Nicholas Erebia
WRBL News 3
Birmingham, AL, United States
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Birmingham Police throw surprise birthday party for Sgt. Wytasha Carter’s son
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Police Officers came together Wednesday afternoon to throw a surprise 16th birthday party for Sergeant Wytasha Carter’s son. The Birmingham Police Department’s Facebook page made a post filled with images of the surprise, and a heartfelt caption to their fallen brother. Sgt. Carter was killed in the line of duty […] → Read More
Birmingham Police reports 28% decrease in crime YTD
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — In the last year, the numbers of murders, rapes, robberies, aggravated assaults, burglaries, auto thefts, vehicle break-ins, and theft across Birmingham went down 28.2%, the Birmingham Police Department reported Thursday. Birmingham PD also released information for individual crimes for the different precincts in Birmingham. You can find each precinct’s stats down […] → Read More
Miss Alabama Tiara Pennington tests positive for COVID-19
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – Miss Alabama Tiara Pennington announced on Instagram that both she and her mother have tested positive for COVID-19. On her post, Pennington said she and her mother are experiencing symptoms and started their 14-day quarantine on Wednesday. Pennington expressed caution to her followers, saying “this virus is EXTREMELY contagious because even […] → Read More
Sidewalk Film Festival 2020 moved to Grand River Drive-In
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Sidewalk Film Festival will take place at the Grand River Drive-In this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The partnership between Sidewalk and Grand River comes in a time where social distancing is a must. Now, attendees can still watch all the films and shorts available at the festival while […] → Read More
Missing tortoise found in Mountain Brook
You may have heard of a missing dog, but what about a missing tortoise? → Read More
Kayaker records scary encounter with alligator
A man kayaking in North Carolina over the weekend recorded his frightening encounter with an alligator. → Read More
Birmingham police searching for missing 24-year-old autistic man
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Police Department is searching for a missing 24-year-old man who hasn’t been seen since Monday night. Gregory Charles Williams, Jr. was last seen at the Walmart on 1600 Clairmont Road in Birmingham around 6 p.m. Williams was seen wearing a black shirt, black short, black flip flops, and a […] → Read More
Tuscaloosa plans Black Lives Matter street mural
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Plans are being developed to paint a Black Lives Matter mural in an Alabama city’s downtown. News outlets reported on Monday that the City Council voted in favor of adding the temporary artwork to a downtown street adjacent to the city’s government plaza. Councilwoman Sonya McKinstry says the mural is an […] → Read More
Birmingham Zoo closed on Mondays, Tuesdays
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Next week, the Birmingham Zoo will cut down their operating hours. Starting July 13, the zoo will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The zoo was previously open every day of the week. Visitors are invited to the zoo from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. According to a […] → Read More
Fourth of July celebrations happening across Central Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — If you need plans for Fourth of July this year, CBS 42 has you covered. Here are a list of events happening across Central Alabama. Thunder on the Mountain Thunder on the Mountain is back again! Hosted by Vulcan Park and Museum, this free event will take place from 9-10 p.m. […] → Read More
NASCAR President: Person responsible for noose will be banned
The racist symbol was found Sunday, but sources say, Wallace never saw it himself. Wallace is the only black driver in NASCAR's top circuit. He has been an outspoken supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement. → Read More
Apple WWDC 2020 Recap
(WIAT) — Apple’s 2020 World Wide Developer Conference took place earlier today, with a whole bunch of changes coming to all of Apple’s devices. Below, you will find a list of changes that will be coming with each new update. iOS 14 Note: This update will only be available on iPhones 6S and newer. For […] → Read More
Juneteenth celebrations happening in Central Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Are you looking for ways to celebrate Juneteenth this year? Here is a list of events happening online and around Central Alabama: Iva Williams of the Birmingham Justice League is hosting a Juneteenth Family Picnic at W.C. Patton Park at 4 p.m. The Birmingham Public Library and the Birmingham Civil Rights […] → Read More
KFC debuts ‘new console’ to rival PlayStation, Xbox
(WIAT) — Microsoft and Sony better look out, because a new challenger has arrived for the next-generation console wars. Who’s the contender? None other than Colonel Sanders himself. That’s right. Kentucky Fried Chicken took to Twitter on June 12 to highlight the newest addition to their menu: the KFConsole. The KFConsole is equipped with a […] → Read More
Reward issued for information regarding cockfighting in Alabama
(WIAT) — Update (6/16): The American Wellness Foundation (AWF) and the American Wellness Action (AWA) have announced a $5,000 reward to those who can provide information on anyone involved with trafficking fighting birds from Alabama to foreign countries for cockfighting. In order to receive the award, the info provided must help the organizations in successfully […] → Read More
Nick Saban releases statement on George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbrey
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — Nick Saban released a statement Sunday evening regarding his thoughts on the recent deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd. “I am shocked and angered by the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery,” Saban wrote. “We’re at an important moment for our country, and now […] → Read More
President of Auburn University posts letter on the current state of the nation
AUBURN, Ala (WIAT) — President of Auburn University Jay Gogue took to social media Sunday evening to express the core values of Auburn University as protests spark throughout the country. In his letter that was posted on Auburn’s Facebook and Twitter pages, Gogue explains that there is no room for anything that promotes hate and […] → Read More
How digital and social media have impacted businesses during COVID-19
BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WIAT) — Because of CDC guidelines and local restrictions, people are relying on digital and social media now more than ever before just to get through their new normal. Businesses have been using Zoom to keep in touch with their employees, personal trainers have moved to virtual training sessions to keep their clients […] → Read More
Talladega County Sheriff’s Office releases smartphone app
TALLADEGA COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — The Talladega County Sherrif’s Office has released a new smartphone app that will allow residents to communicate with the sheriff’s office in a new way. The app has many features for the users to take advantage of, such as: Submitting a tip Browsing recent arrests Viewing the most wanted criminals […] → Read More
Jean Rykaczewski on what you can do to help West Alabama Food Bank
BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WIAT) — Executive Director of the West Alabama Food Bank Jean Rykaczewski talks about what you can do to help the food bank during Support the Food Bank Day, and beyond. Rykaczewski says the biggest need for the food bank is financial support. “Really the best thing for us right now is monetary […] → Read More