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Justin Bieber’s record-breaking pop hits from “Baby” to “Sorry” are no longer his after the superstar sold the rights to all his early career music.
The deal reportedly cost $200 million which is one of the biggest sales for a musician as young as Bieber.
One lucky Florida man credited another person’s behavior for winning a $1 million prize playing a scratch-off lottery game.
When a man cut in front of him at the lottery machine, Espinoza decided to buy his ticket at the counter. It ended up paying off.
A big, fluffy dog was abandoned by her owner in Chattanooga with a note attached to her collar. "My name is Lilo. Please love me," it read. "My mom can't keep me and is homeless with two kids."
“My name is Lilo. Please love me,” read the note found attached to the dog’s collar.
Birmingham Restaurant Week will hold its winter edition event from Thursday until Feb. 4. Customers can take advantage of deals from participating restaurants, food trucks and bars.
Birmingham Restaurant Week will hold its winter edition event from Thursday through Feb. 4.
A former state lawmaker is suing the city of Montgomery and its police chief over his arrest last year on a s*x abuse charge that was later dropped, maintaining he only “politely hugged” the woman in question.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A former state lawmaker is suing the city of Montgomery and its police chief over his arrest last year on a s*x abuse charge that was later dropped, maintaining he only “pol…
Alabama lawmakers will again be debating whether to ban “divisive concepts” in the classroom this session.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama lawmakers will again be debating whether to ban “divisive concepts” in the classroom this session. A new version of the bill has been prefiled, s…
Two teenagers are facing aggravated robbery charges after police say they carjacked a woman early Monday morning before crashing into another vehicle in Nashville.
Two juveniles are facing aggravated robbery charges after Metro Nashville Police say they carjacked a woman early Monday morning, before crashing into another vehicle.
Scientists say they found that the Earth's inner core's rotation seems to have "paused" between 2009 and 2020 and could even be reversing "by a small amount."
Though it may sound alarming, researchers say this likely isn’t the first time this has happened.
Rara Thomas, a Eufaula native and wide receiver who recently transferred to national champion Georgia from Mississippi State, was arrested Monday on felony and misdemeanor charges.
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — A wide receiver who recently transferred to national champion Georgia from Mississippi State was arrested Monday on felony and misdemeanor charges. Rodarius “Rara” Thomas was boo…
The NFL playoffs are proving to be high quality entertainment so far in 2023. But the best team doesn’t always win. So is the format fair? Which “playoff championship” in any sport is the most fair? Which is the most unfair? Does it matter, or is entertainment value the only thing that matters? What would you like to see change in any playoff format?
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JUST IN 🚨 Nearly a year after her body was found in a barn in Alabama, Cassi Carli's ex-boyfriend has been indicted on charges of allegedly kidnapping her.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Nearly a year after her body was found in a barn in Alabama, Cassi Carli’s ex-boyfriend has been indicted of allegedly kidnapping her. On Tuesday, a federal grand ju…
Jackson’s troubled water system could get a new set of owners under legislation advanced Tuesday by Republican lawmakers in Mississippi.
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Jackson’s troubled water system could get a new set of owners under legislation advanced Tuesday by Republican lawmakers in Mississippi. The bill would transfer ownership to a…
The Birmingham Police Department is seeking help from the public in locating a man believed to have been allegedly been involved in an attempted murder.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Police Department is seeking help from the public in locating a man believed to have been allegedly been involved in an attempted murder. Tony Hillard…
A final report that investigated possible illegal interference in the 2020 presidential election in Georgia by then-President Donald Trump and his allies will remain under wraps for now.
ATLANTA (AP) — A judge said Tuesday that a final report produced by a special grand jury that investigated possible illegal interference in the 2020 presidential election in Georgia by then-Preside…
A young alligator found abandoned inside a plastic storage bin in a New Jersey parking lot has found a new home in Florida.
According to the witness, the victim and Cahill were in a fight due to the victim having another woman's name tattooed on his body.
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On Friday, Monroe Police were called to Ochsner LSU Health – Monroe Medical Center in reference to a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers made contact with a witne…
Tennessee gave coach Josh Heupel a big raise that puts him among the highest-paid coaches in college football after he led the Volunteers to their best season in more than 20 years.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee gave coach Josh Heupel a big raise that puts him among the highest-paid coaches in college football after he led the Volunteers to their best season in more than 2…
A Mississippi doctor who leads a group of physicians opposed to COVID-19 vaccine mandates has filed paperwork to challenge Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves in the state’s Republican primary.
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi doctor who leads a group of physicians opposed to COVID-19 vaccine mandates has filed paperwork to challenge Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves in the state’s Republic…
A former FedEx driver has filed a $5 million lawsuit against the city of Brookhaven, Mississippi, as well as Police Chief Kenneth Collins and two men who allegedly fired at him.
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WJTV) — A former FedEx driver has filed a $5 million lawsuit against the City of Brookhaven, Police Chief Kenneth Collins and two men who allegedly fired shots at him. The …
The plan had been in the works for weeks: Ellen Gilland, 76, would fatally shoot her terminally ill, 77-year-old husband, Jerry, and then kill herself.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The plan had been in the works for weeks: Ellen Gilland, 76, would fatally shoot her terminally ill, 77-year-old husband, Jerry, and then kill herself. But after shooting…
Timothy Hontzas, a chef with longtime ties to the Birmingham area, is up for an award by the James Beard Foundation, while two other local restaurants have also been nominated for different awards.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A chef with longtime ties to the Birmingham area is up for an award by the James Beard Foundation, while two other restaurants have also been nominated for different award…
"I've lived in a house where a couple of years ago, my closet molded due to rain getting in the ceiling,” McDonald said. “And so, my clothes molded."
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. (WMMB) — When Shakisha McDonald woke up Tuesday morning, she thought she was getting a new house. Little did she know, former Florida State Seminoles and Tampa Bay Bucs…
The body of a 58-year-old woman has been recovered from Interstate 85 in east Alabama near the Moore’s Mill overpass.
AUBURN, Ala. (WRBL) – The body of a 58-year-old woman has been recovered from Interstate 85 in east Alabama near the Moore’s Mill overpass. The Lee County Coroner’s office is expected to rele…
President Biden is expected to discuss the possibility of the U.S. sending tanks to help Ukraine after Germany announced it would do the same earlier today.
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While the building was thought to be lost in time, it has seen the creation of many hits. Here's a list of several artists who spent time spinning some tracks and making history in north Alabama.
In 1969, a music producer from New York loaned money to four 20-somethings in the tiny town of Sheffield, Alabama to start their very own recording studio. Those young men are known as the Swampers…
JUST IN🚨 Classes have been cancelled for the day at Mortimer Jordan High School after a staff member was killed in an on-campus accident Wednesday morning.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — Classes have been cancelled for the day at Mortimer Jordan High School after a staff member was killed in an on-campus accident Wednesday morning. According to…
Two years ago, an EF-3 tornado hit the city of Fultondale, leaving a 14-year-old boy dead as well as other debris and destruction.
FULTONDALE, Ala. (WIAT) — Two years ago, an EF-3 tornado hit the city of Fultondale, leaving a 14-year-old boy dead as well as other debris and destruction. A year later, the city is still recoveri…
The IRS is warning taxpayers at the opening of the 2023 tax filing season that they should expect smaller refunds due to pandemic relief measures that have been allowed to expire.
Half of mass attacks in the United States from 2016-2020 were triggered by personal, domestic or workplace issues, according to a new Secret Service report meant to assesses warning signs to prevent further violence.
Half of mass attacks in the United States from 2016-2020 were triggered by personal, domestic or workplace issues, according to a new Secret Service report meant that assesses warning signs to prev…
The Forest City Police Department said they have located multiple instances of razor blades being placed in gas pump handles.
Police are warning the public after finding razor blades on gas pumps in Forest City and surrounding areas.
SRCSO said they have "no reason to believe that any misconduct occurred while Daniels was on duty or school premises," according to the post.
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office said they arrested a deputy on a felony lewd and lascivious behavior charge Tuesday, according to a Facebook post…
Mann was charged with two counts of r**e in the first degree, and three counts of s*xual abuse of a child less than 12. Each charge holds a bond of $30,000.
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — A Dothan man has been arrested and charged with multiple s*xual crimes against a child, according to the Dothan Police Department. Dothan Police Lieutenant Ronald Hall said Eri…
Pence was “unaware of the existence of sensitive or classified documents at his personal residence,” his lawyer wrote to the Archives.
Documents with classified markings were found at former Vice President Mike Pence’s Indiana home last week, officials confirmed Tuesday. Pence’s team notified the National Archives last Wednesday t…
According to reports from Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Yates, there are more opioid deaths than gun deaths or car accidents in Jefferson County.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Jefferson County Coroner’s Office is sounding the alarm about a shift in deaths – reporting that drug overdoses are a prominent problem in the community. According to repo…
The 10-unit complex can house four people in each unit and will be fully furnished by the university. Interested students can apply starting in mid-to-late February.
MONTEVALLO, Ala. (WIAT) — New, apartment-style housing is coming to the University of Montevallo. Students at the University of Montevallo will soon have more premium housing options on campus. The…
Most of the rain will end this morning, leaving us with plenty of clouds and a few sprinkles. Temperatures will be falling from the 50s into the 40s.
Most of the rain will end this morning, and then we will be left with plenty of clouds and a few sprinkles. Temperatures will be falling from the 50s into the 40s. This afternoon, the cold front wi…
Hernando County deputies arrested a motorcyclist Monday afternoon after he allegedly attacked a family in a road rage incident, according to new information from authorities.
Some bar owners of the strip near the University of Alabama campus are concerned after gunfire erupted recently and as a result a 23-year-old woman who shot and killed.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — Some bar owners of the strip near the University of Alabama campus are concerned after gunfire erupted recently and as a result a 23-year-old woman who shot and kill…
The charges have been dropped against a Coffee Springs man who was accused of killing his dogs and tossing them off a bridge. His lawyer stated the dogs were trying to attack the man's family.
COFFEE COUNTY, Ala. (WDHN) — The charges have been dropped against a Coffee Springs man who was accused of killing his dogs and tossing them off a bridge. Michael Kelley, of Coffee Springs, was acc…
Christmas decorations are still up in Richard Harp’s home that borders the burning landfill near Moody. His family was forced the flee their home in a rush due to the hazard.
MOODY, Ala. (WIAT) — Christmas decorations are still up in Richard Harp’s home that borders the burning landfill near Moody. His family forced the flee his home in a rush due to fears of what…
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Doppler the dog gives today's forceast two paws up!🐾 Temperatures are in the 50s until 9 a.m.
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Your kids can expect some cool weather while waiting at the bus stop this morning. Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum says temperatures should start warming up by lunch time!
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Doppler gives the forecast two paws up🐾, but Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum says to bundle up! Tempeatures are in the 50s until 11 a.m.🥶
Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum says you'll need a hot brew coffee to get your day started, as temperatures are in the 50s until 11 a.m.☕️
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Make sure the kids are bundled up for their wait at the bus stop this morning! Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum says temperatures are in the 30s right now, but warm up around lunch time!
If you're headed out to walk the dog this morning, Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum says to make sure you grab a jacket. Temperatures are in the 40s until this afternoon.🥶
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