By WVUA 23 News Reporter Aajene Robinson After a year off, the 50th Kentuck Festival of the Arts is back and better than ever. Because of COVID-19 concerns, the 2020 festival was canceled. This year, masks will be required for anyone attending or showcasing their wares. The festival is happening Oct. 16 from 9 a.m.
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FAIRHOPE, Ala. (AP) – Heavy rains are swamping parts of coastal Alabama, causing minor flooding in some areas. And forecasters say additional storms would bring more precipitation. Water covered several roads in Fairhope on Monday after a band of storms moved across the area, and authorities say additional problems could occur as rains continued. The
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By MICHAEL LIEDTKE and JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press A new report sheds light on how world leaders, powerful politicians, billionaires and others have used offshore accounts to shield assets collectively worth trillions of dollars over the past quarter-century. The report, published Sunday, is being dubbed the “Pandora Papers” because the findings shed light on the
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By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyrsten Eller The Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food and fund drive kicked off Friday, giving University of Alabama students, staff and fans another way to support the Crimson Tide — and help the West Alabama Food Bank, too. The drive runs through Nov. 18, and the winner will be announced Nov.
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By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyrsten Eller The Tuscaloosa Children’s Theatre is officially back and moving forward with its December show “Elf The Musical Jr.,” based on the holiday film “Elf.” “It’s such a fun and comical show that’s sure to spread holiday cheer to all and get everyone in the Christmas spirit,” said Executive
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By WVUA Digital Reporter Anneliese Taggart According to the American Diabetes Association, 34 million Americans deal with diabetes, with approximately 95% having Type 2 diabetes. Below are tips in helping manage diabetes: Monitor your blood glucose levels daily Integrate healthy nutritional practices and exercise into your lifestyle Have a nutritious snack in the afternoon between
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By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci says he’s worried that people resisting COVID-19 vaccine shots based on religious grounds may be confusing that with a philosophical objection. Fauci, who is President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, says getting the COVID-19 vaccine is no different in concept than receiving other vaccines such as
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THEODORE, Ala. (AP) – An Alabama company has an $8 million contract to design and build boats for the Navy and Coast Guard, but options could bring it to nearly $51.7 million. A list of Pentagon contracts released on Friday says Silver Ships Inc. of Theodore was awarded the contract on Thursday for up to
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – Alabama’s newest sports venue opened Saturday night. UAB took on Liberty in football at the $200 million, 45,000-seat outdoor stadium built in downtown Birmingham. Liberty took home the win, 36-12. Protective Stadium replaces the 94-year-old Legion Field as the home of the University of Alabama at Birmingham. UAB helped fund construction
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By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Hunter De Siver Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. ran for 171 yards and four touchdowns to give the No. 1 Crimson Tide a 42-21 blowout win against the No. 12 Ole Miss Rebels. Going to this game, college football fans expected a shootout between the two Heisman trophy front-runners,
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PRATTVILLE, Ala. – An Alabama city is giving its employees an additional paid holiday after its City Council voted to recognize Juneteenth. The holiday marks June 19, 1865, when federal troops entered Galveston, Texas, some two months after the Civil War ended. The day, also known as “Freedom Day,” was established to mark the end
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MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. (AP) – An Alabama police officer who was shot in the line of duty earlier this week has died at a hospital. Sheffield Police Sgt. Nick Risner succumbed to his injuries Saturday at Huntsville Hospital. Sheffield Police Chief Ricky Terry says Risner and Lt. Max Dotson were shot Friday during an exchange
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – Investigators say a man found dead inside a burning home in Alabama last month was killed in a stabbing. Birmingham Police say an autopsy on 33-year-old Christopher Diltz found several stab wounds and that he was not killed by the Sept. 16 fire at a Birmingham home. Firefighters found Diltz’s body
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By WVUA 23 News Reporter Aajene Robinson Many Alabama football fans and families gathered at Bryant-Deny Stadium for the highly anticipated game against Ole Miss. Park Painter and Clark Pickett are big Alabama football fans and they were very excited about the big win. “So glad to see Nick Saban coaching the team in such
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CTKO previews Alabama football’s game against Ole Miss, as the Tide prepare to play the Rebels at Bryant-Denny Stadium. We’ll also take a look at a special fundraiser that has brought together Alabama football and the massively popular reality TV series, “American Choppers”. The show includes interviews with Alabama Women’s Golf Coach, Mic Potter —
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By WVUA Digital Reporter Anneliese Taggart The city of Fayette is celebrating its bicentennial this weekend with the two-day Alabama Frog Level Festival! The city has a lot planned for the next two days and everyone is invited. The festival kicks off Friday in downtown Fayette at 4 p.m., with three bands. Saturday, the festivities
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By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyrsten Eller If you are looking to get outside and walk around in some nature, grab your family and head over to Jaycee Park in Alberta. Jaycee Park is the new location for the ‘Tuscaloosa StoryWalk’ and the grand opening will take place this Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1
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By WVUA 23 News Reporter Aajene Robinson A couple of weeks ago the Northport City Council agreed to refinance a bond and save $2.3 million. Northport City Engineer Tera Tubbs said city officials will use the money to fund three different projects. “One is Watermelon Road resurfacing project, we have Charley Shirley Road resurfacing project
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By WVUA 23 News Reporter Elise Anzaldua The University of Alabama’s College of Engineering celebrated its new advanced manufacturing program with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning. This event officially launched the new bachelor’s degree in manufacturing systems engineering and the Alabama Initiative on Manufacturing Development and Education. This program will help address and solve industrial
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The University of Alabama kicks off against Ole Miss Saturday at 2:30 p.m., but events across campus are happening all day. The Coca Cola Kickoff Zone begins at 10:30 a.m., with autograph sessions by Bill Battle and Lee Roy Johnson from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Food vendors include Texas Roadhouse, Moe’s Southwest Grill and
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By WVUA 23 News Reporter Ellie Byrd TUSCALOOSA, AL- The University of Alabama is out with the old and in with the new Julia Tutwiler Hall. Julia Tutwiler was born in Tuscaloosa and was an advocate for women in prison and education. This will be the third dorm at UA that bears her name. The
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By WVUA 23 News Reporter Gracie Johnson University of Alabama students no longer have to stress if their period makes a surprise visit. The University of Alabama Student Government Association this week approved installing free menstrual care products inside women’s restrooms across campus. You’d think the students who came up with the plan had experience
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By WVUA 23 News Reporter Jacyn Abbott Residents who have been complaining about the conditions of their small dirt road in Hale County off Highway 29 just outside Moundville say that while the county made token improvements, their issues are far from over. Greenleaf Road is a red dirt and clay mix road that turns
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A woman is dead in the wake of an ATV wreck last weekend. Wynisha Rebecca Howard, 24, was seriously injured when the ATV on which she was a passenger was hit by another ATV driven by a 20-year-old man. Howard was taken to Greene County Hospital, where she died. The driver of Howard’s vehicle and
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