Jordan Highsmith
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Birmingham, AL, United States
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Rep. Will Dismukes hospitalized after falling ill on Alabama House floor
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — An Alabama legislator is being treated at a hospital after falling ill on the floor of the Alabama House of Representatives. Rep. Will Dismukes, R-Prattville, fell ill in the House Chamber Thursday afternoon. According to House Public Information Officer Clay Reddin, Dismukes walked to an area outside the chamber after feeling […] → Read More
2 women arrested in shooting investigation of 2-year-old
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Police Department reports arrests have been made in an assault investigation involving a 2-year-old wounded by gunfire. LeDerica Pritchett, 22 of Birmingham, and Tercaria Wilburn, 22 of Birmingham, are both facing charges of first-degree assault and shooting into an occupied building. The incident occurred Saturday, February 27, 2021, at […] → Read More
Redstone Arsenal conducting military helicopter operations starting Saturday
Saturday, February 27th, starts a week of military helicopter nighttime flights on Redstone Arsenal. → Read More
72-year-old arrested on sex abuse, child porn charges
After a two-month long investigation, Hoover Police have arrested a man accused of harvesting more than 300 images of possible child pornography. → Read More
Ivey: ‘We are a natural fit for the permanent headquarters of U.S. Space Command’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Gov. Kay Ivey released a statement following the Inspector General’s decision to name the Redstone Region a preferred location for Space Command headquarters. “Alabama welcomes the Inspector General’s review of the decision to name the Redstone Region the preferred location for the permanent headquarters for Space Command, a decision made after […] → Read More
Severe Weather Preparedness sales tax holiday begins Feb. 26
Alabama's 10th severe weather preparedness sales tax holiday is coming up. → Read More
Alabama renews state program to help residents cope with COVID-19 stress
You'll be able to speak with someone who can direct you to resources available in your community, many of which are now virtual. → Read More
1 killed in plane crash near Cullman Regional Airport
VINEMONT, Ala. (WIAT) — Multiple agencies are responding to a plane crash near Cullman Regional Airport Saturday evening, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Around 6 p.m., the aircraft caught on fire and crashed intoa wooded area near the regional airport. The aircraft has been identified as a Piper PA-32, the FAA reports. Two people […] → Read More
Woman killed in Talladega house fire
Early Saturday morning Talladega Fire and Rescue responded to a house fire where a woman was found dead inside the home. → Read More
Missing Person Alert issued for 86-year-old Prattville man
The Prattville Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating Joseph Barber. → Read More
ALDOT: Drive slowly, stay at home if possible during upcoming icy weather
ALDOT officials are warning all motorists to be careful over the next few days as icy road conditions are possible throughout the state - including right here in north Alabama. → Read More
Icy roads a risk across Alabama, ALDOT reports
The Alabama Department of Transportation and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency advise motorists that icy road conditions are possible across much of the state as widespread freezing occurs late Sunday, Feb. 14, through Tuesday, Feb. 16. → Read More
Senate passes income tax exclusion on federal COVID-19 relief funds
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama State Senate Wednesday passed one of the Legislature’s top priority bills, SB 98, which would provide an income tax exemption for Alabamians who received federal COVID-19 relief funds and make several modifications to the corporate tax code. This bill is sponsored by Sen. Dan Roberts (R-Mountain Brook). “We are not […] → Read More
Sen. Del Marsh files gaming proposal
Sen. Del Marsh officially filed a gaming proposal bill in the form of an education lottery to generate revenue for scholarships. → Read More
FEMA obligates $51.6M to Alabama for COVID-19 vaccination costs
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has obligated $51.6 million to the State of Alabama for costs for the COVID-19 vaccine mission. → Read More
Huntsville VA clinic vaccinating veterans for COVID-19
The Huntsville Veterans Affairs Clinic is expanding its COVID-19 vaccine clinic. → Read More
People trapped, roads impassable after Alabama tornado
Click here for the latest watches and warnings FULTONDALE, Ala. (WIAT) — Neighborhoods in Fultondale are littered with debris after severe storms passed through northern Jefferson County Monday night. Early Tuesday morning Fultondale Mayor Larry Holcomb said the city has received about 20 reports of minor injuries, including scratches and bruises, after the storm passed […] → Read More
Martin Luther King Jr.’s family speaks on his legacy
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The nephew of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. joined Art Franklin on CBS 42 News at 10 p.m. to speak about the legacy of King from a family members perspective. Watch the full interview in the video above. → Read More
Bar lines in Tuscaloosa fill up ahead of National Championship
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — At 7 p.m., the Crimson Tide will take on the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football National Championship. Lines to get in bars at Tuscaloosa’s Strip were already down the sidewalks at 4 p.m. Some businesses are charging hefty cover fees just to get through the door. Friday, Mayor […] → Read More
University of Alabama encouraging students to social distance during national championship
The University of Alabama is using some humor to encourage its campus community and fans to be safe while cheering on the Crimson Tide in Monday night's national championship game. → Read More