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Authorities searching for escaped inmate that stole ambulance from UAB Hospital
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Authorities are searching for an inmate that escaped from UAB Hospital in a stolen ambulance Wednesday afternoon. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies transported inmate Phillip Shane Bradford, 45, to the hospital for undisclosed treatment. Bradford is then said to have overpowered the deputy and fled the area. He […] → Read More
Alabama: Coroner’s office looking for families of 5 people who died in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — The Jefferson County Coroner/Medical Examiner’s Office is asking the public for help in locating the families of five individuals who recently died. All efforts to locate the families of the individuals have failed up until this point. The persons in question are as follows: Ricky Earl Elkins (left) had his […] → Read More
World Games 2022 bans Russian, Belarusian athletes from competition
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The World Games 2022 announced Monday that they would be banning all Russian and Belarusian athletes from competing in the games this summer. More News from WRBL The board of directors of the World Games 2022 voted to ban the athletes after the International Olympic Committee’s Executive Board recommended the same […] → Read More
State Bill 54 details ‘Unmask Georgia Students Act’
GEORGIA (WRBL) – Georgia Governor Brian Kemp’s floor leader has introduced the “Unmask Georgia Students Act.” The measure, introduced by Republican Senator Clint Dixon of Buford, says that school districts couldn’t require face coverings unless parents opt their children out. The plan lets public school parents opt their children out of school mask mandates–running through […] → Read More
Jessica Taylor drops out of US Senate race, endorses Mike Durant
On Tuesday, Birmingham business owner Jessica Taylor announced she would be ending her campaign for US Senate in 2022 and instead endorsing fellow candidate Mike Durant. → Read More
First case of omicron variant in Alabama has been confirmed
Alabama has confirmed its first case of the omicron variant of the coronavirus, a development that was expected as the latest mutation spreads in the United States. → Read More
Law enforcement report recent bomb threats in Cullman County linked to multi-state ‘swatting’ scheme
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — A recent rise in bomb threats reported across Cullman County over the last few weeks has been linked to a scheme involving teenagers across five states, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office reports. In a press conference held Tuesday morning, Sheriff Matt Gentry revealed more information into the investigation that began […] → Read More
Evacuations underway after bomb threat called at Cullman County Courthouse
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — The Cullman County Courthouse is being evacuated Friday afternoon after an anonymously called-in bomb threat. According to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, law enforcement officials are on the scene at this time. CCSO says this is a “fluid situation.” No other information has been released. Stay with CBS 42 as this is a developing story. → Read More
WATCH: Tuberville invites doctors to answer questions regarding COVID-19, vaccines
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Sen. Tommy Tuberville hosted a live Q&A discussion with several doctors to address concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic and the vaccination process. “What I want to do is get three doctors on, that really know a lot about this, and really give them the opportunity to speak their mind. Because they’re […] → Read More
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth calls for Tarrant councilman’s resignation following racial slur
On Saturday, Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth took to Twitter to call for the resignation of Tarrant City Councilman John “Tommy” Bryant after the councilman used a racial slur in a city council meeting last week. → Read More
Search underway for missing 16-year-old in Fairfield
FAIRFIELD, Ala. (WIAT) — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for assistance in locating a missing 16-year-old from Fairfield. Kaleal Brewster was last seen July 5 after he ran away from his home in Sylvan Springs. JCSO says he may be in the Gate City neighborhood or in Birmingham. Brewster is described […] → Read More
HAWKWARD: Bird hit, lodged in grill of car before being saved by Bessemer PD
The Bessemer Police Department had quite the eventful day Tuesday when a motorist stopped by their headquarters in fears she may have hit a hawk. → Read More
Glencoe man arrested after child pornography found on his cellphone
The Etowah County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Glencoe man on charges of possessing child pornography. According to ECSO, Tanner James Dixon, 28, was taken into custody Tuesday. An investigation began after authorities a cyber tip on Dixon. → Read More
Brent man being held on $1M bond after being charged with sexually abusing a child, relatives also arrested
According to authorities, 20-year-old Kenneth Shane Duncan (left) was arrested Tuesday on charges of sexual abuse of a child under the age of 12. The reported incident occurred at Duncan Treasures, a business owned by Kenneth Duncan's parents. → Read More
Teen airlifted to hospital after car crash in Chilton County
CHILTON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — A 17-year-old girl had to be airlifted to the hospital after crashing her truck in Chilton County Tuesday night. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the teen was injured after her 1998 Ford F-150 left the roadway and struck a utility pole and several trees along Chilton County Road […] → Read More
Shelby County authorities searching for 2 missing people in unrelated cases
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for assistance in locating two missing people in unrelated cases. Authorities say 13-year-old Brooklyn Grace Allen (right) was reported missing Thursday. She is described as being 6-feet tall and weighing 150 pounds and was last seen wearing a blue shirt and […] → Read More
Authorities searching for man along Cahaba River
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and Cahaba Riverkeeper are asking the public for help in locating a missing man. William “Jake” McNair Jr was reported missing Monday after his car was found on private property in the Valley Creek area, according to the Cahaba Riverkeeper. His cooler and “other things […] → Read More
Blount County deputy hospitalized, suspect killed after shooting in Warrior
A Blount County Sheriff’s deputy has been hospitalized after a officer-involved shooting in Warrior Tuesday afternoon, according to authorities. → Read More
Alabama Senate approves medical marijuana bill, heads to Gov. Ivey for consideration
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — The Alabama Senate voted 20 to 9 to concur with the Alabama House of Representatives on changes made to the medical marijuana bill. The bill will now head to Governor Kay Ivey for her consideration. ORIGINAL: The Alabama House of Representatives has passed the medical marijuana bill during the Legislative session […] → Read More
Which Alabama players could hear their name called during the first round of the 2021 NFL draft?
CLEVELAND (WIAT) — After winning the College Football National Championship this past season and claiming multiple major national awards, several former Crimson Tide players are expected to hear their names called during the first round of the NFL Draft Thursday. On the even of the draft, as many as eight Alabama players could hear their […] → Read More