By WVUA 23 News Reporter Gracie Johnson With the Fourth of July on the horizon, animal shelters are encouraging pet owners to remain aware of their furry friends throughout the weekend. Many pets tend to be scared easily by fireworks, causing July 5 to be one of the most crowded days at shelters. Thomas Sahm,
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By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Jack Hutchens After finishing a workout earlier this month, Justin Bufford saw that he had two missed calls. One was from his coach at Shelton State Community College. The other was from Nick McDevitt — the head men’s basketball coach at Middle Tennessee State University. Playing only one season at
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By WVUA 23 News Reporter Gracie Johnson It’s been more than a week since Tropical Storm Claudette caused significant damage to Northport, displacing residents of Willowbrook Trailer Park. However, the city recently announced that, depending on individual circumstances, some residents may begin moving back into their homes. “We cleared the way for residents to begin moving back
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By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Grace Brister The Dixie Youth State Baseball Tournament began on Friday, June 25, at Gordon Davis Park in Cottondale. The tournament, which consisted of more than 20 teams between the ages of 5 and 6, played throughout the weekend to determine which two teams would participate in the championship game
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Alabama Rep. Bill Poole announced Tuesday that he is running for Alabama speaker of the house. The announcement comes following Speaker Mc McCutcheon’s announcement that he will retire at the end of his term in 2022. Currently, Poole chairs the House Education Budget Committee and was first elected in 2010. His full statement is below:
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By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Joushua Blount The Fourth of July is this weekend, meaning families around the nation are firing up their grills for backyard barbecues and family gatherings. But Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue has some safety tips to ensure your perfectly charred food doesn’t lead to any household fires, said TFR Firefighter Hunter Ingram.
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By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Joushua Blount More people are looking to travel this summer holiday now that pandemic circumstances are starting to let up some and this weekend is anticipated to be one of the busiest for travelers since 2019. More travelers means more business, and the hospitality industry is planning to capitalize on
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CB&S Bank is soon opening its first bank branch in Tuscaloosa. Currently, the bank is operating temporarily in an office space while they search for a suitable location for their official first branch location. President and CEO of CB&S Bank Inc. Mike Ross said he thinks West Alabama residents will enjoy banking with CB&S because
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By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Isabel Hope Tuscaloosa is a great city with lots of fun things to do year-round. Whether you are a long-time Tuscaloosa resident looking for something new or a tourist exploring the city, here are some community favorites that might be good to check out: The University of Alabama Arboretum The
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By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Javon Williams After winning a gold medal at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, one Stillman College alumnus fell short of qualifying for the 2021 games in Tokyo this summer. Jeffrey Henderson, who graduated from Stillman in 2013, finished sixth overall in the men’s long jump event at the U.S.
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Tuscaloosa City Schools serves more than 10,000 students on a daily basis. Currently, the system is more than 30 teachers short ahead of school starting back in the fall. On Tuesday, the Tuscaloosa City School Board held a special called meeting addressing this shortfall and what they’re doing about it. “We have job opportunities when
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By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer America’s most iconic youth organizations – the Boy Scouts of America and the Girl Scouts of the USA – have been jolted by unprecedented one-year drops in membership. The decline is due partly to the pandemic and partly to social trends that have been shrinking their ranks for decades.
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By LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer Relatives of Black men who were unknowingly part of the infamous Tuskegee experiment are promoting COVID-19 vaccines in a new ad campaign. Some people who are hesitant sometimes cite Tuskegee as the reason they’re avoiding the shots. But relatives say vaccination is needed to help communities of color, who
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Stu McCann and Rodney Orr discuss the new guidelines released by the University of Alabama as the Athletic Department prepares for the NCAA’s “Name, Image, and Likeness” policy. Then, the latest news on Alabama basketball player Josh Primo, and his decision of whether to return to school or leave for the NBA. As well as
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A two-vehicle crash Monday morning claimed the life of a man from Birmingham. Rodriques Dewon Cowans, 34, of Birmingham was seriously injured when the tractor-trailer he was driving struck construction equipment. Cowans, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene. The construction equipment operator was taken to the hospital for treatment.
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By WVUA 23 News Reporter Jessica Patterson Are you or your child looking for a creative outlet this summer? Canvas and Crafts Studio is here to help. The studio will be hosting art classes at their studio and schools throughout the area, offering step-by-step painting and candle-making classes for both adults and children. Studio owner
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It’s hard to believe July 4 is just a few days away, and like most summer holidays, many people will be spending the day out on the water. Alabama State Troopers and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency want to remind anyone who’s heading for the water to stay safe. Just like on the highway, area
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This snuggly, playful 1- to 2-year-old one-eyed gem of a cat is Fletcher, and he’s available for adoption from the Humane Society of West Alabama. He lost his eye after a bad infection that went untreated and he was born with a bobtail. Not having two eyes doesn’t stop him in the least, and he
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By WVUA 23 News Reporter Aajene Robinson As rescue crews continue to search for survivors after a Miami condo collapsed last week, one Tuscaloosa woman is turning to prayer in the hopes that her friend is found. Tuscaloosa resident Krista Poole said that her friend, Estelle Hedaya, is among the more than 150 people missing
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An 18-year-old woman is facing an attempted murder charge in the wake of a shooting at Maxwell Circle last week. Terrain Miles of Sawyerville was charged today by the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit. She’s been placed in the Tuscaloosa County Jail on a $30,000 bond. Investigators said Miles had a relationship with the 19-year-old male
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Some local high schoolers interested in a future profession in nursing are getting some help from the University of Alabama’s Capstone College of Nursing. The college received a $1.2 million grant from the Science Education Partnership Award from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences of the National Institutes of Health. That money is going
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By WVUA 23 News Reporter Raven Young With the recent rise of gun violence throughout Tuscaloosa County, community members are taking action in the hopes of addressing this issue head on. Doris Lucas said she was inspired to organize the Stop the Gun Violence rally after listening to her sons talk about the severity of
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Tuscaloosa city officials spent Monday evening updating the community on its master plan for the Tuscaloosa National Airport. The plan is a 20-year comprehensive vision for the airport to meet future demands. “We want to provide safe, secure facilities,” said Airport Manager Jeff Powell. “The stuff that really makes a difference for the local citizens
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By WVUA 23 News Reporter Kayla Smith After a year of serving to-go meals because of the pandemic, the Tuscaloosa Community Soup Bowl celebrated the return of in-person dining on Saturday, June 26. Soup Bowl Executive Director Susan Lavender said she was grateful to reopen the dining room, as it is perhaps one of the most important services
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