Proposed Alabama law would defund cities that defund police
BIRMINGHAM Ala.WIAT) — An Alabama lawmaker is sending a message to local governments with a new bill: If you defund the police, you risk being defunded. A new billAlabama Legislature... Read More
Auburn Police Chief, lieutenant, and firefighter rescue family amid armed standoff
AUBURN Ala. – A heroic rescue over the weekend casts the spotlight on the Auburn First Responders who risked their lives to save others during a police standoff with an... Read More
Falkville man charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riot considering plea deal
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Falkville man arrested on explosives and weapons charges in Washington on the day of the Capitol insurrection is considering a plea deal, according to federal court... Read More
Remains of 25-year-old Linden man found in Greene County, sheriff says
GREENE COUNTY, Ala. — Remains of a 25-year-old man were found earlier this month in Greene County, Sheriff Joe Benison said Monday. After responding to a call at County Road... Read More
Family releases video of 2019 Pickens County police shooting of Wallace Wilder
PICKENS COUNTY (Ala.)WIAT) — We’re now getting a clearer picture of what happened the day Pickens County Sheriff’s deputies forced their way into a Gordo man’s home after performing a... Read More
Veteran Affairs requiring medical staff to get vaccinated. Will hospitals and businesses be next?
BIRMINGHAM (Ala.)WIAT) – Veteran Affairs announced Monday they will require all medical staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19. After a group of medical organizations released a statement stating that all... Read More