Gary Harris and Rodney Orr, on the phone, discuss the continued hunt for both an offensive and defensive coordinator. The Houston Texans hire former Alabama linebacker, Demeco Ryans, who hails from Bessemer. Also, Alabama Men’s basketball suffers the third loss of the season against Oklahoma and hopes to bounce back today against Vanderbilt. The Philadelphia Eagles head to the Super…
By WVUA-23 Sports Reporter Molly Harrold Former Alabama outside linebacker DeMeco Ryans has been named Houston Texans head coach as of today. During his time at Alabama, he received SEC Defensive player of the Year in 2005, as well as Defensive MVP in the 2006 Cotton Bowl Classic among many other honors. Ryans played for the Crimson Tide under head…
alec baldwin shooting investigationThe Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – A Santa Fe district attorney has filed involuntary manslaughter charges against actor Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western movie “Rust.” Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies announced that her office filed the charges Tuesday. Investigators outlined evidence that Baldwin had…
Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., departs Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – Republican Rep. George Santos of New York has told GOP colleagues he is temporarily stepping down from his two congressional committees. The move comes amid a host of ethics issues and a day after he met with House Speaker…
tyre nichols, memphis officers chargedThe Associated Press Police departments across the country deploy plainclothes squads of officers in unmarked cars to tackle increasing crime rates or get guns off the street. But these groups billed by departments as teams of “elite” officers often employ aggressive tactics, use force more often than their uniformed counterparts and lack supervision. The beating and…
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Savannah Denton When COVID-19 showed up, it swiftly disrupted food distribution around the world, meaning many people’s access to quality food diminished. In West Alabama, COVID’s rise prevented the West Alabama Food Bank from delivering roughly 300 healthy meals a day to residents in need. But quick thinking ensured that didn’t last long. Instead, the…
WVUA 23 News Student Reporter Giselle Hood Former Tuscaloosa County NAACP President Jerry Carter has experienced violence first-hand after his son was murdered in 2008. Now, he’s decided it’s time for a change. “How can you not say anything about this stuff? The stories just go on and on and on, almost weekly,” Carter said. “No one wants to say…
By WVUA 23 Student News Reporter Caleb Aguayo Singing and picking filled the back rooms of Druid City Brewing Company Monday evening, as members of the Tuscaloosa Ukulele Club met for a chat and music-making session. Favorites played ranged anywhere from “Hey Jude” by the Beatles to “Keep on the Sunny Side” first written and performed by the Carter Family…
ice, frost, coldBy PAUL J. WEBER and JEFF MARTIN Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Winter weather is bringing ice to a wide swath of the United States, causing the cancellation of more than 1,600 flights nationwide and knocking out power to thousands of Texans. Numerous auto collisions were reported in Austin, Texas, with at least one fatality reported. Tracking…
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Several hundred Alabama inmates are set to be released from state prisons under a 2021 sentencing law that frees prisoners to supervised release several months before their sentences would have otherwise ended. The law provides for inmates to be released between three and 12 months early and to be supervised by…
By WVUA23 Student News Reporter Gracie Fusco At the first of the year, Alabama became the latest state making it easier than ever for gun owners to carry their weapons. The new law, HB272, allows anyone 19 or older who can legally own a handgun to carry it openly or concealed in Alabama without a permit. Before Jan. 1, anyone…
Two people are facing charges in the wake of an ongoing Tuscaloosa Police Department investigation into vehicles being stolen around town. TPD Criminal Investigations Division investigators got information recently suggesting a truck stolen in Tennessee was spotted at Branscomb Apartments off Alabama Highway 69 South. Investigators visited the complex Monday afternoon just before 1:30 p.m. and approached two men. Those…
By WVUA 23 Student Reporter Emily Benito The University of Alabama Institute of Data and Analytics has created a tool that collects information from online sex ads. The tool identifies sex trafficking locations and helps nonprofits reach potential victims. “There’s two main groups that we help: law enforcement and nonprofits. Both are engaged in the same battle, and that is…
Children in need of a home away from abuse, neglect or trauma will soon have a new space in Tuscaloosa County in which they can live, learn and grow. On Monday, organizers turned the first mound of dirt and got one step closer to opening up the Freedom Farm. “The greatest beneficiary are these children, but we are also hoping…
The city of Northport hosted a public meeting Monday night, ensuring residents could address the mayor and council with any potential needs or concerns. District 4 Council Member Jamie Dykes said the council wants to hear any concerns or issues residents have with Northport or its services. “There are just so many things that are going on in the city…
The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – The House Oversight Committee is set to hear testimony from former Twitter employees involved in the social media platform’s handling of reporting on President Joe Biden’s son Hunter. The committee confirmed Monday that the former Twitter employees will testify at a hearing next week. It will be the first time the three former executives…
moneyThe Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – The Treasury Department has announced plans to increase its borrowing during the first three months of 2023. The move highlights the ongoing debate over federal spending that has overtaken Washington, as the U.S. government is on track to max out on its $31.4 trillion statutory borrowing authority – also known as the debt ceiling….
covidThe Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden has informed Congress that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were first declared. The move to end the national emergency and public health emergency declarations will formally restructure the…
The Associated Press A fishing community in southern Brazil has an unusual ally: wild dolphins. Accounts of people and dolphins working together to hunt fish go back millennia, from the time of the Roman Empire near what is now southern France to 19th century Queensland, Australia. But while historians have recounted the human point of view, it’s been impossible to…
virginia school shootingThe Associated Press NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) – The Virginia elementary school where a 6-year-old boy shot his teacher has reopened with stepped-up security and a new administrator. Nervous parents and students expressed optimism Monday as they returned to Richneck Elementary School in Newport News. Jennifer Roe and her fourth-grade son, Jethro, were among the first to arrive….
tyre nicholsThe Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – A sixth Memphis Police Department officer has been disciplined for his involvement in the brutal beating and arrest of Tyre Nichols. Officer Preston Hemphill was relieved of duty shortly after the Jan. 7 arrest of Nichols, who died three days later at a hospital, Memphis police spokeswoman Karen Rudolph said. She did…
Homeowners aren’t the only people who can get help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency after Alabama suffered a rash of storms Jan. 12. Any residents including those who rented their home in Autauga, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Greene, Hale, Sumter and Tallapoosa counties whose homes or property were damaged by storms, straight-line winds or tornadoes can apply for FEMA assistance….
Fallen trees are seen in the aftermath of severe weather, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, in Selma, Ala. A large tornado damaged homes and uprooted trees in Alabama on Thursday as a powerful storm system pushed through the South. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)The city of Tuscaloosa is collecting supply donations for residents in Selma impacted by the Jan. 12 tornado. Donations can…
trumpThe Associated Press An investigation in Georgia looking into efforts by Donald Trump and his allies to overturn his 2020 election defeat is among a number of cases that pose legal problems for the former president. A judge in Atlanta is considering whether to release a special grand jury’s report that is expected to include recommendations for Fulton County District…
