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...
View ArticleFamily 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,...
View ArticleAlabama 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...
View ArticleBirmingham 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,...
View ArticleTrussville 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 &...
View ArticleAlabama 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,...
View ArticleRenowned 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...
View ArticleAlabaster 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....
View ArticleAlabama 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...
View ArticlePell 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,...
View ArticleBirmingham 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,...
View Article'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...
View ArticleTrussville 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...
View ArticleAlabama 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...
View ArticleWater 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...
View ArticleHeavy 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...
View ArticleDocumentary 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....
View ArticleJacquelyn'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...
View ArticleNew 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...
View ArticleFuneral, 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....
View ArticleAlabama 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...
View ArticleTuscaloosa 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...
View ArticleBaby 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...
View ArticleWeather 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...
View ArticleArrest 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...
View ArticleDarius 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...
View ArticleWho 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...
View ArticleBirmingham 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...
View ArticleWeather 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....
View ArticlePolice 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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