New businesses brace for their first football weekend
College football season is finally here. If you were out and about around town Friday, you probably experienced the hustle and bustle that comes along with it. Like…
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Tuscaloosa’s Reading Allies looking for volunteers
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Emilee Boster Want to get involved in the Tuscaloosa community? Reading Allies, a program that works to improve local elementary students’ reading skills, is looking for volunteers who can work with students for 30 minutes…
First Baptist Church of Woodstock hosting food pantry Wednesday
If you live in or around Woodstock and need a little help putting food on the table, this event is for you. On Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., First Baptist Church of Woodstock is hosting a mobile food…
Brent Police selling Boston butts for good cause
It's a little early for most people to be thinking about Christmas, but the Brent Police Department is already on top of ensuring children in need have some holiday cheer. Brent Police are hosting a Labor Day Boston Butt sale…
Saint Paul Baptist Church hosting food giveaway early Thursday
Need help putting food on the table? Saint Paul Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa is hosting a drive-thru food giveaway Thursday morning. The Saint Paul Outreach Ministry is offering food beginning at 9 a.m. at the church, located at 3501 Stillman…
Pet of the Week, Aug. 23, 2022: Meet Allie
Allie finds a home wherever she goes, but the Humane Society of West Alabama is hoping she'll find her forever home soon enough. This 2-year-old terrier mix…
Like art? Here are some upcoming workshops at Kentuck
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Emilee Boster The Kentuck Art Center is hosting art workshops throughout the fall for people of all ages who want to experiment with different forms of art. “I am a firm believer in art enriching…
After losing everything in fire, Greensboro family pleads for help
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Daniel Tomas A family in Greensboro is without a home after theirs caught fire Tuesday when a power pole fell onto a fence and sparked…
Family changed forever after July 13 Skyland wreck
A family lost more than their minivan when a mother and her four children wound up in a wreck on Skyland Boulevard just after exiting Interstate 20-59 on July 13. Two of…
Local organizations team up for Stop the Violence Rally
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Giselle Hood In light of recent shootings locally and across the country, several Tuscaloosa groups got together over the weekend in an attempt to take…
Fathers in the Park event happening this weekend
Tuscaloosa's One Place is celebrating local families this weekend with its Fathers in the Park event, back after a three-year hiatus. The event, happening Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Annette Shelby Park on 15th Street, features bounce…
Hale County School District offering food box pickup June 8
The Hale County Board of Education is ensuring families in the county don't go hungry this summer. Like in 2021, several schools will be handing out food boxes for children 18 and younger. Pickup begins June 8 at Greensboro Elementary…
New Northport pet store offers exotic animals, supplies
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Mikayla Mosteller While most pet stores cater to dogs, cats, fish and maybe a few reptiles or birds, Sounds Fishy Aquatics and Exotics in Northport is…
Mule Day returns to Gordo this weekend
Mule Day and Chickenfest is back in downtown Gordo this weekend, offering family-friendly fun, shopping from local makers and plenty of Southern charm. The event is happening Friday from 4 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2…
Midwives share knowledge at weekend conference
After midwifery became licensable in Alabama in 2019, the number of midwives and those who rely on them has grown. To that end, Tuscaloosa played host over the weekend to the Alabama Black Midwives…
After 2 years off, Bowers Park pool opening up again
After a two-year closure because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bowers Park Pool at Bowers Park in Tuscaloosa is finally opening its gates for a fresh summer season. The pool,…
Live music, local vendors coming to Midtown Village
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick Midtown Village shopping center is hosting a fun-filled afternoon featuring local businesses and music June 11. The Summer Edit, happening 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., will feature live music and local pop-ups, with…
Local hotel gives back to therapeutic riding nonprofit
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Gracie Johnson A local nonprofit focused on helping children and veterans with therapeutic riding got some help from a local hotel and its rooftop bar this…
Greene County ambulance service up against major budget issues
Greene County Emergency Medical Services, which provides ambulance services throughout the county, will soon be facing a major crisis if things don't change. As first reported by the Greene County Democrat, the GEMS Board of Directors learned of the difficulties…
Brookwood celebrates becoming a city
The town of Brookwood is all grown up. In fact, it's no longer a town. It's officially a city. On Saturday, the city celebrated that fact with a concert and plenty of…
Habitat for Humanity, Mercedes-Benz teaming up for West Tuscaloosa neighborhood
By WVUA 23 News Reporter A'Leeyah Ponder Mercedes-Benz U.S. International and Habitat for Humanity Tuscaloosa formally announced their partnership in Habitat Tuscaloosa’s Operation Transformation on May 2. This initiative will construct…
West Alabama Chamber calls for Civic Hall of Fame nominations
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama is seeking nominations for its 2022 Civic Hall of Fame. Since 2000, the West Alabama Chamber Foundation has honored 135 residents whose work has improved the…
Graduation weekend a boon for local businesses
With the University of Alabama’s spring 2022 graduation over the weekend, Tuscaloosa and surrounding areas were filled to the brim with visitors celebrating monumental achievements. Not to mention several UA sporting events,…
Northport Elementary gets firsthand look at how city runs
Almost 200 students from Northport Elementary School visited Northport City Hall on Wednesday, getting a first-hand look at how the city works. Northport Fire Rescue Public Information Officer…
