Muslim inmate asks that state not autopsy his body after execution in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama inmate will not ask the courts to block his execution next week but is requesting that the state not perform an autopsy on his body because of his Muslim faith,...
View ArticleThe best fried chicken restaurant in Alabama, according to Yelp
(KTLA/NEXSTAR) -- Whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner, fried chicken is a classic that people all around the U.S. crave regardless of the time of day. But where exactly is the best spot to get a...
View ArticleHow many loaded guns have been found at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — With five months left in the year, Alabama's largest airport is already on track to intercept more firearms than it did last year. According to a new report released Tuesday...
View ArticleFresh Market closing Birmingham location after 20 years
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Fresh Market on Hwy. 280 will be closing after 20 years in Birmingham. The news was announced Wednesday through a newsletter to customers. The Hwy. 280 location had been...
View ArticleCity of Birmingham hosting Mental Health Awareness Day on July 12
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The city of Birmingham is encouraging self-care by presenting a Mental Health Awareness Day in Linn Park on Friday. Attendees will be able to pick up free resources and...
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Audition date for 'The Brown Sugar Nutcracker' announced
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- "The Brown Sugar Nutcracker" will be holding its annual auditions at Ursula Smith Dance Studio on Aug, 17. The production is searching for dancers from 6 years old to adults...
View ArticleBirmingham's Poet Laureate names Poet Fellows for community reading initiative
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The City of Birmingham’s Poet Laureate Salaam Green has nominated two women to serve as the community's poet fellows. Karima Moore will serve as the inaugural Youth Poet...
View ArticleHoover church to host 'Family Fun Day'
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Birmingham First Seventh-day Adventist Church is inviting the community to come out to its "Family Fun Day." The event is taking place Sunday from 1-6 p.m. at the church...
View ArticleBirmingham man sentenced to 7 years in prison for illegal gun possession
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A Birmingham man was sentenced to seven years in prison for illegal gun possession, according to US Attorney Prim F. Escalona. Peter Gupton, 41, was sentenced to 84 months...
View ArticleTrussville man sentenced to nearly 5 years in prison on health care fraud...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A Trussville man was sentenced earlier this week after pleading guilty to health care fraud conspiracy in February, the U.S. Department of Justice announced. John Alan...
View ArticleBetter Business Bureau warns of scams ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2024
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Ahead of Amazon Prime Day, the Better Business Bureau is making sure customers don't get taken advantage of when trying to find the best deals. Carl Bates is the President...
View ArticleAlabama Gov. Kay Ivey welcomes launch of Alabama Fiber Network
CULLMAN, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Alabama Fiber Network launched Wednesday what it said will help close the broadband gap across the state. Gov. Kay Ivey gave remarks at an event highlighting the start of a...
View ArticleFamily of Deundray Cottrell await answers as Birmingham police investigate case
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — As Birmingham Police Department continues to investigate the murder of Deundray Cottrell, a person of interest in the case is speaking out through his attorney. Cottrell's...
View ArticleInsuring oceanfront properties in Alabama may be difficult amid hurricane season
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- An expected busy hurricane season raises the question of insurance coverage on coastal properties. Some families are having difficulty getting coverage for their beachfront...
View ArticleShooting on I-65 in Birmingham leaves 1 dead
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Birmingham Police Department is searching for answers following a deadly shooting on I-65 near the 32nd Avenue exit Wednesday night. Alabama family pleads with driver...
View ArticleAlabama volunteer firefighter arrested on child pornography charges
CLANTON, Ala. (WIAT) — A Clanton man faces multiple counts of child pornography possession following an investigation on Wednesday. Robert Hancock, 26, was arrested on Wednesday at 11:05 a.m. by the...
View ArticleOneonta teen drowns at Smith Lake in Cullman County
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — Authorities are investigating a drowning at Smith Lake that happened Wednesday afternoon. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick confirmed a male victim was found near...
View ArticlePerfect Game baseball players enjoy the history of Rickwood Field
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Some of the most talented high school baseball players in the country are in Birmingham this week for a competitive national event. The 2024 Perfect Game 17 and Under...
View ArticleALDOT to resurface parts of State Road 216 in Tuscaloosa County
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to resurface, install guardrails and place new traffic striping on a portion of SR-216 in Tuscaloosa County. The plans will...
View ArticleBlount County minister arrested on multiple sex crimes involving a child
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- A youth minister in Blount County was arrested after being accused of multiple sex crimes involving a child. According to the district court of Blount County, Terry...
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