Shimmy is a precious girl with tons of happy-go-lucky energy who happens to be looking for her future forever home with the help of the Humane Society of West Alabama. She’s about 2 years old and is a 35-pound pit bull mix with a smooth tan and white coat. This girl was pulled from Metro Animal Shelter, where she’d been…
Gary Harris and Rodney Orr react to Nick Saban’s press conference at the SEC Spring Meetings in Destin, Fla. Also we discuss Alabama baseball wrapping up it’s season after failing to make the NCAA Tournament. We talk about how the future looks for Bama baseball. We also discussed Ashley Johnston being named Alabama’s new gymnastics coach. The Crimson Tide is…
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick Sometimes, exercise is the last thing we want to do, especially after a long holiday weekend. Dr. Milady Murphy provided two easy exercises that burn big calories while sitting down. “There are things that we can do sitting in a chair that can improve circulation, strength and flexibility,” she said. These exercises require…
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick The Tuscaloosa Hyundai has about a dozen fewer vehicles for sale this week after a 20-year-old driver smashed into them, injuring himself and his Ford Mustang in the process. Tuscaloosa Police said the crash happened just before 9 a.m. Sunday, when the driver careened off Hargrove Road and crashed into car dealership’s lot….
Stories about preconceived differences on the surface often end in the realization that there’s not much difference, after all. This story is about young women who have been cheerleaders for most of their young lives. Now, this local group is teaming up with six Special Olympics participants in what’s called a Unified Cheer Squad. Team coach Vicki Brown has been…
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Giselle Hood Memorial Day spells the official start of summer, and firefighters from Tuscaloosa’s Station No. 2 want residents to stay safe while they’re lighting up the grill for charred goodness. The National Fire Protection Association estimated fire departments across the country responded to 10,600 grill-related accidents between 2014 and 2018, that caused $149 million…
4/15/22 MBA Alabama vs Tennessee Detail Photo by Cian Leachuniversity of alabama flag, baseball flag, By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Drew Pavan Even with their late season success in the SEC tournament Alabama baseball has failed to get a spot in the NCAA Tournament. The Tide was “on the bubble” going into the NCAA baseball selection show. Many predicted the…
As the nation mourns the murder of 19 children and two teachers at the hands of a school shooter in Uvalde, Texas, leaders of Tuscaloosa City Schools reevaluate their plans for safety and security. Tuscaloosa City Schools Superintendent Mike Daria said safety “is a value more than a priority” in his school system, which educates almost 11,000 students across 21…
Brylan Lanier’s second signing ceremony was different than his first one. In December of 2020, Lanier signed a football scholarship with Georgia State University — holding his signing ceremony in an apartment rental office. Due to COVID-19 protocols, the only people that were allowed to be in attendance were his high school coach and immediate family. On Sunday, he got…
WVUA 23 News Reporter Mikayla Mosteller Many people were on Lake Tuscaloosa Saturday and Sunday gearing up for the holiday ahead of the crowd. The water was choppy, but not as choppy as it would be on Monday. Brenda Horner says “We are enjoying ourselves with the time we’ve had. Monday’s going to be very busy so we decided we…
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Drew Pavan Stillman College is growing its Athletic Department with the addition of three sports that adds to a now department of 11 varsity programs for the 2022-2023 season. The program will be reviving the women’s volleyball team while also adding men’s and women’s bowling. “We’re excited about what the possibilities are for volleyball and…
In the aftermath of the tragic shooting in Texas on Tuesday we talked with Dr. Robert McKinney today. Dr. McKinney is the director of University Medical Center’s Office of Case Management and an assistant professor of Social Work with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine. We’d asked him questions about how we can all begin to cope with tragedies…
It’s been a busy week for the West Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force. Two victims of sex trafficking were reunited with their families after calling 911 to report themselves as victims Wednesday. The girls were 15 and 18. They called from a Tuscaloosa hotel room, asking for help getting back home to another state. The West Alabama Human Trafficking Task…
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Markell Tucker Have you ever considered running for Christmas gifts? We’re still more than six months out from the holiday season, but the Tuscaloosa Track Club is getting into the gift-giving mindset with its Miles for Missions event on Saturday. The 7K fundraiser, happening at Brookwood Middle School on Saturday, is dedicated to raising money…
The nation is watching in the wake of a mass tragedy at an elementary school in Texas earlier this week. Children undoubtedly have questions or fears from the nation’s discourse, and local counselors have tips for navigating these complicated topics. Family Counseling Service in Tuscaloosa provides family, children and teen counseling to help improve the quality of life for people…
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Asher Redd Inflation is a major issue across the nation, and although there’s more than one cause, this one starts at the source. Since this time last year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the product price index rose by 11%, which means it costs manufacturers 11% more to create their products….
The mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, earlier this week that resulted in the deaths of nearly 20 elementary school students and several teachers has people everywhere questioning the world we live in. While everyone can agree on the devastating nature of the crime, it resonates with some more than others. School resource officers are law enforcement…
Freedom of speech is one the most basic rights in our country. One local man exercises his outside the Bojangles at Tuscaloosa’s Five Points area just about every single day. Chances are you’ve seen him. Maybe you’ve even honked at him. Most people who cross his well-worn path colloquially call him the Bojangles Man, but his name is James Bonner….
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Drew Pavan The city of Tuscaloosa unveiled a new statue honoring Tuscaloosa native and former World Boxing Champion Deontay Wilder on Wednesday. Wilder graduated from Central High School, where he played basketball and football. The Bronze Bomber didn’t take up boxing until he was 19. Under the guidance of local trainer Jay Deas, Wilder became…
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Drew Pavan Alabama baseball continues to roll, picking up their second win in the SEC Tournament defeating No.3 Arkansas 4-3, Wednesday at the Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. This win marked the third straight win against the Razorbacks, after Alabama took two of three in the final regular season series last week. “Honestly, this is the most…
Starting at midnight on Friday, May 27, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency will kick off “101 Days Of Safety,” a summer-long initiative promoting public safety through partnerships with first responders across the state. Alabama Law Enforcement Agency State Trooper Reginal King said last year, seven fatal car crashes happened across the state over Memorial Day weekend. “We’re going to make…
By WVUA23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick Staying healthy means more than taking care of your body. It also means taking care of your mind. Dr. James Reeves, a psychiatrist at University Medical Center, said older adults tend to have better mental health than younger people. It all comes down to life experience, managing ups and downs longer. “We’ve learned this…
The West Alabama Food Bank needs more space, and it’s getting that with an upcoming move from its warehouse in Northport to a larger one in Tuscaloosa. WAFB Executive Director Jean Rykaczewski said the organization underwent some growing pains during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are running out of space,” she said. “In the last five years, we have tripled in…
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick Northridge Middle School is getting a new principal, as the Tuscaloosa City Board of Education unanimously approves James Rainey Jr. for the job. Rainey, who is currently principal of Carbon Hill Elementary and Junior High School in Walker County Schools, also served as assistant principal of that school for four years and as…
