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CHELSEA, Ala. (WIAT) — The city of Chelsea will vote on an ordinance to decide whether or not to have a vote in July on a potential property tax increase in order to generate funds for a new school system. Mayor Tony Picklesimer presented the ordinance to the city council earlier in the week. As […] → Read More
Masks are now optional on planes, trains, buses, any form of public transportation after a federal judge in Florida deemed it “unconstitutional.” → Read More
The USFL shared details on their opening weekend ratings. → Read More
A senior prank involving Chilton County and Jemison High Schools is garnering significant attention, but what prank would gain that much attention? The answer: swapping places. Around 12 seniors from Chilton County went to Jemison High, and four from Jemison went to Chilton County. → Read More
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – “Hope of Alabama,” the theme song for the World Games, is about will be released to the public Friday. Dr. Henry Panion III is the artistic director for the games and says a lot of Alabama talent went into the song. “This is the first time that the American Idols from […] → Read More
The housing market continues to be a pain for home buyers nationwide and here in Alabama, especially with interest rates slowly rising. → Read More
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – Governor Kay Ivey signed two bills in regard to transgender youth. Both bills have garnered a lot of controversy from the LGBTQ community and activist groups across the state. House Representative Neil Rafferty gave a passionate speech to the House floor on Thursday before the bills were passed. He believes those […] → Read More
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – There has been a fair amount of support for newly appointed Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson in the Magic City. Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin took to social media to congratulate her on such a historic day for the court. Woodfin isn’t alone. Sixteen African American women judges gathered for a […] → Read More
Over the past few months, organizations like the Jefferson County Department of Public Health have invested funds into combating gun violence by helping victims. → Read More
Emergency agencies throughout Central Alabama are on high alert as the state prepares for strong winds and flash flooding possibilities. One area usually greatly impacted by flood waters is Tuscaloosa County. → Read More
The United States House passed legislation Friday that would decriminalize marijuana, better known as the MORE Act. → Read More
The city of Birmingham approved a pay raise for city workers, including police officers, firefighters and other first responders. → Read More
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is proposing a 5% pay raise for city employees and an additional 5% merit raise. → Read More
The National Weather Service says an E-F 0 tornado touched down in Bibb and Shelby counties on Tuesday, only uprooting trees in it’s path. → Read More
HIGHLAND LAKE, Ala. (WIAT) – Some community members in Highland Lake are concerned over the town’s zoning and building ordinance. They are arguing that the minimum 1,800 square footage requirement is too high. Karen Murphy tells CBS 42 she has tried to downsize her home, but was denied by the city. “We purchase that land. […] → Read More
It's arguably one of the best times of the year: the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, better known as "March Madness." And with the madness, many bars, restaurants, anywhere with a TV are ready for the foot traffic to follow. → Read More
The Alabama Department of Public Health reported over 5.8 million COVID shots have been administered in the state, which equates to a little more than half of the population. On Sunday, Pfizer's CEO Albert Bourla believes it is now necessary for most of the population to get a 4th shot. → Read More
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – As odd as it sounds, crews with the Alabama Department of Transportation are gearing up for a wintry weather mix in parts of the state. John McWilliams with ALDOT says a lot of preparation before the winter months goes into it and he believes their crews are ready to respond to […] → Read More
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – Gas prices continue to be a headache for everyone, including Alabamians. According to AAA, the average gas price in the state is $4.13 a gallon, which is now the highest state average ever. Compared to the rest of the country, however, the national average is $4.38 a gallon. Over the past […] → Read More
Governor Kay Ivey approved the use of $10 million of the State Fiscal Recovery Fund from the American Rescue Plan Act to establish COVID-19 recovery grants for volunteer fire departments. → Read More