Robert Sherman
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Birmingham, AL, United States
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‘Enough is enough’: Stop the Violence Conference held in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Organizers of the Stop the Violence conference say there have been far too many senseless tragedies in the community. Dozens of young people marched alongside city officials and elected leaders Saturday morning calling for an end to violence in the greater Birmingham area. Stop the Violence Coordinator, Carthenia Jefferson, tells CBS […] → Read More
Homewood artist paints portrait of Aniah Blanchard to bring awareness of missing teen
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) — Liz Landgren has always loved to draw and paint, but it took a while before she realized she had a gift. “Like realizing it can be something that I can use for all kinds of things,” Landgren said. Throughout her career, she’s painted all sorts of figures and creatures, but no […] → Read More
‘Small cell towers’ improving service, preparing Hoover for 5G
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) — Bobbie Buchanan is one of the millions of Americans who use her cell phone every day. “It seems like whenever you have downtime, you’re on your phone,” said Buchanan. By that same token, she has also experienced the white-knuckling pain of being unable to use her phone as well. “It’s very […] → Read More
Moratorium on certain businesses in Hoover extended by city council
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) — Monday night, the Hoover City Council voted to renew a moratorium on certain new businesses in the city of Hoover, including check cashing shops, vape stores, and pawn shops. Temporary in design, the initial moratorium was first passed in October of 2018 and will be in effect for an additional year. […] → Read More
Lake Purdy water levels down as drought continues across Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Staffers here at Lake Purdy’s Let’s Go Fishing say that while the water levels are down at the lake this time of year, they’re not worried. Although the average passerby might be a bit startled when first laying eyes on Lake Purdy, that’s not the case for Ken DeLap, owner of […] → Read More
Talladega Superspeedway unveils new fan experience ‘Big Bill’s’
TALLADEGA, Ala. (WIAT) — The roar of a stock car engine is half the fun of a NASCAR race. Grant Lynch, the head of Talladega Superspeedway, understands that all too well. “People want to get close to the stars of the sport,” Lynch said. That’s why he and the rest of the staff at Talladega […] → Read More
What does the rest of the South think about Alabama?
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — On May 15, Stephen Colbert took aim at Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Legislature on national television for signing an anti-abortion bill into law. On January 1, 2018, Nick Saban led the Alabama Crimson Tide to its 17th National Championship in program history. On December 12, 2017, the Democratic nominee […] → Read More
Bendy’s reopens to an outpouring of love following tragedy
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WIAT) — Ben Treadwell arrived at his shop, Bendy’s Cookies and Cream, early Friday morning. While it was another day of baking cookies and prepping ice cream, this day was far from ordinary. “There’s just a lot of emotions going on right now,” said Treadwell. Treadwell and his wife, Wendy, opened up […] → Read More
How a nasty note from a neighbor helped bring out the best in humanity
PINSON, Ala. (WIAT) — For Randa Ragland, it all started with a letter in the mail. No return address, no name, just words. “I opened it and it was pretty much [the sender] shaming me for my yard,” explained Ragland. The writer of that letter accused Ragland of not caring about her home. At one […] → Read More
Child injured after fall at Smith Lake
A young boy has been airlifted to a Birmingham hospital after falling an estimated 15 feet in an area on Smith Lake. → Read More
Starling family asking for help to fund “final exhaustive [search] attempt”
TROY, Ala. (WIAT) — The family of 26-year-old Kelsey Starling is asking the community for one final push of help to bring Kelsey home. Kelsey has been missing from Smith Lake since a boating accident the night of Independence Day, and over a dozen agencies have assisted thus far with the search effort. Sunday night, […] → Read More
‘We really want Kelsey back,’ says family of missing Smith Lake boater
TROY, Ala. (WIAT) — The search for 26-year-old Kelsey Starling of Troy who went missing from Smith Lake after a boating accident on the Fourth of July is still ongoing. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Marine Patrol Division tells CBS 42 that over a half dozen agencies are aiding in the search effort. In Troy, […] → Read More
Authorities still searching for missing boater following July 4th crash on Smith Lake
UPDATE, 10:39 p.m. Friday — According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the missing person has been identified as 26-year-old Kelsey Nicole Starling of Troy. The operator of the Mastercraft, 23-year-old William Jackson Fite of Decatur, was arrested Friday on a charge of boating under the influence. He is currently being held in the Winston […] → Read More
Hit-and-run victim speaks out as investigators search for driver
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Anita Jones spends her days laying in bed and watching television. By no choice of her own, it has become her new reality. “I can’t play with my grandchild, and won’t be able to for a while,” said Jones. “I’m probably out of work for at least six months.” Her left […] → Read More
Birmingham Mayor, Police Chief discuss city-wide public safety efforts
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin and Police Chief Patrick Smith addressed the media at Birmingham Police Headquarters Friday afternoon -- surrounded on three sides by rows and piles of firearms. → Read More
Jury to begin deliberations Thursday in Huffman High School shooting trial
The fate of Michael Barber, who is charged with reckless manslaughter for shooting and killing a Huffman High School student in March of 2018, now lies in the hands of 12 jurors. Barber is accused.... For the latest stories in breaking news, videos, and the latest top stories in world news, business, politics, health and pop culture. → Read More
Remembering Hoover HS student Hayden Perry: 'For every bass I catch, he will be with me'
Friends and family gathered in Bluff Park Friday afternoon to celebrate the life of 17-year-old Hayden Perry, a rising senior at Hoover High School. . For the latest stories in breaking news, videos, and the latest top stories in world news, business, politics, health and pop culture. → Read More
Bill that could lower prescription drug prices heads to Gov. Ivey's desk
As the legislative comes to a close this week, one bill passed the house unanimously Wednesday that could help consumers save money on prescription drugs. That bill, SB 73, which also passed the.... For the latest stories in breaking news, videos, and the latest top stories in world news, business, politics, health and pop culture. → Read More
Are Alabama legislators accurately representing the interests of the people?
It has been a busy session for Alabama legislators in Montgomery. . For the latest stories in breaking news, videos, and the latest top stories in world news, business, politics, health and pop culture. → Read More
Has nationwide criticism of Alabama's abortion bill tarnished the state's image?
Stephen Colbert took the stage Wednesday night in an episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert entitled "Ala-Bummer." The opening monologue took aim at the Alabama.... For the latest stories in breaking news, videos, and the latest top stories in world news, business, politics, health and pop culture. → Read More