Give to charities through a Hoover vending machine
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) – It's a new way to give during the holidays: A machine that dispenses donations in busy areas to let people donate items for local and national nonprofits. Missy Haugherty,...
View Article'Grinchmas' event to be hosted at the Trussville Entertainment District
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) -- A "Grinchmas" holiday celebration will be held at the Trussville Entertainment District on Saturday, Dec. 21. This event will be hosted by Hattie's Toyland, Sister Shirts,...
View ArticleAtlanta Braves public address announcer to voice Birmingham Bowl
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The public address voice of the Atlanta Braves will be behind Protective Stadium's microphone during the Birmingham Bowl. According to the bowl, Kevin Kraus will be the...
View ArticleNew Orleans man dead after Alabama crash
LAMAR COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- A New Orleans man died following a crash that occurred late Saturday night in Lamar County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Matthew Belk, 34, was...
View ArticleRibbon-cutting ceremony to be held for Tuscaloosa YMCA facility
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) -- A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Benjamin Barnes YMCA will be held 4 p.m. Thursday. According to the City of Tuscaloosa, the new facility is at 3011 Martin Luther King...
View ArticleTrussville toy store helps owners heal after loss of child
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) -- Hattie’s Toyland opened in Trussville in August. The owners say business has been good so far, and they expect to see a lot of people this week. The toy store sells just...
View ArticleOne of Alabama's oldest citizens dies at 107
DECATUR, Ala. (WHNT) — Some would call her a living legend. At 107, Etta Freeman lived her life fueled by passion and determination. Officers shot, kill suspect in Rainbow City hostage situation In...
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Spring-like air next several days, few rain chances
Monday: An unseasonably warm day is in store as highs climb into the middle to upper 60s under a partly to mostly cloudy sky. Rain begins to move in from the northwest overnight, with showers likely...
View ArticleAuburn Team Chaplain Chette Williams dies in Lake Martin drowning
ELMORE COUNTY (Trussville Tribune) — Longtime Auburn University Team Chaplain Chette Williams has died in a drowning at Lake Martin on Sunday, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. A...
View ArticleMan killed in Birmingham house fire identified
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A man killed in a Birmingham house fire last week was identified Monday morning. Auburn Team Chaplain Chette Williams dies in Lake Martin drowning Marion Leroy Springer was...
View Article2 killed in shooting outside Brighton Community Center identified
BRIGHTON, Ala. (WIAT) -- Two men killed in a shooting outside the Brighton Community Center last week were identified Monday morning. Auburn Team Chaplain Chette Williams dies in Lake Martin drowning...
View ArticleHouse fire in Blountsville displaces family before Christmas
BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) -- A space heater caused a house fire in the Blountsville area over the weekend, according to Blountsville Fire and Rescue. Blountsville Fire and Rescue responded to a house...
View ArticleHomewood accepting applications for city manager position
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) -- The City of Homewood is accepting applications for their new City Manager position. The job offers the opportunity to oversee daily administration of municipal operations,...
View ArticleMen at the center of 'The Kings of Tupelo' true crime series had previous...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Over the last few days, renewed attention has been brought on a case in 2013 where two men in Tupelo, Mississippi were suspected of sending threatening letters containing...
View ArticleJefferson County School district superintendent named finalist for national...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Jefferson County School district superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin was selected as a finalist for National Superintendent of the Year. The award recognizes superintendents...
View ArticleDeath penalty sought against suspects tied to Mahogany Jackson murder case
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Prosecutors with the Jefferson County District Attorney's Office are now seeking the death penalty against eight people connected to the kidnapping and killing of a...
View ArticleThousands of chickens killed in central Alabama following discovery of bird...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WIAT) — Two cases of bird flu have been found in Alabama, resulting in the killing of thousands of chickens to contain the spread of the disease, the Alabama Department of Agriculture...
View ArticleMiles College librarian receives coveted 'I Love My Librarian' award
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A librarian at Miles College is one of 10 people nationwide to be selected for the "I Love My Librarian" Award. Candice Hardy, director of the C.A. Kirkdendoll Learning...
View ArticleBig Lots closes store in Trussville
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (Trussville Tribune) -- The shelves lay bare inside Trussville’s local Big Lots store, which officially closed this week. The Trussville Big Lots joins hundreds of other locations to...
View ArticleRoads to be closed downtown as Parker High School celebrates football state...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Certain downtown streets in Birmingham will be temporarily closed Tuesday as Parker High School football celebrates its 6A championship with a parade. According to the City...
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