Shelby County family raises domestic violence awareness at vigil
COLUMBIANA, Ala. (WIAT) — Nearly one year ago, Charity Snow lost her life at the hands of her husband. On Thursday, her family and friends gathered to remember her and bring awareness to domestic violence at a conjoined candlelight vigil with Safehouse of Shelby County. Emotions ran high, as a song Snow’s family...
Homewood police remind residents of scooter laws and safety requirements
The Homewood Police Department is urging residents to familiarize themselves with Alabama's scooter laws, emphasizing that scooters are classified as motor vehicles under state law. This classification subjects them to the same regulations as motorcycles and cars. According to Alabama law, a scooter is defined as a...
Superheroes Descend on Children’s of Alabama to Kick Off Superhero Month
BIRMINGHAM, AL — Some very special visitors swung into action this week at Children’s of Alabama, bringing smiles and excitement to patients and families alike. Spiderman, Batman, Superman, and newcomer Wonder Woman rappelled down the side of the hospital, waving and posing for thrilled children watching from their...
Black Warrior Riverkeeper sues PB Services for Clean Water Act violations
Black Warrior Riverkeeper has filed a lawsuit against PB Services, LLC, accusing the company of violating the federal Clean Water Act at its Bessie Mine and Locust Fork Red Rock facilities in Jefferson County, Alabama. The lawsuit alleges that PB Services exceeded discharge permit limits for pollutants such as...
Jimmie Hale Mission speaks against Homewood encampment restrictions
The Jimmie Hale Mission in Birmingham is sharing a statement in light of the City of Homewood's new ordinance banning encampments and sleeping on public property without a permit. Executive Director Perryn Carroll shared this statement with ABC 33/40, saying, "This ordinance, and others like it, do nothing to help...
Katt Williams receives honorary doctorate from Miles College
Legendary comedian Katt Williams has received an honorary doctorate in Humane Letters from HBCU Miles College.
Covenant Rescue, Irondale & Trussville Sting Operation Leads to Seven Arrests
A coordinated operation by Covenant Rescue Group (CRG) and the Irondale Police Department has led to seven arrests on felony charges tied to suspected online exploitation of minors. The Trussville Police Department also assisted in the operation, which stretched across several days. The suspects now face charges...
Demonstrators from several Alabama cities take part in nationwide ‘No Kings’ rallies
Thousands of demonstrators from across Alabama participated in nationwide 'No Kings' rallies on Saturday, Oct. 18. The No Kings Rally drew about 5,000 Alabamians to Birmingham’s Railroad Park. Birmingham Indivisible shared the following statement to ABC 33/40, "Power belongs to the people—not to any single individual...
No. 10 Homewood Upsets Fifth Ranked Parker to Claim 6A Region 5 Title
BIRMINGHAM, AL – Homewood clinched the Class 6A, Region 5 championship Friday night, holding off a late charge from defending state champion Parker to win 35-28 at Major Brown Memorial Stadium. The Patriots put the game on ice by intercepting a last-second Thundering Herd pass. Head coach Ben Berguson’s...
Lane on UAB’s campus closes for crane
A lane on UAB's campus closed Saturday because of construction.
