Woman dies 2 weeks after Birmingham shooting
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A 40-year-old woman died Wednesday two weeks after being injured in a Birmingham shooting. 21-year-old killed in Bessemer shooting identified On August 28, police officers...
View ArticleCongressman Robert Aderholt honors Alabama State Representative for 'Baby...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Congressman Robert Aderholt honored Alabama State Rep. Donna Givens with a Congressional Angels in Adoption Award Wednesday night. Givens was nominated for the award by...
View ArticlePink Economic Wealth Expo happening Saturday in Fairfield
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Upsilon Eta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha is hosting a community event in Fairfield this weekend centered on economic growth and success. The "Pink Economic Wealth...
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Weather Aware for a few tornadoes, heavy rain, flash flooding, and gusty...
***Tornado Watch until 10:00 PM for parts of Central Alabama*** Weather Aware Today and Friday for Impacts of Heavy Rain, Flooding, and A Few Tornadoes The outer rainbands of Francine are moving...
View ArticleMountain Brook residents impacted by power outages
MOUNTAIN BROOK, Ala. (WIAT) -- Power outages on Thursday kept crews from Alabama power busy statewide. Thousands of customers in the Birmingham area were also by the storm. In Hoover, a downed tree...
View ArticleRuss Rosser, local guitar legend who brought unique sound to central Alabama,...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Russ Rosser, a guitarist who was a mainstay of the local music scene in Gadsden and across Alabama, has died. Rosser, a "one-man band" who would often play restaurants, bars...
View ArticleChildren's of Alabama hosts 16th Annual Baby Steps Memorial Run
SPRINGVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) -- Children's of Alabama will host the 16th Annual Baby Steps Memorial Run on Saturday. The event will take place at Homestead Hollow, 1161 Murphrees Valley Road in...
View ArticleSesame Street Live! coming to 2 Alabama cities in November
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Elmo and his friends on Sesame Street will perform live in two Alabama cities this fall. Sesame Street Live! features singing and dancing with the iconic furry friends plus a...
View ArticleFiesta Bham happening Sept. 28 to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The annual Fiesta Bham festival will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in the Magic City's Linn Park later this month. The fiesta is happening on Sept. 28 from noon to 8 p.m....
View ArticleBirmingham man sentenced to 10 years for multi-million dollar fraud
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A Birmingham man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after running a Telegram channel that sold millions of dollars in stolen and fraudulent checks. Woman dies 2 weeks after...
View ArticleTailgating spots still available for Magic City Classic
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The 2024 Magic City Classic football game is on Oct. 26 and there are still tailgating spots available. Customers are limited to two slots per transaction. Alabama State won...
View ArticleWestern and central Alabama prep for impacts from Francine
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) - Many areas in western and central Alabama are bracing for impacts from Francine, which hit the Gulf Coast as a category 2 hurricane. “The main thing, you know, I guess in our...
View Article2 dead in Etowah County crash
ETOWAH COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- Two people were killed in a crash in Etowah County Saturday, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports. James E. Dayries, 64, of Baker, La., was killed when the 2023 GMC...
View ArticleHelena police address threats against Helena Middle School
HELENA, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Helena Police Department is investigating two different alleged threats by students attending Helena Middle School. Officers say school officials have been working with law...
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Hale county resident says he warned City of Greensboro about fallen tree that...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala (WIAT) – The City of Greensboro in Hale County was warned about a rotten tree that knocked out multiple power lines during the storms that came in, according to a Greensboro resident....
View ArticleJefferson County approves funds to continue building Tarrant Storm Shelter
TARRANT, Ala. (WIAT) — CBS 42's Your Voice Your Station team has been following Randy Weaver’s journey for nearly three years as he's worked to get a storm shelter for the City of Tarrant. The...
View ArticleAthlete of the Week: Chase Stracener
PELHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – The Chelsea Hornets are on a roll. For the first time since the 2016 season, the Hornets are 3-0 on the year including a 1-0 record to kickoff region play. There are a lot of...
View ArticleHow to handle downed trees and power lines following strong storms
ONEONTA, Ala. (WIAT) - With heavy rain and winds can come downed trees and power lines, which can be potential dangers for people. The Oneonta Fire Department says if a tree lands on a house or car...
View ArticleCBS 42 Band of the Week: AIDB Alabama School for the Blind Band
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- CBS 42 Morning News will highlight a local band each week throughout the 2024 football season. CBS 42 Band of the Week: AIDB Alabama School for the Blind Band This week, CBS...
View Article16-year-old arrested after threats made towards Carver and Parker High School
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A 16-year-old Carver High School student was arrested after making terroristic threats towards two schools, Birmingham police announced. Huffman High School student arrested...
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