Will the House finally win in Alabama and bring lottery onto ballots?
While many states surrounding Alabama have legalized gambling in some form or fashion, Alabama has stood firm against gambling. Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, and Tennessee…
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Local businesses preparing for summer staff shortages
Some local businesses are dealing with staff shortages now that graduating seniors and students have moved on. Customers in Tuscaloosa may soon see longer lines or increased wait times if businesses can't find replacements. But many business owners have prepared…
Brookwood Middle School teaching life skills
Some students at Brookwood Middle School were able to be an adult for the day. Each eighth grader was assigned a career, salary, family description, and the best part, a list of monthly bills. Then they were given 50 minutes…
Will the House finally win in Alabama and bring lottery onto ballots?
While many states surrounding Alabama have legalized gambling in some form or fashion, Alabama has stood firm against gambling. Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, and Tennessee…
Tuscaloosan among students awarded major national scholarship for future leaders
A Tuscaloosa native and junior at the University of Alabama is among 55 college students around the country to receive a major scholarship focused on future leaders in environmental, tribal public policy and tribal health care fields. Benjamin Trost, an…
Sumter County teams up with Alabama Power for Adopt-a-School partnership
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Candace Johnson TUSCALOOSA, AL- Alabama Power Company is teaming up with York West End Junior High School in Sumter County as part of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama's Adopt-A-School program. York West End…
Northport City Council approves additional funding for River Run Park
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Zoe Blair The Northport City Council voted unanimously to approve additional funding for River Run Park on Monday. The council voted…
Recent study highlights lack of mental health treatment in Alabama
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Damaris Epps A recent study by Mental Health America reveals Alabama as one of the worst states in the nation when it comes to mental health treatment. The Yellowhammer State is in the red, ranking…
First responders tell drivers to 'look before you lock'
On average, 38 children die each year in the U.S. from being trapped inside a hot car. In Alabama, there were two in 2023. And that's two…
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ACA baseball faces No. 1 Bibb County in semifinal series
American Christian Academy baseball is semifinal bound for the first time since 2021. The Patriots take on Bibb County in Centerville beginning on Wednesday. The Choctaws are No. 1 in Class…
Former Alabama star player, athletic director Cecil 'Hootie' Ingram dies at age 90
By The Associated Press Cecil “Hootie” Ingram, a former Alabama football star and athletic director, died Monday. He was 90. Ingram, who had been injured in a fall in March, died at a…
Tuscaloosa County High celebrates spring signing class
Three Tuscaloosa County High School student-athletes are taking their game to the next level. The Wildcats' Jackson Moore signed to a basketball scholarship with Southern Wesleyan University in Central, SC, Kaylen Washington…
Bibb County defeats Trinity to advance to semifinals
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Sam Holley Bibb County defeated Trinity Presbyterian, 6-3 to advance to the 4th round of the Class 4A state baseball playoffs. The…
Steelers opt not to pick up Najee Harris' fifth year option
The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly declining the fifth-year option for the 2025 season for running back Najee Harris making him a free agent after the 2024 season. Steelers declined the fifth-year option on RB Najee Harris, giving him the ability…
Stillman splits on Day 1 of SSAC Softball Championships
Courtesy of Stillman College Athletics DECATUR, Ala. - A pair of solo home runs to left field from Katelyn Lankford and Kari Davidson helped lift Stillman College to a 3-1 victory over University of Tennessee Southern to complete a split…
Hillcrest High School celebrates basketball signees
Hillcrest High School has a big basketball signing class for 2024. The Patriots celebrated five student athletes signing basketball scholarships this week: DJ Hamlett signed with Chipola Community College in Marianna, Fla., Nyesha…
Stillman softball motivated for final SSAC Championship Tournament
Stillman's first postseason match-up comes against a familiar foe: the Faulkner Eagles. Stillman and Faulkner play at noon on Thursday in the first round of the Southern State Athletic Conference Softball…
Hillcrest baseball continues impressive quarterfinal run
Hillcrest baseball may have one of the greatest feats of endurance of any program in the state of Alabama. The Patriots will travel to Bay Minette to play Baldwin County in…
Central High celebrates 3 basketball players signing on for college teams
By WVUA 23 sports reporter Samantha Marston For all the time and work that Central High School's Aaliyah Golston, Jakhiva Smith, and Javion Taylor spent in Roosevelt Sanders Gymnasium, it was…
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Recent study highlights lack of mental health treatment in Alabama
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Damaris Epps A recent study by Mental Health America reveals Alabama as one of the worst states in the nation when it comes to mental health treatment. The Yellowhammer State is in the red, ranking…
First responders tell drivers to 'look before you lock'
On average, 38 children die each year in the U.S. from being trapped inside a hot car. In Alabama, there were two in 2023. And that's two…
West Blocton Police Officer facing charges of buying drugs on duty
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Zoe Blair A West Blocton Police Officer is out on bond after he was accused of buying marijuana while on duty. Investigators said the officer, 36-year-old Jerry…
Students, staff honor educators during Teacher Appreciation Week
A student's success can often be traced back to a special teacher. And, there's no better time than now to show your appreciation. The Alberta School of Performing…
One week away: As Mercedes union vote looms, workers mull their options
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Avery Boyce Mercedes-Benz U.S. International autoworkers in Vance will next week decide whether or not they'll join United Auto…
Alabama fugitive arrested after 2 years on the run
An Alabama fugitive has been arrested after two years on the run. Kardell Vashae Doss was taken into custody Saturday in Idaho by the Idaho Fugitive Task Force and Meridian Police Department. He was wanted by the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's…
DCH Health System welcomes new staff attorney
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Candace Johnson DCH Health System has a new staff attorney in Maegan Smalley. Smalley graduated with a degree from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law and got her bachelor's degree in English from the University…
