Etowah County EMA preparing for freezing temperatures
GADSDEN, Ala. (WIAT) -- Preparations ahead of freezing temperatures are underway in Gadsden according to the Etowah County Emergency Management Agency. Etowah County EMA Director, Derrick Mummert said...
View ArticleLil Wayne to perform at Legacy Arena in March
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Grammy-award winning rapper Lil Wayne will be coming to Legacy Arena in March. The show is scheduled for March 7 and will feature special guests Quavo and Anella. The New...
View ArticleAlabama students could be required to learn about conflict resolution
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) -- State Sen. Rodger Smitherman (D-Birmingham) said that he hopes his pre-filed bill will reduce the severity of conflict and help students resolve their differences. "My...
View ArticleUrban Alchemy launches $1.7M program in Birmingham to respond to unhoused...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin announced the launch of the HEART program on Tuesday, a new program focused on serving unhoused residents in crisis. The Homeless Engagement...
View ArticleBirmingham man charged after alleged armed robberies in Hoover
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) -- A Birmingham man is charged after he allegedly committed armed robberies in Hoover on Sunday. According to Lt. Daniel Lowe with the Hoover Police Department, officers responded...
View ArticleSwatting call being investigated in Jefferson County
SUMITON, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Sumiton Police Department is investigating a swatting call that occurred Tuesday afternoon. According to public information officer Henry Irby with the Jefferson County...
View ArticleFallen Irondale police officer remembered as being intentional, a true friend
IRONDALE, Ala. (WIAT) -- A U.S. Army veteran and Irondale police officer killed in the line of duty is being remembered by his community. Lt. Mark Meadows was hit by a car Monday morning while...
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LIVE: Thousands flee deadly, out of control wildfires in and around Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (NEXSTAR) — Two people are dead, many have been hurt, and more than 1,000 structures have been destroyed by multiple massive wildfires tearing across the Los Angeles area, authorities said...
View Article3 found dead after Madison Co. house fire, death investigation underway
MADISON, Ala. (WHNT) — A death investigation is underway after multiple people were found dead in a Madison County house fire, authorities say. The Madison County Coroner said three people were...
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Frigid temperatures continue, Weather Alert Friday for snow and ice...
Wednesday: High pressure will move north of Alabama on Wednesday continuing to send frigid northerly winds across the state. Expect plenty of sunshine with cold high temperatures in the lower 40s....
View ArticleCoroner's office investigating 3 suspected hypothermia deaths in past 24 hours
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Jefferson County Coroner's Office is investigating three suspected cases of hypothermia deaths over the last 24 hours alone. Urban Alchemy launches $1.7M program...
View ArticleAlabama WR Germie Bernard to return for 2025-26 season
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard is returning to school for his senior season. Bernard, who transferred from Washington a year ago, took to Instagram on Wednesday to...
View ArticleCity of Anniston to close non-emergency facilities Jan. 10
ANNISTON, Ala. (WIAT) -- The city of Anniston will have its non-emergency city facilities closed Friday in anticipation of winter weather. CBS 42 has issued a Weather Alert for Friday for expected...
View ArticleU.S. Rep. Terri Sewell first Black woman selected to House Ways and Means...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, who represents Alabama's Seventh Congressional District, became the first Black woman to serve in the House Ways and Means subcommittee leadership...
View ArticleJefferson County road crews ready for Friday’s anticipated wintry mix
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- Jefferson County Roads and Transportation has sand trucks and plows at-the-ready ahead of Friday’s anticipated wintry mix. AAA Alabama recommends staying off the roads...
View ArticleAlabama lawmakers talk issues specific to their district
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) -- There's a variety of issues that lawmakers said they will take on in the upcoming legislative session, but some hit more close to home than others. "And I feel comfortable...
View ArticleCity of Oxford to shut non-emergency city buildings due to winter weather
OXFORD, Ala. (WIAT) -- The city of Oxford will close all non-emergency city buildings Friday and Saturday in response to forecasted winter weather. CBS 42 has issued a Weather Alert for Friday in...
View ArticleLeeds to hold groundbreaking for new hotel
LEEDS, Ala. (Trussville Tribune) -- A groundbreaking ceremony for the highly anticipated SpringHill Suites by Marriott hotel in Leeds has been scheduled for next Thursday, Jan. 16 at 10 a.m. Set to be...
View ArticleJefferson County Commission to hold ribbon cutting for Brighton storm shelter
BRIGHTON, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Jefferson County Commission will celebrate the opening of the city of Brighton's storm shelter on Thursday. “The County Commission set aside $500,000 per year from our...
View ArticleFlags to be lowered at half-staff in honor of fallen Irondale Police Lieutenant
IRONDALE, Ala. (WIAT) -- Gov. Kay Ivey has ordered flags to be lowered at half-staff on Thursday, Jan. 9 in honor of Lt. Mark Meadows of the Irondale Police Department. Meadows died in the line of...
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