WVUA 23 recaps Week 6 of the High School football season. Enjoy highlights from: Eight-Mile War rivalry ends with another emphatic Green Wave win By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Sutton Smith Although a historic matchup, the eight mile rivalry has been one sided the last two seasons. The Gordo Green Wave beat the Pickens County Tornadoes 52-8 Friday night at…
If you head west down Highway 82, you will find one of the biggest rivalries in the state. It’s Gordo and Pickens County. The Green Wave will host the Tornadoes Friday night. The 8-Mile War is a rivalry like no other. Pickens County head coach Michael Williams has been a large part of the rivalry, but it took former Gordo…
Oatmeal is one of the best functional foods that can help lower your risk of heart disease and inflammation in the body, according to the National Institutes of Health. Oatmeal contains a type of fiber that lowers the bad cholesterol in our body known as low density lipoprotein. It also contains lots of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that not only…
Cold and flu season are just about here, and this year you can add another potential illness to your winter worries. RSV, otherwise known as respiratory syncytial virus, is a common virus that most often causes mild, cold-like symptoms that last a week or two, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Infants and older adults are…
Tuscaloosa’s mayor visited Paul W. Bryant High School this week to offer students some words of encouragement. The school lost 2 seniors in a wreck this past weekend. A single-vehicle crash Saturday night on Alabama Highway 69 South in Tuscaloosa County killed Elijah Clark and Mariayae Gulley. Maddox spoke to the Bryant High School football team before practice on Wednesday. …
Coping with the loss of a friend or classmate can be a sensitive subject for parents to discuss with their children. Larry Deavers with Family Counseling Services tells us teens often feel reservations about sharing their emotions. And that is why it is important for parents to start these types of conversations with their children. Deavers offered some advice on…
DCH Health System is hosting its annual free breast cancer screening event Monday, Oct. 2, at 5 p.m. For more than a decade, DCH Regional Medical Center has provided free clinical breast exams to help women detect early stages of breast cancer. “The best chance for cure is early detection,” said DCH Nurse Navigator Katrina Lewis. “And so the earlier…
The West Alabama Food Bank along with Whatley Health Services and other organizations teamed up with local churches to host a food distribution and wellness check event in Gordo. Pastor Hugh Spencer Sr. of Harvest Christian Church said they focused on people who live in small rural areas and may not have a way to get to relief efforts. Spencer…
Stillman College and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs of Tuscaloosa teamed up to make sure no veteran’s life is forgotten. Operation We Remember is dedicated to raising awareness about the issues of veteran suicide and honor those who sacrificed their life for America’s freedom. “There is life after the service. There is life after you have gone through a…
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Nick Balenger If you were thinking of building a bonfire this weekend, think again. The Alabama Forestry Commission placed the state under a Fire Alert, meaning permits for outdoor burning are restricted and the commission strongly encourages residents to avoid lighting outdoor fires. With temperatures remaining in the 90s and no rain in the forecast…
By WVUA 23 News Student Reporter Leosha Dickens Former State Representative Kyle South made the news during a meeting in Montgomery. A woman protesting discussions about the state’s coal ash disposal poured a cup of water on South’s head three times. South was attending the public hearing after spending some of his time in office debating the state’s policy. Court…
Alabama offensive lineman Darrian Dalcourt (71) makes a block during practice at Thomas-Drew Practice Fields in Tuscaloosa, AL on Wednesday, Aug 16, 2023.By WVUA Sports Reporter Riley Theis Alabama could be without two of their starters for their first road conference game of the season against Mississippi State. Nick Saban updated the status of Deontae Lawson and Terrence Ferguson II…
The nation’s highest court rejected Alabama’s attempt to avoid creating a second Black majority district. In June the court ordered Alabama to add another majority-black district to a congressional map that justices said violated the nation’s voting rights act. But the map lawmakers created still included only one majority-black district. So, the supreme court ordered our state to come up…
Local business and community leaders joined state lawmakers Tuesday for an update on key transportation projects impacting West Alabama. They received updates on McWright’s Ferry Road, Jack Warner Parkway, and Main Avenue in downtown Northport. “Sometimes it’s hard for us to remember that this is an improvement for our community,” said Kelly Johns with the Tuscaloosa County Road Improvement Commission….
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Jack Hutchens A long standing football tradition for the Mississippi State faithful has been to shatter the opposing teams eardrums with cowbells in Davis Wade stadium. Jaheim Oatis, a Mississippi native and Alabama defensive lineman, understands exactly how loud the cowbells can be. “Those cowbells are annoying, man,” said Oatis. “Those cowbells are loud. When…
Gary Harris and Rodney Orr discuss Alabama wins SEC opener against Ole Miss. We will talk about the Crimson Tide’s second half surge and perhaps, what brought it on. Also, what keyed the Alabama’s defense to hold Ole Miss to it’s lost point total vs. an SEC opponent in the Lane Kiffin era. Then, we talk about Alabama defenses performance…
It’s been more than four years since the Tuscaloosa County Commission approved a renovation and expansion of its jail. During that time the county needed to build a temporary shelter to house inmates. Tuscaloosa County Sheriff Ron Abernathy said they are finishing up that shelter. He said it should be finished next month. Once the inmates move to the temporary…
The West Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force discussed the educational classes they offer on human trafficking and extortion for the community. Task Force Captain Phil Simpson said it’s important to be able to spot key signs of human trafficking. It could save a life. The classes are geared toward teaching the community signs to look for with trafficking. “Anything to…
The investigation continues into a deadly shooting in Northport’s Northwood Lake subdivision. Captain Jack Kennedy said the victim is 24-year-old Demetrius Windham Jr. Investigators said Windham was shot to death Saturday evening shortly after 7pm. Investigators have not released a motive for the shooting, however Capt. Jack Kennedy said there is no threat to the community. “We do not believe…
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Alex Chasen The Northside Rams defeated the Hale County Wildcats 3-1 in an area match Monday evening. The Rams dominated most of the match and that was put on display in the game-winning set. In the final play, Hale County tried to hold on, but Northside was on the hunt for the kill. Alaina Norris…
Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban looks at players against Mississippi State at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL on Saturday, Oct 22, 2022. (Photo provided by SEC Media Portal)By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Juliet Brown Alabama travels to Starkville, Miss., this weekend where it’ll face a revamped Missisippi State team. Zach Arnett took over for the legendary head coach, Mike Leach,…
By WVUA-23 Sports Reporter Alex Boothe Alabama basketball held their first official practice of the fall on Monday morning at Coleman Coliseum. The media viewing portion of practice was highlighted by freshmen Sam Walters and Kris Parker’s performances in a short scrimmage. Meanwhile, Grant Nelson and Mark Sears got in good minutes together during the scrimmage, finding each other for…
In an effort to make the streets safer, criminal penalties may be issued for violations of fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement. “There was the change in the law for attempting to elude or fleeing from the police. Before it was just a citational offense, but now if you cause injury, strike another vehicle, or if you cross…
By: WVUA 23 News Reporter Joslyn Malave Nearly 50 million Americans voluntarily quit their jobs in 2021. In 2022, roughly 40 million more quit. The mass exodus was spurred by Covid-19 and labeled The Great Resignation. There are worker shortages now in most areas, leading some businesses to close or cut back on hours. Our local school systems are also…
