By WVUA 23 News Student Reporter MJ Miller “Bama Rush” is a new documentary airing on streaming service Max about sororities and sorority recruitment at the University of Alabama. It was shot during sorority recruitment — known as rush — on campus in August 2022. The documentary follows four young women trying to receive a “bid” to join a sorority. …
Tuscaloosa City Schools Board of Education members voted unanimously Tuesday on approving changes to the 2023-24 Parent/Student Code of Conduct. TCS Superintendent Mike Daria said several changes are being made, with a major adjustment to the disciplinary process. “It’s important that the Code of Conduct does what we need it to do so that we have safe and orderly schools,”…
By WVUA 23 News Student Reporter Nick Balenger A local entrepreneur was surrounded by friends, family and colleagues Monday as she flung open the doors to her latest business venture that’s designed to give other small businesses a boost. Erica Grant is the owner of local boutique Charm District, and she just opened the Charm District HUB to help small-business…
By WVUA 23 News Student Reporter Avery Lake Hundreds of motorcyclists were in Tuscaloosa Tuesday on their way to Washington, D.C. as part of the 2023 Run for the Wall ride. The group visited the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center on Loop Road Tuesday morning before heading to the Harley Davidson dealership in Cottondale for lunch. After that, the group headed…
By WVUA 23 News Student Reporter Avery Lake Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of the summer season. According to the American Automobile Association, more than 42 million Americans are planning to travel more than 50 miles away from home this weekend. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is prepared to keep lakes and roads safe. State Troopers will patrol…
By WVUA 23 News Student Reporter Nick Balenger Many children and adults alike look forward to spending summer by the pool, but there may be no one there to keep them safe thanks to a national lifeguard shortage. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, pools across the country have been struggling to recruit, train and retain lifeguards. According to the American Lifeguard…
By WVUA 23 News Student Reporter Peyton Newman Tuesday night in Tuscaloosa, one man helped a local nonprofit bring in the dough. United Way of West Alabama hosted its ninth annual pie-eating competition at Heat Pizza Bar in downtown Tuscaloosa, with prize money going toward the organization affiliated with the winning pie-eaters. The nonprofits involved in the contest raise money…
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Juliet Brown Alabama baseball faced Kentucky in a single elimination game at the SEC Tournament. The Crimson Tide defeated the Wildcats 4-0, marking the first time Alabama’s shut out a team in an SEC Tournament game in program history. Hunter Furtado started on the mound for the Crimson Tide. Through five innings, Furtado only gave…
Gary Harris and Rodney Orr discuss Charles Bediako’s decision to forego his eligibility and enter the 2023 NBA Draft, and how Nate Oats can replace the Alabama center. Also, we discuss Alabama Softball ahead of the NCAA Super Regional against No. 12 Northwestern. Our “Tider Insider”, Rodney Orr, breaks down Alabama football’s most recent commitment from the class of 2024….
Rodney Pelt is a father, grandfather and founder of youth mentoring program Mind Changers. He is also an author, a recent college graduate and retired veteran. And like many men and women in the military, he served time overseas fighting for our country. Pelt’s struggles managing his mental health started when he was fresh off combat duty. He said…
By WVUA 23 News Student Reporter Peyton Newman Habitat for Humanity Tuscaloosa is investing $6 million into building new, affordable housing in Tuscaloosa. This new subdivision, named Milestone, is positioned between 42nd and 43rd avenues in West Tuscaloosa. Habitat for Humanity is helping combat the affordable housing crisis by ensuring a 0% interest rate on all homes being built in…
Volunteer firefighters and first responders around Pickens County say patients in need are being left without an ambulance or emergency medical care — sometimes until it’s too late. The Pickens County Medical Center in Carrollton closed in 2020, leaving the county without any emergency room or critical care capacity. That means if someone living in Pickens County has, say, a…
Gordo football displayed some pirate-swagger at its spring jamboree on Saturday. The Greenwave coaching staff wore matching black pullovers with the word ‘Wave’ across the chest, along with a small pirate flag logo with the letter ‘G’ on the left sleeve. The outfit was inspired by the late Mississippi State Bulldogs Head Coach Mike Leach. Leach passed away on December…
While graduation season is in full swing, one West Alabama class is making history. The 2023 senior class at University Charter School in Livingston is the first-ever group graduating from the school after the school opened its doors in 2018. “To be honest, it feels good to know that you can make history at a school and be the first…
A former University of Alabama football standout and current Washington Commanders running back was in Tuscaloosa over the weekend, speaking out about gun violence. Brian Robinson Jr. was shot twice last August during an attempted armed robbery in Washington D.C. Saturday’s event was sponsored by 14 local churches and featured a panel discussion and Q&A session with Robinson on preventing…
Hillcrest High School’s graduation night was celebratory but solemn as students and faculty remembered one of their own who died last year. Cameron Prince died at the age of 16 from complications following a routine heart surgery. Hillcrest Senior Class President Mary Randall Smalley reflected on her late classmate during her graduation speech. “When I think of my best high…
A change in status has been temporarily granted to Michael Davis. He and co-defendant former University of Alabama basketball player Darius Miles are charged with murder in a shooting along The Strip earlier this year. Miles’ attorney John C. Robbins confirmed he filed an application Wednesday for Davis to be treated as a youthful offender. Robbins made the request to Tuscaloosa…
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Juliet Brown After losing to Middle Tennessee earlier in the day, Alabama softball defeated the Blue Raiders, 1-0 in the winner-take-all finale of the Tuscaloosa Regional Tournament. The game shpwcased a pitching duel between Alabama’s Jaala Torrence and MTSU’s Kamryn Carcich. Torrence pitched a complete game, striking out a season-high eight batters. Carcich allowed five…
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Juliet Brown Alabama softball couldn’t find enough offense in its first game on Sunday, setting up second showdown with Middle Tennessee. The Blue Raiders defeated the Crimson Tide, 4-1 in Game 6 of the Tuscaloosa Regional. Middle Tennessee took an early lead when Anyce Harvey singled up the middle allowing Shelby Echols to score. Leading…
Gordo High School saved the main event for the end as the Greenwave wrapped up spring football practice with a five-team ‘jamboree’ event. The spring game included Gordo, Central-Tuscaloosa, Pelham, Center Point and B.C. Rain. The rotating scrimmage was played at Libby Hankins Field in Gordo. The junior varsity teams for Center Point and Gordo also scrimmaged. “I think it’s…
By WVUA-23 Sports Reporter Mason Thompson Alabama pulled away in the eighth inning to beat Ole Miss 5-1 and complete the sweep of the Rebels. The Crimson Tide finish the regular season with an overall record of 38-17 and a SEC record of 15-14. It’s the first time since 2014 the Crimson Tide finish the regular season with a conference…
By WVUA-23 Sports Reporter Mason Thompson Alabama beats Ole Miss 12-2 in seven innings as they take advantage of the SECs run rule. Alabama bats start off hot as it scores eight runs in the first three innings. Andrew Pinckney’s RBI double and a Dominic Tamez sac out get the Tide on the board with two runs in first inning….
Gordo baseball dropped a pair of one-run games to Houston Academy and lost its chance to win the Class 3A state championship. The Greenwave won Game 1 of the championship series on Wednesday night and needed one win to bring home the ‘Blue Map’ plaque. In Game 2, Gordo scored a pair of runs in the top of the 8th…
Marinades made with fresh or dried herbs and spices alongside olive oil can help protect against the carcinogenic affect of high-temperature grilling or cooking. Anything above 350 degrees is considered high temperature, and cancer-causing agents can be produced in high-temperature cooking, especially in grilling and cooking meats and fish. Marinades with olive oil, herbs and spices contain polyphenols, a…
