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Man shot while repossessing vehicle in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Police Department is investigating after a repo man was shot while on the job Tuesday afternoon. At around 1:20 p.m., South Precinct officers responded to a ShotSpotter notification at 50th Street and Richard Arrington Junior Blvd North. Shell casings were found on the ground. Minutes later, West Precinct officers responded to […]
Birmingham Mayor Announces New Efforts to Curb Violent Crime After 7 Die in Weekend Shootings
Again, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin came before the City Council to speak about violent crime just days after multiple shootings claimed the lives of multiple people. And again, the mayor expressed the frustration among city leaders with the obstacles they face in prosecuting these crimes. This time it was seven...
Metal cups among items newly prohibited in Tuscaloosa County schools
TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — Students attending Tuscaloosa County Schools can expect some new changes when classes get underway in August. Every county high school and middle school will have weapon detection systems installed to keep students, teachers and administrators safe. Jennifer Teffs lives in Lakeview and has children who attend Brookwood high and […]
PHOTOS: The Hartford Nationals paratriathlon and aquathlon at Oak Mountain State Park
Eighteen athletes from across the U.S. compete in the Hartford Nationals paratriathlon and aquathlon event at Oak Mountain State Park on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. The paratriathlon and aquathlon consisted of swimming, biking and/or running. Photo by Erin Nelson Sweeney. The Hartford Nationals, a weeklong national sport championship event for...
Leeds City Council approves major development project near Exit 140
LEEDS, Ala. (WIAT)– Plans for a waterfront resort off Interstate 20 is one step closer to happening in Leeds. The plan has been in the works for five years. Monday night the city council approved a proposal for the development voting five to one in favor. The council hopes to turn the city into a […]
‘Put the guns down’: Sister grieves brother killed in Birmingham mass shooting
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — When asked to describe Stevie McGhee, his sister Stenisha remembers him as a loving and compassionate man. “He was always making people laugh,” Stenisha said. “He was the life of the party.” The memories of time spent with her big brother are now bittersweet, as the 39-year-old was among the four victims […]
Gadsden City Elite 4-Star DB attracting attention far and wide
Zyan Gibson is on pace to be one of the nation’s top cornerback prospects and one of the faces of the state of Alabama’s 2026 recruiting class. Gibson is a product of Gadsden City High School in Gadsden, Alabama. His recruitment is constantly growing with recent offers from Florida and Oregon to go along with previous offers from Alabama, Georgia, Michigan and others .
Why this communications pro + soccer mom loves working at United Way
Birmingham-born Candace O’Neil loves painting and has worked in communications roles in several different sectors, but the mission focus of nonprofits holds a special place in her heart. She currently serves as the Vice President of Community Engagement at United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA). We sat down with...
Alabama A&M looking to play ‘exciting brand of football’ this fall
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WAFF) - The Southwestern Athletic Conference kicked off Media Days on Tuesday in Birmingham. Alabama A&M’s head coach Connell Maynor and a pair of standout players for the Bulldogs spoke on what could be expected for the upcoming season. The SWAC dropped the preseason rankings the same...
UAB Football will participate in Habitat for Humanity in Birmingham this weekend
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBMA) — The University of Alabama Football team will participate in this year's Habitat for Humanity Event in Birmingham. They have been active participants in the initiative since 2017. Habitat for Humanity is an organization that helps people build affordable homes through community volunteering efforts. This year,...
Remembering Conner Owen, Ashville football player who always had a smile on his face
Ashville High School's Conner Owen has been remembered as a kid who always had a smile on his face since his tragic death last month. Owen died after hitting his head while swimming at a friend's house in Ashville on June 20. He was 17 and was getting ready to go into his junior year at the high school. Owen played football, baseball and wrestled for the Bulldogs. ...
Texas Roadhouse now hiring ahead of Prattville opening
PRATTVILLE, Ala. (WSFA) - The long-anticipated Texas Roadhouse in Prattville is now hiring. The new eatery’s grand opening is just around the corner. The long anticipated opening of Texas Roadhouse in Prattville is just around the corner, but first they need employees to get the place going. The restaurant...
Da Grub Spot opens a new location in Lanett
After four years, Da Grub Spot is having a homecoming to Lanett. The local family-owned business has opened a second location in the Shawmut community replacing Newt’s Fried Chicken. The current location of the restaurant in LaFayette has been open since 2020. Before that, Da Grub Spot was a food truck based in Lanett. The […] The post Da Grub Spot opens a new location in Lanett appeared first on Valley Times-News.
‘A monster’: SEC quarterbacks on Alabama’s Jalen Milroe
There’s no talk of baking of a cake this year at SEC Media Days. Unlike last year, when former Alabama football coach Nick Saban compared the quarterback competition to his grandmother Anna Saban’s baking process. He brought up the analogy to explain that the Crimson Tide needed to let the quarterback competition process play out and patience was necessary.
WATCH: New look at Bryant-Denny Stadium’s atmosphere in College Football 25
For video game lovers, the wait is finally over. College Football 25 officially released on all platforms this week so Alabama fans will finally be able to take full control of the Crimson Tide. The developers of the game have championed the accuracy of capturing the atmosphere of each stadium...
Huntsville Police searching for pair of shoplifters
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Huntsville Police Department investigators needs the publics help in tracking down a pair of shoplifters. Officials say two women stole several Nike items from the Academy Sports store at the corner of Drake Ave. and Memorial Pkwy. nearly two weeks ago. Surveillance footage caught the two...
Pell City set for Bulls on the Lake Rodeo weekend
PELL CITY, Ala.–People from all over the state are shaking the dust off their boots ahead of two days of rodeo action at the 10th Annual Bulls on the Lake Rodeo at the Pell City Sports Complex this weekend. Hosted by the Pell City FFA Alumni and Triple H...
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