Birmingham elementary school students win trip to Kennedy Space Center
After becoming Eastern United States Robotics Champions, a group of 10- and 11-year-old students from Birmingham are being rewarded with a trip to the Kennedy Space Center. In…
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Weekly gas roundup: Prices up 11.6 cents in Alabama
Average gas prices in Alabama rose 11.6 cents per gallon over the past week, up to an average of $3.28 a gallon as of Monday, according to GasBuddy‘s survey of 3,348 gas stations in Alabama. Prices in Alabama are 38.1…
Alabama hosts conference focused on ADHD discussion
The University of Alabama held its 15th annual Southeast Regional ADHD Conference this week. The two-day conference is used a tool to educate counselors, parents, employers and people in general about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and how to better understand…
University of Alabama responds to antisemitic graffiti
By WVUA23 Digital Reporter Jas Orr The University of Alabama responded swiftly Thursday after people on campus reported antisemitic graffiti decorating no less than 19 locations across campus sidewalks. In front of numerous buildings and in many of the highest-trafficked…
Tuscaloosa's Most Wanted: Jan. 25, 2023
The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office needs your help locating some of Tuscaloosa’s Most Wanted. Brandi Jo Watkins, 44, is last known to be living in the area of Frank Lary…
Your Personal Best: Smoothie options
When you're making or buying a smoothie, make sure it contains the things you need and not the things you don't. Here are some ideas for nutrient rich smoothies. Electrolytes are important,…
Tuscaloosa County residents get rundown on property tax vote Thursday
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Gracie Johnson The Tuscaloosa County School System held a meeting Thursday night to hear from parents and residents regarding the proposed property tax…
Sewell hosts disaster assistance town hall meeting
The aftermath of the tornadoes that hit Selma and other parts of Alabama Jan. 12 left many families and businesses with major property damage. On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Terri…
Alabama football players surprise Central Elementary students
By WVUA 23 Student News Reporter Savannah Denton Students at Central Elementary School got a big surprise during what they thought was a typical field trip. It's all thanks to the…
Remembering Paul W. 'Bear' Bryant 40 years after death
Thursday, Crimson Tide fans remembered football coach Paul W. "Bear" Bryant, who passed away 40 years ago on Jan. 26, 1983. His outstanding legacy as Alabama's football coach left…
Sheriff's office: Safety should be No. 1 for gun owners
TUSCALOOSA - Alabama is one of the latest states to allow people to carry a concealed handgun without getting a state permit that requires a background check. But more…
State sheriff's group welcomes new, returning sheriffs with Tuscaloosa event
If you see a lot of sheriff's cruisers around town the next few days, don't worry, they're here for a good reason. There's not one, but…
Some Tuscaloosa County residents will soon vote on proposed property tax increase
"There's a quote that education is the great equalizer. The one thing we can give our children that can potentially change the entire course of their lives is an education.…
Tuscaloosa County Commission roundup: Jail services, volunteer fire departments funded
The Tuscaloosa County Commission is ensuring inmates at the Tuscaloosa County Jail have better access to psychiatric care. On Wednesday, the commission approved a contract with Capstone Health Services to…
FEMA: Storm survivors should be wary of potential scams
Several communities in Hale County are still in recovery mode weeks after an EF2 tornado blew through. The Federal Emergency Management Agency began offering in-person assistance for Hale…
Alabama hosting children's conference Feb. 1
Adults and researchers interested in what's best for children have a chance to be part of the discussion in Tuscaloosa Feb. 1 during the annual Doing What Matters for Alabama's Children Conference.…
Monday Muster: Celebrating VA volunteers
Volunteers are imperative to ensuring the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center's patients and employees enjoy the things they need most. VA Volunteer Service Acting Chief Charmel Taylor said volunteers, donations and…
Sokol Park will soon get a whole lot brighter
By WVUA23 News Student Reporter Avery Lake New LED lights have shown up on the grounds of Sokol Park. The Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authority received $1.3 million in…
Northport hands over its share of funding for Tuscaloosa County Jail
By WVUA 23 News Student Reporter Emily Benito Northport is once more forking over its share of money for the upkeep of the Tuscaloosa County Jail. This isn't anything new; because…
Northport approves road improvement agreement
Northport is already filled with orange barrels and traffic cones, but more are coming. Next in line for improvements? The intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Snows Mill Avenue, where MLK Boulevard turns into Watermelon Road. On Monday,…
Tuscaloosa's One Place hosting food giveaway Friday
The cost of groceries is constantly on the rise. And that is why one agency is helping families with food. Tuscaloosa's One Place is hosting its first food giveaway of the year Friday at 10 a.m. at the organization,…
Tuscaloosa Police increasing patrols along the Strip
Tuscaloosa Police Chief Brent Blankley met with city council members Tuesday to update them on safety issues along the Strip, located just off the University of Alabama campus. Blankley said TPD…
Tuscaloosa City Council approves moving fire station
By WVUA 23 Student Reporter Rachel Nadeau The Tuscaloosa City Council approved moving Fire Station No. 6 to a new location Tuesday. This decision is the first step toward beginning…
Short chase ends in arrest for man wanted in Tuscaloosa County
A man who was already facing charges might be facing more after a short police chase this afternoon. Around 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, a Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office deputy attempted to pull over a vehicle that belonged to a…
