City, state leaders excited to see Birmingham on global stage for World...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The World Police and Fire Games have been around since 1985. In 2025, the athletes will be coming to Alabama for the first time. Eyes across the globe will be set on...
View ArticleSocial media videos of downtown Birmingham altercation cause concern
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Videos of an altercation in downtown Birmingham circulating on social media have the mayor and community concerned. The video shows a group of people yelling at each other...
View ArticleCalera police officer seriously injured in Jemison wreck
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A Calera police officer sustained serious injuries in a crash that happened in Jemison on Tuesday. The Jemison Police Department reported around 6 p.m. there was a major...
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Rain ending, much cooler air pushing in
Wednesday: Breezy conditions following the passage of a cold front will allow for wind gusts to range from 15-25 mph through the day, especially during the morning. Wind chills will be in the upper...
View ArticleLuigi Mangione was reported missing 2 weeks before CEO slain: police
Editor’s note: The video above aired on Dec. 10, 2024. NEW YORK (WPIX) – The parents of Luigi Mangione, the man suspected of shooting and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, told law...
View ArticleBirmingham Fire Cpt. speaks on fire safety during winter season
BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WIAT) -- Birmingham Fire and Rescue Cpt. Orlando Reynolds said the cause of several recent house and building fires remain under investigation. As the winter season approaches, Cpt....
View ArticleMan shot, killed on Princeton Court SW
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Officers are investigating after a young man was found shot to death in an alleyway on Princeton Court Southwest Tuesday night. Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $670 million...
View ArticleAlabama football signee wins Gatorade National Player of the Year
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Alabama football signee Keelon Russell was named the 2024-25 National Gatorade Football Player of the Year on Wednesday. Russell, a 6-foot-4 quarterback from Duncanville,...
View Article81-year-old man dead after Bibb County crash
BIBB COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- An 81-year-old Bibb County man died following a crash involving two vehicles Monday afternoon, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Lee Johnson, of Brierfield,...
View ArticleBirmingham Civil Rights Institute hosting several upcoming events
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is hosting several upcoming events. The BCRI is hosting a "Gifts for Good Holiday Market" event Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at...
View ArticleAlabama jazz legend Sun Ra makes appearance on 'The Simpsons'
BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WIAT) — A jazz icon who was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, but made his musical and philosophical home among "the spaceways," was recently featured on an episode of "The...
View Article1 dead following shooting in Tuscaloosa
BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WIAT) — One man is dead following a shooting in Tuscaloosa Tuesday morning. According to police, the shooting happened at Forrester Gardens Apartments. A 37-year-old man was...
View ArticleRich Rodriguez announced as Conference USA Coach of the Year
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) -- After leading Jacksonville State to its first Conference USA football championship Friday, Rich Rodriguez was announced as the conference's coach of the year Wednesday....
View ArticleRainbow City hostage situation ends in shooting
RAINBOW CITY, Ala. (WIAT) -- Rainbow City police are conducting an investigation following a shooting Wednesday. Rainbow City Police Department responded to the scene of a domestic incident in the...
View Article'Annie' coming to the BJCC in 2025
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Tony Award-winning musical, "Annie," will be performed at the BJCC from Jan. 14-19 as a part of the 24-25 Broadway in Birmingham Series. Tickets can be purchased here....
View Article83-year-old man killed in Blount County crash
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- A two-vehicle crash that occurred in Blount County left an Oneonta man dead Wednesday morning, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Bobby Shirley, 83, was...
View ArticleBessemer man convicted in elder fraud scheme
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A Bessemer man was convicted in connection to an elder fraud scheme. Terrance Alonzo Pruitt, 47, was convicted of two counts of wire fraud, U.S. Attorney Prim Escalona...
View ArticleJohn Zenor, longtime sports writer for the Associated Press, retiring after...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WIAT) — John Zenor, a sports writer who has spent over 30 years covering sports in Alabama--most of it spent writing for the Associated Press-- will be retiring at the start of the...
View ArticleBetter Business Bureau warning people against scams involving holiday...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- As people finish their holiday shopping, the Better Business Bureau is warning others of potential scams. Carl Bates, president of the BBB's Central and South Alabama...
View ArticleBill would limit drag performances, overnight programs in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A pre-filed bill would restrict drag performances in Alabama and place limitations on state-sponsored overnight programs. HB67, presented by state Rep. Scott Stadthagen...
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