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Storms with heavy rain and minor flooding concerns on Thursday and Friday

Tonight, mostly cloudy with lingering showers and a few storms. Lows will be in the lower 70s. On Thursday, high pressure will sit over the Central Gulf, drawing in deep tropical moisture across...

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Family of missing Cullman County woman seeking help finding her

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The family of a Cullman County woman is asking for help to find her. The family of 21-year-old Amiyah Hannah says she has been missing since last month. According to them,...

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Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief brings mobile kitchen to Camp ASCCA after...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Alabama’s Special Camp for Children and Adults known as “Camp ASCCA” has re-opened this week after a lightning strike sparked a fire which forced the camp to shut down for...

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Birmingham selected as host city for 2026 World Boccia Challenger

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Boccia International Sports Federation announced that Birmingham will be the host city for the 2026 World Boccia Challenger. The competition is scheduled for June 16-23,...

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Trussville City Council accepts 'clean' audit

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (TRIBUNE) -- The Trussville City Council held a brief meeting Tuesday evening where councilors voted unanimously to accept the findings of the city’s FY24 audit. Cork, Hill &...

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Alabama Governor Kay Ivey orders flags at half-staff to honor flood victims...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) -- Governor Kay Ivey has ordered flags in Alabama to be flown at half-staff in honor of the victims of the flooding in Texas Hill Country. "More than one hundred have perished,...

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Renowned Birmingham jazz musician Ray Reach sentenced to 2 years in prison...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Ray Reach, a man who was once a respected and renowned musician in Alabama's jazz scene for years, will serve two years in prison after being convicted of possessing child...

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Alabaster police investigating shooting on I-65

ALABASTER, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Alabaster Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on Interstate 65 Wednesday afternoon. According to police, the shooting happened at around 4:30 p.m....

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Alabama attorney general pushes for trial of an ex-officer accused of fatally...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A former Alabama police officer charged with murder for shooting an armed Black man in the man’s front yard during a dispute with a tow-truck driver shouldn’t be granted...

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Pell City man arrested after allegedly shooting at men attempting to...

ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- A 79-year-old man was arrested after allegedly shooting at two men who were repossessing his vehicle. Alabaster police investigating shooting on I-65 Allen Thomas,...

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Birmingham World Police and Fire Games holding surplus sale

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Following the conclusion of the 2025 World Police and Fire Games, there is a surplus sale for all the leftover equipment. Items such as dumbbells, televisions, coolers,...

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'Family Math Night' to be held at Sixth Avenue Baptist Church in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A back-to-school event is set to be hosted at Sixth Avenue Baptist Church on July 23. "Family Math Night" aims to promote mathematics literacy and engagement by fostering...

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Trussville Country Club changes name to The Silos Golf Club

The following piece was written by Chris Basinger, news editor of the Trussville Tribune. TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (TRIBUNE) – The Trussville Country Club is under new ownership, sparking a revival at the...

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Alabama part of new cookbook from TikTok star B. Dylan Hollis

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A popular social media influencer with millions of followers has released a new cookbook that features different recipes focused on Alabama. B. Dylan Hollis, a baker who...

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Water main break discovered on 21st Avenue South in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Central Alabama Water is on-site and working to make repairs after a water main break was discovered on 21st Avenue South. A six-inch water main break on 21st Avenue South...

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Heavy rain threat Friday, Hot with fewer storms this weekend

Tonight, mostly cloudy with lingering showers and a few storms. Lows will be in the upper 60s to the lower 70s. On Friday, high pressure will sit over the Central Gulf, pulling in deep tropical...

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Documentary highlighting Birmingham pastor to premiere at Greater Shiloh...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A documentary telling the story of Birmingham pastor Dr. Michael W. Wesley, Sr. will premiere at Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. "Unsung Hero -- The Dr. Michael W....

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Jacquelyn's Jewels to host jazz concert in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Jacquelyn's Jewels is hosting a jazz concert Aug. 16 at Red Mountain Theatre. Birmingham World Police and Fire Games holding surplus sale The concert will be a fundraiser...

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New Episcopal church in McCalla will continue to meet after car crashes into...

MCCALLA, Ala. (WIAT) -- A new Episcopal church in McCalla vows to continue meeting in the same space after a car crashed through the front of their building on Wednesday. Riverside Episcopal Church is...

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Funeral, celebratory parade to be held for Jabari Peoples

ALICEVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) -- Funeral services and a celebratory parade will be held in Aliceville for Jabari Peoples, the 18-year-old who was shot and killed by a police officer in Homewood in June....

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Alabama State Trooper accidentally shoots himself in the finger during...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Birmingham Police Department confirms that an Alabama State trooper shot himself in the finger during a traffic stop in Birmingham Thursday afternoon. According to...

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Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue team deploy to Kerr County, Texas

TUSCALOOSA, Ala (WIAT) – Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue is helping with search and rescue operations in Kerr County, Texas. A specialized group of Tuscaloosa’s first responders were activated Thursday...

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Baby hippo Moo Deng celebrates first birthday with thousands at Thailand zoo

CHONBURI, Thailand (AP) — Thousands of excited fans flocked to a Thai zoo on Thursday to celebrate the first birthday of Moo Deng, the adorable baby pygmy hippo that has become a social media...

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Weather Around the Clock: Afternoon Edition 7/10

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Thursday: Our warm, muggy and unsettled weather will continue. Thanks to the clouds and hit-or-miss thunderstorms, temperatures will hold in the upper 80s. The heat index...

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Arrest made in deadly 2021 Tuscaloosa County shooting

TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office announced an arrest in the case of a deadly 2021 shooting. Frederick Lewis, 22, was arrested on a murder charge last week in...

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Darius Miles Trial: Can the court find a jury?

TUSCALOOSA, Ala (WIAT) – Darius Miles is still waiting for his capital murder case to head to trial, but his criminal defense attorneys think finding a jury will be a challenge. A jury will be tasked...

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Who will be the next secretary of state in Alabama?

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) -- Candidates are already hitting the campaign trail and competing to be Alabama's next secretary of state. The office oversees elections, serves as the governor's personal...

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Birmingham police conducting unclassified death investigation

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Birmingham Police Department is conducting an unclassified death investigation Thursday evening. According to the BPD, the investigation is taking place in the 400 block...

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Weather Around the Clock: Evening Edition 7/10

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Friday: This evening we will watch temperatures drop from the mid 80s to the 70s. Tomorrow from noon to 9 p.m., we are going to be watching for scattered storms developing....

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Police searching for man who allegedly kidnapped 3-year-old son in east Alabama

AUBURN, Ala. (WIAT) -- Auburn police announced that they are searching for a double murder and kidnapping suspect Thursday. Officers arrived to the 1200 block of Samantha County in reference to a...

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