Justin Jenkins pleads guilty to 2021 Tuscaloosa murder case
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — A suspect pleaded guilty to a murder charge in a fatal Tuscaloosa shooting from 2021 Thursday morning. Justin Jenkins entered his plea in court for his role in the death of...
View ArticleAthlete of the Week: Thompson High's Safety Anquon Fegans
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The high school football season is right around the corner in Alabama with many local teams getting in the grind of fall camp. Ahead of the 2024 season, local athletes are...
View ArticleDemocratic Socialists' Birmingham chapter offers free auto services clinic
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Volunteers from the Birmingham chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America will be fixing brake lights and fuses for locals -- completely free of charge. The Brake Light...
View ArticleCourt filings provide additional details of the US' first nitrogen gas execution
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A corrections officer who helped carry out the nation’s first nitrogen gas execution said in a court document that the inmate had normal blood oxygen levels for longer than he...
View ArticleRemy Fund for Pets and Animal Services announces 2024 grants
BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WIAT) - The Remy Fund for Pets and Animal Services at the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham has announced its 2024 grants. This year, a total of $69,200 has been awarded to...
View ArticleThe Drifters, Cornell Gunter's Coasters coming to UAB in 2025
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- UAB announced that The Drifters and Cornell Gunter's Coasters will be performing at the Alys Stephens Center in 2025. The concert is scheduled for March 30 at 7 p.m. and...
View ArticleBessemer man dies in Tuscaloosa County crash
TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- A Bessemer man was killed in a Tuscaloosa County crash Thursday afternoon, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports. The crash happened on Alabama 216 around 2:21...
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Stay Weather Aware on Friday, Cold front brings strong storms
Weather Aware Friday for Dangerous Heat and Humidity Drought Update: There was some improvement with the drought across Central Alabama along and south of I-20 where the drought has ended. However,...
View ArticleLocal animal shelters and cat owners question Birmingham's animal control...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Birmingham has kick started their Safe Street Initiative in the East Lake neighborhood and, although they have reported some improvements, some have concerns with the animal...
View ArticleFormer correctional officer pleads guilty to having part in death of Anthony...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A former correctional officer has pleaded guilty to abusing the rights of an inmate whose family said was subjected to inhumane treatment in harsh conditions at the Walker...
View ArticleNew details emerge in murder investigation of foster baby in Blount County
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) - Two foster parents are being held in the Blount County Jail following the death of an 18-month-old boy in their care. On Thursday, Blount County Sheriff Mark Moon and lead...
View ArticleNFL Top 100: 10 former Alabama players make the list
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The NFL released its annual top 100 players list, and 10 former University of Alabama football players made their mark in the 2023-24 season. The top 100 players are voted...
View Article2 west Alabama men sentenced for sexually abusing children
CARROLLTON, Ala. (WIAT) -- Two Pickens County men were sentenced to serve 20 years in prison for sexually abusing children, according to 24th Judicial Circuit of Alabama District Attorney Andrew...
View ArticleCullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry to retire from office at end of term
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry will be retiring from office at the end of his term. During a press conference Friday, Gentry announced that he would be retiring at the...
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Hot and drier this weekend, Turns even hotter next week
Tonight: The storms will end overnight and it will become partly cloudy with lows in the lower to middle 70s. Weekend Outlook: The cold front will stall across South Alabama on Saturday. We will still...
View ArticleSchool resource officer struck near Vestavia Hills elementary school
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WIAT) — An officer is recovering after being struck by a vehicle Friday, the Vestavia Hills Police Department reports. At around 11:15 a.m., an unnamed school resource officer...
View ArticleAnniston's Music City Bagels to relocate to Oxford in 2025
OXFORD, Ala. (WIAT) — A popular Calhoun County bagel bakery and café is in the process of moving shop south. Music City Bagels announced plans to move to 101 Hamric Drive in Oxford from their current...
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Heat backing down a bit for the weekend. Summer steam returns next week
Weekend: The heat will back down a notch through Sunday. While we aren't expecting a significant cooldown, afternoon highs will hold in the upper 80s to low 90s with heat peak index values in the...
View ArticleLittle Hands Serving Hearts to pack, distribute back-to-school backpacks this...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – This weekend, Little Hands Serving Hearts will be out in the community packing and distributing backpacks for children in need this school year. Little Hands Serving Hearts...
View ArticleLocal teacher taking a different approach to help address literacy challenges
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Sonya Hernandez, a Spanish teacher at W.J. Christian School says her experience teaching Spanish has opened her eyes to the challenges students often face when learning...
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