Family focused on recovery in wake of devastating crash
Life looks a whole lot different for the Martin family a month after a devastating crash on Skyland Boulevard in Tuscaloosa. Kara Martin shattered her foot in the incident and two of…
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Deputies welcome students back to school Wednesday
Wednesday marked the end of summer break for many students around Tuscaloosa County, as Tuscaloosa City and Tuscaloosa County students headed back to their classrooms. At Englewood Elementary School in south…
Pet of the Week, Aug. 9, 2022: Meet Rocky
Rocky is an adorable bundle of energy in a small package available for adoption from the Humane Society of West Alabama. This little guy is about 2…
Tuscaloosa City Schools has new dress code for new year
Tuscaloosa City Schools students are heading back to class today, and they've got a brand new dress code for the new year. The new dress code nixes gendered language, meaning all students must adhere to the same rules. Like school…
Honoring a legacy: Aaron's family remembers educator, city leader
Donna Aaron was a long-time educator and the first woman to become Northport mayor. On Tuesday, her family spoke about the legacy she leaves behind in the wake of her death…
Share your back-to-school photos
It's the first day of school this week around West Alabama, so WVUA 23 News is showcasing some of our talents' back-to-school pictures alongside your own! You can submit your photos via the gallery on this page or via…
1 dead after tractor-trailers collide early Tuesday
A two-vehicle crash early Tuesday in Sumter County claimed the life of a man from Louisiana. The wreck happened around 8:45 a.m. on Interstate 59 near the 6-mile marker, about 4 miles north of York. Webster J. Joseph, 37, of…
Tider Insider: Aug. 9, 2022
Gary Harris and Rodney Orr discuss the Tide's second week of fall practice. Also, we got to hear from Alabama's offensive and defensive coordinators for the only time this year and…
United Way kicks off annual fundraising campaign
Businesses and nonprofits from around West Alabama gathered at the Bryant Conference Center in Tuscaloosa Tuesday for the United Way of West Alabama's annual campaign kickoff. This year's campaign goal? $4,375,000.…
Spirit of Alabama: Motorcycle club supports baby in need
Premature babies often require extensive care even after they get home from the hospital. Baby Gabriel Rickman is no exception, but he's got some unique friends…
Arrangements announced for Donna Aaron memorial
Longtime Tuscaloosa County educator and former Northport Mayor Donna Aaron died earlier this week. Aaron was the first woman elected as mayor of Northport in 2016. She served a single term,…
Tips for heading back to school
The start of a new school year is a good time for parents to set up new routines for their families. University of Alabama College of Education Elementary Education Clinical Assistant…
Tuscaloosa County hosts pep rally for faculty, staff ahead of first day back
Tuscaloosa County School System teachers joined together Monday to get back into the school spirit ahead of the first day back on Wednesday. The event, called Institute, is basically a big pep…
Update: Woman identified after police chase arrest
The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit has identified the woman involved in a police chase Monday morning. Leia Darby, 37, was arrested following the chase, in which she was originally stopped because of outstanding warrants.…
Your Personal Best: Upper back stretch
Many of us are using laptops, tablets and phones for long periods of time, which often means hunching forward and putting strain on neck and back muscles. Dr. Milady Murphy…
Gas prices sink another 15 cents
Gas prices in Alabama fell an average of 15.1 cents over the past week, bringing the state down to an average of $3.61 a gallon as of Monday, according to GasBuddy‘s survey of 3,358 gas stations in Alabama. The prices…
Coker man dies in early-morning ATV wreck
A man from Coker has died in the wake of a single-vehicle crash involving an all-terrain vehicle early Monday. The crash happened on Pate Road in Tuscaloosa County, about 13 miles east of Northport city limits. David L. St. Clair,…
Donna Aaron, former Northport mayor, dies at 79
Former Northport Mayor Donna Aaron has died. Aaron was the first and so far only woman elected as mayor of Northport. She also served two terms on Northport City Council and…
School leaders to parents: Being in class first day is imperative
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Asher Redd School systems around West Alabama are reminding parents that having their children attend the first days of school isn't a suggestion: It's mandatory. A…
Tuscaloosa's Most Wanted: Aug. 4, 2022
The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office needs your help locating some of Tuscaloosa’s Most Wanted. Kimberly Isbell Smith, 47, is last known to be living in the area of Standifer Drive…
Alabama hosting law enforcement, dog teams for explosives training
Fifteen dog teams from across Alabama and Mississippi are in Tuscaloosa for a three-day training offered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The University of Alabama is hosting the Department of…
Saban Center entering next phase of project
The Saban Center is one step closer to becoming a reality in Tuscaloosa. The development, located at the site of the Tuscaloosa News building, will house several children's organizations including the…
Health Matters: Alzheimer’s Disease
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyrsten Eller More than 6 million Americans are currently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, and memory loss is one of the first signs of the condition. Alzheimer’s eventually impacts cognitive skills and the ability to carry out simple tasks. University Medical Center Clinical Psychologist Dr. John Burkhardt said it’s important to
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ALEA releases 'ABCs of back-to-school safety'
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick With bright yellow school buses and recently-licensed drivers joining the morning rush across Alabama next week, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reminds parents and students of "the ABCs of back-to-school-safety." "Every driver can…
