Hoover police report no violent murders and drop in crime rates in 2023
HOOVER, Ala. - Hoover mayor Frank Brocato delivered his State of the City address. He reports police saw an 8% decrease in overall crime...
Oscar nominee Colman Domingo to play pianist Nat King Cole, who was brutally attacked...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WIAT ) — Fresh off his Oscar-nominated performance as civil rights activist Bayard Rustin in the biopic “Rustin,”...
Florida man charged in broad daylight killing outside Birmingham store
A Florida man has been charged in the November broad daylight killing of another man outside a neighborhood store in Ensley. Ricky Germain Glover,...
The coldest January in Jefferson County history-and the warmest
Canva Warmest and coldest January in Jefferson County, Alabama history 2024 has started off with intense cold and severe weather across...
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office warns of scammers posing as law enforcement
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. ( WIAT ) — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to be aware of potential...
8 amazing spring festivals happening in Birmingham this year
Longer days and higher temps are on their way-and along with it comes new ways to get out and about in Birmingham. These eight...
New tea house opening in Woodlawn, February 10
Woodlawn keeps growing! Herban Soul Café, a local cafe specializing in healthy herbal tea, is set to open its first brick-and-mortar location inside the...
Giant pothole takes out 7 vehicles in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (WDEF) - Crews are patching highways across the south after last week's winter storm. But one pothole in Alabama became a sudden...
Robert Hill Custom Tailors sets up new location after 40 years with city’s help
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Last fall, Mr. Robert Hill was at a crossroads: closing his tailor shop's doors after 40 years or relocating. His...
Eligibility criteria changes for Cooper Green will help more in need
New changes to eligibility criteria will help provide access for more Jefferson County residents seeking services at Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Authority. Approved...
