By WVUA 23 News Reporter Giselle Hood While some locals headed down to Lake Tuscaloosa for the Fourth of July, many people gathered to watch the demolition of Tutwiler Hall instead. For decades, the girls-only dorm was a rite of passage among University of Alabama students. Now, all that’s left is a construction site, as workers turn the area into…
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Giselle Hood Veterans carrying the American flag across the country to the World Games in Birmingham arrived in Tuscaloosa on Tuesday. The Old Glory Relay is led by Team Red, White and Blue, a health and wellness community for veterans and civilians. Team RWB arrived at the Walk of Champions on the University of Alabama…
crime, police tapeBy WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall connected Alabama’s correctional incentive time laws to the Wednesday shooting of Bibb County Deputy Sheriff Brad Johnson in a statement issued today. “Alabama’s justice system failed the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and Deputy Brad Johnson,” Marshall said, and he’s resolving to correct the state’s “good time”…
Get ready to pay more for your Forever Stamps. The U.S. Post Office is increasing the price of a first-class Forever Stamp by 2 cents, from 58 cents to 60 cents per stamp beginning July 10. That means a book of 20 stamps will be $12, and a roll of 100 will be $60. Forever Stamps remain valid even if…
Theatre Tuscaloosa presents “Mamma Mia!” July 15-24 at the Bean-Brown Theatre at Shelton State Community College. By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick “Dancing queens” and “super troupers” now have another opportunity to catch Theatre Tuscaloosa’s production of “Mamma Mia!” with an added performance scheduled for Tuesday, July 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Shelton State Community College’s Bean-Brown Theatre. Executive Producer…
Heat advisories are in effect for most of the state throughout the week, and the National Weather Service is warning residents how much danger it and humidity can pose. Expect highs in the 90s. Staying in the heat without the proper precautions can lead to sunburn, dehydration or even heat stroke or death. Here’s how you can stay cool: Stay…
Winnie is a recently retired mom who is looking to be pampered and treated like a princess when she finds her forever home with the help of the Humane Society of West Alabama. Found when she was heavily pregnant, Winnie gave birth to six beautiful babies days after she was found. Her babies are also available for adoption. Winnie is…
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Erin Patterson Another University of Alabama building is destined to bite the dust this month. Harris Hall on Colonial Drive, a dorm for male and female students built in the late 1930s, is up next for demolition following the implosion of Tutwiler Hall on Monday, July 4. Harris Hall was built in 1939 and named…
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick The City of Tuscaloosa is looking to hire a fresh crop of employees to keep the city grounds pristine at a job fair happening on Thursday, July 14. The Landscape and Grounds Maintenance Job Fair will be held at the Tuscaloosa River Market that day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Members of…
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Asher Redd Tutwiler Hall stood high in Tuscaloosa’s skyline for decades before 675 pounds of dynamite sent the 13 story building crumbling to the ground on Monday, July 4. Once the dust settled, all that remained were the memories and the new Julia Tutwiler Hall. “I know it is kind of sad, but this had…
Funeral arrangements have been made for fallen Bibb County Deputy Brad Johnson. It’s been almost one week since Johnson was killed in the line of duty while responding to a stolen vehicle call. On Tuesday, Bibb County Sheriff Jody Wade said Johnson will be laid to rest Friday, July 8. A public visitation and memorial service will be held at…
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick A collision on McFarland Boulevard just after midnight on the morning of Tuesday, July 5 killed a Tuscaloosa man and injured another. Justin Wilder was heading north on McFarland Boulevard East when the Yamaha dirt bike he was driving ran into an SUV turning right onto Jug Factory Lane. The 21-year-old and a…
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick A mosaic placed before Pickens County Medical Center’s entrance declares the hospital’s motto: “People caring for people.” The signs on the glass doors above, however, convey a less hopeful message: “Hospital closed.” The Pickens County Medical Center, known in short as PCMC, closed its doors in March 2020 and left an entire…
crime, handcuffsANNISTON, Ala. (AP) -A man wanted in the kidnapping of an elderly woman was captured in Kentucky Tuesday night. Tony Lamar White, 47, was captured in Richmond, Kentucky, by the Kentucky Highway Patrol. White was wanted for arrest after a missing 75-year-old woman was found in a house associated with him, in a closet and bound with tape. The…
Gary Harris and Rodney Orr react to recruiting and the most recent commits to Alabama. The Tide received seven commitments in the last ten days. Also, we discussed conference expansion and the possible expansion of the SEC. We also discussed former Alabama basketball stars in the NBA Summer League. We discussed former Alabama tennis players Alexa Guarachi and Erin Routliffe…
body foundAn investigation is under way after human remains were found Tuesday morning in rural Lamar County. A resident reported the discovery, which was found at a location in the 1700 block of Old Calvert Road in Sulligent. The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences is conducting an autopsy to confirm the identity of the person found. Investigators with the 24th…
parade shootingHIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (AP) – The gunman who attacked an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago, killing at least seven people, legally bought two high-powered rifles and three other weapons despite authorities being called to his home twice since 2019 for suicidal and violent threats. That’s according to authorities who spoke Tuesday. They say the shooter evaded initial capture…
lawsuitATLANTA (AP) – The Georgia prosecutor investigating the conduct of former President Donald Trump and his allies after the 2020 election is subpoenaing U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani to testify before a special grand jury. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on Tuesday filed petitions with the judge overseeing the jury as part of…
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Mason Smith The 2022 World Games, which starts July 7 in Birmingham, gives an opportunity for athletes to shine in front of people all around the world. As is custom with such events, the Games will conclude with a ceremony honoring the spirit of competition. The closing ceremony features artists including the legendary Lionel Richie,…
The Kentuck Art Center has a plethora of activities and classes this month for people of all ages who want some hands-on art instruction. As usual, the first Thursday of the month is Art Night. This month’s event, on July 7, features “sometimes you hav’ta make do” by Debra Riffe in the Museum Gallery, a members’ juried exhibition in the…
laptop, computer, keyboard, internet, broadbandBy WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick More than 1,000 homes and small businesses in Tuscaloosa County could gain access to gigabit high-speed internet if a proposal by Spectrum is fulfilled. The company announced its proposal for a $6 million grant from Alabama’s Broadband Accessibility Fund Grant program on Friday, July 1. Tuscaloosa County residents would…
job application, ban the boxBy WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick The Jasper Career Center will host a job fair for ASI Staff, a full-service staffing and recruiting firm, on Tuesday, July 12 and Wednesday July 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Representing a range of local employers, ASI Staff is looking for around 25 employees to fill positions….
Small cats, big cats, old cats, mean cats: If you’re a fan of any and all cats, the Humane Society of West Alabama is in need of more volunteers at its Cat House in Northport. The shelter relies on an all-volunteer crew seven days a week, 365 days a year to take care of the cats that live at…
By WVUA23 Digital Reporter Jas Orr In 1987, July was deemed National Anti-Boredom Month. As Alabama stays under seemingly constant heat advisories, it’s more important than ever to find fun ways to beat the heat. Here are six ways you can bust your boredom this month and beyond. 1. Pick up a new hobby or skill While you’re stuck inside…
