Northport mayor heads to Florida with donations for Ian victims
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Emily Benito NORTHPORT - By now you've surely seen the pictures of the devastating damage Hurricane Ian doled out in Florida. Thousands of families were left…
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Northport retirees getting one-time bonus
Employees who retired from the city of Northport will soon see a one-time bonus on their retirement checks. Northport City Council recently approved the one-time bonus for retirees, which is coming from $82,000 given to the city by the state.…
Northport community supports local talent
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Karnera Gafford NORTHPORT -The city of Northport threw its support behind local vendors and student musicians on Tuesday with the first-ever Wildcat Bash at Christ Harbor Church.…
Northport one step closer to renaming 28th Street
NORTHPORT -The city of Northport may soon be celebrating one of its own by renaming a street. On Monday, the Northport City Council's Public Safety Committee passed a petition requesting renaming 28th Street to…
Northport hands over $30K to Tuscaloosa District Attorney's office
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Asher Redd NORTHPORT -The city of Northport is helping the Tuscaloosa County District Attorney's Office with the thing it needs most: Funding. On Monday,…
Focus 50+ looking at Northport expansion
Older adults living in Northport may soon have another place where they can gather and stay active. Focus 50+ Executive Director Nicole Harshman said the organization is in…
Vandalism isn't fun and games, Northport mayor warns students
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Jeremiah Hatcher NORTHPORT - Homecoming season is right around the corner, and Northport Mayor Bobby Herndon has a message for students stocking up on TP and eggs:…
Northport City Council considers water/sewer increases, controversial development
By WVUA 23 Student Reporter Gracie Fusco NORTHPORT - After a year's time, the proposed Hunter Creek Townhomes are back on Northport City Council members' desks. Thursday, Sept. 9, was…
Northport woman dies in fatal Friday crash
A Northport woman is dead in the wake of a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 43 Friday evening. The wreck happened just before 5:30 p.m. near the 217-mile marker, about 15 miles north of Northport in Tuscaloosa County. Alisa J.…
Eat more chicken in Northport: Chick-fil-A reopens
After 16 weeks of eating less chicken, Chick-fil-A in Northport has reopened its doors bigger and better than ever. The super popular Southern fast-food staple has two Tuscaloosa locations alongside the one…
Herndon brings up public transportation in council meeting Monday
Northport Mayor Bobby Herndon officially addressed his city's council last night about the city possibly creating its own public transportation system. This comes after WVUA 23 News…
Northport relief drive helps Kentucky families
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Asher Redd Northport sprang into action Monday to help families impacted by heavy flooding in Kentucky. As he does in the wake of major disasters…
Teens get firsthand look at law enforcement with Northport Police
Every summer, Northport Police offer teens the chance to learn what law enforcement is all about with the Teen Academy. Teens 13 to 17 are introduced to several different potential law enforcement…
No Juneteenth holiday for Northport this year
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Jayda Russell The City of Northport will not observe Juneteenth as a paid holiday for city employees on Monday, June 20. Mayor Bobby Herndon explained the city…
$82,000 in bonuses coming to City of Northport retirees
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Jayda Russell The Northport City Council voted to approve retirement bonuses for retired former city employees in its regular meeting on Monday, June 6. Those who have worked for…
Northport police dog retires after eight years
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Gracie Johnson After eight years of service with the Northport Police Department, K-9 Officer Ooze is turning in his badge. The Northport City Council unanimously approved the black hound's…
Unmarked graves discovered at Northport plantation cemetery
Located at the end of Old Byler Road in Northport is a two-acre property almost as old as the state itself. It is the site of the Prewitt Slave Cemetery, where scores of…
Here's what's happening around Tuscaloosa this weekend
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick This Friday night boasts a vast crop of arts and entertainment events for the whole family across downtown Tuscaloosa and Northport. The first concert of the City of Tuscaloosa's annual Live at the…
Bright Spots: Northport shows support for Ukraine
If you've driven by Northport City Hall recently, you may have noticed some new blue and yellow additions. "We have decorations on the doors with sunflowers," Northport Mayor Bobby Herndon…
Shooting sends one man to the hospital
NORTHPORT - One man was taken to the hospital after being shot Tuesday night. The call came in to Northport Police shortly after 8 PM on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Jack Kennedy of Tuscaloosa's Violent Crime Unit said the multi-jurisdictional…
Northport considering pedestrian-friendly plan for stretch of Mitt Lary, Highway 69
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Valarie Bracken The city of Northport is growing, and city leaders are looking at making things a whole lot friendlier for those walking or biking around town, especially…
Northport approves contract for school consulting group
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Elise Anzaldua Northport is another step closer to its long-desired school system. On Monday, the city approved a contract with a consulting group that specializes in separating schools…
Herndon delivering next batch of Sawyerville donations today
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Karris Harmon Northport Mayor Bobby Herndon is helping Hale County residents in need after a tornado ripped through Sawyerville Feb. 3. His desire to pay it forward…
Northport mayor organizing tornado relief donation drive
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Carlie A.Horn Northport Mayor Bobby Herndon is once again collecting donations for a community in disarray after major storms, but this time it's closer to home as one…
