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Work underway to bring new Veterans Care Facility to Lincoln
LINCOLN Ala. (WIAT) — A new veterans care facility will soon be coming to the city of Lincoln. The city has acquired 190 acres to build the new facility. Lincoln is working with the the non-profit organization Alabama Veteran and the Talladega County Commission to launch the new project. The facility is expected to provide […] → Read More
Alabama lawmakers don’t expect lottery bills to move forward before the end of the session
Much debate surrounds expanding gambling in Alabama with lawmakers considering two lottery bills. → Read More
UAB, Birmingham-Southern hosting over 3,600 athletes for World Games
Birmingham-Southern College and UAB will team up to host over 3,600 athletes for the 2022 World Games this summer. → Read More
St. Clair County Schools dealing with overcrowding concerns
The St. Clair County School District is dealing with overcrowding issues that have led them to consider using portable units. → Read More
2022 marks the full return of St. Patrick’s Day events for Five Points South
BIRMINGHAM Ala. (WIAT) — The Five Points Alliance annual St. Patrick’s Day Festivities have fully returned as Alabama moves out of the pandemic. For many businesses in Five Points South, this year is extra special since several events were changed or cancelled during the past two years. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, many businesses […] → Read More
S.A.F.E.R Program, created to help people with special needs, looking to expand
PELHAM Ala., (WIAT) — The S.A.F.E.R Program, launched by Laura Ehrhart with the Pelham Police Department, is looking to expand. The program launched last fall and uses an online registry where people with special needs can register their information with first responders. In an event of an emergency, this could help them communicate with them. […] → Read More
Lumber prices increasing as a result of crisis in Ukraine
BIRMINGHAM Ala., (WIAT) — Lumber prices continue to skyrocket as the Russia-Ukraine crisis ensues. It’s specifically impacting many people building or looking to buy a home. Joshua Dean with the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders says with gas prices on the rise, it’s costing more to transport materials which then leads to an increase […] → Read More
Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority struggling to improve ridership numbers
The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority is dealing with challenges with improving ridership numbers that have been going down since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
Rising fuel costs hitting Alabama’s trucking industry
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The steady rise of gas prices fueled by the crisis in Ukraine is now having a significant impact on Alabama’s trucking industry. Alabama trucker Robert Henderson said he’s now paying nearly double each week for gas. He typically spends $1,000 a week in gas costs as he’s carrying loads. As of […] → Read More
J’s Cafe in Blount County closing due to rising costs of food, gas
Due to the rising cost of both gas and food, one restaurant in the Cleveland community will soon be closing its doors for good. → Read More
Rising gas prices impacting schools across central Alabama
Rising gas prices are now starting to affect school systems across central Alabama. → Read More
Pinson City Council to discuss feasibility study into forming its own school system
PINSON Ala. (WIAT) — The city of Pinson is considering forming its own school district and potentially breaking away from the Jefferson County School System. On Thursday night, the city council will vote on if a feasibility study should be done to form their own district. Pinson Mayor Joe Cochran is heading this initiative and […] → Read More
Fairfield officials hope LED light system will make city safer
The city of Fairfield is getting new LED lighting that Mayor Eddie Penny hopes will make things safer for people who live in the community. → Read More
How parents can discuss the Ukraine crisis with their children
Ukraine’s ongoing conflict with Russia is not only a concern for adults, but children as well. → Read More
Inflation continues to impact grocery stores and consumers
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The rising cost of food due to inflation continues to impact grocery stores and consumers nationwide. UAB Economist Dr. Joshua Robinson said food is among the highest traded items and that’s why we’re continuing to see price increases. Local Source Market & Grocery Owner Justin Petruff said they are paying more […] → Read More
Home Show and Restaurant Week underway this weekend
Home Show and winter edition of Restaurant Week underway this weekend → Read More
Construction along Cahaba River Bridge in Helena to bring traffic delays
The final phase of construction work along County Road 52 at the Cahaba River Bridge in Helena has begun. → Read More
Officer-involved shooting under investigation in Oxford
The Oxford Police Department is investigating a officer-involved shooting that left a suspect dead early Monday morning. → Read More
Town hall meeting scheduled to discuss alleged illegal ticketing in Brookside
On Thursday night, Alabama Rep. Juandalynn Givan will hold another town hall meeting as she works to take action against alleged illegal ticketing that has taken place in the Brookside Police Department in Brookside, Alabama. → Read More
Alabama florists hit by the COVID-19 pandemic working to fill orders ahead of Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day, one of the busiest days of the year for the floral industry, is just around the corner, but like many industries affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, many florists have gone through another year of challenges. → Read More