Local couple gets engaged on stage at Saturn in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A little over three years ago, Hannah Murphy went on her first date with Griffith Hibbard-Curto to see the band Japanese Breakfast at Saturn. On Sunday... Read More
SEC sends invitation Texas, Oklahoma to join conference in 2025
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Southeastern Conference has extended invitations to both Texas and Oklahoma to join the league starting July 1, 2025. AHSAA reinstates fines and penalties for schools... Read More
Shelby applauds unanimous passage of supplemental funds for National Guard, Capitol Police
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a $2 billion security supplemental appropriations bill to support the National Guard and Capitol Police. The legislation passed 98 to... Read More
23 State Teachers of the Year sign statement condemning alleged discrimination against colleague at Huntsville International Airport
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Twenty-three State Teachers of the Year, including the 2021 National Teacher of the Year, have signed a joint statement condemning alleged discrimination against Sabrina Suluai-Mahuka, American... Read More
Ivey joins 11 governors to sign brief requesting SCOTUS overturn Roe v. Wade on grounds of states’ rights
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Governor Kay Ivey and 11 other Republican governors signed an amicus brief filed Thursday asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade... Read More
AHSAA bringing back fines, penalties for schools that forfeit games due to COVID-19
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A year after many teams and seasons were affected through the COVID-19 pandemic, the Alabama High School Athletic Association will relaunch its championship participation rule regarding forfeits.... Read More