Bright Spots: Locking arms with the Bojangles man
Freedom of speech is one the most basic rights in our country. One local man exercises his outside the Bojangles at Tuscaloosa's Five Points area just about every single day. Chances are…
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Tuscaloosa Public Library brings back summer reading program
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Mason Smith After two years off because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tuscaloosa Public Library is bringing back its in-person summer reading program. Beginning Monday, June 6, the program is taking place every Monday through…
Tuscaloosa unveils statue of Deontay Wilder Wednesday
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Drew Pavan The city of Tuscaloosa unveiled a new statue honoring Tuscaloosa native and former World Boxing Champion Deontay Wilder on Wednesday. Wilder…
2 arrested in shooting at strip mall on Highway 69 South
Tuscaloosa Police were in the right place at the right time Thursday afternoon, as an officer working a wreck on Highway 69 South overheard a shootout between two people as it happened. The shooting happened in a strip mall…
Celebrate Local returns to Tuscaloosa River Market next month
By WVUA23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick Celebrate Local, a showcase of independently owned businesses from across West Alabama, returns to the Tuscaloosa River Market Tuesday, June 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event, in its fifth year, features…
Left Hand Soap Co. offering how-to event at Kentuck After Dark
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick The Kentuck Art Center in Northport will host a soapmaking event for people ages 21 and older on June 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. Left Hand Soap Co., a former Tuscaloosa company…
2 teens rescued after they called 911, reported being trafficked
Two teenage victims of sex trafficking are back home safe with their families after contacting Tuscaloosa Police for help on Wednesday. The girls, ages 15 and 18, called 911 from a Tuscaloosa hotel room, asking for help to return to…
"101 Days of Safety" begins Friday at midnight
Starting at midnight on Friday, May 27, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency will kick off "101 Days Of Safety," a summer-long initiative promoting public safety through partnerships with first responders…
West Alabama Food Bank moving from Northport to Tuscaloosa
The West Alabama Food Bank needs more space, and it's getting that with an upcoming move from its warehouse in Northport to a larger one in Tuscaloosa. WAFB Executive Director…
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Tuscaloosa unveils statue of Deontay Wilder Wednesday
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Drew Pavan The city of Tuscaloosa unveiled a new statue honoring Tuscaloosa native and former World Boxing Champion Deontay Wilder on Wednesday. Wilder…
Tide rolls past No.3 Arkansas in SEC Tournament
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Drew Pavan Alabama baseball continues to roll, picking up their second win in the SEC Tournament defeating No.3 Arkansas 4-3, Wednesday at the…
Alabama defeats Georgia in first round of SEC Tournament
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Drew Pavan Alabama baseball has advanced to the double elimination portion of the SEC Tournament with a big 5-3 win over Georgia…
Bama lands 4-Star QB Eli Holstein
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Drew Pavan Tuesday morning, four-star quarterback Eli Holstein from Zachary, Louisiana, announced his commitment to play at the University of Alabama. The 6-foot-4, 225…
Alabama softball loses six players to transfer portal
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Drew Pavan It's been a tough few days for Alabama softball after losing in the final game of the NCAA Regionals. Six players…
Alabama gymnastics names new head coach
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Drew Pavan Less than one week after Alabama gymnastics head coach Dana Duckworth stepped down from her position, Alabama has named her successor. On Monday evening the program named former Alabama gymnast and Auburn associate…
Justin Thomas wins PGA Championship
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Drew Pavan The final round of the 2022 PGA Championship Sunday saw a playoff thriller with former University of Alabama golfer Justin Thomas coming out victorious.…
Holy Spirit wins first AHSAA Title
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Drew Pavan Holy Spirit Catholic High School softball team captured their first Alabama High School Athletic Association 1-A State Championship Saturday as they defeated…
Alabama softball out in first round of NCAA Regional
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Drew Pavan Alabama softball lost its final game of the NCAA Regional Sunday in Tuscaloosa, 6-0 against Stanford. It's the first time since 2005 that the Crimson…
Bama baseball wins final season series
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Drew Pavan Alabama baseball exploded at the plate on Saturday, clinching the series victory against a top ranked Arkansas 18-5. The Tide hosted the No.7…
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"101 Days of Safety" begins Friday at midnight
Starting at midnight on Friday, May 27, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency will kick off "101 Days Of Safety," a summer-long initiative promoting public safety through partnerships with first responders…
West Alabama Food Bank moving from Northport to Tuscaloosa
The West Alabama Food Bank needs more space, and it's getting that with an upcoming move from its warehouse in Northport to a larger one in Tuscaloosa. WAFB Executive Director…
Man wanted in Texas captured in Tuscaloosa County
A man with active warrants in Texas was taken into custody after a police chase that injured a Northport Police officer Wednesday afternoon. The incident started around 3:45 p.m., when a Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office deputy stopped a vehicle that…
Rainey named Northridge Middle principal
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick Northridge Middle School is getting a new principal, as the Tuscaloosa City Board of Education unanimously approves James Rainey Jr. for the job. Rainey, who…
Shelton State receives $5k donation from fraternity
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick The members of the Alpha Tau chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. donated $5,000 to Shelton State Community College on Tuesday, May 24, to benefit the college's HBCU designation. Inspired by the…
Here's how to safely enjoy splash pads this summer
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick This week is Healthy and Safe Swimming Week, an annual initiative of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hosted by the Alabama Department of Public Health. The designation is focused on ensuring…
Pedestrian dead in Marengo County crash early Wednesday
A single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian early this morning in Marengo County has claimed the life of a man from Gallion. The wreck happened on Alabama Highway 25 near the 33-mile marker, about 5 miles south of Faunsdale. Willie J.…
