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West Alabama Food Bank is pushing the need for cereal

By WVUA 23 News Reporter Kennedy Payne With Beat Auburn Beat Hunger making its return, West Alabama Food Bank says that there's a need for more than just canned goods. When you think of a food drive you probably think…

Alabama Secretary of State visits Tuscaloosa

Secretary of State Wes Allen addressed the Republican Women of Tuscaloosa County on Thursday at Hotel Capstone.  He gave an update on the state's new Alabama Voter Integrity Database, or AVID, which launched on Monday.   This new system will…

Eutaw Police Night Out

By: WVUA 23 News Reporter: Jaylen Baron Eutaw police are thrilled with the turn out for its annual Community Night Out. Local vendors teamed up with Eutaw police Thursday to provide free food, live music, bull riding and so much…

Two in custody after a gun was found at Hillcrest High School

An investigation continues after a student was spotted with a firearm Wednesday morning at Hillcrest High School. Investigators say the incident was reported by another individual, and authorities were notified and responded to the scene shortly after. "The investigation led…

Brookwood High School FFA to host 3rd annual plant sale

By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Tony Cortes The Brookwood High School FFA is having its student-led week-long plant sale to raise funds for the organization. This will be their third year to offer a Fall plant sale, with their plant…

Bright Spots: Local baker working toward store-owning dream

By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Intern Nicole Griffin If you've visited the Tuscaloosa River Market on a Saturday morning, odds are good you've seen Ben Rosario. He's there week after week with his business Ben's Bread, offering fresh-baked goodies…

TPD handing out tickets for good behavior

Tuscaloosa police officers are known for handing out tickets when we do something wrong. But officers are now handing out tickets to students for doing a good deed.  TPD has partnered with…

Tuscaloosa City Council approves 2024 budget

By WVUA 23 News Student Reporter Nick Balenger The Tuscaloosa City Council approved the 2024 fiscal year budget during Tuesday's meeting. The $190 million general fund, $67 million water and sewage fund,…

Bridge Builders Awards honors community leaders Tuesday

By WVUA 23 News Reporter JD Zasa Six people are going home with a new dedication to building safer and healthier communities. On Tuesday evening the Alabama One Aspire Foundation hosted its second annual Bridge Builders Awards. These awards are…