Hypothermia poses risk during cold weather in central Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Jefferson County Coroner's Office says they suspect three people have died of hypothermia in the last 24 hours. Doctors from UAB hospital say hypothermia can set in...
View ArticleIsabella HS closing Thursday due to power outage
CHILTON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- Isabella High School in Chilton County is dismissing early Thursday due to a power outage. Chilton County School District announced the closing on Facebook Thursday...
View ArticleBCRI to honor MLK Day at the Institute on January 20
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is inviting all interested to come celebrate MLK Day at the institute on January 20. Admission to the BCRI museum and all activities...
View ArticleChildren's of Alabama expands NICU unit
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) -- Children's of Alabama has announced the expansion of its neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The NICU now has an additional six beds totaling 54 private rooms for neonates...
View ArticleJimmie Hale Mission provides security, illness prevention and safety from cold
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) - The Jimmie Hale Mission's warming station has moved to a larger location due to the number of people seeking shelter from the cold. The new location allows the organization...
View ArticleLocal grocery stores see influx of shoppers ahead of winter weather
FAIRFIELD, Ala. (WIAT) -- The owner of the Carver Jones, James Harris, said the market has seen a constant flow of customers in and out Wednesday as some prepare to stock up ahead of the winter...
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LIVE: Thousands of homes burn in Los Angeles wildfires
LOS ANGELES (NEXSTAR) — Firefighters battled early Thursday to control major fires in the Los Angeles area that have killed five people, ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena and...
View ArticleWater main break closes street in downtown Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Crews are on the scene of a water main break in downtown Birmingham Thursday morning. LIST: School closures, delays in central Alabama for Jan. 10 The break happened on 13th...
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Weather Alert on Friday for accumulating snow and ice across Central Alabama
***Weather ALERT Thursday Night through Friday Night******Winter Storm Warning/Winter Weather Advisory For Friday Mix*** Thursday: High pressure will move across Alabama continuing to send frigid...
View ArticleDonate to help those affected by California wildfires
NEXSTAR (WIAT) -- Major wildfires around Los Angeles raged on Thursday as firefighters struggled to put out blazes three days after they began when strong winds ripped through the mountains and...
View ArticleLIST: School closures, delays in central Alabama for Jan. 10
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Due to the threat of winter weather and possibility of unsafe road conditions Friday, several schools in central Alabama have announced they will be closed or having virtual...
View ArticleJimmy Carter honored with state funeral in DC before Georgia burial
WASHINGTON (NewsNation) — Former President Jimmy Carter was honored Thursday at a state funeral at Washington National Cathedral before a second service in his hometown in Georgia. President Joe...
View ArticleState of emergency declared for Alabama ahead of frigid weather forecast
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Gov. Kay Ivey has declared a state of emergency for Alabama, a day out from below-freezing temperatures forecasted to affect many. On Thursday, Ivey sent out the...
View ArticleBirmingham police conducting investigation after man found shot inside apartment
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Birmingham police are conducting an investigation after a man suffered life-threatening injuries in an early morning shooting Thursday. Officers arrived to the 1100 block of...
View ArticleBirmingham police seeking information in 2018 homicide
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Birmingham Police Homicide detectives are requesting assistance from the public in obtaining information regarding a homicide in 2018. On June 23, 2018, officers arrived to...
View ArticleStudent taken into custody after gun found at Calera Middle School
CALERA, Ala. (WIAT) -- A student was taken into custody after a gun was at Calera Middle School Thursday morning. The Calera Police Department said the weapon brought onto campus was secured by police...
View ArticleJasper man killed in Walker County crash
WALKER COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- A single-vehicle crash that occurred in Walker County left a Jasper man dead Thursday morning. Donate to help those affected by California wildfires Jeffery Johnson, 61,...
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Hartselle Police searching for man last seen in Birmingham
HARTSELLE, Ala. (WHNT) - A Hartselle man was reported missing after he was last seen at a hospital in Birmingham, the police department said. According to the Hartselle Police Department, Robert...
View ArticleGardendale preparing for Friday’s wintry mix
GARDENDALE, Ala. (WIAT) -- The city of Gardendale is preparing for Friday’s wintry mix and officials are urging residents to stay off the roads if possible. They have two sand trucks ready to roll and...
View ArticleAthlete of the Week: DeWayne Brown
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) -- Area play is well underway for high school basketball, and for the Hoover Bucs, they return a lot of veteran talent with the goal of reappearing as state champs. CBS 42's...
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