Shelton State Community College and Stillman College staff and student kicked off their second annual HBCU Week Tuesday with multiple events. “Last year we put together a series of documentaries, but this year we said we are going to be more fun and just make sure it’s more student-focused,” said SSCC C.A. Fredd Campus Dean Anika Lodree. Many Shelton State…
The fight to redraw Alabama’s congressional map took another turn Tuesday. The state’s congressional map, approved by the Alabama Legislature in July, did not get the green light from the federal court. This latest ruling means state lawmakers failed to fix a voting rights act violation. This all started when the Supreme Court ruled the state needed a second district…
Gary Harris and Rodney Orr discuss Alabama’s dominating win over Middle Tennessee last Saturday. Also, the upcoming game against Texas this weekend back in Bryant-Denny Stadium. We discuss if Jalen Milroe will be keeping the QB1 spot or if the race is still on. Nick Dunlap continues to prove himself with his outstanding performance during the Walker Cup. Also, Alabama…
High School footballHigh school football season got off to a scary start for several teams around Alabama, with fights and other types of violence happening in Mobile, Birmingham, Huntsville and Cullman. WVUA 23 News spoke with the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office to see how law enforcement is taking precautions to protect football fans around the county. In Tuscaloosa, sheriff’s deputies…
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Giselle Hood The Bama Standard podcast is catching up with old and new Crimson Tide athletes live from the Paul W. Bryant Museum. Former linebacker Marvin Constant (1999) and running back Bo Scarbrough (2015-2017) returned to Tuscaloosa on Sept. 1 to kick off the football season. The first thing on Constant’s mind? Defensive coordinator Kevin…
By WVUA 23 News Student Reporter Josie Malave The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama System met Thursday and Friday at the Bryant Conference Center in Tuscaloosa to discuss and approve a number of plans on their agenda. Members of the UA Board of Trustees approved the budget for the upcoming year. The budget aims to benefit the…
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Avery Boyce Stillman College is making strides to foster a college community that focuses on the importance of mental and physical health. The college hosted its first health and fitness day Friday at the Hay Center. The day was a kick of event to to highlight the school’s new wellness program. Students participated in yoga…
The Alabama football team runs drills during Practice at Thomas-Drew Practice Fields in Tuscaloosa, AL on Thursday, Aug 3, 2023.As the UA football season starts to kick off fans are already in town and lined up for the fun. Saturday night The Tide takes the field against Middle Tennessee and several RV lots around Tuscaloosa were filled up by Friday…
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Avery Boyce With a three-day weekend, many people will find themselves celebrating on the water, at a cookout or on the beach. No matter your destination for Labor Day, it is important to keep travel safety in mind. Cpl. Reginal King with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said with holidays we can expect even more…
WVUA 23 Sports Director Gary Harris with an Alabama football analysis following the Crimson Tide’s 56-7 over Middle Tennessee State. Categories: Alabama, College Sports, Sports, Sports Blog
Good Saturday afternoon! It has been quite a dreary day across Western Alabama as clouds and showers have moved across the area. Temperatures have remained in the 70s so far today and that could continue to be the case for the remainder of the day. Some sun will begin to peak through which could allow some places to get…
WVUA-23 recaps Week Two of the High School football season. Enjoy highlights from: West Blocton spoils the unveiling of Brookwood’s new stadium By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Sutton Smith Brookwood unveiled their new stadium Friday night but couldn’t bring home the win losing to rival West Blocton 34-12. It meant a lot to West Blocton head coach Dre’Mail King and…
The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office needs your help locating some of Tuscaloosa’s Most Wanted. Rachel Bonner, 41, is last known to be living in the area of Lost Road in Berry. Bonner is wanted on an identity theft charge. Melinda Hollingsworth, 45, is last known to be living in the area of Marie Drive in Coker. Hollingsworth is wanted on…
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Karnera Gafford Students and staff at Northport Elementary School opened the doors of a new addition on Thursday. The Wildcat Wonderlab is a playroom where students can learn life skills and have plenty of fun at the same time. The new lab will teach the students how to interact with each other in real life…
Tuscaloosa is getting a major upgrade for Fire Station No. 11, which serves the Mercedes-Benz U.S. International plant and its surrounding communities. On Tuesday, the Tuscaloosa City Council approved nearly $5 million for the station located on Covered Bridge Road. Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue Chief Randy Smith said more protection is needed in that area because the plant and its surroundings…
Stillman College held its Fall Convocation Thursday morning, officially welcoming 766 students to campus. Thursday’s event marked the first time incoming Stillman College President Yolanda Page addressed students and staff. The program included musical selections by the Stillman choir and former St. Jude Children’s Research Executive Reginald Porter delivered the keynote address. “Today we are focusing on new beginnings and…
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Karnera Gafford Get ready book worms, a new book vending machine is making its way to Northport City Hall. Residents can go online and request which book they would like to check out. When it is ready, users can use their Tuscaloosa Public Library card to pick it up. The new vending machine is going…
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Peyton Newman Gas prices have been on the rise all summer, and Hurricane Idalia could have a ripple effect with the crude oil industry, raising gas prices even more. AAA of Alabama Public Relations and Marketing Manager Clay Ingram shared why this happens during a hurricane. “Any time you have a hurricane in the Gulf…
A recent uptick in COVID-19 cases has plenty of people worried, especially anyone working in crowded spaces or with children returning to school. University Medical Center Chief Medical Officer Dr. Thomas Weida said positive cases are creeping up. “We’re seeing an increase, and there’s a new variant out that’s probably the reason for that increase,” Weida said. “It’s the Eris…
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Jake Smith With fall camp done and the season starting in less then a week, coach Nick Saban throughout the camp has been preparing the players to be game ready with speakers that are at the top of their professions. With such high profile speakers in a room full of aspiring athletes, the biggest takeaway…
By DANIEL KOZIN, Associated Press CEDAR KEY, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Idalia made landfall Wednesday in Florida as a Category 3 storm and unleashed devastation along a wide stretch of the Gulf Coast, submerging homes and vehicles, turning streets into rivers, unmooring small boats and downing power lines in an area that has never before received such a pummeling. More…
By WVUA 23 News reporter Kennedy Payne As Hurricane Idalia strengthens it has the potential to bring in a “catastrophic” storm surge. University of Alabama geography professor Jason Senkbeil said it’s possible the storm will increase in wind speed, which would put it on the lower end of a Category 4 hurricane. There are new models of the hurricane analysis…
Changes are coming to the Capstone, just in time for the University of Alabama’s first football game of the season Sept. 2. The Crimson Tide has some big home games this season, including one of the biggest non-conference games against Texas Sept. 9. About 30 streets on campus and around are closed during a typical game day weekend, said Alabama…
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Paige Riley NIL has taken helping your teammates out in college sports to another level. Earlier this month, cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry and quarterback Jalen Milroe used their Name, Image and Likeness deals to score the entire locker room custom made Beats by Dre headphones. The headphones have the custom “Script A” displayed and the color…
