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Birmingham-native Quinnen Williams helped serve meals at Legion Field
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WIAT) — New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams helped serve meals in his hometown of Birmingham, Ala. at Legion Field. The former Alabama Crimson Tide and Wenonah High School Dragon star assisted with the group TAP which is Together Assisting People as they gave away 10,000 total boxes of food. Williams says, […] → Read More
Birmingham-native Jameis Winston distributes meals to communities
BRIGHTON, Ala. (WIAT) — NFL star quarterback and Birmingham-native, Jameis Winston and his wife, Breion Winston, are donating $25,000 to Kikstart Inc., a non-profit organization that provides free meals to food-insecure children. The Jefferson County School System and Birmingham City School District had to make the difficult decision to suspend their Meal Service Programs due […] → Read More
Miles College Golden Bears win back-to-back SIAC conference tournament titles
ROCK HILL, S.C. (WIAT/MILES COLLEGE ATHLETICS) — For the Miles basketball team to go where it had never gone, it had to do something it had not had to do this season. Faced with a 16-point deficit in the first half against one of the few teams that had earned a win against them this season, […] → Read More
Former All-American Auburn softball player Kasey Cooper held softball camp
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Auburn Softball great Kasey Cooper held a softball camp At D-BAT Birmingham. Cooper is a 3 Time USA National Team Member which is first in Auburn Softball history and 3 Time All-American SEC Player of the Year at Auburn University. Cooper says, “Just to have the opportunity to come back and […] → Read More
Hanceville Bulldogs are Final Four bound in Class 3A of AHSAA
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) — Hanceville Bulldogs win with a game-winning shot from freshman Zach Campbell as the time expires to advance to Final Four of AHSAA for the first time since 1999. They defeated Midfield 56-54. LATEST POSTS → Read More
Oak Mountain Eagles are going to the Final Four of AHSAA for first time in school history
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) — The Oak Mountain Eagles boys basketball team advances to Final Four of AHSAA for the first time in school history. They defeated Sparkman Senators 60-51. Zane Nelson finished with 23 points was named tournament MVP. Will Shaver had 11 points. LATEST POSTS → Read More
University of Alabama retires Wendell Hudson #20 jersey
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT/ALABAMA ATHLETICS) — Fifty years ago, Wendell Hudson stepped foot on The University of Alabama campus as its first African American scholarship athlete, helping to open doors for generations to come. To honor him and his legacy, Alabama Athletics will welcome back Hudson on Saturday, February 15 and hold a halftime recognition and […] → Read More
Hoover Bucs quarterback Robby Ashford receives Under Armour All-American jersey
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) — There was a special ceremony at the school pep rally. Robby Ashford got his jersey for the Under Armour All-American game. That’s one of the most prestigious all american games in the country. The game will take place on January 2nd. Ashord says, “Being an under amour all american has always […] → Read More
Coach Nick Saban speaks at Alabama Media Days
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — We are twenty-eight days away from the Alabama Crimson Tide first game of the season against the Duke Blue Devils at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia for the Chick-fil-A kickoff classic. Head Coach Nick Saban addressed the media after the team started fall camp. He says, “This is one of the […] → Read More
UAB Blazers football receives rings for winning C-USA and Boca Raton Bowl
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The UAB Blazers football team were surprised as they received championship rings for their record-setting 2018 football season. One side of the ring has the C-USA championship with the 27-25 score. It also has the first bowl win on the same side. The other side has the player or coach name […] → Read More
Man wanted in slaying at McDonald’s restaurant arrested
TUSKEGEE, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama man wanted in a fatal shooting at a McDonald’s restaurant is in custody. News outlets report that 23-year-old Jamal Brown surrendered Sunday night at the Tuskegee Police Department. Authorities had been looking for him since a teenager was shot to death at a McDonald’s in Tuskegee on Saturday night. […] → Read More
Man rappelling in Alabama falls to death
WOODVILLE, Ala. (AP) — A man has died in a rappelling accident at Stephen’s Gap in Alabama, making it the second fatal fall at that location this year. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office identified the man as 20-year-old Phillip Whitehead. Investigators say he was climbing with a friend when the accident occurred Sunday night. Stephen’s […] → Read More
Big3 Pro Basketball League brings its “Young3” initiative to serve local boys & girls club
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT/Young3 Business Development) — BIG3 is bringing more than its innovative basketball concept to Birmingham. It’s also giving back in the community by sharing its Young3 initiative with BGC youth. Before the BIG3 hosts its games at the Legacy Arena, the Young3 initiative offered a basketball clinic, lunch, and special 3 on 3 […] → Read More
Tua Tagovailoa has minor hamstring injury; misses Manning Passing Academy
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will not participate in the Manning Passing Academy this weekend due to a minor hamstring injury. The junior quarterback suffered some injuries and played through them last season. He was the Heisman trophy runner-up. → Read More
Auburn Tigers Baseball team takes Game One of Super Regionals against North Carolina Tar Heels
Auburn Tigers bats come alive late to take the opening game of the super regional series 11-7. . For the latest stories in breaking news, videos, and the latest top stories in world news, business, politics, health and pop culture. → Read More
Members of the Alabama Crimson Tide baseball team selected in the 2019 MLB Draft
Alabama's Deacon Medders, Davis Vainer, and Morgan McCullogh were selected in the 2019 MLB Draft. Medders was selected by the Padres. Vainer selected by Astros..... For the latest stories in breaking news, videos, and the latest top stories in world news, business, politics, health and pop culture. → Read More
NCAA Championship: Birmingham-Southern College Baseball falls in final
No. 15 Birmingham-Southern baseball fell to No. 6 Chapman University in the 2019 NCAA Division III National Championship series. BSC (41-15) dropped the first game 6-4 before losing the final.... For the latest stories in breaking news, videos, and the latest top stories in world news, business, politics, health and pop culture. → Read More
UAB pitcher Graham Ashcraft selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the sixth round of MLB draft
Redshirt sophomore pitcher Graham Ashcraft became the highest drafted UAB baseball player in program history on Tuesday when he was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the sixth round of.... For the latest stories in breaking news, videos, and the latest top stories in world news, business, politics, health and pop culture. → Read More
Birmingham Bowl Renews Southeastern Conference Agreement Through 2025
The Southeastern Conference will participate in the Birmingham Bowl for the 2020 to 2025 seasons as the result of a new six-year agreement with ESPN Events. Mark Meadows says,.... For the latest stories in breaking news, videos, and the latest top stories in world news, business, politics, health and pop culture. → Read More
Pro Golfer Miguel Angel Jimenez Shows Off His Cooking Skills
The defending Regions Tradition champion Miguel Angel Jimenez is back in the Magic City for Regions Tradition. He has another skill which is cooking and he prepared his favorite seafood dish. → Read More