As Roe v. Wade draft leaks, questions abound
The U.S. Supreme Court's majority opinion draft overturning Roe v. Wade, which provides federal protections for abortion, was leaked to news organization Politico and revealed to the public May 2. If…
Author: Aajene Robinson
Alabama entrepreneur team competing for $50K
Four college entrepreneur teams, including the University of Alabama, are hoping their ventures to help the environment will take home the $50,000 first-place prize to start their business. CEO Dalton Morris…
West AlabamaWorks seeking teachers for STEM summer program
West AlabamaWorks' pilot summer program for STEM teachers is back this year, and it's bigger than ever. West AlabamaWorks Executive Director Donny Jones said they are doubling the size and are…
Northport city leaders OK new employee pay plan
Northport's leaders are taking steps to improve employee compensation so the city can attract and keep employees. This new pay plan was approved Monday at Northport’s City Council meeting. Northport…
Wings of Grace hosts weekly drives for those in need
Wings of Grace Relief Center had humble beginnings as a stopgap effort for disaster relief efforts after the devastating April 27, 2011, tornado tore through West Alabama, but now the organization…
11 years later: Alberta showcases resiliency after horrifying destruction
It was a beautiful day in Tuscaloosa's Alberta community the afternoon of April 27, 2022. The same cannot be said for 11 years earlier. At 5:08 p.m. on April…
Houses are still hot commodities
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Aajene Robinson U.S. home prices are surging, and some are saying it's because of the momentum of the housing market, but houses are creeping…
Bama grad's next stop? Space
If everything goes according to plan, a University of Alabama graduate is heading to space this weekend. NASA Astronaut and 2010 UA grad Bob Hines will pilot a SpaceX mission to the…
Election reminder: Alabama absentee voting deadlines are looming
Alabama's primary elections are happening May 24, and state Secretary of State John Merrill is reminding voters that there are only a few weeks left to apply for an absentee ballot. “The…
As unemployment numbers drop, Alabama increases requirements for job-seekers getting benefits
Just days before Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced that our unemployment numbers were decreasing, she signed into law a new bill making it harder for those who are out of work to keep…
Fayette manufacturer looking for 100-plus new workers
A glove-maker in Fayette is expanding, and that means the company is looking for more workers. More than 100, in fact. Showa has produced industrial and medical-grade gloves for the past 50…
Branch Heights in Greene County assessing storm damage
Some areas within Greene County experienced storm damage from Wednesday night’s storms. In the Branch Heights area, many residents experienced structural damage. Greene County Housing Authority Executive Director Anita Lewis…
Have sports equipment you don't need? Here's how you can donate it
BY: Aajene Robinson A local auto seller is taking up donations for a school in need of sports equipment. Skyland Auto and Tire is collecting donations for Central Elementary School's physical education department. The school needs Wiffle ball bats, helmets,…
Alabama Power stays prepared for potential outages
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Aajene Robinson When severe weather approaches, power outages are more likely. And when outages happen, Alabama Power springs into action, getting the power back on as soon…
Saturday shooting update: Investigators still searching for suspects
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Aajene Robinson The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit is searching for suspects after one man was shot to death and two other people were injured in a…
Alabama lawmakers approve teacher pay raises
Longtime Alabama teachers will soon be rewarded for their tenure, as the state recently approved a record $8.3 million education budget including pay raises of up to 21% for teachers. Teachers…
Lake View residents elated at sewer bill's passage
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Aajene Robinson Residents in Lake View are breathing a sigh of relief after the Alabama Legislature passed House Bill 148, a bill tailor-made to end their sewer system payment woes. The bill's passage means the…
Tuscaloosa Gauntlet offering Marines-style challenge this weekend
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Aajene Robinson Looking for a chance to prove you've got the gumption to survive against all kinds of crazy obstacles and come out on top? You can…
Jalapenos owner seeks change in alcohol serving law
Did you know that, in Alabama, servers in restaurants who are younger than 21 can't walk an alcoholic beverage from the bar to a table? That makes little sense for restaurants…
Major drug busts in Tuscaloosa result in big fentanyl seizure
A whole bunch of illegal drugs are off the streets of Tuscaloosa after a pair of major busts Monday by the West Alabama Narcotics Task Force. The women…
2 dozen-plus Alabamians suing Labor Department over unemployment issues
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Aajene Robinson A group of residents fed up with the Alabama Department of Labor's slow response regarding unemployment services has filed a lawsuit seeking to reduce…
Senior year is tough enough, but college decisions are looming
For the Class 0f 2022, high school graduation is right around the corner. But if you or your child is planning on attending college, now's a good time to reassess and ensure all your ducks are in a row for…
Popular Faunsdale Bar and Grill destroyed in Wednesday night storm
Faunsdale, located in Marengo County, is a tiny town, even by Alabama standards. Despite its size, Faunsdale has something bigger cities often lack: A beloved community staple. The Faunsdale Bar and Grill…
Highway 69 South Flea Market damaged in Wednesday night storms
Moundville's Highway 69 South Flea Market experienced some damage in Wednesday night's storms. Luckily, there were no injuries, but structural damage from the storm affected the building's roof and a sign. The…
