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…
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…
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…
When thousands of people in a city are moving at the same time, trash can be a big problem. That's why the city of Tuscaloosa's Environmental Services Department dropped nine dumpsters around the city for use through Monday, Aug. 22.…
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…
A second person is now facing assault charges in the wake of a shooting at Spades Restaurant and Lounge last month. Timothy Powell, 39, of Eutaw was arrested Aug. 5 on a charge of first-degree assault. During his arrest, investigators…
Chances are you know someone who's stuck at home with COVID-19 right now, because cases are climbing again. In fact, DCH Health System Marketing and Communications Vice President Andy North said COVID…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Gracie Johnson Mister and Miss Stillman along with The Pride of Tuscaloosa hosted a Back to School Supply Drive at the college Sunday afternoon. School supplies were…
Downtown Tuscaloosa is welcoming a new business this week geared toward those looking for meat alternatives and tasty vegetable-focused meals. The Veganish Market is located on University Boulevard across from Tuscaloosa City Hall. Owner…
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,…
Law enforcement officers around West Alabama who have been killed or injured in the line of duty were honored in a big way over the weekend. On Saturday, nearly 100 bikers…
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…
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Gracie Johnson Davis-Emerson Middle School staff and students joined together Monday evening to kick off the start of their school year in the best…
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…
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.…
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…
Some local barbers are giving back just ahead of the first day of school. Trey The Barber and five other barbers will be giving free haircuts Tuesday at the McDonald Hughes Center from…
The University of Alabama awarded more than 1,400 degrees during its Summer 2022 Commencement Ceremony Saturday morning. Graduates were from 18 countries, 43 states and 55 Alabama counties, including 192 first-generation students, 17 veterans…
Westlawn Middle School hosted Tuscaloosa City Schools' annual Falcon Day Saturday, offering teachers and principals a chance to talk with families ahead of the school year's start on Wednesday. In addition, students were able…
Hundreds of children and their families visited Freeman Park on Saturday for West Side Community Day. The event, sponsored by Mind Changers, featured swimming, bounce houses, food, music school supply…
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,…