Jefferson County Sheriff's Office hosting 'Books not Bullets' program
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is partnering with the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham for a new initiative that is geared towards connecting with younger students within...
View ArticleMontgomery Smooth Jazz Festival dates announced for September
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — The Montgomery Smooth Jazz Festival is officially set for Sept. 20 and 21 at the Riverwalk Amphitheater. The third annual celebration will highlight smooth jazz, blues and...
View ArticleAlabama lawmakers speak on 2nd day of Republican National Convention
MONTGOMERY, Ala (WIAT) — Many conversations involving Alabama lawmakers are happening at the Republican National Convention as the political event enters day two. Houston County Republican Party...
View ArticleLeeds City Council approves major development project near Exit 140
LEEDS, Ala. (WIAT)-- Plans for a waterfront resort off Interstate 20 is one step closer to happening in Leeds. The plan has been in the works for five years. Monday night the city council approved a...
View ArticleBirmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin calls for federal ban on assault weapons
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is advocating for common-sense gun laws in the aftermath of a violent weekend in the city. Mayor Woodfin made a visual statement before...
View ArticleUAB fans stoked to see team represented in EA Sports CFB25 video game
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) - The new EA Sports College Football 25 video game is exciting many sports fans and gamers, as it’s the first one out since the NCAA Football 14 game came out in 2013. In...
View ArticleMan shot while repossessing vehicle in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Police Department is investigating after a repo man was shot while on the job Tuesday afternoon. At around 1:20 p.m., South Precinct officers responded to a...
View ArticleBirmingham residents push for regulations on short term rental properties
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The city of Birmingham's Zoning and Advisory Committee heard from residents Tuesday at a public hearing about zoning ordinances concerning Airbnb's and short-tern rental...
View ArticleAuburn, Purdue basketball to play in Birmingham this December as part of...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Auburn and Purdue basketball have finalized a two-year series with the first meeting coming in December in Birmingham. The two teams will play at Legacy Arena on December...
View ArticleMetal cups among items newly prohibited in Tuscaloosa County schools
TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- Students attending Tuscaloosa County Schools can expect some new changes when classes get underway in August. Every county high school and middle school will have...
View ArticleKelvin Datcher wins Democratic runoff for Alabama House District 52
BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WIAT) — Jefferson County voters have selected Kelvin Datcher as their Democratic candidate for House District 52's upcoming fall election. Tuesday night's runoff election results show...
View Article'Put the guns down': Sister grieves brother killed in Birmingham mass shooting
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — When asked to describe Stevie McGhee, his sister Stenisha remembers him as a loving and compassionate man. “He was always making people laugh,” Stenisha said. “He was the...
View ArticleHorns down vs. Texas won't automatically be flagged in SEC
DALLAS (AP) — Flashing a horns down hand signal while playing Texas won't automatically draw a penalty in the Southeastern Conference. SEC coordinator of officials John McDaid explained the league's...
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Unsettled pattern unfolding late this week
Wednesday: Despite mostly cloudy skies, temperatures will still manage to reach the lower 90s as numerous showers and storms form during the afternoon hours, lasting into the evening. Outside of any...
View ArticleMan found shot to death inside Birmingham apartment
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A man was found shot to death inside his apartment on Jasper Road overnight in Birmingham. ‘Put the guns down’: Sister grieves brother killed in Birmingham mass shooting...
View ArticleFormer secret service agent speaks on attempted assassination of Donald Trump
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Former Secret Service Agent Michael Williams joined CBS 42 News to discuss the investigation into the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump over the...
View Article1 killed, 1 injured in Tuscaloosa crash
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) -- A Brookwood man was killed in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday evening in Tuscaloosa. The crash happened at the intersection of 55th Avenue East and Old Birmingham Highway when a...
View Article27-year-old Birmingham woman dies in crash
BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WIAT) - A 27-year-old Birmingham woman died following a two-vehicle crash on Tuesday morning. According to the Jefferson County Coroner's Office, the crash occurred on Jefferson...
View ArticleBessemer man dies in Tuesday morning crash
BESSEMER, Ala (WIAT) - A Bessemer man died in a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday morning. According to the Jefferson County Coroner's Office, the crash occurred on the 600 block of 9th Avenue SW around...
View ArticleAlabama football player rankings in EA Sports College Football 25
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The new EA Sports College Football 25 video game releases Friday, but those who pre-ordered the game gained three days early access. This is the first college football game...
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