Gary Harris and Rodney Orr react to Nick Saban’s press conference at the SEC Spring Meetings in Destin, Fla. Also we discuss Alabama baseball wrapping up it’s season after failing to make the NCAA Tournament. We talk about how the future looks for Bama baseball. We also discussed Ashley Johnston being named Alabama’s new gymnastics coach. The Crimson Tide is…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – A state legislator lost to a primary challenger by a single vote after provisional ballots were counted, setting up a possible recount in the race. Republican state Sen. Tom Whatley of Auburn trailed primary challenger Jay Hovey by a single vote after provisional ballots were counted Tuesday. Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill says Whatley has…
Photo courtesy of the T.S. Police Support LeagueBy WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick The T.S. Police Support League is helping even more students in Greene County find a job this summer, doubling the annual initiative’s class from 50 to 100, the organization announced. Support league President Shelia H. Smith said the program will employ 50 students in June and…
fatal crash, wreck (cropped)By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick A 41-year-old man is dead after a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 280 west of Chelsea in Shelby County. Stephen D. Dixon was driving a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe when Steve Drakeford, 55, struck him in a 2017 Ford F-350 at approximately 5:29 Monday afternoon, according to a release. Authorities…
lawsuitA Walker County man was sentenced to life in prison last week in a 2018 fatal shooting that happened in Sumiton. Deaster Gardner was charged with murder for the fatal shooting of Jamie Kernop on Oct. 16, 2018, and with attempted murder for shooting two others, Stone Whitlow and Jacob Collier. After the shooting, Gardner went on the run and…
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick Sometimes, exercise is the last thing we want to do, especially after a long holiday weekend. Dr. Milady Murphy provided two easy exercises that burn big calories while sitting down. “There are things that we can do sitting in a chair that can improve circulation, strength and flexibility,” she said. These exercises require…
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick The Tuscaloosa Hyundai has about a dozen fewer vehicles for sale this week after a 20-year-old driver smashed into them, injuring himself and his Ford Mustang in the process. Tuscaloosa Police said the crash happened just before 9 a.m. Sunday, when the driver careened off Hargrove Road and crashed into car dealership’s lot….
fatal crash, wreck (cropped)A single-vehicle crash in Tuscaloosa County just before 2 a.m. Monday claimed the life of a man from Tuscaloosa. The wreck happened on Watermelon Road, about 5 miles north of Northport. Ramone A. Hardy, 29, was fatally injured when the sedan he was driving left the road, hit a utility pole and overturned. Hardy, who was not…
Stories about preconceived differences on the surface often end in the realization that there’s not much difference, after all. This story is about young women who have been cheerleaders for most of their young lives. Now, this local group is teaming up with six Special Olympics participants in what’s called a Unified Cheer Squad. Team coach Vicki Brown has been…
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick A 60-year-old man from Cullman died Monday afternoon on Smith Lake near Miller’s Flats. Frankie D. Cruce drowned after attempting to retrieve a canopy that fell from his boat into the water, according to a release from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Authorities said the incident happened around 1:40 p.m. ALEA’s Marine Patrol…
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Giselle Hood Memorial Day spells the official start of summer, and firefighters from Tuscaloosa’s Station No. 2 want residents to stay safe while they’re lighting up the grill for charred goodness. The National Fire Protection Association estimated fire departments across the country responded to 10,600 grill-related accidents between 2014 and 2018, that caused $149 million…
4/15/22 MBA Alabama vs Tennessee Detail Photo by Cian Leachuniversity of alabama flag, baseball flag, By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Drew Pavan Even with their late season success in the SEC tournament Alabama baseball has failed to get a spot in the NCAA Tournament. The Tide was “on the bubble” going into the NCAA baseball selection show. Many predicted the…
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick Tuscaloosa County residents will have the opportunity to get rid of any weird and dangerous chemicals sitting around the house this weekend. The city of Tuscaloosa will host Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day in partnership with Nucor Steel this Saturday, June 4. According to a press release, household hazardous waste is defined as…
As the nation mourns the murder of 19 children and two teachers at the hands of a school shooter in Uvalde, Texas, leaders of Tuscaloosa City Schools reevaluate their plans for safety and security. Tuscaloosa City Schools Superintendent Mike Daria said safety “is a value more than a priority” in his school system, which educates almost 11,000 students across 21…
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) – The Federal Communications Commission will not revoke radio broadcast licenses held by former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard, after ruling that Hubbard’s convictions on ethics charges did not automatically disqualify him. Administrative Law Judge Jane Hinckley Halprin ruled this month that the enforcement bureau had not proven that Hubbard’s felony convictions render him, and by extension…
starbucksBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – Starbucks has until later this week to file objections after workers at a shop in Birmingham became the first of the company’s outlets in Alabama to vote to organize. Baristas and other employees at a downtown store voted 27-1 to organize in a tally announced Thursday, news outlets reported. They would be represented by Workers United…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – At least six members of the Alabama Legislature lost to primary challengers on Tuesday, according to unofficial returns, and several races are yet to be decided. Republican Sen. Tom Whatley of Auburn is trailing challenger Jay Hovey by four votes, according to unofficial returns. Provisional ballots will be counted next week. In the House of Representatives,…
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick The Alabama Department of Public Health’s Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) expanded the range of formula available to program participants as the nationwide shortage of baby formula continues. According to a release, WIC “is allowing flexibilities with some infant formulas, to include varying the forms (powder, concentrate, ready to use), and sizes…
Brylan Lanier’s second signing ceremony was different than his first one. In December of 2020, Lanier signed a football scholarship with Georgia State University — holding his signing ceremony in an apartment rental office. Due to COVID-19 protocols, the only people that were allowed to be in attendance were his high school coach and immediate family. On Sunday, he got…
WVUA 23 News Reporter Mikayla Mosteller Many people were on Lake Tuscaloosa Saturday and Sunday gearing up for the holiday ahead of the crowd. The water was choppy, but not as choppy as it would be on Monday. Brenda Horner says “We are enjoying ourselves with the time we’ve had. Monday’s going to be very busy so we decided we…
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Drew Pavan Stillman College is growing its Athletic Department with the addition of three sports that adds to a now department of 11 varsity programs for the 2022-2023 season. The program will be reviving the women’s volleyball team while also adding men’s and women’s bowling. “We’re excited about what the possibilities are for volleyball and…
In the aftermath of the tragic shooting in Texas on Tuesday we talked with Dr. Robert McKinney today. Dr. McKinney is the director of University Medical Center’s Office of Case Management and an assistant professor of Social Work with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine. We’d asked him questions about how we can all begin to cope with tragedies…
It’s been a busy week for the West Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force. Two victims of sex trafficking were reunited with their families after calling 911 to report themselves as victims Wednesday. The girls were 15 and 18. They called from a Tuscaloosa hotel room, asking for help getting back home to another state. The West Alabama Human Trafficking Task…
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Markell Tucker Have you ever considered running for Christmas gifts? We’re still more than six months out from the holiday season, but the Tuscaloosa Track Club is getting into the gift-giving mindset with its Miles for Missions event on Saturday. The 7K fundraiser, happening at Brookwood Middle School on Saturday, is dedicated to raising money…
