Junior League of Birmingham accepting applications for 2025 academic scholarship
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Junior League of Birmingham is accepting applications for the 2025 JLB academic scholarship. Awards are given in amounts ranging from $2,500 to $5,000. It's a a...
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Pantone names its 2025 Color of the Year
BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details. Embrace all things “Mocha Mousse” in the new year Every year since 1999, Pantone has announced a hot new color to be its...
View ArticleAlabama prison employee charged with drug possession after failing to stop at...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WIAT) — A contract employee at Bullock Correctional Facility was one of two people arrested after prison officials allegedly found different drugs in a car she was in that failed to...
View Article16th Cross Pearson to hold gallery reception
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- 16th Cross Pearson Wearable Art Gallery will host a special gallery reception Friday evening. This reception, which will take place from 5:30- 7:30 p.m., will feature the...
View ArticleJefferson County Sheriff's Office surprise families with shopping cards for...
FAIRFIELD, Ala. (WIAT) — The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is spreading holiday cheer across the community. On Wednesday night, deputies dressed up as Santa and Mrs. Claus to present children and...
View Article22-year-old man killed in car accident in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A 22-year-old man is dead following a car wreck on Lakeshore Parkway in Birmingham Wednesday night. Dawson Lee Ray was pronounced dead at 8:58 p.m. Wednesday following a...
View ArticleBody found in Alabama woods positively identified as missing hiker Vendula...
CLEBURNE COUNTY, Ala (WIAT) — A body that was found in the woods over the weekend near Cheaha State Park has been positively identified as Vendula Rose, a hiker who went missing nearly three months...
View ArticleFood for our Journey and others provide those in need with warm clothing and...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Thursday’s sunshine and warm weather will soon give way to frigid temperatures across central Alabama. “I’m going to have a rather large jacket on, keep on some boots of...
View ArticleDeadline approaching for Alabamians to get STAR ID
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) -- Next May, if you haven't updated your license, you may not be able to fly anywhere in the U.S. The REAL ID or STAR ID became a requirement after 9/11 to ensure the safety of...
View ArticleFans brave cold for Super 7 championship game
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) - It was a cold, breezy night for football, but fans toughed it out at the Super 7 high school football championships to cheer on their teams. Families bundled up for Thursday...
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Fire delays plan for Ensley revitalization project
ENSLEY, Ala. (WIAT) – CBS 42 is Your Voice Your Station. A viewer who frequents an Ensley hair salon called us for help wondering why it has taken so long to clean up the buildings that burned behind...
View ArticleChildren abducted in Virginia found in Birmingham area
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Three children who were abducted in Augusta County, Virginia, Thursday morning were found in the Birmingham area, according to the Augusta County Sheriff's Office. At around...
View ArticleAthlete of the Week: Caleb Smith
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The High School Football Super Seven continues tomorrow night, and for the first time in 44 years, the Parker High School Thundering Herd will be playing for a state...
View Article35 Alabama counties receive federal emergency aid following Hurricane Helene
The President has declared an emergency in Alabama due to Hurricane Helene, which began on September 22, 2024. Houston County is designated for comprehensive emergency protective measures, including...
View ArticleAlabama Symphony Orchestra performs at Carver Theatre for first time since 1935
BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WIAT) — It was a historic night at the Carver Theatre Thursday as the Alabama Symphony Orchestra took the stage to perform for the first time at the venue since 1935. Leah Tucker,...
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Frigid weather set for Friday, heavy rain returning early next week
Friday will be a gorgeous, but blustery, day with sunshine. High temperatures will be in the lower to middle 40s, but it will feel like the 30s with the wind. It will be clear and cold for the Friday...
View ArticleOwen's House hosting annual gingerbread house competition
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Owen's House is hosting its annual gingerbread house competition and needs the public's help in picking the winner. Those who would like to vote can visit their Facebook...
View Article'Yuletide in Dogtown' being hosted at UAB's Alys Stephens Center
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- "Yuletide in Dogtown" is being hosted Dec. 7 through Dec. 8 at UAB. Shows will be at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. each day at the Alys Stephens Center. There will be pre-show...
View ArticleNorthport man killed in Tuscaloosa County crash
TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- A 44-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Tuscaloosa County Thursday afternoon. Injuries reported in overturned school bus accident in Birmingham...
View ArticleBessemer Christmas parade to be hosted December 14
BESSEMER, Ala. (WIAT) -- The City of Bessemer is hosting its Christmas parade on Saturday, Dec. 14. The parade begins at 2 p.m. and will feature Darryl Williams, former offensive lineman for the...
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