Courtney Chandler

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — As Alabama legislators decide if residents will vote on gambling this year, one organization is fighting to keep it out of the state. Eagle Forum of Alabama (EFA) believes gambling will do more harm than good for Alabamians. “The psychological manual used in America classifies the addiction to gambling as a known dangerous […]

The Project Safe Neighborhoods grant gives the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office $100,000.

The city of Birmingham is making the path to home ownership more attainable for some Birmingham residents.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Following the news of Birmingham-Southern College’s impending closure in May, many wonder what will become of the soon-to-be vacant campus. Jefferson County commissioner Sheila Tyson says BSC cannot remain vacant too long. “Can you imagine if it’s vacant and abandoned for years and no one comes and makes that their home?” […]

People came to downtown Birmingham on Saturday to pray for families who lost loved ones to gun violence this year.

SELMA, Ala. (WIAT) — Five of the suspects charged with the murder of Mahogany Jackson were given no bond by a circuit court judge Monday. Giovonnie Clapp, Blair Green, Teja Lewis, Si’nya McCa…

SELMA, Ala. (WIAT) — On March 7,1965, peaceful demonstrators known as “Foot Soldiers” attempted to march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge for voting rights in Selma. In their attem…

Birmingham businesses said they are like the Drake song “In My Feelings” because they were anticipating his concert would bring them a lot of revenue.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — People CBS 42 News spoke to say they want to gambling to come to Alabama and believe it will have many benefits for the state. Birmingham resident Sherita Stallworth tells she traveled across the state line one to two times a month to play the lottery. She says having a state […]

Gospel, R&B, country and hip hop are some of the many genres Dr. Henry Panion III has touched during his 50 years in music.