Alabama state Sen. Garlan Gudger issues statement after 4th of July jet ski...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) issued a statement following a jet ski crash that happened on the Fourth of July at Smith Lake in Cullman. Gudger made the statement...
View ArticleUAB men's soccer announces 2024 slate
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The UAB men's soccer program announced its 2024 schedule Wednesday as it heads into its first season under head coach David Lilly. The Blazers will compete in three...
View ArticleMissing 80-year-old man found safe
UPDATE: Larry Sims was found safe, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency on Sunday. ORIGINAL: Talladega police searching for missing 80-year-old man TALLADEGA, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Talladega...
View ArticleBurnt body found in trunk of car following house fire in Birmingham identified
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A burnt body found in the trunk of a car following a house fire in Birmingham last month was identified Monday morning. According to the Jefferson County Coroner's Office,...
View ArticleAlabama football single-game tickets to go on sale
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) -- Single-game tickets for four 2024 Alabama home football games will go sale at 9 a.m. Tuesday. University of Alabama Athletics will sell tickets for the season-opener contest...
View ArticleTransplant Games bring together mother with the woman who received her son's...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Transplant Games of America are underway in Birmingham as thousands of transplant recipients and donors are gathered to compete in 20 sporting events throughout the...
View ArticleTeen killed in Birmingham shooting
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A 15-year-old was shot and killed in Birmingham Sunday. According to the Birmingham Police Department, the teen was suffering from a gunshot wound and taken to UAB Hospital...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Hurricane Beryl makes landfall
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hurricane Beryl made landfall on Texas' Gulf coast early Monday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center. At 5 a.m., the hurricane's center was said to have made...
View Article84-year-old in wheelchair struck by vehicle in Birmingham dies
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A pedestrian in a wheelchair who was struck by a vehicle last month has died from his injuries. According to the Jefferson County Coroner's Office, 84-year-old Erwin Ellis...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Weather Aware for Monday with Dangerous Heat
Weather Aware: A Heat Advisory is in effect for Monday as heat index values climb into dangerous levels, making the air feel like 105-110° Monday afternoon and evening. Monday: Highs will be in the...
View ArticleRed Cross offering up movie tickets as part of blood drive effort
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The American Red Cross is teaming up with Universal Pictures' Twisters to promote their summer blood drive. Anyone who donates blood or platelets during July will receive a...
View ArticleCirque du Soleil coming to BJCC in September
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Cirque du Soleil presents "Songblazers: A Journey into Country Music" on Sept. 12 through 15 at the BJCC. The country-themed show will pay tribute to the trailblazers of...
View ArticlePelham's South City Theatre presents Summer Shorts '24 this July
PELHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — South City Theatre announced the programs for its upcoming Summer Short Play Festival, featuring original performances from playwrights and actors. Summer Shorts ’24 is set for...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Benton Nissan of Hoover hosts grand ’re-opening’ and ribbon cutting
Last week, the folks over at Benton Nissan in Hoover celebrated the long-anticipated grand re-opening of the dealership after extensive renovations were completed in January. The crowd celebrates as...
View ArticleBetter Business Bureau highlights these tips during an apartment search
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Over the past month, Birmingham metro residents have spoken with CBS 42 detailing issues with the maintenance or care of their apartment complexes. The Better Business Bureau...
View ArticleJustice Department files statement of interest in Alabama prison lawsuit
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice, which sued Alabama over prison conditions, filed a statement of interest in a lawsuit by prisoners who said they are subjected to...
View ArticleTravelers impacted by Hurricane Beryl as flights delayed at Birmingham...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Hundreds of flights to and from Houston, TX and Dallas, TX have been canceled due to Hurricane Beryl making landfall early Monday morning. Some of those flight delays and...
View ArticleBlount County mother sentenced to 25 years after death of 18-month-old son
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- A mother was sentenced to 25 years in prison for felony murder in the death of her 18-month-old son. On June 8, Samantha McCormack pled guilty to felony murder during the...
View Article'Whatever you do here, you have to answer to your maker': 84-year-old man...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Every Sunday, Ilsa Curtis would get a call from her uncle, Erwin, in Alabama. He was helping her out putting together a family tree. He was even helping plan a family reunion...
View ArticleProject Safe Streets launches in Birmingham's East Lake neighborhood
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Painted concrete barriers are now in place throughout Birmingham's East Lake neighborhood. They're part of a new pilot program called Project Safe Streets, which was launched...
View Article