Dates announced for 2025 Rock the South festival in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Rock the South will be coming back to Cullman County next summer with new dates. The festival, which brings some of the biggest names in country music to the area, will be...
View ArticleMixing console used on Beatles''Abbey Road' album up for sale
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The mixing console that was used to record several iconic albums, included the Beatles' last one in 1967, is now being sold to the highest bidder. The EMI TG 12345 console,...
View ArticleCity of Tuscaloosa accepting toy donations for parking tickets
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) -- The city of Tuscaloosa will be accepting toy donations to pay off parking tickets beginning Monday, Nov. 4. Thousands of trick or treaters spend Halloween at Birmingham’s...
View ArticleWeek 10 Alabama high school football schedule
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The final week of the high school football season has arrived as the playoffs begin next week. Spain Park (9-0) looks to finish the regular with an unblemished record as...
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Unseasonably warm and dry this weekend, Some rain possible next week
Tonight: Central Alabama will be mostly cloudy, mild, and muggy with a few sprinkles. Patchy dense fog is possible over Eastern Alabama with visibility around 1 mile in spots. Low temperatures range...
View ArticleAlabama GOP Chairman John Wahl to join Trump for election party in Florida
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl will join former President Donald J. Trump for an Election Night watch party in Florida. Trump and his team will host the party at...
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Jasper event to benefit Sonya Webb Memorial Scholarship Fund
JASPER, Ala. (WIAT) - Athletic Arts Center in Jasper is hosting its "Land of the Sweets Tea Party" Sunday. All proceeds from the event will go to the Sonya Webb Memorial Scholarship Fund. For the last...
View ArticleCatholics react to sale of Ascension St. Vincent’s to UAB Health System...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The $450 million acquisition of Ascension St. Vincent’s Health System by the UAB Health System Authority is official. On Friday, the system began operating under the new...
View ArticleThe Summit to host Pumpkin Smash event
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Summit will host an event Saturday to promote composting and prevent unnecessary waste. The Pumpkin Smash will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Summit's Nordstrom Rack...
View ArticleA Tuscaloosa woman is using her brother's arrest to address mental health...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala (WIAT) – Cannice Tynch is using her brother’s arrest to bring attention to what she and an attorney are saying is a larger issue. On Monday, Cededric Leon Tinker was arrested on...
View ArticleBeloved high school custodian honored at homecoming game
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) - A beloved member of the John Carroll Catholic High School family was honored Friday night at the homecoming game with the dedication of the traditional lighting of the...
View ArticleThousands of trick or treaters spend Halloween at Birmingham's Harvest Festival
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Families in Birmingham attended Halloween downtown at City Hall for the Harvest Festival Thursday evening. After a few years without the festival, Birmingham Mayor Randall...
View ArticleUAB Health System officially takes over Ascension St. Vincent's
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The UAB Health System Authority has officially assumed ownership of Ascension St. Vincent's as of Friday. The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees initially...
View ArticleWhat to know before going to vote in the 2024 election in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- On Tuesday, Alabama voters will head to the polls to vote in the 2024 general election. According to AlabamaVotes.gov, polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m....
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Birmingham police seeking information on missing man
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Birmingham police are searching for a missing 42-year-old man who has reportedly not been seen since the late summer. According to the Birmingham Police Department, Tyson...
View ArticleCaroline & Company celebrates fresh new look
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (TRIBUNE) – Tucked away behind downtown Trussville’s busiest intersection, Caroline & Company offers a respite for shoppers looking for style and comfort. According to Chris...
View ArticleSubmissions open for the 27th Sidewalk Film Festival
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Submissions for the 27th annual Sidewalk Film Festival opened Friday. Here are the deadlines for submissions: Earlybird Deadline -- Dec. 1. Regular Deadline -- Feb. 1. Late...
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Warm and dry next few days before rain chances midweek
Tonight: Clouds will increase overnight across our eastern counties while the rest of us see a partly cloudy sky. Temperatures will be warm waking up on Sunday morning in the lower to middle 60s....
View Article103 kids from Children's Harbor honored at UAB football game
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The UAB football game Saturday had a special meaning for over 100 families who were honored guests. The blazers battled Tulsa on the field, but in the stands, there was...
View ArticleDesigner Bag Bingo to raise funds for nonprofit organizations in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. (WIAT) – United Way of Cullman County’s largest fundraiser of 2024 is coming up this week. Designer Bag Bingo is an opportunity to combine the fun of bingo with the excitement of...
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