Hueytown woman charged with fabricating story of attack
Updated: 38 mins agoPolice say a woman accused of fabricating a story about being attacked to get her ex-boyfriend’s attention has been charged with filing a false police report.
Record collecting show to be held in Bessemer
Updated: 50 mins agoMike Burnett, with the Alabama Record Collector’s Association (ARCA), is organizing this weekend’s ARCA CD & Record Show in Bessemer.
Thunderstorms slow Oklahoma tornado cleanup
Updated: 2 hours agoA band of thunderstorms battered the Oklahoma City area Thursday, slowing cleanup operations in the suburb where a tornado killed 24 people and destroyed thousands of homes this week.
Top Medical Stories for Thursday, May 23rd
Updated: 1 hour agoBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT)– Here are today’s top medical stories from our partners at Ivanhoe Communications.
Antidepressants Eases Stress-Induced Heart Condition Taking antidepressants may reduce the chances of developing the heart condition called mental stress-induced myocardial ischemia (MSIMI).
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Preview: Gov. Bentley, staff to review state’s severe weather plans
Updated: 2 hours agoGovernor Bentley’s staff says the public has a responsibility to be prepared in an emergency as well. Leaders urge the public to have an emergency kit and be able to utilize that.
Preview: ADPH, CDC awaiting test results from mysterious illness in Southeast Alabama
Updated: 2 hours agoAccording to ADPH, ten people have been hospitalized in the Houston County area with a mysterious respiratory illness. The agency says there is no obvious connection between the patients.
Gus Malzhan speaks at the Youth at Risk breakfast
Updated: 1 hour agoThe Youth at Risk Breakfast is to help raise funds for the Alabama chapter of the Boy Scouts of America.
Tornado relief “Dough Raiser” at Slice
Updated: 4 hours agoSlice Pizza and Brew is having a “dough raiser” on Thursday to raise money for the people affected by the tornado in Oklahoma.
Cahaba Beach Dog Park opens to the public
Updated: 4 hours agoThe brand new Cahaba Beach Dog Park is now open to the public and all the pooches.
Taking Control: Preparing for summer camp
Updated: 4 hours agoHelping the kids manage homesickness while away at aummer camp.
Honor Flight takes veterans to memorials
Updated: 4 hours agoWASHINGTON D.C. (WIAT) – It’s the trip of a lifetime for the men whose service has defined our lifetimes.
On a rainy day, 98 World War II and Korean War veterans boarded a plane for Washington D.C. to… More »
UAB softball team ready for Super Regionals
Updated: 13 hours agoUAB will play No. 2 Florida in the NCAA Super Regionals beginning Friday.
Police search for assault weapon shooting suspect
Updated: 13 hours agoBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – Police are looking for the suspect who they say approached a male victim sitting on a porch and shot him multiple times with an assault weapon.
Norwood Elementary School is right across the street… More »
Recovering from a devastating storm
Updated: 14 hours ago“We had people to help us,” Dudley said. “They gave us our space, they helped with the children, provided clothing, gave us money – just things to help us get back on track. We had a lot of help.”
Durdaller named semifinalist for Gregg Olson Award
Updated: 14 hours agoThis honor is awarded to college baseball’s “Breakout Player of the Year.”