New coach, same 'Tennessee Hate Week' traditions at the University of Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala (WAIT) – The Alabama Tennessee football rivalry is still going strong, and the traditions remain the same despite a new era in Alabama football. “Everybody hates Auburn because they...
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Warming up this weekend with more sunshine
High pressure remains over the Eastern U.S. tonight. A few high clouds will stream over Alabama, making it mostly clear. Temperatures will not be as cold, with lows ranging from the upper 30s to the...
View ArticleWeek 8 Alabama high school football schedule
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- It's officially Week 8 of the high school football season as the regular season is nearing the end. Thompson (6-2) returns home for a huge 7A matchup with Hoover (6-2). Two...
View ArticleCertain frozen waffle products recalled due to listeria risk
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Multiple frozen waffle products manufactured by TreeHouse Foods, Inc. have been recalled due to potential listeria contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug...
View ArticleKentuck Festival of the Arts looks forward to weekend in new location
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) – Kentuck’s 53rd Festival of the Arts will kick off its first day of the festival on Saturday in its new location. In 1971, the City of Northport celebrated its 100th...
View ArticleAlabama, Tennessee go head-to-head for bragging rights in 'Third Saturday in...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WIAT) -- Alabama football heads to Neyland Stadium for a top-15 showdown with Tennessee in the "Third Saturday in October." Alabama comes into this game with several question marks...
View ArticleAlabama man sentenced to life in prison for murdering his ex-wife
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — A man pled guilty to murdering his ex-wife nearly five years ago in Fayette County during a court hearing this week, District Attorney Andy Hamlin announced. On...
View ArticleBirmingham Police searching for missing 16-year-old
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Birmingham Police Department is searching for a missing 16-year-old girl. Miracle Minter was last seen leaving Huffman High School around 3 p.m. Friday. Minter was...
View ArticleGov. Ivey calls meeting to consider immediate removal of veterans affairs...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) -- Gov. Kay Ivey has called a special meeting of the State Board of Veterans Affairs to consider the immediate removal of Commissioner Kent Davis. Ivey's call for a special...
View ArticleSamford Athletics to hold 'Dogs After Dark' event for basketball teams
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) -- Samford Athletics will celebrate its men's and women's basketball teams at Pete Hanna Center on Thursday night. According to the department, "Dogs After Dark" will feature...
View ArticleTull Chemical Company site in Oxford suffers fire
OXFORD, Ala. (WIAT) -- There was a fire at the Tull Chemical Company facility in Oxford late Friday night. According to the city, firefighters were dispatched around 11:14 p.m. to the fire. Though one...
View ArticleMagic City Fashion Week showcases fashion in Birmingham area
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The fifth Magic City Fashion Week kicked off Thursday. Magic City Fashion Week was founded by Daniel Grier in 2017. According to its website, "Magic City Fashion Week is a...
View ArticleSidewalk Film Center to host Halloween-themed 48-hour filmmaking contest
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Sidewalk Film Center's Spooky Scramble Filmmaking Competition will kick off on Oct. 25 with a meeting via Zoom. Filmmakers of all levels of experience are invited to...
View ArticleIs safety still a concern following arrest is Five Points South Shooting?...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WIAT) -- Following the arrest Five Points South Shooting suspect Damien McDaniel, community members share a mix of emotions regarding safety. Ace Graham is among the many business...
View ArticleTrussville community raises money for 7-year-old with Spinal Muscular Dystrophy
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) -- Trussville residents are dressing up for a good cause. The 5th annual Trussville Witches Ride brought together hundreds of community members. “Some ladies in Trussville got...
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Warmer this week and staying dry
Tonight: Low temperatures will drop into the middle 40s under completely clear skies. Sunday: A warm, sunny day is in store tomorrow as we climb into the middle to upper 70s, very seasonal for the...
View ArticleTechnology debuts in the U.S. at Bama in the Boutwell, brings sports...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) - History seemed to be the theme of the night for the Bama in Boutwell exhibition game between the University of Alabama and Wake Forest. It was the first basketball game in...
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Warm, dry days and cool nights continue
Weekend: Beautiful weather continues both Saturday and Sunday, featuring cool mornings and mild, pleasant afternoons. Morning lows will range in the upper 30s to middle 40s both mornings. Highs reach...
View ArticleMan found fatally shot in Birmingham road
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A man was found fatally shot in a Birmingham road Saturday morning. According to the Birmingham Police Department, at around 6:30 a.m., police were dispatched to the 100...
View Article3 killed, 8 injured during Mississippi trail ride shooting
HOLMES COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Three people were killed and eight people were injured during a trail ride shooting in Holmes County. The shooting occurred around midnight on Saturday, October 19 on...
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