Tim Vakakes looks to continue momentum with Spain Park's undefeated start
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Spain Park football has gotten off to an incredible start to the 2024-25 season, starting 4-0 for the first time since 2009. The Jags began its season with a dominant 38-7...
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Death toll rises after Helene slams the South
(NEXSTAR/AP) — Even as Helene was downgraded from a powerful Category 4 hurricane to a tropical storm, it continued to dump heavy rain as it blew through the South Friday. Emergency crews were rushing...
View ArticleGirl Scouts of Alabama attempt to break world record for s'mores making
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Girl Scouts of Alabama troops are inviting residents across the state to lend a hand in making s'mores for a sweet cause. The Girl Scouts of NorthCentral Alabama (GSNCA) and...
View ArticleChildren can be a ‘Farmer for a Day’ for free in Winston County
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Winston County Cooperative is hosting an event called "Farmer for a Day" on Saturday. It is a free event that is happening at City Fest in Double Springs to give...
View ArticleBirmingham Squadron finalizes 2024-25 coaching staff
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Birmingham Squadron revealed its 2024-25 coaching staff Friday, which includes two new names for the franchise. T.J. Saint returns for his third season as the head coach...
View ArticleBankhead Towers condemned due to multiple fire, building, and housing code...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- One day after the city of Birmingham condemned the Bankhead Towers apartments, CBS 42 learned more about the reason why. According to their website, the high-rise apartment...
View ArticleEmotional vigil for victim of mass shooting, family searches for justice
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) - A raw and emotional vigil was held Friday night for 21-year-old Anitra Holloman, one of four people killed in last Saturday’s mass shooting in Birmingham’s Five Points South...
View ArticleCleanup efforts begin after Helene leaves dozens dead and millions without power
PERRY, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Helene caused dozens of deaths and billions of dollars of destruction across a wide swath of the southeastern U.S. as it raced through, and more than 3 million customers...
View ArticleTalladega County concrete mixer truck crash kills 1
TALLADEGA COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- A Sylacauga man was killed in a crash involving a concrete mixer truck in Talladega County late Friday night, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports. James...
View ArticleBirmingham police provide update after decomposed body found
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Birmingham Police Department released an update Saturday regarding a decomposed body that was found Thursday morning. Officer Truman Fitzgerald stated the Jefferson...
View ArticleUAB falls to Navy in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Blake Horvath threw two long touchdown passes and led Navy's potent ground game with 84 yards rushing in a 41-18 victory over UAB on Saturday. With the win, Navy improved to...
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Cloudy and breezy with a few showers this weekend, Sunshine returns next week
Weekend Outlook: The remnants of Helene will remain stalled over TN and KY on Saturday. We will be mostly cloudy, and still breezy with a few showers wrapping around the center of Helene across...
View ArticleWest Birmingham shooting leaves man dead
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A man is dead after a shooting in west Birmingham on Saturday night that police believe stemmed from a verbal dispute. Sgt. LaQuitta Wade of the Birmingham Police Department...
View ArticleRevvin’ 4 Research charity ride to benefit breast cancer research
PELHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama is hosting its 16th annual Revvin’ 4 Research charity motorcycle ride Sunday. The nonprofit organization invests in cutting-edge...
View ArticleMan found dead at Jefferson County hotel, suspect in custody
FAIRFIELD, Ala. (WIAT) -- A 35-year-old man was found dead when Jefferson County deputies responded to the Budgetel Inns & Suites in Fairfield on Saturday morning. Henry Irby of the Jefferson...
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Warmer along with a spotty showers
Sunday: Spotty showers continue under a mix of sun and clouds. We are not expecting anything widespread and any shower that does develop will not last long. Otherwise, seasonably pleasant with...
View ArticleAuburn loses 4th quarter lead to No. 21 Oklahoma
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Kip Lewis returned an interception 61 yards for the game-winning touchdown, and No. 21 Oklahoma rallied from an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat Auburn, 27-21 on Saturday...
View ArticleJasper man killed in Cullman County motorcycle crash
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- A Jasper man was killed in a crash involving the motorcycle he was riding in Cullman County on Saturday, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports. Gary Decatur, 45,...
View ArticleFans react to former President Trump at Bryant-Denny Stadium
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) -- Alabama and Georgia fans were sure to bring the energy in Tuscaloosa on Saturday night. With former President Donald Trump making an appearance, fans discussed their...
View ArticleMilroe-to-Williams TD connection helps No. 4 Alabama beat No. 2 Georgia 41-34...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Georgia and Alabama, Jalen Milroe and Carson Beck, put on quite a show even with a different Crimson Tide coach prowling the sideline. Ryan Williams caught a 75-yard touchdown...
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