UAB professor placed on leave following child abuse arrest
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is charged with aggravated child abuse, according to court documents. Dr. Jean-Francois Pittet, 71, was arrested on...
View ArticleDeadly Fort Novosel helicopter crash kills instructor, injures student
FORT NOVOSEL, Ala (WDHN) -- A contracted flight instructor is dead after a helicopter crash on Fort Novosel, the Dale County Coroner confirmed to WDHN. Coroner John Cawley identified the flight...
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Heat and humidity continue through Friday, cold front brings less humid air...
Thursday: A weak cold front will move into Alabama and fall apart. It will have enough energy to set off a few stray showers with a partly cloudy sky. We stay hot with highs in the middle 90s, and the...
View ArticleAttorneys call for harsher penalties for Hoover head football coach
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) — The fallout regarding shared Hudl videos continues after two Hoover High School football employees were placed on administrative leave. On Wednesday, attorneys Juandalynn Givan...
View Article'It's a gut punch': Alabama community shocked by teacher's arrest for...
ONEONTA, Ala. (WIAT) - An Oneonta City Schools teacher was arrested Monday and charged with soliciting a student for a sexual act, which is a misdemeanor in the state of Alabama. Luis Vazquez, 29, of...
View ArticleHoover offensive coordinator Chip English named interim head coach following...
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) — The offensive coordinator for the Hoover High Buccaneers football team will take the helm of the program for now as two of its top coaches remain on administrative leave. Chip...
View ArticleFrom the Tide to the pros: Jaylen Key, Darrian Dalcourt discuss transition...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Two players who had suited up for the Alabama Crimson Tide last fall are now living out their dreams of playing in the National Football League. This football season, Jaylen...
View ArticleIrondale Jazz Fest happening at Beacon Park August 17
IRONDALE, Ala. (WIAT) -- Mayor James D. Stewart, Jr. will host the City of Irondale Jazz Festival on Saturday, Aug. 17. The event will be hosted at Beacon Park. Gates will open at 2 p.m. with the show...
View ArticleEnvironmental groups concerned as Northern Beltline construction resumes
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (AL-06), who helped the Alabama delegation secure $519 million in federal funding for the construction of the Northern Beltline, is excited to see work...
View ArticleTarrant storm shelter construction delayed due to 'unknown' swimming pool
TARRANT, Ala. (WIAT) — CBS 42's Your Voice Your Station team first told you about the need for a storm shelter in Tarrant almost three years ago. Since our report, work that began earlier this year...
View ArticleAthlete of the Week: Carley Seabrooke
HELENA, Ala. (WIAT) -- At 17 years old, Helena High School senior Carley Seabrooke holds two national records in rifle shooting. She has also competed in the past three Junior Olympics. "My dad wanted...
View ArticleOneonta teacher resigns from school after being charged with soliciting sex...
ONEONTA, Ala. (WIAT) — A teacher at Oneonta Middle School has resigned after being arrested and charged earlier this week with soliciting a sex act from a student. Luis Vazquez, 29, resigned from the...
View ArticleHow former Birmingham-Southern students cared for stray cats living on campus...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WIAT) -- With Birmingham-Southern College closing its doors back in May, students were left to search for new schools to attend. It also left another group to find new homes. For...
View ArticleBirmingham Business Alliance starts initiative to help businesses grow
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Birmingham Business Alliance is starting an initiative to help businesses start, stay and succeed in the Birmingham region. Supplier Scale is an initiative of the Small...
View ArticleAlabama man sentenced to 198 years in prison for rape, kidnapping case
CALHOUN COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — An Alabama man charged in a rape and kidnapping case from 2022 received his sentencing on Friday. Tony Lamar White, 49, of Anniston, was sentenced to 198 years in prison...
View ArticleTuscaloosa County elementary school updating lunchroom after mold found
TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- Englewood Elementary School's lunchroom seating area is being renovated after mold was found. EES students ate lunch in their classrooms on the first and second day...
View ArticleBirmingham comedian Roy Wood Jr. hosting American version of BBC panel show...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Nearly a year after leaving the show that made him a household name, Roy Wood Jr. will be trying his hand with something new. Wood, a Birmingham-born standup comic who was a...
View ArticleOrganizations hold food box distribution in Bessemer
BESSEMER, Ala. (WIAT) -- Several organizations came together in Bessemer to provide free food for people in need Friday afternoon. The Jefferson County Family Resource Center and Grace Klein Community...
View ArticleSuperintendents share thoughts on 1,800 Alabama 3rd graders being retained
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- According to self-reported data from Alabama school districts, 1,832 third graders will be retained statewide. Alabama State Superintendent of Education Eric Mackey said the...
View ArticleFamily of suspect in double homicide react to shooting deaths involving...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A Birmingham family is mourning a grandfather killed in a double homicide that left another dead and two injured Thursday night. “I don’t know what could have made this...
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