Annual blood drive honoring Hoover teen happening this weekend
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Organizers are preparing an annual blood donation event to honor the life of a Hoover teen. The Sophia Zeigler Blood Drive will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the UAB...
View ArticleFood Truck Thursday: Ice Ice Baby Shaved Ice
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — CBS 42 News is hosting a local food truck every Thursday through the summer and on August 1 we had Ice Ice Baby Shaved Ice join the show!
View Article3 killed in Shelby County crash
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- Three people were killed in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday evening in Shelby County. Birmingham man struck, killed in gas station parking lot According to Shelby County...
View ArticleBack-to-school giveaways in Central Alabama
As summer comes to an end, different organizations across Central Alabama are hosting back-to-school events and giveaways for the upcoming school year. Families can find a list of back-to-school...
View ArticleBlack farmers in Alabama part of $2 billion in federal aid given by USDA
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The Biden administration has doled out more than $2 billion in direct payments for Black and other minority farmers discriminated against by the U.S. Department of Agriculture,...
View ArticlePell City Royal Foods plant fire under investigation
PELL CITY, Ala. (WIAT) -- Firefighters in Pell City have been working to put out a fire at a Royal Foods plant since 6 p.m. Tuesday. Officials said the cause of the fire is under investigation. The...
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Kitten born with 4 ears rescued after being abandoned in box in Tennessee
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Tennessee shelter recently welcomed a new litter of kittens found abandoned in a box, including a four-eared feline that the staff has named "Audio." Kristin Condite, the...
View ArticleIt costs more to drive in these US states than anywhere else, according to...
(NEXSTAR) - It's certainly not cheap to keep your car on the road. There's gas, insurance, car maintenance, and so much more. But depending on where you're located in the U.S., you may be able to save...
View ArticleSeventh baby box in Alabama opens in Walker County
JASPER, Ala. (WIAT) - A new Safe Haven Baby Box was unveiled Wednesday afternoon in Jasper. According to the Safe Haven Baby Boxes organization, this is the seventh baby box in the state. “251 boxes,...
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Continue to be Weather Aware for dangerous heat on Thursday and Friday
Weather Aware Thursday and Friday for Dangerous Heat and Humidity Thursday & Friday: The heat dome will stay in place for Thursday. This will keep Central Alabama very hot and humid with only a...
View ArticleBirmingham man struck, killed in gas station parking lot
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A 58-year-old Birmingham man was struck and killed by a vehicle in the parking lot of a gas station early Wednesday morning. According to the Jefferson County Coroner's...
View ArticleChief Thurmond, U.S. Marshals address Birmingham crime during news conference
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond and the United States Marshals Service held a news conference Thursday morning to address recent efforts to reduce crime in the city....
View ArticleWATCH: 2 charged with death of child in Blount County
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — Two people have been arrested and charged with capital murder and child abuse following the death of a child in Blount County earlier last week. On Wednesday, Mason and...
View ArticleCity of Birmingham launches Facade Improvement Program
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The City of Birmingham has announced that they will be launching their Facade Improvement Program. Back-to-school giveaways in Central Alabama The initiative will offer...
View ArticleFirst Responders Cornhole Tournament taking place August 3
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The fourth annual First Responders Cornhole Tournament will take place Saturday, August 3. Back-to-school giveaways in Central Alabama The event will take place at the...
View ArticleBirmingham police searching for missing 76-year-old woman
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Police Department is searching for a missing woman who was last seen Wednesday. Jenell Jenkins, 76, was last seen near Jefferson State Community College on Carson...
View Article'RAIN - A Tribute to the Beatles' joining the Broadway in Birmingham series
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- "RAIN - A Tribute to the Beatles" will be joining the 2024-25 Broadway in Birmingham series. Broadway in Birmingham will be coming to the BJCC beginning Nov. 19. Tickets to...
View ArticleMedical Association of Alabama boasts new program to boost physician recruitment
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) – A brand-new training program designed to combat Alabama's doctors shortage has been launched. The Medical Association of the State of Alabama is now accepting applications...
View ArticleWOWWW Women's Conference coming to Birmingham Aug. 31
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The WOWWW Worship Conference will take place Saturday, Aug. 31, at Boutwell Auditorium. Organizers are calling the event a "life-changing experience where women will be...
View ArticleBirmingham police, US Marshals team up to combat violent crime during summer
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond announced a new initiative to crack down on violent crime -- with the help of the U.S. Marshals Service. At a press conference Thursday...
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