Alabama education leaders leaving mask mandates up to local school boards
Posted: Jul 28, 2021, 06:06 PM CDT / Updated: Jul 28, 2021, 06:06 PM CDT (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer FIle). MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — With COVID-19 cases on the rise and... Read More
Sexuality, gender not covered by hate crime laws in Alabama, 13 other states
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A report released Wednesday by the Movement Advancement Project shines a light on the inconsistency of hate crime laws throughout the nation. ‘I am safe, I... Read More
Teacher of the Year recipient claims she faced discrimination by American Airlines in Huntsville Airport
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) — When the American Samoan Teacher of the Year came to attend Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama, alongside her decorated colleagues, she was already concerned about the... Read More
State troopers and Gov. Ivey respond after two troopers struck in one day
BIRMINGHAM Ala. This brings to light the importance of people following the state’s Move Over Law, which is essentially getting over in the lane when you see an emergency vehicle.... Read More
Atmore prison officer stabbed, receives minor injuries
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A corrections officer was injured after being assaulted by an inmate at a south Alabama prison, the Department of Corrections said. Selma police officer killed. Kristi... Read More
Suspect charged with killing Selma police officer
SELMA, Ala. (WIAT) — A day after an officer with the Selma Police Department was shot and killed, a suspect in the shooting has now been arrested and charged with... Read More





