Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center reopens Valor Center
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — For the first time in several years, the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center has reopened its Valor Center for Physical Rehabilitation. The Valor Center, which had a soft opening on...
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Search underway for missing 16-year-old in Oxford
OXFORD, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is searching for a missing 16-year-old. According to the ALEA, Jasmine Cordova was last seen in the area of Fifth Street in Oxford on Tuesday....
View ArticleBarber Vintage Festival expecting large draw
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The 19th annual Barber Vintage Festival starts Friday. It's the largest vintage motorcycle gathering in the country. Around 20,000-25,000 bikes are expected over the...
View ArticleWork to continue on Gordo Bypass project
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Alabama Department of Transportation is expecting to start the final phase of the Gordo Bypass project Oct. 15. In a Tuesday press release, the ALDOT stated it will...
View ArticleSupreme Court rejects IVF clinic's appeal of Alabama frozen embryo ruling
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to review an Alabama ruling that triggered concerns about in vitro fertilization availability by allowing couples to pursue wrongful...
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Fantastic fall weather continues all week across Central Alabama
Tracking the Tropics: Hurricane Milton is a Category 5 with winds of 165 mph in the Southern Gulf of Mexico. It is expected to battle some wind shear on Wednesday before it makes landfall Wednesday...
View ArticleNew project provides free genetic testing for Alabamians
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) -- Free genetic testing is now available for everyone in Alabama. It's all part of a new project that aims to give patients access to better care and clinical trials. Lt. Gov....
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Alabama authorities provide update on missing Ohio woman
CLEBURNE COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Cleburne County Sheriff's Office provided an update Tuesday afternoon on a missing Ohio woman whose car was found around Cheaha State Park. The CCSO stated it now...
View ArticleBirmingham City Council approves $15.8 million for police recruitment, retention
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Birmingham City Council approved a measure Tuesday to provide nearly $16 million in funding for the police department to hire more patrol officers. The vote was...
View ArticleThird Walker County Jail officer pleads guilty in wake of Anthony 'Tony'...
WALKER COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — Another correctional officer at the Walker County Jail has pleaded guilty to depriving an inmate of his human rights just hours before he died. Bailey Ganey, who worked at...
View ArticleAvery Anna stops at Birmingham's Saturn Oct. 17 on debut album tour
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A breakout singer and songwriter is stopping in the Magic City next week on her ongoing tour across the county. Avery Anna is set to perform at Birmingham's Saturn on Oct....
View ArticleBirmingham Crisis Center seeking Junior Board members
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham's Crisis Center, Inc. is searching for new members for its Junior Board. The Junior Board's purpose is to support the center by advising the center's staff,...
View Article5th Walker County corrections officer to plead guilty in 'Tony' Mitchell's death
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A fifth officer at the Walker County Jail has reached a plea agreement for his role in the death of Anthony Mitchell, court documents reveal. On Thursday, Grayson Colin Woods...
View ArticleSidewalk Film Center and Cinema to host Stephen King Fest
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Starting Oct. 18, Sidewalk Film Center and Cinema will screen four Stephen King film adaptations. From Oct. 18- 24, Sidewalk will present "It" (2017) and "It Chapter 2"...
View ArticleHurricane Milton evacuees seek shelter in Tuscaloosa
TUSCALOOSA, Ala (WIAT) – Hurricane Milton evacuees are looking to Tuscaloosa for a place to wait out the storm. However, rooms are limited. “It’s really hard to get a room in Tuscaloosa during game...
View ArticleProgress continues on Tarrant Storm Shelter following CBS 42 investigation
TARRANT, Ala. (WIAT) — CBS 42 is Your Voice Your Station. After being was paused for months, construction resumed at the end of September on the storm shelter being built in Tarrant. The work is...
View ArticleAthletes of the Week: The Homewood Offensive Line
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) -- It's that time of week where we highlight some of the best performances we've seen in the past week. This Thursday, we are going back to last Friday night when Homewood won 23...
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Pleasant days, cools nights through the weeekend. Turning sharply cooler next...
Today: After another cool morning, the pleasant weather continues. Expect plenty of sunshine with highs near 80, which is very close to average for this point of October. High School Football: The...
View ArticleProposed local amendment would raise medical cannabis tax 15% in Cullman County
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- A proposed local amendment would raise medical cannabis prices in Cullman County by 15%. Currently, those lawfully sold products are taxed at 18%. If the amendment is...
View ArticleAlabama looks for bounce back win against South Carolina
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) -- Alabama football looks to bounce back Saturday at home when they take on South Carolina. South Carolina comes to Tuscaloosa with a record of 3-2, following a loss at home to...
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