Hillcrest baseball produces late to win Class 6A state championship
The natural 'swings of momentum' did not favor Hillcrest on Friday. The Patriots entered the day needing one win to secure the Class 6A State Baseball Championship. Hillcrest…
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West AlabamaWorks hosts Workforce Development Summit
Tuscaloosa area educators, policy makers, and civic leaders gathered Wednesday to take stock and plan ahead at their Quarterly Workforce Summit Meeting. The May summit featured discussions about workforce development and education updates. The meeting allowed leaders to network and…
Tuscaloosa's Most Wanted: May 17, 2024
The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office needs your help locating some of Tuscaloosa’s Most Wanted. George Rubio, 54, is last known to be living in the area of Oakridge Lane…
Bibb County Schools go green for mental health awareness month
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Candace Johnson May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Bibb County School District is showing their support for students. Today, Bibb County Schools are spreading mental health awareness by wearing green T-shirts. Green…
Health Matters: Anxiety
Anxiety affects people in many different ways, said University Medical Center Psychiatrist Dr. James Reeves. One of those is panic attacks. If you're having one, you could be feeling like your heart is…
Employees at Alabama Mercedes plants vote 56% against union, slowing UAW effort in South
By TOM KRISHER and KIM CHANDLER, Associated Press TUSCALOOSA (AP) — Workers at two Mercedes-Benz factories near Tuscaloosa voted overwhelmingly against joining the United Auto Workers on Friday, a setback in the union’s drive to organize plants in the historically…
Your Personal Best: Sunscreen
When choosing a sunscreen, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends the following considerations for your skin health: Make sure the SPF, which stands for sun protection factor, is 30 or greater Look…
Tick season has arrived. Protect yourself with these tips
By MIKE STOBBE, AP Medical Writer FORT COLLINS, Colorado (AP) — Tick season is starting across the U.S., and experts are warning the bloodsuckers may be as plentiful as ever. Another mild winter and other favorable factors likely means the…
Multiple organizations donate in honor of Bloody Tuesday
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Damaris Epps The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office and several local churches came together in honor of Bloody Tuesday. June 9 marks the 60th anniversary of the 1964 Tuscaloosa protest that was led by Rev. Dr.…
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Hillcrest baseball produces late to win Class 6A state championship
The natural 'swings of momentum' did not favor Hillcrest on Friday. The Patriots entered the day needing one win to secure the Class 6A State Baseball Championship. Hillcrest…
Justin Eboigbe inks rookie contract with LA Chargers
After an excellent collegiate career which culminated in a 2023 First Team All-SEC Selection, Alabama defensive lineman Justin Eboigbe was selected 105th overall by the Los Angeles Chargers. The first Alabama player taken by the Chargers since 2013, Eboigbe signed…
Alabama softball wins opening regional game despite slow offensive performance
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Theodore Fernandez No. 14 Alabama softball put up just one run in its in opening game of NCAA regional play against USC Upstate. Fortunately for the…
ACA baseball falls to Corner High School in state championship series
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Theodore Fernandez An incredible season brought Tuscaloosa's American Christian Academy to the doorstep of its first state championship since 2011. Up 1-0 in the championship series, needing just one more win to join the pantheon…
Top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler arrested after near fatal crash. Hours later, he tees off at PGA Championship
By DOUG FERGUSON, AP Golf Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was arrested Friday morning on his way to the PGA Championship, with stunning images showing him handcuffed as he was taken to jail for not following…
Hillcrest wins Game 1 of Class 6A state finals series
Hillcrest baseball didn't waste anytime. Lead-off hitter Kahden Smith hit a home run in the first at-bat of the game, and the Patriots run-ruled Hartselle, 14-3…
Northridge special teams duo prepare for future with Alabama football
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Josh Batchelor IMG Academy, Mater Dei High School and Thompson High School have been major pipelines into the University of Alabama football program over the past decade. While that trend isn't ending any time soon,…
Hillcrest baseball embraces excitment ahead of Class 6A state finals series
The buzz at practice is unmistakable. Hillcrest baseball admitted as much as it geared up for the Class 6A State Baseball Championship Series against Hartselle. It's the Patriots first appearance…
Mark Sears measures in at under 6 feet at NBA combine
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Theodore Fernandez The June 26 NBA Draft is quickly approaching, and we are officially a month away from the deadline for players to withdraw from the draft and maintain their college eligibility. That fact is…
SEC Tournament seeding scenarios heading into final week of regular season action
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Theodore Fernandez As expected, college baseball this season has ran through the SEC. The conference has four of the top five teams in the nation, the most future professional players, and is currently projected to…
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Tick season has arrived. Protect yourself with these tips
By MIKE STOBBE, AP Medical Writer FORT COLLINS, Colorado (AP) — Tick season is starting across the U.S., and experts are warning the bloodsuckers may be as plentiful as ever. Another mild winter and other favorable factors likely means the…
Multiple organizations donate in honor of Bloody Tuesday
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Damaris Epps The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office and several local churches came together in honor of Bloody Tuesday. June 9 marks the 60th anniversary of the 1964 Tuscaloosa protest that was led by Rev. Dr.…
What are you wearing this summer? Here's what local experts say is in
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Candace Johnson If you're looking for some fresh summer style ideas, look no further. It's time to dress for summer sun and fun-filled weekends, so here are some trending ideas for your next shopping…
Strap in: It's Wear Your Life Jacket at Work today
If you see an Alabama State Trooper with a neon life jacket nowhere near a body of water today, here's why: It's Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day, and they're showcasing how necessary these devices are. The annual event,…
Shelton State Community College hosts annual Outside the Walls event
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Callie Cassady Shelton State Community College held the Outside the Walls Event on Thursday. The event helps the communities and agencies recognize the importance of reentry into society after being incarcerated. Residents could come in…
Help for job seekers in Hale County
West AlabamaWorks held a hiring event Thursday in Hale County. Events like these offer opportunities for people looking for a job or people who are just seeing what jobs are available. Recruiters were on hand to help inform people about…
UAW's push to unionize factories in South faces latest test in vote at Mercedes
By TOM KRISHER and KIM CHANDLER, Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers union faces the latest test of its ambitious plan to unionize auto plants in the historically nonunion South when a vote ends Friday at two…
