Austin Franklin is a journalist based in Birmingham, Alabama, and writes for CBS 42. With a focus on local news, Austin covers a range of topics including crime, education, and community events. His work has also been featured in various other news outlets, showcasing his dedication to delivering important stories to the community.
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Austin Franklin's coverage is primarily focused on local news, particularly crime and accidents within the Birmingham and Alabama area. His focus leans heavily towards breaking news, announcements, and evolving stories.
Given this emphasis on local events, pitches to Austin should provide immediate value to his audience by offering unique insights or access to sources closely related to ongoing crimes, accidents or other relevant local developments in Birmingham and Alabama. Additionally, providing exclusive interviews with individuals involved in the incidents may be of interest.
Considering his preference for breaking news and evolving stories, public relations professionals can offer real-time updates about developing situations which could potentially become newsworthy locally.
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Posted: Updated: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WIAT ) — A 69-year-old Birmingham man who was shot and killed Wednesday night has been identified.
LEEDS, Ala. ( WIAT ) — A 25-year-old Leeds man who was shot and killed on December 18 was identified Friday morning.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WIAT ) — A Facebook Marketplace deal ended with an armed robbery in Birmingham this past Tuesday, according to Birmingham police.
The former CEO of a local IT company is now charged with wire fraud, money laundering, and bankruptcy fraud in connection with multiple schemes.
Posted: Updated: SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. ( WIAT ) — Shelby Human is offering an adoption special for all adult dogs.
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WIAT) — A Vestavia Hills teen died over the weekend after he was injured falling from a moving vehicle. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office said 16-year-old Huds…
Posted: Updated: JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — A 27-year-old man is charged with capital murder following a double homicide outside of the Brighton Community Center earlier this month.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WIAT ) — A Birmingham man was arrested in connection with an October shooting that left three injured, including two children.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. ( WIAT ) — Tuscaloosa police for asking for the public's help locating a missing 23-year-old woman.
CHILTON COUNTY, Ala. ( WIAT ) — A Jemison man is charged with murder in connection with a shooting in Chilton County.
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