Mother of Alabama hit-and-run victim speaks out
ATHENS, Ala. (WHNT) — On Saturday, Tammy Turner's life suddenly flipped upside down. "They had some bad news to tell me that there was a hit-and-run and that he didn't make it," Tammy said. "I just...
View ArticleHoover teen killed in Bessemer crash
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) -- A 19-year-old was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Bessemer Wednesday morning. Jimmie Hale Mission opens warming station to guests and their pets According to the Jefferson...
View ArticlePaul Finebaum moving back to Alabama after 12 years away
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT)-- ESPN television host Paul Finebaum is moving back to Birmingham after 12 years. Finebaum has hosted 'The Paul Finebaum Show' since 2001. "I never intended to be gone this...
View ArticleThe World's Biggest Bounce Park coming to Leeds Feb. 28
LEEDS, Ala. (WIAT) -- The World's Biggest Bounce Parks is coming to The Shops of Grand River in Leeds beginning Feb. 28. The Shops of Grand River will host the park from Feb. 28 to May 18, with 10...
View ArticleNational League of Cities highlight initiative by Birmingham City Council Pro...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The National League of Cities highlighted a community health initiative sponsored by Pro Tem Wardine Alexander Thursday. The initiative is called the "Sixth Avenue Sliders,"...
View ArticleBirmingham police searching for runaway juvenile last seen in October 2024
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Birmingham police is seeking assistance from the public in locating a juvenile who was last seen in October of 2024. Hoover teen killed in Bessemer crash BPD says Jashond...
View ArticleSeveral Alabama colleges waiving application fees next week
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A number of Alabama and southeastern colleges are waiving application fees next week for prospective students. The 2025 College Application Campaign will run from February...
View ArticleBirmingham startup using clinical trials to improve medical care for minorities
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Birmingham startup Acclinate is conducting medical trials focused on minorities to better address the medical needs of their communities. Tiffany Whitlow and Del Smith...
View ArticleIrondale unveils new municipal complex renderings
IRONDALE, Ala. (TRIBUNE) – New renderings of the future Irondale Municipal Complex were revealed during Mayor James D. Stewart, Jr.’s State of the City Address last week, showing what the city’s new...
View ArticleThe good and bad of Alabama basketball
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) -- Alabama basketball suffered its second consecutive loss on the road at Missouri Wednesday night, and there seems to be a reoccurring theme that occurs in the Tide's losses....
View ArticleBig Time Rush coming to Coca-Cola Amphitheater on tour
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Big Time Rush has announced their "In Real Life Worldwide Tour," which kicks off at Birmingham's Coca-Cola Amphitheater on July 9. Big Time Rush first rose to fame in 2009...
View ArticleProgram introducing Birmingham City School students to golf begins March 10
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT)-- First Tee Birmingham is beginning their spring session March 10. First Tee Birmingham is a program for children ages seven to 18 that teaches character development through...
View ArticleBirmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin seeking assistance in identifying man...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin took to Facebook Tuesday to ask for assistance in locating a man caught on video illegally dumping in the city. The post from Woodfin on...
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WEATHER AWARE: Tonight for record cold and dangerously cold wind chills in...
Weather Aware through Friday Morning for Frigid Temperatures Tonight: it will be clear and frigid with record lows in the teens. The wind chill will be around 10°. Bundle up! Another Cold Weather...
View ArticleMan killed in shooting during burglary in Center Point
CENTER POINT, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide that occurred in Center Point on Thursday afternoon. At around 5:16 p.m., deputies from the JCSO...
View ArticleAlabama-based drag queen featured on season 17 of 'RuPaul's Drag Race'
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Season 17 of "RuPaul's Drag Race" premiered on Jan. 3, featuring a drag queen from Alabama. On Dec. 4, the "Drag Race" Instagram page posted a video of Birmingham-based drag...
View ArticleWATCH: Higher Education Day Parade in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) -- Nearly 1,000 advocates from universities across Alabama will gather in Montgomery to show support for higher education. A parade honoring Higher Education Day is scheduled...
View ArticleHanceville community members share mixed reaction to Hanceville officer arrests
HANCEVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) -- Following the arrests of five Hanceville police officers, some Hanceville residents are expressing a mix in reaction to the news. Long time Hanceville resident Mike Calvert...
View ArticleFuture of Hanceville Police Department in question after entire staff put on...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Following the indictment of Hanceville Police Chief Jason Marlin and several of his officers over a corruption scandal that has roiled the community, someone else will be...
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Exhibit of photographer James 'Spider' Martin's civil rights imagery on...
Birmingham, Ala. (WIAT) -- An array of photos covering the civil rights movement in Alabama by famed Birmingham News photographer Spider Martin will be on display for the next few weeks at Birmingham...
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