Former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy maintains innocence ahead of press...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Nearly 20 years after Richard Scrushy was indicted and convicted of crimes covering the gamut of money laundering, extortion and bribery during his time as chief executive...
View Article2 arrested following police pursuit in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- Two people were arrested after attempting to flee during a traffic stop and leading deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office on a high-speed pursuit Monday....
View ArticleShould the Ten Commandments be displayed in Alabama schools?
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) -- Honor thy father and thy mother. Thou shalt not kill. Thou shalt not steal. Sen. Keith Kelley (R-Anniston) wants schools to put these commandments where students can see...
View ArticleAlabama voters look toward 2026 race for governor
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) - 2026 will be a big year for Alabama politics. One of the notable elections will be for the state's next governor. The end of Governor Kay Ivey's current term as governor will...
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MUCH Colder tonight, Weekend cold front brings rain and cooler temperatures
Tonight: The clouds and showers will gradually move east overnight, and we will be left with a mostly clear sky. It stays breezy and cold. Lows will be in the lower to middle 30s and a wind chill in...
View ArticleBirmingham police arrest suspect in relation to February shooting that killed...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Birmingham Police Department announced Wednesday it made an arrest in relation to a fatal shooting that occurred in February. On Feb. 15, police were called to the 1400...
View ArticleAttalla man charged after largest Fentanyl seizure in county history
ETOWAH COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- An Attalla man is charged with drug trafficking following what the sheriff's office is calling the largest Fentanyl seizure in the county's history. The Etowah County...
View ArticleAmazon announced as new title sponsor for Magic City Classic game in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The 84th Magic City Classic will be played in late October and will feature a new big-name title sponsor. Officials announced that the big game between Alabama State and...
View ArticleBessemer robbery suspect apprehended within hour of carjacking
BESSEMER, Ala. (WIAT)-- A Bessemer carjacking suspect was apprehended within an hour by police on March 4. According to the Birmingham Police Department, Amani Jaunya Amos, 24, received a ride from an...
View ArticleKentuck Art Center hosting March 'Art Night'
NORTHPORT, Ala. (WIAT) -- Kentuck Art Center is hosting its monthly Art Night on Thursday from 5- 8 p.m. Kentuck describes Art Night as a free event that aims to celebrate art and artists. The event...
View Article2 arrested on robbery charges in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Two people were arrested in connection to a robbery on Jan. 16. Alisha Redwine, 27 , of Birmingham, and Charles Graham, 32, of Birmingham, were both charged with...
View ArticleAlabama Regional Medical Services to offer free health screenings
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Alabama Regional Medical Services is offering free health screenings to the community beginning March 10. The initiative will take place at the Ensley Health Center every...
View ArticleSloss Tech returning to Birmingham in June
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Sloss Tech is returning for a seventh year with an expanded three-day format in Birmingham. The three-day event will take place from June 25-27. Innovate Alabama returns as...
View ArticleAlabama Greek Foundation hosting college fest
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Alabama Greek Foundation is inviting Birmingham City Schools 11th and 12th graders to attend its college fest on March 18. The event will be hosted from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m....
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Warming Up Friday, Rain Returns This Weekend
Tonight: It will become partly cloudy and cold, with patchy frost and lows in the lower to middle 30s. Protect any blooming plants. High pressure builds east of Alabama on Friday bringing back...
View ArticleAthlete of the Week: Nayla Wesley
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- CBS 42's Athlete of the Week comes from Ramsay High School's girls' basketball team. The team played for the Class 5A state title last week but came up short against...
View Article2 killed in Midfield house fire identified
MIDFIELD, Ala. (WIAT) -- The identities of two people killed in a Midfield house fire last month were released Thursday morning. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office confirmed 71-year-old Vanessa...
View ArticleWATCH: Disgraced HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy points finger at Alabama...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) -- Richard Scrushy, who once headed one of the biggest companies in Alabama, is going after the prosecutors and legal system that first put him behind bars two decades ago in...
View ArticleAlabama legislator introduces bill to make human cloning illegal
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) -- A new bill has been introduced in the Alabama Legislature that would classify human cloning as a felony. HB380, introduced by Rep. Phillip Rigsby, R-Huntsville, classifies...
View ArticleRichard Scrushy alleges bombshell evidence in fraud case would exonerate him
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) -- Richard Scrushy and former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman were convicted of fraud in 2006. Today, Scrushy is asking for a pardon, or for his case to be overturned. He said...
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