors 55 and up at 3 p.m. Free ice cream, cra...Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/city-of-irondale-to-host-easter-egg-hunt-sunday/https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/protein-packed-products-not-necessary-for-meeting-dietary-needs-according-to-new-research/BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — “Protein-packed” labels on grocery shelves are found to be leading to an overconsumption of protein in diets, according to a UAB professor. Lizzy Davis, Ph.D., assistant professor in the UAB’s Department of Nutrition Sciences, sees the rise in protein-forward foods being driven through a mix of evolving guidelines, cultural trends and consumer perceptions. Manufactures have responded to the cultural protein trend by coming out with new products, ranging from pro...Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/protein-packed-products-not-necessary-for-meeting-dietary-needs-according-to-new-research/https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/jersey-mikes-locations-across-alabama-to-give-all-sales-to-the-special-olympics-tomorrow/BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — 38 Jersey Mike’s locations across the state will be donating all of their sales towards the Special Olympics tomorrow, March 25. This fundraiser is a part of Jersey Mike’s 16th Annual Month of Giving campaign, the busiest day of the year for the sandwich chain. Whether you make a purchase in-store, online or through the app, the entire proceeds will go towards the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, helping 32 local Alabama athletes attend the event. For more infor...Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/jersey-mikes-locations-across-alabama-to-give-all-sales-to-the-special-olympics-tomorrow/https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/35-new-pre-k-through-third-grade-classrooms-to-be-added-to-gov-kay-iveys-strong-start-strong-finish-initiative/MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Gov. Kay Ivey announced 35 new classrooms will join Alabama’s pre-K through third-grade Integrated Approach to Early Learning (P-3) initiative. P-3 is a learning program that creates opportunities for schools to have a seamless learning track from pre-K to third-grade. The program focuses on a standardized approach that promotes the development of the whole child by using qualified professionals that implement rigorous instruction. This includes learning in the socia...Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/35-new-pre-k-through-third-grade-classrooms-to-be-added-to-gov-kay-iveys-strong-start-strong-finish-initiative/https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/city-of-fairfield-to-host-market-festivities-for-easter/FAIRFIELD, Ala. (WIAT) — The City of Fairfield will host its Fairfield Market & Easter Fest, a free event for families that promises community celebration. Attendees can enjoy various food trucks, local vendors offering fresh produce, Easter egg hunt and a special parade. The special parade, starting at 9 a.m., is to honor the Miles College women’s basketball team on their recent championship win. The Easter egg hunt will start at 11 a.m. Fairfield’s Market & Easter Fest will take place on...Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/city-of-fairfield-to-host-market-festivities-for-easter/https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/homewood-public-library-to-close-childrens-department-for-renovations/HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) — The Homewood Public Library will be starting renovations on its children’s department later this month. “With updated restrooms, lighting, finishes and family-friendly features, we’re building a brighter, more imaginative environment for children and their families,” said City Manager Cale Smith . Alabama State Fair returning to Birmingham in April | CBS 42 All children’s programming will continue as scheduled while renovations are underway. A selection of children’...Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/homewood-public-library-to-close-childrens-department-for-renovations/https://www.cbs42.com/entertainment/wu-tang-clan-to-play-in-birmingham-in-september/BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Wu-Tang Clan is coming to the Birmingham in September. The hip-hop group will be playing at Coca-Cola Amphitheater with special guest Bone Thugs N’ Harmony on September 19. Tickets go on sale March 27 with a pre-sale on March 26. More information can be found here. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Wu-Tang Clan is coming to the Birmingham in September. The hip-hop group will be playing at Coca-Cola Amphitheater with special guest Bone Thugs N’ Harmony on September 19. T...Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.cbs42.com/entertainment/wu-tang-clan-to-play-in-birmingham-in-september/https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/university-of-alabama-students-sue-school-over-suspension-of-campus-magazines-due-to-dei-memo/Students are suing the University of Alabama after leaders decided to shutter two student publications last year over DEI concerns. On Dec. 1, the University of Alabama indefinitely suspended and took away funding from the magazines Alice and Nineteen Fifty-Six, citing their focus on race and gender. Nineteen Fifty-Six was a lifestyle magazine centered on Black culture and experiences at UA while Alice served as a guide for women to navigating campus, covering topics...Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/university-of-alabama-students-sue-school-over-suspension-of-campus-magazines-due-to-dei-memo/https://www.cbs42.com/news/tuskegee-basketball-coach-sues-morehouse-for-arrest-after-game/TUSKEGEE, Ala. (WIAT) — Tuskegee Basketball Head Coach Benjy Taylor, through his attorneys, announced a lawsuit against Morehouse College following his arrest after the SIAC championship game. During the Jan. 31 Division II HBCU Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Championship, Taylor was arrested and escorted off the court by a Morehouse security officer. The arrest came after Taylor asked Officer R. Clark to enforce the conference-mandated security protocols when players...Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.cbs42.com/news/tuskegee-basketball-coach-sues-morehouse-for-arrest-after-game/https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/kiwanis-club-of-birmingham-donates-over-1000-books-to-preschool-children/BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Kiwanis Club of Birmingham read to children and donated books across the Birmingham area in its initiative to promote literacy in early education. Through its program, Kiwanis Reads, club members read to hundreds of preschool children enrolled in Birmingham City Schools, local Head Start locations, PreSchool Partners, The Bell Center, United Ability and the YWCA. In March, members read “Hi! Fly Guy” by Tedd Arnold to around 881 children across 19 locations. Th...Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/kiwanis-club-of-birmingham-donates-over-1000-books-to-preschool-children/https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/city-of-birmingham-encouraging-those-affected-by-central-alabama-water-layoffs-to-attend-job-fair/BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District will host a job fair Monday. Those qualified and affected by Central Alabama Water layoffs are encouraged to attend. The Maintenance Technician Employment Fair is an event for qualified candidates to explore opportunities to support communities served by the HABD. Same-day interviews for qualified candidates, direct engagement with HABD staff and information on compensation, benefits and career pathways are what att...Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/city-of-birmingham-encouraging-those-affected-by-central-alabama-water-layoffs-to-attend-job-fair/https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/mayor-randall-woodfin-calls-out-central-alabama-water-for-practices-following-the-layoff-of-135-employees/Birmingham mayor, Randall Woodfin, held a press conference today to share his perspective on the 135 employees that were laid off at Central Alabama Water.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/mayor-randall-woodfin-calls-out-central-alabama-water-for-practices-following-the-layoff-of-135-employees/https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/jefferson-county-man-arrested-charged-with-cable-theft/JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — A Jefferson County man was arrested and charged with theft of AT&T cable, following an encounter with a detective. On March 13, detectives with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office were notified of a possible AT&T cable theft in 1400 block of Warrior Jasper Rd. A detective in the area observed a suspect in a gold Impala traveling towards a downed section of AT&T cable on the side of the road. The detective perused the suspect to investigate, but the suspec...Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/jefferson-county-man-arrested-charged-with-cable-theft/https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/university-of-montevallo-business-students-earns-top-finish-in-national-competition/MONTEVALLO, Ala. (WIAT) — The University of Montevallo’s College of Business Sales Team earned a fourth-place overall finish in an intercollegiate sales competition. “Selling with the bulls” is a two-day competition that featured 168 students representing 38 universities. The College of Business Sales Team was founded one year ago by four students seeking more experiential learning opportunities. Since its founding, the team has grown to 12 members. The competition, hosted by the Univer...Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/university-of-montevallo-business-students-earns-top-finish-in-national-competition/https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/woman-suspect-dead-in-blount-county-shooting/BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — A woman and the person suspected of killing her are dead following a shooting in Hayden Thursday morning. Deputies initially responded to a report of a woman being fatally shot near Mountain Lake Rd. During the response (and after the deputy found the body of the victim) a suspect fired at the responding deputy, and the deputy returned fire. The suspect fled the scene. The deputy was not injured. It is not clear if the deputy struck the suspect. Officers from...Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/woman-suspect-dead-in-blount-county-shooting/https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/the-shops-of-grand-river-to-host-free-easter-event-for-families/LEEDS, Ala. (WIAT) — The Shops of Grand River will be hosting an Easter-themed “Hop. Stop. Shop.” community event for families that will offer activities, entertainment and prizes on March 28. Children can look forward to an interactive egg hunt with scavenger-style “Egg Stops” that takes them outdoors and inside participating stores. Activities outside of the egg hunt will include face painting, balloon art, bounce houses and a crafts station where children can decorate their own Easter buck...Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/the-shops-of-grand-river-to-host-free-easter-event-for-families/https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-area-nonprofit-to-provide-food-for-easter/BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Mercy Deliverance Ministries is set to host its Annual Free Easter Food Box Distribution for Easter. The church will be giving away 500 food boxes to families in need. Boxes will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests will be required to show a form of government-issued ID and proof of residency. Service will only be provided to guests who are present and inside their vehicles at the time. Boxes will include one frozen whole hen, frozen baby lima...Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-area-nonprofit-to-provide-food-for-easter/https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/sidewalk-cinema-to-host-oscars-watch-party-and-giveaway/BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema will be hosting its annual “Hollywood Awards Watch Party” for the 98th Academy Awards. The free watch party will be livestreamed in of their theaters as well as in Cinema Lobby. Attendees have the chance to win a $1,000 Cinema Membership and deluxe swag bag when they fill out an Oscar ballot. Ballots are available for free in the cinema and can be turned in from now until the broadcast begins on Sunday. Specialty cocktails and mockta...Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/sidewalk-cinema-to-host-oscars-watch-party-and-giveaway/https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/career-fair-connects-thousands-of-students-to-opportunities-in-east-alabama/Thousands of students from schools across East Alabama were introduced to a wide range of career opportunities during the annual Worlds of Work event. Worlds of Work is a hands-career explore event that is designed to introduce students to a wide range of career opportunities in the region. The event saw approximately 8,000 students from public, private and homeschool programs in attendance. 8th and 11th grade students interacted directly with industry professionals...Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/career-fair-connects-thousands-of-students-to-opportunities-in-east-alabama/https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/childrens-of-alabama-indy-grand-prix-returns-this-march/BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — INDYCAR returns to Barber Motorsports Park for its 16th year at the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix. The grand prix will see a nonstop racing schedule throughout the weekend, featuring INDYCAR, INDY NXT, Porsche Sprint Challenge North America and the Mustang Cup. Beyond the track, there will be a wide range of experiences throughout Barber Motorsports Park. The Fan Zone features interactive exhibits, food trucks, alcohol options and entertainment the entire...Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/childrens-of-alabama-indy-grand-prix-returns-this-march/https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/city-of-birmingham-to-host-free-screening-of-oscar-nominated-film-the-alabama-solution/BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The city of Birmingham will host a screening and panel discussion of Academy Award-nominated film “The Alabama Solution” on Tuesday. According to the city, The free event will start with the screening of the film, followed by a discussion led by co-producer Beth Shelburne. The award-winning journalist will talk about the film’s themes and the broader issues it explores. “The Alabama Solution” examines the conditions inside Alabama’s prison system, which has sparke...Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/city-of-birmingham-to-host-free-screening-of-oscar-nominated-film-the-alabama-solution/https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/wallace-state-theatre-to-present-xanadu-march-13-15/Wallace State Community College’s theatre program will present the disco-themed musical “Xanadu” from March 13-15. The production is based on the theatrical adaptation of the 1980 movie of the same title, which starred Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly. “Xanadu” follows the journey of a Greek muse, Kira, who descends from Mount Olympus to Venice Beach, California, to inspire a struggling musician, Sonny, to create the world’s first roller disco. Their creative pa...Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/wallace-state-theatre-to-present-xanadu-march-13-15/https://www.cbs42.com/news/university-of-montevallo-students-react-to-tpusa-pick-up-the-mic-event/MONTEVALLO, Ala. (WIAT) — The University of Montevallo’s Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapter hosted its first guest speaker event featuring Bryan Dawson, CEO and Editor in chief of 1819 News. Despite a large turnout at the event, other students opted to attend a different campus event. “The Tower,” the university’s student literary magazine, hosted a book swap out on the main quad of campus. They saw a consistently large turnout, with the group seeing around 100 students over the course of the...Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.cbs42.com/news/university-of-montevallo-students-react-to-tpusa-pick-up-the-mic-event/https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/bryan-dawson-apologizes-to-the-university-of-montevallo-after-hosting-postponed-event/Following the Feb. 12 postponement, the University of Montevallo hosted Turning Point USA’s “Pick Up the Mic” event, featuring guest speaker Bryan Dawson, on March 5. The original Feb 12. date was postponed by the university due to security concerns, following a threat on Dawson’s life. Measures taken to ensure campus security included closing off roads, increased local and federal law enforcement presence and a sniper placed on a nearby academic building. There...Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/bryan-dawson-apologizes-to-the-university-of-montevallo-after-hosting-postponed-event/https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/movies-to-catch-in-theaters-during-womens-history-month-in-the-birmingham-area/Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/movies-to-catch-in-theaters-during-womens-history-month-in-the-birmingham-area/https://www.cbs42.com/news/birmingham-physicians-urge-adults-to-screen-for-colon-cancer-as-rates-raise-in-those-under-50/March marks Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and Physicians at Birmingham Gastroenterology are urging Alabamians to get screened at the recommended age due to rising rates of colon cancer in adults under 50.Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.cbs42.com/news/birmingham-physicians-urge-adults-to-screen-for-colon-cancer-as-rates-raise-in-those-under-50/