By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Drew Pavan With the University of Alabama’s football depth chart released on Monday, one thing stuck out. Reigning Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young will be throwing to three different wide receivers from last season. The three new starting wideouts are junior Traeshon Holden, Georgia transfer Jermaine Burton and surprise true freshman Kobe Prentice. Prentice was…
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Jeremiah Hatcher TUSCALOOSA – West AlabamaWorks and the Tuscaloosa County District Attorney’s Office teamed up this week to help job-seekers with criminal records start their careers. Tuscaloosa County District Attorney Hays Webb said Tuesday’s event was about ensuring residents aren’t held down by their past. “It’s a job fair and hiring event for anyone” said…
Tuscaloosa’s Actor’s Charitable Theatre is presenting its latest performance starting Friday. “Newsies the Musical” is about the real-life New York City newsboys strike in 1899. The cast has been preparing since mid-June for opening night, and performance director Mary Kate Condra said they’re excited for this opportunity. “The best thing you can do as a director is bring out the…
The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office needs your help locating some of Tuscaloosa’s Most Wanted. Tyvondri Peoples, 22, is last known to be living in the area of McFarland Boulevard East in Tuscaloosa. Peoples is wanted on charges of first-degree burglary and second-degree burglary. Dalton Ingram, 21, is last known to be living in the area of Covered Bridge Road in…
Angus is a handsome, growing gentleman who’s searching for his forever home with the help of the Humane Society of West Alabama. He was born March 10, just two days after his mom was rescued and taken into a foster home. Angus is a bit on the timid side, but he’s come a long way since he found his way…
fatal crashTuscaloosa Police have identified the man killed in a wreck Thursday at the intersection of Greensboro Avenue and Dornell Cousette Street. James Douglas Watts, 53, of Tuscaloosa was killed after another car struck his. Original story is below: Tuscaloosa Police are investigating a fatal wreck reported just before noon. The wreck happened at the intersection of Greensboro Avenue and…
More than 100 residents in Bibb County lined up for food at First Baptist Church of Woodstock on Wednesday. Cahaba Medical Care and the West Alabama Food Bank partnered to host the event. Cahaba has three food pantries within the organization and it partners with area nonprofits in locations near its clinics. On Wednesday, food bags distributed at the Woodstock…
More than 100 elected officials, local leaders and members of the community gathered bright and early Tuesday at the Bryant Conference Center for the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama’s Diverse Business Council’s annual Diversity Summit. Diverse Business Council Chair JacQuan Winters said the council creates a chance for the community to come together to talk about tough issues. “We…
A man who fled to Mexico more than a decade ago as a way to avoid justice is back in Tuscaloosa, offering hope for sexual assault survivors around West Alabama. If the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit can find this man in another country after 13 years on the run, other suspects can be found and brought to justice, too. “The…
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Drew Pavan The Alabama Crimson Tide soccer team posted a huge upset on Sunday night, defeating the No.18 Clemson Tigers 3-0 in Tuscaloosa. The Tide controlled the game in almost every aspect of the game, including putting twice as many shots on goal as the Tigers. The first goal was scored in the 33rd minute…
lawsuitATHENS, Ala. (AP) – Attorneys for an Alabama sheriff removed from office after being convicted of theft and ethics violations are citing the judge’s professional status in asking a court to throw out the case. Attorneys for former Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely are citing reporting by WAAY-TV in asking a court to set aside Blakely’s case. Retired judge Pamela…
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Emilee Boster Want to get involved in the Tuscaloosa community? Reading Allies, a program that works to improve local elementary students’ reading skills, is looking for volunteers who can work with students for 30 minutes each week. “The program is absolutely amazing, and it works,” said Reading Allies Volunteer Coordinator Elizabeth Toney. “You really can…
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Caleb Aguayo TUSCALOOSA – Construction is set to begin on the NorthRiver Marina on Mountbatten Road after Tuscaloosa’s city council approved the development of the new condominiums on Tuesday, Aug. 30. The vote passed 5-2. According to the architects who introduced the idea to Tuscaloosa’s Planning and Zoning Commission as early as October 2021, the…
