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High speed chase in Midfield ends in crash
MIDFIELD, Ala. (WIAT) — A high-speed chase ended in a crash in Midfield Thursday afternoon. According to Midfield Fire and Rescue, the crash happened on Woodward Road and Dr. MLK Jr. Drive and resulted in minor injuries. Details on what initiated the chase are limited at this time, but the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office was […]
Tyler Booker joins CBS 42 Morning News to discuss being featured in new series about offensive lineman
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Booker joined the CBS 42 Morning News to discuss being featured in “The O-Line,” a new series by Duke Cannon, the men’s grooming company. “It was great to be in this Duke Cannon series just for the fact of I’m an offensive lineman and we’re one of […]
Shelby County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing woman last seen Sept. 10
PELHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance locating a 73-year-old woman. Brenda Clark was last seen on Sept. 10 in Pelham. She may be living with a condition that impairs her judgment. Clark is described as being 5’5″, 140 pounds with blue eyes and blonde or strawberry […]
Fatal shooting critically injured 2nd victim in west Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Police Department learned a second person was injured during a shooting on Wednesday that left a man dead. According to a press release, detectives learned an additional victim was shot in the 1700 Block of Laurel Avenue SW. They were transported to UAB Hospital by private vehicle with life-threatening injuries. […]
Day three of Titan disaster hearing features testimony from former dive passenger
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – After a 24-hour break, the Coast Guard’s hearing into why a submersible set to explore the Titanic imploded has resumed Thursday. Witnesses scheduled to testify include Renata Rojas, a former passenger, and OceanGate Mission Specialist, who had gone on five dives with the company. After hearing from Rojas, OceanGate’s former […]
Local high school bands showcase skills at Crimson Cavalcade in Pelham
PELHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Seven local High School bands from across central Alabama filled Pelham High School’s football stadium Wednesday for the Crimson Cavalcade of Bands. Pelham High School hosted the non-competitive annual event, sponsored by the University of Alabama’s Million-Dollar Band for the first time this year. The event gave high school bands an […]
Tuscaloosa City School Board calls on residents and calls out Stop the Big Tax PAC
TUSCALOOSA, Ala (WIAT) – City of Tuscaloosa residents are days away from voting on a tax referendum, and while the city school system hopes to secure the vote, there are people encouraging taxpayers to vote “no.” Polls open at 7 a.m. Wednesday Sept. 24 for residents to cast their vote on increasing city property tax […]
Concerns rise about potential loopholes in new Instagram Teen Accounts
ONEONTA, Ala. (WIAT) – Meta is introducing Instagram Teen Accounts, enacting stricter privacy and safety measures on accounts for ages 13 to 17. Many studies over the last few years have shown the dangers unmonitored social media use can have on young minds. “There is a lot of good social media and there is a […]
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