Irondale Christmas parade and tree lighting scheduled for December 6
IRONDALE, Ala. (WIAT) -- Irondale Mayor James Stewart, Jr. will host the "Polar Express Adventure" Christmas parade and tree lighting Friday. The parade begins at 6 p.m. with the tree lighting...
View ArticlePOLARIS presenting 'Co-Work with Me' series
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- POLARIS has two remaining events in December as part of its "Co-Work with Me" series. The "Co-Work with Me" series, a lunchtime networking event, was launched to give...
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Weekend warmup, Heavy rain returns next week
Weekend Outlook: We will have a warming trend as northerly winds are replaced with southwest winds. Saturday will be mostly sunny and not as cold as an area of high-pressure moves over Alabama. High...
View ArticleWorld-class conductor James Bagwell leading Birmingham-Southern College's...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WIAT) — A world-class conductor with roots in Alabama will lead Birmingham-Southern College's alumni choir for its annual holiday carol service, despite the fact that his alma mater...
View ArticleArrest made in fatal Fairfield shooting
FAIRFIELD, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of a suspect in connection to a fatal shooting in Fairfield. Woman killed in Fairfield shooting Shazaria Williams,...
View ArticlePolice officer nearly hit by car in Moody
MOODY, Ala (WIAT) — Two officers who were responding to a car crash in Moody Friday morning had a close call when another car struck the back of the patrol car they were in. At 5:35 a.m., officers...
View ArticleBirmingham hosting holiday block party and tree lighting
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin announced that the City of Birmingham will be hosting a tree lighting and holiday block party on Dec. 8. The event begins at 4 p.m. with the...
View ArticleInjuries reported in crash involving bus and pickup truck in Jefferson County
BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WIAT) — The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is investigating a crash involving a Jefferson County School district bus and a pickup truck along Mulga Loop Road just south of...
View ArticleParker makes first Super 7 appearance in 4 decades, fans show out in support
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) - The city of Birmingham lit up purple and white in support of one of its own city schools Friday night. Parker High School made its first appearance in the state championship...
View ArticleDUI charge made in crash that injured Birmingham Police Department patrol...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- On Thursday, just after 5 p.m., the Birmingham 911 Communications Division received a call of a traffic accident that involved three vehicles, including a Birmingham Police...
View ArticleNew deli opening soon in Trussville
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (TRUSSVILLE TRIBUNE) – After a decade honing his culinary craft, John Finney is ready to bring his vision for a new dining experience to life right here in Trussville. According to...
View ArticleShelby County Sheriff's Office to fly 'Shopper Chopper' in December
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Shelby County Sheriff's Office announced it will fly its "Shopper Chopper" in the days leading up to Christmas. From Dec. 17-23, the chopper will help the sheriff's...
View ArticleCouncilman Ben Short announces run for Trussville mayor
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (TRUSSVILLE TRIBUNE) – Trussville City Councilman Ben Short officially announced his candidacy for Trussville Mayor on Friday. According to The Trussville Tribune, a media partner of...
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How Alabama is spending federal infrastructure dollars
setthayos sansuwansri // Shutterstock How Alabama is spending federal infrastructure dollars Deadly collapses of structures like Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge and an elevated section of...
View Article2 juveniles taken into custody after Cherokee County chase
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office announced Saturday that two juveniles were placed into custody after a vehicle pursuit. According to the sheriff's office, dispatch...
View ArticleJacksonville State wins C-USA title game
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Tre Stewart ran for 201 yards and three touchdowns and Tyler Huff threw for two touchdowns and ran for a third as Jacksonville State rolled to its first Conference USA...
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Rain arrives Sunday evening, lasting into Tuesday
Sunday: Much of our day will be mostly cloudy and dry before some rain showers start pushing in from our west Sunday evening then lasting into early Monday. Temperatures will be more comfortable in...
View Article2 rescued from Birmingham apartment fire
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service was dispatched to an apartment fire in Southside just after 1:30 p.m. Saturday. According to BFRS, crews saw smoke and fire coming from an...
View Article1 killed in Etowah County crash
ETOWAH COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- A Jacksonville man is dead following a crash that occurred in Etowah County Friday afternoon, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Derrick L. McCormick, 45,...
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2024 Christmas on the Square in Talladega starts Dec. 13
TALLADEGA, Ala. (WIAT) -- The City of Talladega will host its annual Christmas on the Square celebration starting Friday. It is a free event that runs throughout the weekend. Mary Sood is the public...
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