Dee Jackson

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Sports Anchor at WIAT-TV (Birmingham, AL)

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Athlete of the Week: Charlie Sims

1 month ago | cbs42.com | Dee Jackson |Blake Porter

by: Dee Jackson, Blake Porter Posted: Apr 17, 2025 / 10:59 PM CDT Updated: Apr 17, 2025 / 10:59 PM CDT HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) — Homewood High School basketball player Charlie Sims is CBS 42’s Athlete of the Week.
Athlete of the Week: Charlie Sims

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Dee Jackson

HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) — Homewood High School basketball player Charlie Sims is CBS 42’s Athlete of the Week. Overcoming the difficulty of being completely blind in his right eye, Sims has established himself on Homewood’s varsity team, averaging seven points and three rebounds while also battling a knee and elbow injury this season. Congratulations to Charlie Sims, our CBS 42 Athlete of the Week. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved.
Athlete of the Week: James Giles Jr.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Dee Jackson

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Ramsay High School’s James Giles Jr. has certified his spot in his school’s history books, becoming the school’s most winning leader in tennis. Giles most recent matchup resulted in his 54th win. Giles says this is a goal he set early in his career, and that knowing he left a mark on this program and inspired future players made the moment even more special. Congratulations to James Giles Jr., CBS 42’s Athlete of the Week.
CBS 42 Road to the Final Four: Afternoon Edition 4/8

1 month ago | cbs42.com | AJ Holliday |Dee Jackson

by: AJ Holliday, Dee Jackson Posted: Apr 8, 2025 / 02:54 PM CDT Updated: Apr 8, 2025 / 02:54 PM CDT BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Road to the Final Four ended with the Florida Gators coming out on top. The SEC was the best conference in college basketball this season, so it was only fitting for and SEC team to win the whole thing. Will Richard led all Gators in scoring with 18 points.
CBS 42 Road to the Final Four: Afternoon Edition 4/2

2 months ago | cbs42.com | Dee Jackson |AJ Holliday

by: Dee Jackson, AJ Holliday Posted: Apr 2, 2025 / 02:00 PM CDT Updated: Apr 2, 2025 / 02:00 PM CDT BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Auburn basketball looks to advance to its second Final Four in program history when they take on Florida Saturday. Johni Broome was named a finalist for the 2025 John R. Wooden Award and a member of the Wooden Award All-America Team.
CBS 42 Road to the Final Four: Evening Edition 3/31

2 months ago | cbs42.com | AJ Holliday |Dee Jackson

by: AJ Holliday, Dee Jackson Posted: Mar 31, 2025 / 06:42 PM CDT Updated: Mar 31, 2025 / 06:45 PM CDT BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Road to the Final Four ran through Birmingham as South Carolina took down Duke to advance in the women’s tournament. The Gamecocks defeated the Blue Devils, 54-50, and will face the winner of Texas and TCU.
CBS 42 Road to the Final Four: Evening Edition 3/28

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Dee Jackson

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama basketball is advancing to the Elite Eight for the second year in a row. Alabama won 113-88 over BYU. This season displays a record-breaking performance by the Crimson Tide. Now, the mission is clear for the team — all eyes are ahead on the number one seed, the Duke Blue Devils. Alabama faces Duke at 7:39 CT. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS 42 Road to the Final Four: Evening Edition 3/28

2 months ago | cbs42.com | Dee Jackson |Perry Sook

by: Dee Jackson, Perry Sook Posted: Mar 28, 2025 / 06:52 PM CDT Updated: Mar 28, 2025 / 06:55 PM CDT BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama basketball is advancing to the Elite Eight for the second year in a row. Alabama won 113-88 over BYU. This season displays a record-breaking performance by the Crimson Tide.
Athlete of the Week: Taylor Canada

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Dee Jackson

HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) — Another star is running on the track with some amazing accomplishments, clocking in a new best for herself and the state. CBS 42’s Athlete of the Week is Hoover High School Girls Track runner Taylor Canada. Canada clocked in a state best of 24.18 seconds, which won her the 200 meters at the Homewood Invitational. She also put up a strong performance on the 400 meters with a time of 56.89 seconds.
CBS 42 Road to the Final Four: Afternoon Edition 3/26

2 months ago | cbs42.com | AJ Holliday |Dee Jackson

by: AJ Holliday, Dee Jackson Posted: Mar 26, 2025 / 02:39 PM CDT Updated: Mar 26, 2025 / 02:39 PM CDT BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — We’re one day away from the Sweet 16, as Alabama prepares for BYU. Alabama opens up as 5.5 point favorite over the Cougars, according to ESPN. The Crimson Tide are lead by senior Mark Sears, who averages 18.6 points a game.

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