$2 million park renovations planned for Tuscaloosa's West End
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — The Tuscaloosa City Council is planning a $2 million renovation for Burrell G. Odom Park. Before the city can break ground, the council must vote on a developer. The...
View ArticleIrondale's mayor interacts with citizens at 'Town Hall Train' meetings
IRONDALE, Ala. (WIAT) — Irondale residents will have a chance to hear from their mayor and build community engagement this week. Mayor James D. Stewart has visited nine of Irondale's neighborhoods...
View ArticlePedestrian struck, killed in Greene County
GREENE COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — A Pritchard man died after being struck by a car early Monday morning, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports. Eddie J. Winters, 59, was hit by a Toyota Avalon while...
View ArticleOxford law enforcement discuss human trafficking at town hall
OXFORD, Ala. (WIAT) -- An Anti-Human Trafficking Town Hall was held Monday evening in Oxford to speak on the risks of human trafficking and what parents should look out for to protect their children....
View ArticleBirmingham missing woman found safe
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- UPDATE: Senora Thomas has been located. ORIGINAL: The Birmingham Police Department has issued a critical missing person alert for a woman who was last seen Tuesday morning....
View ArticleSozo Children to host annual gala fundraiser in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Sozo Children International will host its annual fundraising Gala at Haven on Aug. 23. Titled “Evening of Dreams," the event will spotlight Birmingham-area chefs who will...
View ArticleOktoberfest returns to Tuscaloosa September 21
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Oktoberfest, presented by Visit Tuscaloosa will be returning to Tuscaloosa on Saturday, Sept. 21. There will also be a 5k run benefiting the American Cancer Society and a...
View ArticleFord and Mazda to owners: Stop driving older vehicles with risky Takata air...
DETROIT (AP) — Ford and Mazda are warning the owners of more than 475,000 older vehicles in the U.S. not to drive them because they have dangerous Takata air bag inflators that have not been replaced....
View ArticleCenter Point man charged in Birmingham homicide
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A 24-year-old Center Point man is charged with murder following a deadly shooting in May. On May 7, 33-year-old Carlos Seawright was found shot to death in the front yard of...
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One more day of comfortable humidity, muggy and stormy weather returns mid-week
Tuesday: A ridge of high pressure aloft will remain to our west. Alabama will be on the eastern edge of it. We will be mostly sunny, hotter, and dry with less humid air. High temperatures will be in...
View ArticleBrookwood Baptist Medical Center hosting blood drive
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Brookwood Baptist Medical Center is hosting a blood drive Wednesday. It will be held in the women's first-floor classroom from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All August donors will...
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Birmingham police searching for 3 missing people
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Birmingham Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in locating three missing people. Jeff Horsley Jeff Horsley, 49, was last seen on Tuesday, May 14...
View ArticleFairfield man charged in fatal shooting at Birmingham housing community
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A Fairfield man is charged with capital murder after a man was killed and a woman was injured in an shooting at the Collegeville Housing Community. According to Officer...
View ArticleCenter Point man pleads guilty to illegal firearm possession
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A convicted felon from Center Point pleaded guilty to illegally possessing firearms, according to U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona. Ro'Daryus Mitchell, 27, pleaded guilty to...
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Agencies in dire need of foster homes in central Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — In Alabama, there are less than 2,500 homes available for the nearly 6,000 foster children in need across the state. Foster care agencies in central Alabama are urging the...
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More humid weather returns on Wednesday, Storms are back on Friday
Wednesday: The old cold front will lift north of Birmingham, and this will make it more humid. We will be partly cloudy and hot with a few pop-up showers and storms. High temperatures will be in the...
View ArticleInmate dies while in custody at Shelby County Jail
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- Authorities are investigating after a Shelby County inmate died early Tuesday morning. According to Shelby County Sheriff's Office, Carly Smith, 38, of Birmingham was...
View ArticleUnited Way of West Alabama launches new fundraising campaign
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — United Way of West Alabama has launched its 2024 fundraising campaign. The group is looking to raise $4.65 million throughout the year. The organization works with different...
View ArticleSafe Haven program continues to provide K-6 students with free tutoring
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — With school back in session, several programs in the Birmingham area are prepared to help students succeed both in and outside of the classroom. The Birmingham Parks and...
View ArticleBama Rush brings booming business to Tuscaloosa boutiques
TUSCALOOSA, Ala (WIAT) — Sorority recruitment is underway at the University of Alabama and many local businesses and boutiques are seeing the impact firsthand. Incoming UA freshmen taking part in...
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