Sewer project in Jefferson County nears completion
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) — An ongoing sewer infrastructure project in Jefferson County is nearing the finish line after two years. The project started in Mountain Brook and is now beginning its final...
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Lower humidity lingers into the Weekend as temperatures heat up
Thursday: High pressure will be west of Alabama on Thursday, continuing to bring northerly winds across the region. These winds will keep it less humid with plenty of sunshine. It will become hotter...
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'Mr. Morris wants answers as well': Person of interest in Deundray Cottrell...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — In the days after a man was found dead after going missing over the holiday weekend in Birmingham, an attorney for the man police believe may have information on his death is...
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Other retailers offering great deals on Prime Day
BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details. Save on products from Asus, Dyson and Apple As one of the biggest e-commerce sales events of the year, Prime Day, which...
View Article2 people shot, including teen, in Center Point
CENTER POINT, Ala. (WIAT) - A teenager and an adult man were shot in Center Point on Wednesday night. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a shooting at the 2300...
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74-year-old arrested in Alabama after traffic stop leads to drug investigation
PRICEVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — A traffic stop by the Priceville Police Department Wednesday night led to the discovery of a large amount of drugs. Around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Officer Patrick Wiley with the...
View ArticleMiles College and Tuskegee University to attend National Battle of the Bands
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) - The 2024 National Battle of the Bands is scheduled for August 25, and Alabama's Miles College and Tuskegee University marching bands will both be in attendance. The National...
View ArticlePedestrian struck by car near downtown Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Authorities have cleared the scene after a pedestrian was struck near downtown Birmingham Thursday afternoon. Reports came in at the intersection of Carraway Boulevard and...
View ArticleTuscaloosa Farmers Market hosts Sweet Grown Alabama Day this weekend
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) -- The City of Tuscaloosa Farmers Market will host a "Sweet Grown Alabama Day" this weekend. The event will last from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday at the Tuscaloosa River Market....
View ArticleUnited Way of Central Alabama hosts back-to-school backpack drive
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The United Way of Central Alabama is collecting donations for a back-to-school backpack drive throughout July The United Way Hands-on Volunteer Center's drive began on July 8...
View ArticleBirmingham police investigate deadly I-65 shooting as targeted attack
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Police Department continues to investigate a fatal shooting on I-65 North. At around 10:55 p.m. Wednesday, North Precinct officers responded to a call of a...
View ArticleSloss Furnaces upcoming Artist Talk: "From the Studio of Richard Hunt"
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Metal Arts Program at Sloss Furnaces will host an artist talk titled “From the Studio of Richard Hunt” on July 18 from 6 to 7 p.m. The talk will focus on Chicago-based...
View ArticleAlabama's Black Belt Birding Festival kicks off August 2
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Happening Aug. 2 to 4, the fourth annual Black Belt Birding Festival will take wing throughout Alabama. Highlighting the birds, history and heritage of Alabama’s Black Belt...
View ArticleAthlete of the Week: Helena rifle shooter Carley Seabrooke
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — At just 17 years old, Carley Seabrooke is smashing records and shooting for the stars. Watch the video above to learn how the Helena High School student is making a name for...
View ArticleFatal shooting of Birmingham firefighter unsolved 1 year later
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Friday marks one year since the shooting of Birmingham firefighter Jordan Melton at Station 9 in Norwood. Melton died from injuries sustained in the shooting on July 17. A...
View ArticlePfizer moving ahead with plans for once-daily weight loss pill
(The Hill) - Pfizer announced Thursday plans to move forward with an oral daily weight loss medication in the same drug category as treatments including Ozempic and Zepbound. The pharmaceutical giant...
View ArticleBiden vows to 'keep moving' in campaign despite Democratic discontent
President Biden on Thursday defended his viability atop the Democratic ticket amid growing calls from lawmakers for him to step aside, laying out the case for his candidacy, even as he made a...
View ArticleTuscaloosa Central High School holds international basketball scrimmage
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — A cultural exchange took place in Tuscaloosa during a basketball scrimmage game on Thursday. The matchup between one team from Alabama and another from Belgium happened at...
View ArticleHow will the presidential election impact Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District?
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — The status of President Biden's reelection campaign may be causing Alabama voters uncertainty when deciding on a new state representative. Shomari Figures and Caroleene...
View ArticleIssues on deadly state road continue following CBS 42 investigation
COOSA COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — CBS 42's Your Voice Your Station team is following up on a road investigation from earlier this year where issues continue. In April, we helped Alice Hall get ALDOT’s...
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