Jeremiah's Community Garden in need of equipment
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick "Give what you can, take what you need" is the motto that guides Jeremiah's Community Garden, a nonprofit food provider located off James I. Harrison…
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Absentee ballot applications due Thursday
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick Today is the last day absentee ballot applications can be returned by hand ahead of the primary election on Tuesday, May 24. Tuscaloosa County Circuit Clerk and…
Need help installing a car seat? Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue can help
It's National Emergency Medical Services Week, and Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue Station No. 1 spent Wednesday helping new parents properly install their car seats. Infant seats, toddler seats and other child restraint…
DCH Chief Operating Officer to resign in July
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick DCH Health System announced Wednesday that Chief Operating Officer Paul Betz will resign on July 29. Betz decided to pursue other career opportunities after serving with hospital administration since February 2018. A statement…
City economy to continue recovering this summer
During his annual revenue report to the Tuscaloosa City Council on May 10, Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox said the city's economy has done an incredible job recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. But…
UPDATE: 4 arrested, more suspects sought in child's shooting at pool
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Asher Redd Two people are behind bars and the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit is searching for more suspects after a 3-year-old child was shot at an…
Transportation Museum hosting event showcasing former Queen City Pool
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick The Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum is hosting "An Evening at the Pool" on May 21 from 7 to 10 p.m. to showcase the old Queen City Pool with special effects lighting alongside…
Health Matters: Adult Mental Health
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick The COVID-19 pandemic continues to takes its toll on physical and mental health. University of Alabama Wellness Clinic Director and College of Community Health…
Baby formula shortage putting strain Tuscaloosa parents
A nationwide shortage of Enfamil baby formula has gotten so bad that some parents have taken to Facebook looking for what they need so their babies' bellies remain full. "I had…
This summer's Live at the Plaza lineup announced
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick The city of Tuscaloosa released the schedule for this summer's Live at the Plaza, a family-friendly festival featuring live, local music and food vendors held at Government Plaza every Friday night in June…
Therapeutic Riding of Tuscaloosa seeking volunteers, donations
By WVUA 23 News Reporter A'Leeyah Ponder An organization geared toward bringing together horses and anyone who wants a taste of riding is in need of more volunteers. Therapeutic Riding of Tuscaloosa,…
Downtown Tuscaloosa parking woes may soon be addressed
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Zhoee' Williams Locals and visitors traversing downtown Tuscaloosa say finding a decent parking spot in the area is nigh impossible, despite a large parking deck existing nearby. Tuscaloosa's Intermodal Facility, which features a large parking…
Local animal shelter in desperate need of supplies
TUSCALOOSA - The Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter is filling up fast and is in need of supplies to take care of all the animals. Here are few of the items that are…
Boys and Girls Club has fun celebrating St. Patrick's Day
TUSCALOOSA - Students at the Boys and Girls Club of West Alabama celebrated St. Patrick's Day at the center painting and coloring. "They were making pictures for St.…
Spirit of Alabama: Modern-day doctor makes old-fashioned house calls
TUSCALOOSA - Dr. Regina Harrell comes to work, not in a doctor's office, or hospital, or clinic, but instead to the assisted living facility where Jeanette Gibson,…
Domestic dispute turns deadly
TUSCALOOSA - Jonathan Peebles, age 38, has been arrested and charged with manslaughter following a deadly shooting involving his 27-year-old girlfriend. Tuscaloosa Police was dispatched Thursday evening to the 3500 block of McKenzie Avenue, which is in the McKenzie Courts…
Double murder suspect arraigned in court
TUSCALOOSA - Tyrese Bell, age 19, appeared for his arraignment hearing Wednesday, March 16. Court documents show Bell was the driver of the vehicle involved in the drive by shooting that killed 25-year-old Marcus Winston and 2-year-old Ashton Jones. Bell…
NAACP Hosts Community Job Fair March 30th
TUSCALOOSA - If you or someone you know is looking for a job, look no further. The Tuscaloosa branch of the NAACP is hosting a community job fair. Employers from all different sectors such as medical, automotive, manufacturing, production, law…
How the Hospice of West Alabama is changing lives for the better
TUSCALOOSA - Bill Cobb suffered with Alzheimer's disease for about six years, according to his family. A local hospital referred the Cobb family to Hospice of West Alabama, a non-profit…
Stillman College makes NASCAR debut
TUSCALOOSA – Stillman College will make its NASCAR debut Sunday, March 20 in the Folds of Honor QuickTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga. The No. 44 Stillman College themed Chevrolet Camaro will be driven by Greg Biffle…
Suspects charged in Tuscaloosa drive-by double murder
TUSCALOOSA - A second person is arrested and charged in a double murder from over the weekend that killed one man and a two-year-old little boy. We are not able to release the most recent suspect's identity due to the…
Family mourns loss of two-year-old shooting victim
TUSCALOOSA - The Jones family now has a hole in their hearts and lives they'll never be able to replace. "Ashton was a loving baby," his grandmother Linda Jones said. "He…
Two persons of interest in deadly shooting of two-year old found; One still sought
TUSCALOOSA - Tyrese Laquon Bell, also known as, “Red” and Kaleria Alicia Gilbert have been located. Bell and Gilbert were two of three persons of interest wanted for questioning in the shooting death of Marcus Winston Jr, age 25, and…
Persons of interest named in deadly drive-by shooting of two-year-old in Tuscaloosa
Three people have been identified as persons of interest in the deadly shooting of a two-year-old boy and a 25-year-old man. Deantwone Dante Long, also known as, “Lil 30” Tyrese Laquon Bell, also known as, “Red” Kaleria Alicia Gilbert All…
