TUSCALOOSA – Fifty-one tons – the weight of approximately seven adult elephants and the equivalent of 18 filled dump trucks. That's how much the Alabama Department of Transportation’s litter crew picked up off state routes in Tuscaloosa County from May…
By WVUA23 Digital Reporter Jas Orr Looking for something family-friendly, fun and free? Midtown Village is hosting a free Summer Nights concert series every Wednesday in July. Starting July 6, the shopping center located at 1800 McFarland Blvd. in Tuscaloosa…
Dozens of Tuscaloosans on Monday joined in on the mass wave of protests happening around the nation after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned federal protections for abortion last week. The…
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Markell Tucker Car seats save lives, and Northport Fire Rescue is teaming up with Safe Kids so that parents in need can be sure their little…
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Mason Smith Long before Robert Baxter III became band director at Stillman College, he grew up in a small town about 20 minutes northwest of Dothan called Ozark. Baxter picked up music early, beginning piano…
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Gracie Johnson National HIV Testing Day is June 27, and the Alabama Department of Public Health took Monday as a chance to remind residents that testing…
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Asher Redd The United States is coming up on its 246th birthday, and that calls for lighting up the night sky with big, beautiful explosives. Around West…
A proposed project with a huge price tag fronted by federal funds could bring cleaner water and an updated sewer system to Eutaw and its residents. People who live in or…
Cooking out on the Fourth of July is an American tradition, but if you're firing up the grill this year expect to spend more than ever. Today, the American Farm Bureau Federation released a study that found July 4 cookouts…
Gas prices fell nearly 10 cents over the past week in Alabama, down to an average of $4.48 a gallon. Gas monitor GasBuddy said prices in Alabama are 19.7 cents higher than a month ago, and a whopping $1.68 higher…
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Asher Redd Protestors packed the streets of downtown Birmingham Saturday afternoon in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade on Friday. Rather…
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Dany Thomas The need for blood donors is dire, and local businesses are stepping up and helping by hosting blood drives. Last Week, Jann's Pharmacy in Tuscaloosa…
As the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday, the ability to receive an abortion in any state is no longer a right. Now, anyone seeking an abortion must wade…
By WVUA Digital Reporter Jas Orr Early Friday morning, the U.S. Supreme Court voted 6-3 to overturn the controversial Roe v. Wade decision. The full majority opinion, written by Justice Samuel Alito, can be found here. This ruling was on…
By JASON MORTON, The Tuscaloosa News TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - A longtime Alabama environmental advocate has been honored by the Global Waterkeeper Alliance for his work. John L. Wathen has served decades as the keeper of Hurricane Creek in Tuscaloosa…
A second person has been charged with disorderly conduct in relation to a threatening social media post made earlier this week. Emily Elizabeth Cornett, 20, was charged Friday and jailed with a…
Six people have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms following an investigation into contraband smuggled into the Fayette County Jail. The defendants each played a role in smuggling illegal drugs and paraphernalia including methamphetamine, heroin, Suboxone and syringes to inmates…
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick As high temperatures continue to oppress the citizens of Tuscaloosa, Dr. Milady Murphy emphasized the importance of staying hydrated. "Every 20 minutes that you're…
A 20-year-old woman from McCalla is facing a disorderly conduct charge after making a post on social media Wednesday suggesting she would commit violence against Black residents in Tuscaloosa. The Tuscaloosa Police…
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick The American Red Cross will be taking donations of blood and platelets the week after the Fourth of July in Northport and Tuscaloosa. On Wednesday, July 6, the Red Cross will be at…
UPDATE: The hazardous material that caused the evacuation of Honors Hall was a chemical commonly used in laboratories that can become dangerous if dried out and improperly moved. Emergency officials promptly responded and removed the chemical. Out of an abundance…
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick Gordo native Kenneth Junkin has spent almost four decades playing the part of a dissolute town drunk. The 73-year-old dons a seersucker sport coat, a crushed straw fedora and totes a brown jug…
Stillman College is partnering with a faith-based media outlet in a bid to strengthen the college's Christian identity and help students succeed in today's social media-heavy world. FAVR Lifestyle is a Christian media outlet that shares music, blogs and videos…
President Joe Biden is calling for Congress to temporarily suspend the federal gas tax, which could save Americans about 18 cents on every gallon. He's also asking…
