Man charged with armed bank robbery in Clanton
CLANTON, Ala. (WIAT) -- A 32-year-old man from Jefferson County was arrested after allegedly robbing a bank at gunpoint Wednesday morning. According to Clanton Police Department, employees at River...
View ArticleLotus Catfe to host Halloween-themed 'Meowloween' party in Alabaster
ALABASTER, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Lotus Catfe will host a "Meowloween" Party on Saturday. The event will last from 8- 11 p.m., and it is adults-only. The event will include snacks and refreshments, music...
View ArticleArley man killed in Cullman County crash
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- A three-vehicle crash that occurred early Monday morning left an Arley man dead, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports. Chadrick Kilpatrick, 51, was fatally injured...
View ArticleJimmie Hale Mission celebrates renovation
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Jimmie Hale Mission is celebrating the renovation of its Shepura Men's Center Dormitory. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Wednesday morning. The renovation is part of...
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Near-record highs possible on Thursday and Friday
The weather pattern remains dry across Central Alabama as high pressure sits over the Eastern U.S. tonight and tomorrow. It will be clear and cool tonight with lows ranging from the upper 40s to...
View ArticleBirmingham man sentenced to 10 years on gun, drug charges
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A Birmingham man was sentenced to 10 years in prison on gun and drug charges, according to U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona. Nurse pleads guilty to denying care for Anthony...
View ArticleThe Edge Homewood to hold grand opening celebration
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Edge Homewood will hold its official grand opening celebration on Nov. 2. Here's the lineup of activities for the day: Coffee and donuts with Baba Java Coffee -- 8 to 11...
View ArticleBetter Business Bureau warns consumers about 'reshipping scam'
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Better Business Bureau is warning customers about a scam involving shipping packages. In what's being called a "reshipping scam," a person will receive an email or a text...
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Former marching band members for rival schools reunite at Magic City Classic
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The gates are now open and Magic City Classic tailgaters are getting ready to celebrate the 83rd annual HSBC football game between Alabama A&M and Alabama State....
View ArticleCity of Pinson accepting applications to fill vacant council seat
CBS 42 News is a media partner with the Trussville Tribune. Read the full announcement of the partnership here. PINSON, Ala. (Trussville Tribune) – The City of Pinson is now accepting applications...
View ArticleUniversity of Alabama Homecoming: what to know before you go
TUSCALOOSA, Ala (WIAT) – The University of Alabama is celebrating their homecoming week, and the university is doing some things differently this year. The homecoming parade starts at 10:00 a.m....
View ArticleResidents pressure City of Tuscaloosa to prevent developments near McWright's...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala (WIAT) – Some residents near the McWright's Ferry Road extension project are trying to prevent a gas station and apartments from being built in the area. Developers requested the...
View ArticleAlabama man dead after getting hit by train
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) -- A man was found dead on the train tracks on North Range Street in Dothan Tuesday night. Dothan Police identified the victim as 64-year-old Scottie Earl Jones. According to...
View ArticleJoint Prison Committee meeting intensifies with Alabama prison system leaders
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Joint Prison Committee held an emotional meeting today with leaders in Alabama's prison system. John Hamm, Commissioner of the Department of Corrections, updated...
View ArticleJasper business leaders remember mayor David O'Mary
JASPER, Ala. (WIAT) -- Former Jasper Mayor David O'Mary is being remembered. O’Mary served as mayor since 2016. According to his family, he died Tuesday. “He was loved, and he did so much for the...
View Article18-year-old arrested in connection to May homicide
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- An 18-year-old was arrested in connection to a shooting that killed another teen in May, according to the Birmingham Police Department. On May 15, 2024, 19-year-old...
View ArticleSardis Middle School parent killed in officer-involved shooting that began in...
SARDIS, Ala. (WIAT) - An officer-involved shooting that claimed the life of a Sardis Middle School parent is being investigated. Investigators say the situation began at the school Wednesday morning....
View ArticleNurse pleads guilty to denying care for Anthony 'Tony' Mitchell, who died...
WALKER COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — A nurse who formerly worked at the Walker County Jail has pleaded guilty in the wake of the death of an inmate nearly two years ago, a case that has resulted in several...
View ArticleWhooping cough cases on the rise in Alabama: Here's what you need to know
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Health professionals say they're seeing an increase in whooping cough cases across the country, including Alabama. Dr. Wes Stubblefield, a Medical Officer with the Alabama...
View ArticleWATCH: BPD Chief Thurmond announces retirement
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond announced his decision to retire from the police department. The full announcement is being archived now and will be added to this...
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