27-year-old man killed in Clay County crash
CLAY COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- A Wadley man was killed in a two-vehicle crash Monday evening, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Skylar Tillis, 27, was killed when the motorcycle he was...
View ArticleBreast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama, Mathew Knowles spread awareness
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama announced a partnership with Mathew Knowles, a male breast cancer survivor. Knowles is the father of Beyoncé and Solange....
View ArticleAlabama locations to participate in 'Empty the Shelters' event in October
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The BISSELL Pet Foundation will hold its fall "Empty the Shelters" reduced-fee event in Alabama from Oct. 1-15. According to the organization, the event will bring adoption...
View ArticleWhere to watch Week 4 college football games
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The college football season rolls into Week 4 after ranked teams survived upsets in Week 3. No. 1 Georgia escaped and survive on the road against Kentucky with a one-point...
View ArticleSo far so good for DeBoer and No. 4 Alabama, but No. 2 Georgia and other big...
Quarterback Jalen Milroe and Alabama's offense have dished out explosive plays and big numbers. The defense has been stingy, and the Crimson Tide deftly handled their first road test. The first few...
View ArticleBirmingham Greek Food Festival scheduled for October
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The 51st Birmingham Greek Food Festival is scheduled for October. The festival is Birmingham's oldest cultural event and offers Greek cuisine, according to organizers. The...
View ArticleHoover Health Care Authority awarded certificate of need
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Hoover Health Care Authority was awarded a certificate of need Wednesday for a new ambulatory surgical center and diagnostic facility. Officials said the State Health...
View ArticleBirmingham realtor and Hoover car dealership react to Federal Reserve rate cut
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Federal Reserve’s decision to cut its benchmark interest rate by a half percentage point on Wednesday will eventually lead to lower borrowing costs for Americans. The...
View ArticleBetter Business Bureau gears up for National Cyber Security Awareness Month
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — October marks the start of National Cyber Security Awareness Month. The Birmingham Better Business Bureau has two opportunities coming up to help your business be prepared...
View ArticleAlabama lawmaker hopes to curb nonviolent crime among youth with pre-filed bill
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — An Alabama lawmaker is speaking on new legislation designed to curb crime among the state's youth. Sponsored by Rep. Reed Ingram (R-Pike Road), House Bill 33 would require...
View ArticleBirmingham police searching for missing 72-year-old man
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Birmingham Police Department is searching for a 72-year-old man who was reported missing Aug. 11. Police state Edwin Beckman Jr.'s last known location is the 1200 block...
View ArticleFed Chair discusses key interest rate cut by 0.50, discusses future of Fed's...
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell held a press conference following the decision to cut interest rates. View his opening remarks in the video above. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve on...
View Article2 Alabama student journalists part of newest class of The New York Times Corps
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Throughout the school year, two student journalists from Alabama will be part of a special program where they will be mentored by members of one of the most prestigious news...
View ArticleWeek 4 Alabama high school football schedule
BIRMINHGAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The high school football season rolls into Week 4 beginning Thursday. The Homewood Patriots, 4-0, looks to remain undefeated and the 0-3 Jackson-Olin Mustangs look to win...
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Dry streak begins as temperatures warm into the weekend
Tonight: Lower humidity in place this evening will allow for low temperatures to fall into the lower to middle 60s overnight with clear skies. Thursday: A comfortable start to our day will turn...
View ArticleFormer President Trump to attend Alabama-Georgia football game
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) -- Former President Donald Trump is planning on attending the Alabama football game versus Georgia in Tuscaloosa on Sept. 28, according to U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL)....
View Article1 dead after argument in west Birmingham neighborhood
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Police Department is investigating a homicide that took place in the 1700 Block of Laurel Avenue SW Wednesday. According to Sgt. LaQuitta Wade, officers were...
View ArticleConcerns rise about potential loopholes in new Instagram Teen Accounts
ONEONTA, Ala. (WIAT) - Meta is introducing Instagram Teen Accounts, enacting stricter privacy and safety measures on accounts for ages 13 to 17. Many studies over the last few years have shown the...
View ArticleTuscaloosa City School Board calls on residents and calls out Stop the Big...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala (WIAT) – City of Tuscaloosa residents are days away from voting on a tax referendum, and while the city school system hopes to secure the vote, there are people encouraging taxpayers...
View ArticleLocal high school bands showcase skills at Crimson Cavalcade in Pelham
PELHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Seven local High School bands from across central Alabama filled Pelham High School's football stadium Wednesday for the Crimson Cavalcade of Bands. Pelham High School hosted the...
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