Raids in Hoover and Birmingham lead to arrests, uncover drug labs and major narcotics...
Alabama Department of Corrections Narcotics Agents executed two major operations on Oct. 29, 2025, resulting in the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of substantial quantities of illegal substances. The first operation took place at approximately 7:30 a.m. at 1661 Patton Chapel Rd., Apt. A, in Hoover, where...
Woodfin discusses potential SNAP suspension and how it could affect Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — As the nation braces for a potential suspension of food-stamp funding Sunday, the city of Birmingham is preparing for what could come next. Mayor Randall Woodfin is scheduled to hold a press conference at 10:30 a.m. Thursday to discuss the possible loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...
With Outback Steakhouse gone, what’s next for Birmingham’s 20 Midtown?
The co-developer of a prominent downtown Birmingham property says he hopes to fill the vacancy left by the departure of a national franchise quickly. Developer Dick Schmalz of RGS Properties said the decision by Outback Steakhouse to leave the 20 Midtown development at 20th Street South was not specific to Birmingham.
Crews continue to battle Birmingham fire
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Crews are still working to get a large fire in the Five Points South area under control Friday morning. Birmingham Fire and Rescue said the fire has involved at least four structures, and crews are still on the scene working to extinguish flames. No injuries have been reported. Crews have...
Tunnel to Towers Foundation to transform hotel into veterans village in Birmingham
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has announced the purchase of property at 4300 Colonnade Parkway in Birmingham, which will be transformed into a Veterans Village. This initiative aims to provide long-term supportive housing and services to veterans. Trevor Tamsen from the Tunnel to Towers Foundation said the...
Major Law Enforcement Operation in Northern and Eastern Jefferson County Leads to 53 Arrests...
On October 16, 2025, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office led Operation Alliance Shield. The operation involved local police departments and the FBI. The goal was to reduce crime, increase law enforcement presence, and improve cooperation in northern and eastern Jefferson County. Sheriff Mark Pettway thanked the...
Alabama man charged with threatening rabbis, an imam in Georgia and others in South
Federal prosecutors have charged an Alabama man with making threatening calls and texts to multiple rabbis, an imam and others in the South, including telling one that “I want you to die.”
Calera police arrest suspect for armed drug trafficking
A vehicle stop by Calera police led to the arrest of a suspect for trafficking cocaine and using a firearm in relation to drug trafficking. The arrest was made on Wednesday. The suspect has not been publicly identified. The firearm charge carries a minimum five-year sentence, which must run consecutively...
Neighbors asking questions as ALEA investigates death of woman shot by Birmingham police officer
Neighbors asking questions as ALEA investigates death of woman shot by Birmingham police officer.
Mayor Randall Woodfin’s Round-Up Harvest Festival happening Thursday
The City of Birmingham has announced that the "Woodfin’s Round-Up Harvest Festival" will now take place on Thursday, Oct. 30, at 5 p.m. The event will still take place on Short 20th Street, in front of City Hall. The festival, inspired by the "Toy Story" movie, offers a variety...
