Amy Hybels

3 days ago | cbs42.com | Amy Hybels

SYLACAUGA, Ala. (WIAT) — A large apartment fire in Sylacauga that happened Monday evening leaves eight families without a place to call home. The Sylacauga Fire Chief Nate Osgood said firefighters believe the fire at the Autumn Trace apartments was accidental and originated in a second-floor unit. The investigation into the cause is ongoing as of Tuesday. Osgood said the upper four units suffered significant fire damage, while the lower four units suffered smoke and water damage.

3 days ago | yahoo.com | Amy Hybels

SYLACAUGA, Ala. (WIAT) — A large apartment fire in Sylacauga that happened Monday evening leaves eight families without a place to call home. The Sylacauga Fire Chief Nate Osgood said firefighters believe the fire at the Autumn Trace apartments was accidental and originated in a second-floor unit. The investigation into the cause is ongoing as of Tuesday. Osgood said the upper four units suffered significant fire damage, while the lower four units suffered smoke and water damage.

4 days ago | cbs42.com | Amy Hybels

CALERA, Ala. (WIAT) — With the heat index hitting the triple digits this week, keeping cool while working outdoors can be challenging. On Monday afternoon, CBS 42 found one of the hottest jobs in central Alabama. Imagine working on a shingled rooftop when the “feels like” temperature is as high as 105 degrees. Replacing a church roof in triple digit heat is not for the faint of heart. Louis Mendez has been doing this type of work for seven years. He said staying hydrated and taking breaks is key.

1 week ago | cbs42.com | Amy Hybels

GADSDEN, Ala. (WIAT) — The Gadsden City Council approved an agreement with the Etowah County Communications District to integrate emergency dispatch operations. Gadsden City Services Director Tena King Morgan said they hope to move over to the Etowah County 911 Center within the next six months. Ten dispatchers from the Gadsden Police Department will soon be packing up and moving to the Etowah County 911 Center near Northeast Alabama regional Airport.

1 week ago | cbs42.com | Amy Hybels

CULLMAN, Ala. (WIAT) — Rock the South kicked off with a rainy start on Thursday. Some campers say they had to overcome a few hurdles due to the rain. CBS 42 met up with Avery Person, her sister, Reece, her dad, Brian Person, and his girlfriend, Tiffany Street at their campsite near the smaller stage. Street said a lightning delay pushed them back, but after that, things moved smoothly.