After nearly 60 years, John Hinton is hanging up his choir director hat
It's the end of an era for Northport Baptist Church, as over the weekend it said a hearty farewell to longtime Choir Director…
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After nearly 60 years, John Hinton is hanging up his choir director hat
It's the end of an era for Northport Baptist Church, as over the weekend it said a hearty farewell to longtime Choir Director…
Weekly gas roundup: Prices down 3.1 cents over past week in Alabama
The average price of gas in Alabama fell 3.1 cents a gallon over the past week, down to an average of $3.15 as of Monday, according to GasBuddy‘s survey of 3,348 gas stations in Alabama. That's 8.7 cents a gallon…
Pedestrian killed, another injured in Jefferson County crash Saturday
A two-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian Saturday in Jefferson County has claimed the life of a man from Cullman. The crash happened around 5:15 a.m. May 18 on Interstate 59 near the 115-mile marker, about a mile east of Hueytown.…
Quarterly Workforce Summit meeting
**missing featured image** Tuscaloosa area educators, policy makers and leaders gathered Wednesday for their 2024 Quarterly Workforce Summit Meeting. The May meeting featured discussions about workforce development and education updates. The summits allow leaders to network and discuss key workforce…
UPDATE: 2 Walker County capital murder suspects will remain behind bars without bond
Two Walker County suspects who were indicted for capital murder and kidnapping of Eric Cates back in 2015 made their first court appearance Friday afternoon. A judge ruled that Luke Williams Jr. and Joshua Hill will remain behind bars without…
Honoring workers during National EMS Week
This week marks the 50th National EMS Week. The awareness week honors emergency medical services professionals who dedicate their lives to helping others. This year's theme is Honoring Our Past, to honor the hard work of past EMS workers while…
After decisive loss at Alabama Mercedes plants, powerful auto union vows to return and win
By TOM KRISHER and KIM CHANDLER, Associated Press TUSCALOOSA (AP) — A decisive vote against the United Auto Workers union at two Mercedes factories in Alabama on Friday sidetracked the UAW's grand plan to sign up workers at nonunion plants…
Second, unrelated shooting at Brookhaven Apartments leaves 2 injured
Tuscaloosa Police were at Brookhaven Apartments Saturday evening for the second time in one week, this time after two people shot each other. TPD was called to the location around 9:30 p.m., and once there they learned two people had…
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Alabama Baseball is preparing for its first round matchup of the SEC Baseball Tournament
By WVUA-23 Sports Reporter Sam Holley Alabama Baseball is preparing for its first round matchup of the SEC Baseball Tournament in Hoover. Following the team’s open practice, head coach Rob Vaughn said that pitcher Greg Farone will get the…
Alabama baseball begins postseason play as seventh seed in SEC Tournament
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Theodore Fernandez After a thrilling final weekend of regular season action, the 2024 SEC Baseball Tournament bracket is set. After winning two…
Alabama softball routs Southeastern Louisiana to advance to super regionals
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Theodore Fernandez As first time NCAA Tournament participants, Southeastern Louisiana University impressed at the Tuscaloosa regional, defeating Clemson twice and making it to the the championship.…
Chris Johnson to represent Stillman at NAIA Outdoor Track Championships
Courtesy of Stillman College Athletics KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Stillman College sophomore Chris Johnson was officially announced Friday as a qualifier for the 72nd NAIA Men's…
Bond between Will Anderson Jr. and Chris Braswell aiding Braswell's adjustment to the NFL
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Theodore Fernandez Alabama football is a brotherhood. The bonds formed by players during their time in Tuscaloosa last for lifetimes. That is especially true when the players in question move on to the NFL. Such…
Kalen DeBoer stays hot on recruiting trail with pair of four-star 2026 defensive back commits
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Theodore Fernandez Many challenged the idea that new Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer would be able to recruit at the SEC level. Those doubts are getting…
Nick Saban calls out Dabo Swinney for lack of incoming transfers: "You have to be able to adapt"
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Theodore Fernandez Speaking at the Jimmy Rane Foundation Charity Golf Tournament in Montgomery on Thursday, former Alabama football coach Nick Saban called out Clemson head…
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…
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After decisive loss at Alabama Mercedes plants, powerful auto union vows to return and win
By TOM KRISHER and KIM CHANDLER, Associated Press TUSCALOOSA (AP) — A decisive vote against the United Auto Workers union at two Mercedes factories in Alabama on Friday sidetracked the UAW's grand plan to sign up workers at nonunion plants…
Second, unrelated shooting at Brookhaven Apartments leaves 2 injured
Tuscaloosa Police were at Brookhaven Apartments Saturday evening for the second time in one week, this time after two people shot each other. TPD was called to the location around 9:30 p.m., and once there they learned two people had…
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…
