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Innisfree hosts St. Patrick's Day event

By WVUA 23 News Reporter Marilu Lopez Tuscaloosa felt like the pot of gold at the end of a rainbow on St. Patrick's Day. Innisfree Pub was packed with hundreds of people on March 17 as many gathered to celebrate…

Alabama employment rate rebounds from COVID pandemic

Four years ago Alabama and the rest of the country was struggling through the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. That kept everyone home, and Alabama's jobless rate plummeted. Alabama's Labor Secretary said our state has turned those numbers around and…

Regency Retirement Village employee honored by co-workers

Regency Retirement Village recently hosted a celebration of one of their employees. The party was in honor of Dorothy Prewitt. She was recognized as Employee of the Year, not just for Regency Retirement Village of Tuscaloosa, but for the entire…

State troopers identify victim in Gordo wreck

State troopers have released more information about a deadly wreck in Pickens County. It happened on U.S. Highway 82 just east of Gordo. Barbara McDaniel, 63, died when her Honda Accord collided head-on with another vehicle. The driver of that…

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Alabama assistant Austin Claunch named head coach at UTSA

By WVUA-23 Sports Reporter Theodore Fernandez Alabama basketball assistant Austin Claunch has agreed to a new head coach at the University of Texas at San Antonio. The 34-year-old plans to stay with the Crimson Tide through the NCAA Tournament. Claunch…

Florida bests Alabama for the second time, 102-88

The Florida Gators advanced to the SEC Tournament Semifinals on Saturday after controlling Alabama, 102-88. Its the Gators second win over the Tide this month. Florida defeated Alabama last week, 105-87 in Gainesville. "Not the outcome we were expecting or…

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State troopers identify victim in Gordo wreck

State troopers have released more information about a deadly wreck in Pickens County. It happened on U.S. Highway 82 just east of Gordo. Barbara McDaniel, 63, died when her Honda Accord collided head-on with another vehicle. The driver of that…

Pickens County Commission approves funding for EMS

By WVUA 23 News Reporter Zoe Blair The Pickens County Commission approved $17,000 to fund Emergency Management Service staffing on Mar. 14. The money will provide 2 fully-staffed, around-the-clock ambulances to the area.  Right now, residents face long response times,…

Tuscaloosa's Most Wanted: March 15, 2024

The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office needs your help locating some of Tuscaloosa’s Most Wanted. Brandy Hopson, 47, is last known to be living in the area of 17th Street East…

Hale County drill prepares first responders for disasters

By WVUA 23 News Reporter Zoe Blair Hale County EMA's annual disaster drill prepared first responders for a variety of worst-case scenarios. This year, the drills included a mock school shooting, a bomb on an occupied school bus, a car…

What to do about your seasonal allergies

By WVUA 23 News Reporter Avery Boyce Spring is here, birds are chirping, flowers are blooming. And pollen is everywhere, triggering seasonal allergies. Sneezing, coughing, runny nose, itchy eyes, and drainage are common seasonal allergy symptoms, which are similar to…

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