The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit is investigating after one person was injured during a drive-by shooting Tuesday evening. According to investigators, the incident happened in the 3800 block of Greensboro Avenue, near the James I. Harrison Parkway intersection. Someone fired gunshots from a vehicle and left one person injured, said Tuscaloosa Police Chief Brent Blankley. “Officers responded out to this…
Gary Harris and Rodney Orr discuss many of the big topics down at the SEC coach’s meetings in Destin, Fla. Also, we discuss Alabama softball ahead of the Womens College World Series. We discuss Mark Sears’ decision to stay for another season with Alabama basketball. Also, we talk about Alabama baseball hosting its first regional in nearly 17 years. All…
The Eutaw Police Department hosted its third annual First Responders Parade with local municipalities and first responders last week. Police Chief Tommy Johnson said this year’s parade was the largest ever. “I think the community reacted to it real good because we are trying to bridge the gap between the community and the police department. So I think we did…
Alabama softball defeated Northwestern, 3-2, in Game 3 of the Tuscaloosa Super Regional to earn a trip back to the Women’s College World Series. The Crimson Tide (45-20) will face Tennessee (49-8) on Thursday at 11 a.m. CT in Oklahoma City, Okla. Alabama will make its 14th appearance in the WCWS and first since 2021. The Crimson Tide has advanced…
For the first time since 2006, Alabama baseball will host an NCAA Regional. Alabama will be making its 26th all-time appearance in the NCAA Tournament but only the second time since 2014. In 2021, the Crimson Tide was the No. 3 seed in the Rustin (La.) Regional. For the first time since 2006, we’re bringing the postseason to #TheJoe!https://t.co/cM0OmUbJoW#RollTide pic.twitter.com/esYzIJTLvX…
The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office needs your help locating some of Tuscaloosa’s Most Wanted. Xzanthious Young, 29, is last known to be living in the area of Juanita Drive in Tuscaloosa. Young is wanted on charges of first-degree possession of a forged instrument. Wesley Austyn Wyatt, 32, is last known to be living in the area of Arrowhead Road in…
May 27, 1973, was a red letter day in the books of Alabama severe weather events. A number of tornadoes touched down across the north and central sections of the state that day. The largest and most violent of these would become known as the Brent tornado. Fifty years ago, an F-4 tornado destroyed 90% of the city of Brent,…
As we age, we lose muscle strength and flexibility. But you can counteract that loss with some simple exercises using your body weight and a chair. This exercise, called the standing knee lift, can be done while standing. A chair can be used for balance and safety. Here’s how it’s done: Stand 2 to 3 feet away from the…
Your job can have a big impact on your overall mental health. That’s why ensuring you have an appropriate work-life balance is imperative, says University Medical Center psychologist Dr. John Burkhardt. If you’re on vacation, you shouldn’t be working. Or thinking about work. “If somebody’s on vacation, that means they’re on vacation,” Burkhardt said. “I talk to people who are…
Jordan is an 8-month-old chocolate Lab mix who weighs in at just under 45 pounds and is looking for her forever home with the help of the Humane Society of West Alabama. She was pulled by HSWA from the Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter, where she was staying after she’d been picked up by Animal Control. This gorgeous girl can be…
University of Alabama football first wife Terry Saban alongside a team of her fellow coaches’ wives spent hours Thursday morning putting finishing touches on a new Habitat for Humanity Tuscaloosa home. The house, sitting across the street from Kaulton Park in West Tuscaloosa, has been dubbed the Sugar House in honor of the Crimson Tide’s recent Sugar Bowl win….
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Avery Lake Thursday was the second to last day of the 2023 Robotic Mining Challenge and the competition is fierce. Teams from 24 universities across the country traveled to Tuscaloosa to compete in the challenge. Teams are to attempt to build a fully autonomous robot that can traverse a lunar-simulated arena and collect soil from…
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Avery Lake If you drive down University Boulevard in Tuscaloosa, you may have noticed the University Club is temporarily closed and fenced off for construction. The University Club is owned by the University of Alabama. It recently hired Cole & Cole Architects in April to begin renovations on the building. Since then, they have nearly…
By WVUA 23 Student Reporter Nick Balenger The Stillman Community Garden celebrated harvest day Thursday. The foundation’s goal is to bring people together by feeding the community. The foundation received a $10,000 grant in 2022, used to purchase seeds and supplies for the garden. Stillman student Terrence Frierson said watching the garden flourish has been inspirational. “I’ve been with this…
By WVUA 23 News Student Reporter Emily Caswell Michael Davis was arrested and charged with capital murder earlier this year alongside former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles. Davis has since filed for youthful offender status and is scheduled to have a hearing in July of this year. Miles had a bond hearing Wednesday and was denied a bond by Judge…
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Drew Pavan There’s a notion surrounding today’s young student-athletes that they should focus on sports first, everything else later. But Northridge High School track standout Jada Conner is changing that narrative by ensuring she doesn’t lose sight of what matters most. “My freshman year, I didn’t know how to do a lot of stuff,” but…
The city of Tuscaloosa is on track to welcome a new family friendly golf course by the fall. Popstroke will be located on a stretch of land between Helen Keller Boulevard and Harper Lee Drive, just off McFarland Boulevard near the Campus Drive exit. It will include two 18-hole putting courses, a two-story restaurant along with a bar and beer…
By WVUA 23 News Student Reporter Nick Balenger A group of local business owners are coming together to promote change within the Black community. The Stop the Violence rally is an event for young Black men ages 10 to 30 to come together and display the right message for our community’s youth. Howard Lanier is one of the group’s organizers…
By WVUA 23 News Student Reporter Ariyanna Harris Fans are mourning the death of music icon Tina Turner and sharing their condolences. Tuscaloosa rock ‘n roll radio station WJRD has been paying tribute to her legacy. “She was truly an icon of not only the music but entertainment world, which makes her one of the best artists of all time,”…
By WVUA 23 News Student Reporter Lyric Franklin The NAACP is urging travelers avoid visiting Florida right now, alleging the state under Gov. Ron DeSantis has become openly hostile to African Americans and members of the LGBTQ community. The state recently passed legislation that bans books and curriculum surrounding the discussion, teaching and inclusion of Black Americans. The NAACP is…
It was a packed house inside Tuscaloosa County Circuit Court Judge Daniel Pruet’s courtroom Wednesday during former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles’ bond reduction hearing. Miles and his friend Michael Davis are charged with the murder of 23-year-old Jamea Harris of Birmingham. Miles’ attorneys from Turner Law Group spoke extensively on their client’s character, faith and lifestyle, referencing accounts from…
By WVUA 23 News Student Reporter Peyton Newman The Youth Advisory Council at Greene County High School hosted a fair this week focused on educating the community on mental health. The Mind Your Mental event featured displays from local organizations, mental health professionals, games, performances and more. There were speeches from students as well as community members dispelling the stigmas…
High school graduation is a huge milestone for any young person, but Jonathon Myles and his family are especially elated because they didn’t know whether he’d live to see it after he was in a devastating car wreck in July 2020. “We were going down Jack Warner Parkway and there was another car switching lanes back and forth, then I…
Having the last at-bat made all the difference for the Florida Gators. UF’s JT Riopelle hit a mammoth three-run home run in the bottom of the 11th inning to give Florida a 7-6 win over Alabama at the SEC Tournament. Riopelle’s blast came after the Crimson Tide’s Tommy Seidl broke a 3-3 tie with a 3-run double in the top…
