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The City of Birmingham is presenting its annual “AWAKEN” event on Friday, Oct. 24.
10/15/2025

The City of Birmingham is presenting its annual “AWAKEN” event on Friday, Oct. 24.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The City of Birmingham is presenting its annual “AWAKEN” event on Friday, Oct. 24. The event is in celebration of local changemakers who use creativity, …

The Young Republican National Federation called for immediate resignations following a Politico report on a leaked group...
10/15/2025

The Young Republican National Federation called for immediate resignations following a Politico report on a leaked group chat that featured racist, antisemitic and violent discussions.

The chat also featured racial slurs and reportedly said that r**e was “epic,” according to the report.

“The Rocky Horror Masquerade Ball,” Birmingham’s longest running Halloween event, will return Friday, Oct. 24.
10/15/2025

“The Rocky Horror Masquerade Ball,” Birmingham’s longest running Halloween event, will return Friday, Oct. 24.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — “The Rocky Horror Masquerade Ball,” Birmingham’s longest running Halloween event, will return Friday, Oct. 24. There will be cash prizes and trips …

Graphic new testimony in a Lee County courtroom is shedding light on the evidence police say ties a man to the brutal ki...
10/15/2025

Graphic new testimony in a Lee County courtroom is shedding light on the evidence police say ties a man to the brutal killing of Dr. Julie Schnuelle, whose body was found at Kiesel Park on September 6, 2025.

AUBURN, Ala. (WRBL) — Graphic new testimony in a Lee County courtroom is shedding light on the evidence police say ties a man to the brutal killing of Dr. Julie Schnuelle, whose body was found at K…

Temperatures topping out in the mid 80s today.
10/15/2025

Temperatures topping out in the mid 80s today.

BIRMINGHAM Ala. (WIAT) — Wednesday: Temperatures topping out in the mid 80s today. There’s a small chance for rain Saturday, chances are higher on Sunday. The next few days will feature…

Attalla City Park remains closed as crews clean up a sewage spill that ran off into a creek that runs through the park.
10/15/2025

Attalla City Park remains closed as crews clean up a sewage spill that ran off into a creek that runs through the park.

ATTALLA, Ala. (WIAT) — Attalla City Park remains closed as crews clean up a sewage spill that ran off into a creek that runs through the park. Attalla City Engineer Jason Nicholson said that at app…

Cindy Hatcher, Bham Now Director of Branded Content, joined CBS 42 Morning News to spotlight what Bham Now is working on...
10/15/2025

Cindy Hatcher, Bham Now Director of Branded Content, joined CBS 42 Morning News to spotlight what Bham Now is working on this week in the Magic City.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Cindy Hatcher, Bham Now Director of Branded Content, joined CBS 42 Morning News to spotlight what Bham Now is working on this week in the Magic City. This week Cindy highl…

The Food and Drug Administration has expanded an existing recall for cinnamon that was found to contain elevated lead le...
10/15/2025

The Food and Drug Administration has expanded an existing recall for cinnamon that was found to contain elevated lead levels.

The elevated lead levels were discovered during state-level product testing, and the results were then verified by the FDA, according to the agency.

More than a month after a record-setting $1.79 billion Powerball jackpot was won by two tickets, another massive lottery...
10/15/2025

More than a month after a record-setting $1.79 billion Powerball jackpot was won by two tickets, another massive lottery jackpot is building.

It’s the largest Mega Millions jackpot since last year.

District Attorney Champ Crocker says thanks to an anonymous donor, the reward is being increased to $20,000.
10/15/2025

District Attorney Champ Crocker says thanks to an anonymous donor, the reward is being increased to $20,000.

CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — District Attorney Champ Crocker announced Tuesday that the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office is increasing the reward for information in the Tabitha Franklin…

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