Birmingham-Jefferson Co. Transit Authority to announce 'National Get on Board Day' Plans

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - (WIAT) One week from today on April 25, 2019, it will officially be 'National Get on Board Day'. Today the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority will announce plans regarding their participation with other public transportation systems nationwide in National Get On Board Day, Thursday, April 25.

Great white shark 'Miss Costa' visits Panhandle waters

MISS COSTA VISITS THE GULF: A large female great white shark is being watched very closely in the Northern Gulf of Mexico. She is estimated at 12-feet long and 1,600 pounds.

Blind Boys' Jimmy Carter returns "Home" to Record new song with AIDB students

TALLADEGA, Ala. (WIAT) - Jimmy Carter's first day of school, 80 years ago, literally changed his life forever. It was traumatic for both he and his mother. But today the world renowned Grammy award-winning musician will come home again to unite with current students of the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind in a special recording.

Mayors of Alabama's five largest cities meet with lawmakers

JeffCo EMA pushing its emergency alert system

BMW adds nearly 185,000 vehicles to recall over fire risk

DETROIT (AP) — BMW is adding nearly 185,000 vehicles in the U.S. to a 2017 recall for possible engine fires.

Alabamians cross Tennessee state line to purchase Powerball tickets

Alabamians are crossing state lines to pick up Powerball tickets ahead of Wednesday's drawing for $550 million.

U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Dr. Ben Carson visits Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT)- Happening today U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Dr. Ben Carson is visiting Birmingham and participating in a roundtable discussion inside Campus of Hope in the Marks Village Public Housing Community.

Fairhope woman gets unlikely present in front yard: a box full of bees

GEE, THANKS? One South Alabama woman has a mystery that has everyone buzzing this morning. She found a box full of bees in her front yard.

Mark Your Calendar: Montevallo Arts Fest Scheduled for Saturday

Montevallo, Ala.- Get ready to see the work of some local artists this weekend in Montevallo. The annual Montevallo Arts Fest will be held on Saturday at Orr Park.

WEATHER AWARE: Severe storms possible in Central Alabama today

Severe storms are possible this afternoon through the early morning Friday with damaging wind and tornadoes as the main threats.

No storm shelters in Fosters community causes concerns from residents

Severe weather is expected Thursday afternoon in West Alabama. Some Tuscaloosa County residents living in the Fosters community are conserned about their safety. Fosters does not have a storm shelter.

Neighbors speak out against proposed surface mine; some concerned about water quality

SUMITON, Ala. (WIAT) -- Several neighbors and organizations are concerned about how a proposed surface mining operation could impact water quality on a river that serves as a source of drinking water for the Birmingham metro area.

Missing man suffering from dementia

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Birmingham Police have requested the public's help locating a missing man who suffers from dementia and was recently released from the hospital.

Bill to criminalize abortions advances

Man dies in ladder fall during Sumiton church renovation

SUMITON, Ala. (WIAT) -- A longserving member of a Sumiton church died Wednesday morning after falling from a ladder.

Bill lessening marijuana penalties passes Alabama Senate committee

The proposed bill that would revise the crime of unlawful possession of marijuana in Alabama passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.

Alabama Crimson Tide Softball preps for big series against Florida Gators

Alabama is 42-4 overall and 11-4 in SEC play, currently at the top of the league standings with three weeks of conference play remaining. Last weekend, the Crimson Tide swept Georgia over three games in Tuscaloosa, its first sweep over the Bulldogs since 2011.