Dora woman killed in Walker County crash
WALKER COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- A two-vehicle crash that occurred Friday afternoon left a Dora woman dead. According to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Melissa Parker, 42, was injured when the Toyota...
View ArticleAlabama Law Enforcement Agency: Woman killed who was sitting on I-65 in...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- A 20-year-old woman who was sitting on I-65 was killed in a crash in Cullman County early Saturday morning, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports. Madelyn Guerra,...
View ArticleHousing Authority of the Birmingham District makes $2 million investment into...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Birmingham City Council has approved a renewal of an agreement with the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District that will provide housing authority properties with...
View ArticleMan fatally shot at Birmingham gas station
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A man was fatally shot inside a Birmingham gas station on Saturday afternoon. According to Birmingham Police Department Sgt. LaQuitta Wade, a person spoke to a sergeant at...
View ArticleSouth City Theatre’s Summer Shorts Series ’24 wraps up Sunday
PELHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – On Sunday, the South City Theatre is wrapping up a weekend long event of bringing the best of local productions for adults and children with its Summer Shorts ’24 Series....
View ArticleHomewood officer shot, suspect dead following standoff
MOODY, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Moody Police Department is conducting an investigation after a Homewood police officer was shot in Moody early Sunday morning. According to Homewood police, a Homewood police...
View ArticleUAB Hospital to host blood drives
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The University of Alabama at Birmingham is requesting the public to donate blood this week. According to UAB, it is partnering with the American Red Cross to help run blood...
View ArticleShelby County shooting leaves man injured
SHLEBY COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- A man was transported to a Birmingham-area hospital after a shooting in Shelby County on Sunday afternoon. According to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, deputies were...
View Article79-year-old Bessemer man killed in crash
BESSEMER, Ala. (WIAT) -- A 79-year-old Bessemer man died over the weekend from injuries sustained in a crash. Former Senator Doug Jones speaks on Joe Biden dropping out of presidential race According...
View ArticleBiden drops out: What happens next
President Biden dropped out of the presidential race on Sunday, setting up a historic series of events in the months before the November election. The president endorsed his vice president, Kamala...
View ArticleAlabama leaders react to President Joe Biden dropping out of 2024...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- President Joe Biden announced Sunday he dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to succeed him. “My fellow Democrats, I have...
View ArticleBiden's staff knew one minute before the public did
WASHINGTON (AP) — At 1:45 p.m. Sunday, President Joe Biden’s senior staff was notified that he was stepping away from the 2024 race. At 1:46 p.m., that message was made public. It was never Biden’s...
View ArticleBiden endorses Harris as Democratic nominee after ending his candidacy
President Biden on Sunday endorsed Vice President Harris to become the Democratic Party's nominee as he announced he would not seek reelection, giving her a significant boost as Democrats determine...
View ArticleBiden withdraws from race in presidential earthquake
President Biden has dropped out of the 2024 race, a stunning end to a 50-year-long political career that culminated in caving to pressure from fellow Democrats to end his bid for reelection, which...
View ArticleBelow average temperatures continue as rain chances remain elevated
Monday: Scattered showers and a few storms will be around for much of the day, increasing in coverage during the afternoon and evening hours. High temperatures will be in the middle 80s while the...
View ArticleMan fatally shot at Birmingham gas station identified
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A man who was fatally shot inside a Birmingham gas station was identified Monday morning. According to Birmingham Police Department Sgt. LaQuitta Wade, a person spoke to a...
View ArticleAlabama Republicans, Democrats react to Biden withdrawing from presidential race
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Alabama political leaders are reacting to the news President Joe Biden will not accept the Democratic nomination for the 2024 race. Republicans said it has been clear for...
View ArticleFormer Senator Doug Jones speaks on Joe Biden dropping out of presidential race
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Former Senator Doug Jones joined CBS 42 Morning News Monday morning to discuss President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President...
View ArticleDriver dead following crash in Tuscaloosa identified
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — One person is dead after crashing her car into a tree outside a home in Tuscaloosa Monday morning. At 8:07 a.m., police were called to a home in the 4500 block of 45th Street...
View ArticleThe Stews prep for weekend show at Avondale Brewing Company
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Indie rock band The Stews will showcase their sophomore album at Avondale Brewing Company this Saturday. Doors open at 5 p.m., with the show slated to start at 6 p.m. Supper...
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