A Tuscaloosa man was sentenced to 15 years in prison Friday for his involvement in the 2018 killing of a beloved convenience store clerk. Dewan Hampton was found guilty of manslaughter and theft last year. He and another man, Michael Burrell were both originally charged with felony murder. Shelia Britton passed away in July 2018
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University of Alabama Associate Vice President of the Office of Economic and Business Engagement Dan Blakely stopped by the WVUA 23 studio to chat about his role in the university’s new strategic plan. Blakely said he works with the Edge Incubator and Accelerator’s Edge Labs, which offers assistance for medical or technological-minded entrepreneurs wanting to
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Five University of Alabama students are hitting the road to attend the Iowa caucuses. They are participating in a field research experience. The group will distribute surveys and gather public opinions of caucus attendees. UA Assistant Professor of Communication Studies Cynthia Peacock is leading the group. She said this is a unique opportunity for the
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In the SEC, it just pays more. The Southeastern Conference announced its 2018-19 revenue distribution on Thursday. The powerhouse sports conference divided $651 million of total revenue among its 14 schools. The distribution amount is generated from television deals and post-season tournaments and bowl games. Each school, including the University of Alabama, received about $44.6
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – As Alabama grapples with a prison crisis, a study commission created by Gov. Kay Ivey is recommending changes to reduce recidivism and undertake sentencing reform. The governor’s Study Group on Criminal Justice Policy returned the recommendations Thursday. The group’s proposals included increasing education opportunities for inmates in hopes of helping them
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MOBILE, Ala. (AP) – Police in Alabama say a 2-year-old boy accidentally fatally shot himself inside a motel room. News outlets report the child’s mother and a man were charged with manslaughter after the shooting in Mobile on Thursday morning. The boy was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. His mother was
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REFORM, Ala. (AP) – More Alabama schools are calling off classes because of a flu outbreak. Two Pickens County schools will reopen on Monday following a two-day shutdown because of the illness. WIAT-TV reports that teachers and staff members spent Thursday wiping down locks, desks and mopping floors to help disinfect the high school. The
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The U.S. Law Shield hosted a legal seminar at Warrior Ranch in Brookwood, Alabama earlier this week. This seminar focused on discussing citizens’ rights in situations that involve self-defense. U.S. Law Shield is a legal defense for self-defense. Erik Fine, an independent lawyer for U.S. Law Shield, spoke at the event and broke down the
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A conference geared toward empowering women is coming to the Bryant Conference Center on Saturday. The Greatness Inside conference is being hosted by Excellent Way. It will focus on strengthening women physically, mentally and financially. Turning Point, a west Alabama organization that specializes in providing support to those who suffer from domestic violence and sexual
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Reporting by WVUA 23’s Caroline Wood A new social media challenge is taking over the quick video app, TikTok. But, this one has potentially deadly implications. Nicknamed the “Outlet Challenge,” participants are mixing pennies, outlets and phone chargers. The challenge is to plug a phone charger into a wall and leave enough room to drop
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Reporting by WVUA 23’s Aajene Robinson A weekend fire claimed the home of former University of Alabama softball player, Lauren Sewell. The incident did destroy her home but Sewell said she’s thankful she wasn’t in the house. Sewell has met with her insurance company to talk about her next steps, whether that be rebuilding in
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Reporting by WVUA 23’s Chelsea Barton Columbus, Mississippi, not even 60 miles from Tuscaloosa, is now the closest place where those in our area can purchase Powerball and Mega Millions tickets. I-20 westbound has looked much like a caravan of Alabamians traveling over the state line to purchase lottery tickets since yesterday’s announcement of the
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Reporting by WVUA 23’s Julia Smith A nonprofit resource center held a conference for educators and caregivers in Tuscaloosa Tuesday. Tuscaloosa’s One Place held its 13th annual conference at Bryant Conference Center. Panelists like Alabama State Superintendent Eric Mackey and representatives from organizations like Tuscaloosa’s Promise shared information that could improve the learning experience for
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The Druid City Dames hosted their roller derby recruitment night on Wednesday night from 7 – 8 p.m. Women from Tuscaloosa and surrounding areas had the opportunity to learn the basics of skating. No skills were necessary. Skaters were able to learn what it takes to be an athlete and a roller derby skater. Founded
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The City of Tuscaloosa will hand out 5,00 bare root tree seedlings to local residents in honor of Arbor Week. The tree seedling giveaway will be held at the Tuscaloosa River Market on Feb. 15 from 8 – 11 a.m. Seedlings of various varieties will be handed out on a first-come, first-serve basis. Along with
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By WVUA 23 Reporter Lacey Beasley Beginning Oct. 1, the new Star ID be required for domestic air travel without a passport and will also needed to enter certain military bases and regulated federal buildings. But a lot of people are still unaware of the new identification form and what it entails. A Star ID
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TUSCALOOSA – The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Department needs your help locating some of Tuscaloosa’s Most Wanted. Ann Lynette Westphal-Collins, 46, is last known to be living in the area of Old Country Drive in Coaling. Westphal-Collins is wanted on identity theft and fraudulent use of a credit card charges. Kiara Shauntell Snyder, 28, is last known
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Bobtailed Leah is a growing pup with sweet, loving demeanor. She’s got a great outgoing personality and wants to be everyone’s best friend, but she’s still got some of that puppy energy. She will need plenty of exercise to help her get enough puppy playtime, and would do better in a home with a fenced-in
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama’s governor has fractured her shoulder after being tripped at home by her dog. A spokeswoman said Wednesday that Gov. Kay Ivey is sporting an arm sling after being unintentionally tripped the night before by her rescue dog, Missy. Ivey says she will not bey slowed by the injury and that
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DECATUR, Ala. (AP) – A federal grand jury has subpoenaed 3M in connection to discharges from a chemical plant in northern Alabama. WHNT-TV reports the discharges may not have complied with federal permit requirements. 3M CEO Michael Roman announced the subpoena during an investor conference call Tuesday. The Minnesota-based company has faced lawsuits and public
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – Authorities say an Alabama woman whose body was found in a shallow grave died of an accidental drug overdose. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office says in a news release that 29-year-old Paighton Houston of Trussville suffered from morphine and methamphetamine toxicity. Houston was last seen Dec. 20 leaving a Birmingham bar
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OPP, Ala. (AP) – An Alabama school district has announced the closure of all of its schools due to a flu outbreak among students and staff. Opp City Schools’ Superintendent stated Wednesday that the three Covington County schools would be closed for the rest of the week. The official said the district was seeing “a
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Many University of Alabama students are rattled after recent burglaries at the women-only freshman dorm Julia Tutwiler Hall. Three men, identified as Nicholas Owens, Nolan Renfroe and Jordae Giango, have all been charged with four counts of second-degree burglary. Multiple University of Alabama students who live Julia Tutwiler Hall contacted UA Police late Saturday night
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By WVUA 23 Reporter Jordan Johnson Travelers in Tuscaloosa will soon have one more spot where they can stop for gas, breakfast and other goodies. The new QuickStop will be located along Buttermilk Road. At Tuesday’s Tuscaloosa City Council meeting, representatives from the gas station company came in from Atlanta for the council’s vote on
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