Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and Child Trafficking Solutions Project...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) - A new partnership between the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and the Child Trafficking Solutions Project aims to fight human trafficking. "In Alabama, we have an alarming,...
View ArticleAlabama set to execute a man with nitrogen gas for 1991 murder and rape
ATMORE, Ala. (AP) — A man convicted of murdering a woman after breaking into her apartment is set to be executed Thursday in Alabama in what would be the nation’s fourth execution with nitrogen gas....
View ArticleRyan Grubb officially announced as Alabama football offensive coordinator
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) -- Ryan Grubb was officially announced as the next Alabama football offensive coordinator Thursday. Grubb was set to be the offensive coordinator for the Crimson Tide when...
View Article22-year-old man killed in Birmingham shooting identified
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A 22-year-old man who was shot and killed Wednesday night has been identified. Demarious Antwon Cherry, of Birmingham, was shot while on the 4600 block of Roscoe Avenue...
View ArticleTrump attends bipartisan National Prayer Breakfast, a decadeslong Washington...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that his relationship with religion had “changed” after a pair of failed assassination attempts last year, as he advocated at the National Prayer...
View ArticleLeeds developing pickleball facility to elevate local recreation
LEEDS, Ala. (WIAT) -- Leeds is introducing a new pickleball facility intended to expand recreational opportunities in the community. The Leeds Pickleball Centre is designed to cater to both casual and...
View ArticleAlabama Senate passes bill defining girls and boys
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) -- Some have dubbed it as the "what is a woman" bill. Republicans say it gives clarity. But Democrats say it discriminates. "You don't know you're a man?" said Sen. Linda...
View ArticleAlabama puts man to death for a 1991 murder in the nation’s 4th execution...
ATMORE, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama inmate convicted of murdering a woman after breaking into her apartment as she slept was put to death Thursday in the nation’s fourth execution using nitrogen gas....
View ArticleSuspect arrested after standoff at Tuscaloosa apartment complex
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) -- Tuscaloosa Police officers and members of the department's SWAT team arrested a suspect following a one-hour standoff that occurred at an apartment complex Thursday night....
View ArticleBirmingham City Schools see drop in Hispanic student attendance
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The decision by the Trump administration to rescind the Biden administration’s guidelines for Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions in or near areas considered...
View ArticleBirmingham teen charged with capital murder in killing of 22-year-old
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A Birmingham teen is facing a charge of capital murder in the shooting death of a 22-year-old. Jeremy Thomas, 18, was arrested on February 5 in connection with the fatal...
View ArticleBirmingham man initially arrested on domestic violence charge now charged...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The ex-boyfriend of a woman who died from reported domestic violence in 2024 was arrested Thursday. Human skull discovered in Birmingham identified as woman missing since...
View ArticleRoanoke man sentenced to 19 years in federal prison on drug charges
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) -- A federal judge sentenced a Roanoke man to serve 19 years in prison for possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Human skull discovered in Birmingham identified...
View ArticleDress designer to host prom pop-up in Center Point
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Designer Jessica Hayes will host a prom dress pop-up shop this Sunday in Center Point. The 8th annual 'Prom Queen Tour' pop-up will be held at Brianna Janae Glam Studio in...
View ArticleAlabama house proposes bill banning children from using social media
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) -- A bill has been introduced in the Alabama House of Representatives that would prevent children 16 and younger from creating social media accounts. HB235 would require social...
View ArticleBirmingham teen charged following fatal shooting
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- An 18-year-old suspect was charged following a fatal shooting Monday that left a man dead. David Hunter, of Birmingham, was arrested and charged with murder. He is in police...
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Near-record Highs Saturday, Cooler on Sunday, Heavy rain and flooding threat...
Tonight: the cold front across Central Alabama will move north into Tennessee as a warm front. It will be mostly cloudy and muggy with patchy fog. Lows will be in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Weekend...
View ArticleWoman dies after being attacked by pack of dogs in Tuscaloosa County
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A woman died after being attacked by a pack of dogs in Tuscaloosa County Thursday morning. According to the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office, deputies and Animal Control...
View ArticleMiles College hosts inaugural Willie Mays Open
Birmingham, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Miles College Golden Bears will host the inaugural Willie Mays Open at historic Rickwood Field from Feb. 7- 9. Ryan Grubb officially announced as Alabama football...
View ArticleAthlete of the Week: Jamari Harris
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- CBS 42's Athlete of the Week is McAdory High School track and football athlete Jamari Harris. Harris has added an insane feat to his collection, clocking in a personal...
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