4 shot during candlelight vigil for victims at Bessemer gas station
BESSEMER, Ala. (WIAT) — A drive-by shooting in Bessemer left four people injured Monday night during a candlelight vigil for the victims of a fatal shooting last week. According to Bessemer Police...
View ArticlePresident Biden and Birmingham Mayor speak on city's economic growth
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin joined President Biden to share information on how the city utilizes investments from his administration. Tuesday marked the first of a...
View Article3 men shot, killed at Bessemer gas station identified
BESSEMER, Ala. (WIAT) -- The three men shot to death at a Bessemer gas station last week were identified Tuesday morning. According to Bessemer Police Department Det. Justin Burmeister, the shooting...
View ArticleNAACP calls for University of South Carolina to cancel 'roast' of Harris
The NAACP has joined a host of students in calling for the University of South Carolina to cancel a scheduled “roast” of Vice President Harris. In a letter to university President Michael Amiridis,...
View ArticleHouma storytelling to be held Saturday at Moundville Archaeological Park
MOUNDVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) — The Moundville Archaeological Park will host a preview event of its annual Native American Festival for visitors on Saturday. Grayhawk Perkins will perform traditional Houma...
View Article'It's terrifying': Bessemer residents call for an end to gun violence after...
BESSEMER, Ala. (WIAT) - From Friday night to Monday night, 10 people in Bessemer were shot with three victims dying from their injuries. The Bessemer community is reeling after a violent weekend. Some...
View Article'His is a great American story': Community celebrates Rev. Bill Greason on...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WIAT) -- Family, friends, city and state leaders gathered to celebrate and look back on the life of Rev. William "Bill" Greason for his 100th birthday celebration at Rickwood Field....
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Over 6,000lbs of Alabama made jerky recalled, made without inspection
EUFAULA, Ala. (WDHN) -- Eufaula's Hickory Hollow Jerky is being made to recall approximately 6,229 pounds of ready-to-eat jerky said the U.S. Dept of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service....
View ArticleDia de Los Muertos exhibit on display at Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Bare Hands, a local arts nonprofit, will bring exhibits from its annual Dia de Los Muertos Festival to galleries at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute beginning...
View ArticleRick Burgess to start new solo radio show following end of 'Rick & Bubba'
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Rick Burgess, one half of the popular "Rick & Bubba" radio show, will remain on the airwaves, starting a solo show that will debut next year. Burgess, who has co-hosted...
View ArticleSports journalist Armen Keteyian talks 'The Price,' Saban's influence on...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Part of a new book on college football sheds light on the relationship between former Alabama head coach Nick Saban and former offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin. Armen...
View ArticleArgument leads to shooting in Tuscaloosa
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A man was arrested following a shooting in Tuscaloosa Tuesday. Henry Eford, 63, has been charged with attempted murder after a shooting in the 3700 block of Sheffield Court...
View ArticleBham Foodie Fest happening Saturday at Sloss Furnaces
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The first-ever "Bham Foodie Fest" will take place Saturday at Sloss Furnaces. The one-day event will showcase Birmingham's culinary talents from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. There will...
View ArticleBirmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority hosting job fair
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority has announced a job fair that will seek to connect job seekers with career opportunities. Bham Foodie Fest happening...
View ArticleHoover brothers accused of making over $1 million selling stolen goods plead...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Two Hoover brothers accused of making over $1 million selling stolen goods online have pleaded guilty, U.S. Attorney Prim Escalona announced Wednesday. Abdurrahman Amar, 32,...
View ArticleWhere to watch Week 2 college football games
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Multiple ranked teams who lost their Week 1 matchups now turn their focus to Week 2, following the release of the first AP Poll Tuesday. Georgia showed why they're ranked...
View ArticleVeteran recovering after being injured in failed robbery attempt involving...
CULLMAN, Ala. (WIAT) -- A U.S. military veteran is recovering after he was allegedly attacked in by a 21-year-old immigrant who was reportedly living in the country illegally. In a press conference...
View ArticleFanatec GT World Challenger America coming to Barber Motorsports Park
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The 2024 Fanatec GT World Challenge America at Barber Motorsports Park is happening Friday, and fans can expect an action-packed weekend of sports car racing. Birmingham...
View ArticleBirmingham Promise offering new program to former Birmingham City Schools...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Birmingham Promise is offering career assistance to former Birmingham City Schools students. According to a news release, Promise Pathways is available to former Birmingham...
View ArticleBetter Business Bureau issues warning about phishing scheme involving QR codes
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Better Business Bureau is issuing a nationwide alert about a new type of phishing scam involving QR codes. Fake QR codes can lure victims into giving up personal...
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