WIAT-TV (Birmingham, AL)

WIAT is a television station that broadcasts on virtual channel 42 and UHF digital channel 30. It is affiliated with CBS and is based in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. The station is owned by Media General. Its studios are situated on Golden Crest Drive, close to Valley Avenue in the southeastern part of Birmingham. The transmitter for WIAT is positioned on Red Mountain, next to the American General candelabra tower, at the southern edge of the city.

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Sister of Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell dies

1 day ago | cbs42.com | AJ Holliday

(Getty Images) by: AJ Holliday Posted: Jun 5, 2025 / 06:47 PM CDT Updated: Jun 5, 2025 / 06:47 PM CDT TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Kiersten Russell, sister of Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell, died Wednesday. Capt.
Grandview Medical Center, American Red Cross hosting blood drive June 6

1 day ago | cbs42.com | AJ Holliday

by: AJ Holliday Posted: Jun 5, 2025 / 05:05 PM CDT Updated: Jun 5, 2025 / 05:05 PM CDT BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Grandview Medical Center and the American Red Cross will host a blood drive Friday, June 6. From 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., you can go to the hospital’s auditorium on the first floor of the hospital to donate blood.
Tuscaloosa City Schools to provide free breakfast, lunch through summer meals program

1 day ago | cbs42.com | AJ Holliday

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — Tuscaloosa City Schools is providing free breakfast and lunch to students through its annual summer feeding program. No registration or ID is required. From May 28 through June 27, participating TCS schools will serve breakfast from 7:45 to 8:30 a.m., and lunch from 10:30 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday.
19th Birmingham Bowl scheduled for December 29

1 day ago | cbs42.com | AJ Holliday

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The 19th Birmingham Bowl is set for Monday, Dec. 29 at Protective Stadium. The game will feature teams from the SEC, AAC, or ACC. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. and will air on ESPN. Participating teams will be announced on Dec. 7. Tickets will go one sale to the public on Dec. 7 as well. For more information, click here.
700 gallons of oil spill out at Talladega Airport

1 day ago | cbs42.com | AJ Holliday

by: AJ Holliday Posted: Jun 5, 2025 / 11:24 AM CDT Updated: Jun 5, 2025 / 11:24 AM CDT TALLADEGA, Ala. (WIAT) — Authorities are in the middle of a cleanup after an oil tank ruptured at Talladega Municipal Airport Thursday, causing hundreds of gallons of oil to spill out.
‘Links to Nourishment’ initiative starting in central Alabama

2 days ago | cbs42.com | AJ Holliday

by: AJ Holliday Posted: Jun 4, 2025 / 01:12 PM CDT Updated: Jun 4, 2025 / 01:12 PM CDT BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Southern Area of the Link, Incorporated is launching “Links to Nourishment” from Wednesday through Saturday. The initiative is designed to address food insecurity in communities.
4 arrested, charged after weapons, drugs recovered in Jefferson County

2 days ago | cbs42.com | AJ Holliday

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — Four people were taken into custody after Jefferson County authorities seized weapons and drugs after executing a search warrant Tuesday. Deputies executed a search warrant in the 9300 block of Miller Road in Warrior, which citizen complaints prompted, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities recovered methamphetamine, guns and other drug paraphernalia.
City of Irondale awarded grant for fitness court, walking track

2 days ago | cbs42.com | AJ Holliday

by: AJ Holliday Posted: Jun 4, 2025 / 10:40 AM CDT Updated: Jun 4, 2025 / 10:40 AM CDT IRONDALE, Ala. (WIAT) — Mayor James D. Stewart announced that Irondale will be a recipient of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama National Fitness Campaign Grant. The $50,000 grant will support the installation of a new fitness court at Beacon Park.
Weather Around the Clock: Morning Edition 6/4

2 days ago | cbs42.com | Alex Puckett

by: Alex Puckett Posted: Jun 4, 2025 / 11:20 AM CDT Updated: Jun 4, 2025 / 11:20 AM CDT BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — We have a chance for a few hit-or-miss showers Wednesday afternoon and evening. It will not be a washout. Highs will reach the middle 80s. Heat indexes will hit around 90.
3 arrested, charged after Jefferson County authorities execute search warrant

3 days ago | cbs42.com | AJ Holliday

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — Three people were arrested after the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office recovered drugs and guns during a search warrant. Authorities executed a search warrant in the 1100 block of Pebble Creek Parkway on Friday, according to the JCSO. Tebyrius Watts, 33, was charged with three counts of drug trafficking, unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, first-degree possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.