Northport hands over its share of funding for Tuscaloosa County Jail
By WVUA 23 News Student Reporter Emily Benito Northport is once more forking over its share of money for the upkeep of the Tuscaloosa County Jail. This isn't anything new; because…
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Could a Starbucks be coming to Northport?
Jeff Hogg, the president of the Northport City Council spilled the beans on social media announcing that a Starbucks will be coming to Northport. According to councilman Hogg, the coffee shop will not be a stand alone building, instead it…
Local church disaffiliates with United Methodist Church
The change is obvious when you drive by the church on McFarland Boulevard. Saint Mark United Methodist Church is now Saint Mark Church. The church has served Northport and…
Former bank teller arrested for allegedly stealing money from the bank
Rickey Winn Jr. of Tuscaloosa was recently arrested and charged with 12 counts of theft. Mangers from the Regions Bank in Northport contacted police in November after an internal investigation revealed Winn made several illegal transactions between April and May…
Hogg resigns as Northport council president, Hinton likely to take mayor's spot
When a mayor resigns from their position, the job usually passes down to the city council president or whoever's second in command. It's no different in Northport, where Mayor Bobby…
Road repaving projects begin in Northport
By WVUA 23 News Student Reporter Jeremiah Hatcher There's a reasonable chance you will notice more road construction in Northport in the next few weeks. It's part of a $4 million reconstruction…
Northport mobile home park prepares for severe weather
By WVUA 23 News Student Reporter Caleb Aguayo Some residents at the Hunter Creek Mobile Home Park in Northport were concerned for their homes ahead of Tuesday night's storms. In March, park residents were forced to evacuate due to flooding.…
Northport City Council approves $350K for schools within city limits
By WVUA 23 News Student Reporter Gracie Johnson Tuscaloosa County School System schools within Northport city limits are getting a financial boost from the Northport City Council. On Monday, the…
What's next for Northport after the mayor's resignation?
Northport Mayor Bobby Herndon shocked his own council and community Monday night when he announced his resignation. This came after his proposed street renaming project was voted down.…
Fire burns for hours at Northport lumber mill
By WVUA 23 News Student Reporter Emily Benito Firefighters quickly responded to a fire that started at an abandoned lumber yard in Northport Monday morning. Smoke could be seen for miles…
Kentuck Festival of the Arts returns for year 51
The annual Kentuck Festival of the Arts is back. The festival welcomes nearly 300 artists for a weekend of cultural fun. This year you can expect various food, craft…
Kentuck Festival of the Arts happening Oct 15-16
By: WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Zoe Blair The 51st annual Kentuck Festival of the Arts will celebrate creativity and imagination this weekend, with work from over 270 artists from painters to broom makers, and everything in between. There will be…
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…
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…
