Picking Stillman College was a no-brainer for Chester Hightower, and he’s never once questioned that choice. “The summer of 2007, I had about two days to report to Valdosta State. (My uncle) gave me the phone call: hey I got you in,” Hightower said. “Mom rented a van. (We) packed up everything and loaded it in the van. Instead…
Nucor Corp., which has manufacturing facilities around Alabama, is adding another in North Alabama that will build transmission towers. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced the move this week, saying Nucor will invest around $125 million for the facility. About 200 full-time jobs with an average salary of $75,000 will be available at the Nucor Towers and Structures unit in Decatur….
The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office needs your help locating some of Tuscaloosa’s Most Wanted. Corey Byars, 30, is last known to be living in the area of Yellowhammer Lane in Northport. Byars is wanted on a first-degree property theft charge. Anthony Rashad Winn, 34, is last known to be living in the area of Dearing Downs Drive. Winn is wanted…
ukraine russiaThe Associated Press One year after President Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine both countries are preparing for offensives that could set the stage for a potentially even more disastrous phase of the war. Russia has intensified its push to capture all of the Donbas in Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland. Kyiv and its Western allies also say Moscow…
This photo taken with a drone shows portions of a Norfolk and Southern freight train that derailed Friday night in East Palestine, Ohio are still on fire at mid-day Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)The Associated Press EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) – Federal safety investigators have released a preliminary report on the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment and…
r kellyThe Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) – R. Kelly has received a 20-year prison sentence for child pornography and the enticement of minors for sex. In a victory for Kelly, however, the court said Thursday that he will serve 19 years of that sentence simultaneously with his 30-year sentence imposed last year in New York. Only one year of prison…
FILE – Former President Donald Trump speaks as he announces a third run for president, at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., Nov. 15, 2022. The special grand jury investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies committed any crimes while trying to overturn his defeat has finished its work. The judge overseeing the panel issued an order Monday dissolving the…
dominion votingThe Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) – A court filing in the $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News lays bare fear at the network that it had alienated viewers and damaged its brand by not lining up with President Donald Trump’s false 2020 election claims. The networks’ accuser, Dominion Voting Systems, says the worry played a key role…
alex murdaugh trialThe Associated Press Disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh has denied killing his wife and son but admitted lying about when he last saw them alive while testifying in his own defense. Murdaugh is charged with murder in the fatal shootings of his wife and son, who were killed near kennels on their property on June 7, 2021….
By JONATHAN MATTISE and KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Transgender youth in Tennessee would be banned from receiving gender-affirming care under legislation currently headed to the desk of Republican Gov. Bill Lee, who has voiced support for the bill. House lawmakers voted 77-16 on Thursday, with three Democrats joining their Republican colleagues to pass the bill. Civil…
FILE – Former film producer Harvey Weinstein appears in court at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center in Los Angeles, Calif., on Oct. 4 2022. A Los Angeles judge is scheduled to sentence the former movie mogul on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, to up to 18 years in prison after he was convicted in December of raping and sexually…
Barbershops have served as a sanctuary for Black people for decades, especially during times of turmoil. They’re spaces where men can go for a haircut, sure, they’re also one of the few public places where Black men can express their vulnerability and discuss what’s happening in their lives and beyond. At many, haircuts go hand-in-hand with games like chess, cards…
Buddy is a black kitten who’s eager to please and adores people, and he’s looking for a forever home with the help of the Humane Society of West Alabama. His favorite thing in the world are spring toys and while he’s not too fond of getting picked up, he’ll melt in your arms once he gets used to it. Buddy…
Residents in one part of Tuscaloosa County spent some time today welcoming their newest neighbor. An official grand opening was held Tuesday morning for The Legacy Of Crimson Village Assisted Living. It’s located along 55th Place East behind Shindig on McFarland Boulevard East. The facility is designed to encourage opportunities for socialization as well as growth for each resident’s independence….
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – The head of Alabama’s troubled prison system said Wednesday that staffing remains “the No. 1 issue” for the department and is looking to a combination of outsourcing and pay and benefit changes to increase the number of officers working inside state lockups. Alabama Corrections Commissioner John Hamm told lawmakers during budget…
Greene County Health System is getting a little financial help from a bingo-funded charity and a bingo establishment this month. The T.S. Police Support League and Palace Bingo Live in Knoxville donated $5,000 to the system this week. Police Support League President Shelia Smith said the organization supports Greene County by donating to places in need including schools and…
By WVUA 23 News Student Reporter Emily Benito The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama is looking for solutions alongside the city and law enforcement for increased security around the University of Alabama campus. On Wednesday, the Chamber hosted a meeting focused on finding those solutions. UA Student Government Association President Madaline Martin said it could be beneficial to add…
By WVUA 23 News Student Reporters Savannah Denton and Caleb Aguayo Testimony in the preliminary hearings for former University of Alabama basketball player Darius Miles and Michael Davis revealed another University of Alabama basketball player was there the night of a deadly shooting that killed a young mother. Freshman star player Brandon Miller delivered the gun which was used in…
Two Girl Scouts from Troop 29526 Chloe Howard (right) and Scarlett Akins (left) set up their Girl Scout Cookie booth at Sam’s Club in Tuscaloosa March 18.By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Emilee Boster Be on the lookout for tables featuring colorful boxes of cookies when shopping this weekend. More than 400 Girl Scout Troops of North-Central Alabama are selling their…
By: WVUA23 Student Reporter Chaney Scott Today is Ash Wednesday, starting the season of Lent. Millions of Christians around the world will give up something during the next 40 days in order to become more dependent on God. Common fasts include social media, caffeine, television, or gossip. Clinton Hubbard, Jr. is the senior pastor at Tuscaloosa’s First United Methodist Church….
By WVUA 23 News Student Reporter Karnera Gafford The Tuscaloosa County School System asked for an 8 mill property tax increase to go toward projects and renovations, but it was voted down by residents in Tuscaloosa county. The school board tried to educate residents, but voters were against the increase. “I think one reason it failed was because people misunderstand…
By WVUA 23 News Student Reporter Gracie Fusco Alabama’s 7th District Congresswoman Terri Sewell hosted two disaster relief roundtable discussions in Eutaw and Akron. Local elected officials from Hale, Greene, and Sumter counties as well as residents were given an update on recent developments regarding disaster relief and recovery efforts. “The best way I can represent the people of this…
Statement issued by Tuscaloosa attorney on behalf of Brandon Miller: Categories: Crime, Featured, Local News Tags: Brandon Miller, Darius Miles, strip shooting
Congratulations to Hale County Middle School teacher Barbara Abrams, who’s the latest WVUA 23 Featured Teacher. The person who nominated Abrams said: “The thing I love most about my teacher is that she was not limited to one role in our school. She was an educator first, but she was also a bus driver, lunch lady, counselor, librarian and janitor,…
