James Benedetto

Long Island native and two-time Bama grad who is still trying to figure out this southern hospitality thing. Previously, I was the Assistant Sports Editor for UA's The Crimson White and a digital reporter for WVUA 23. I love writing, drinking Dr. Pepper and watching Rangers hockey. Reach out if you have a tip or want to know how to make a good marinara sauce.

Tuscaloosa Trio Organizes Relief Drive for Texas Residents

The relief drive will be held in the parking lot of the Grace Presbyterian Church Tuesday afternoon.

Popcorn Sale to Raise Funds for County High Scholarships

The Tuscaloosa County High School Alumni Association has announced that they will be selling popcorn to raise funds for student scholarships this month.

Badcock Home Furniture Building New Store in Tuscaloosa

Badcock Home Furniture operates almost 400 stores across eight southern states including Alabama, Florida, Mississippi and Georgia,

Shots Fired: Villanova Alumnus Buys Billboards to Inspire Alabama

Villanova alumnus and basketball fan Michael Wendel, bought three billboard ads challenging the Alabama Men's Basketball team to play tougher after a close loss to then-ranked No. 18 Missouri Saturday.

TPD to Expand Behavioral Health Unit as Mental Health Calls Rise

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tuscaloosa Police Department has fielded over 659 mental health calls in 2020. As a result to the stark rise in calls, the department looks to expand its new Behavioral Health Unit to up to 30 officers by the end of 2021.

Casey Affleck Sports ‘The Shirt Shop’ Gear in New Movie

The Shirt Shop, a Tuscaloosa mainstay, finds itself in the Hollywood spotlight as one of their shirts gets featured in Amazon Prime's new movie "Our Friend."

Fresh Value to Replace 2 Vowell’s Stores in Tuscaloosa

Fresh Value Marketplace will open one location in Cottondale on University Boulevard and one in Tuscaloosa along Skyland Boulevard.

Tuscaloosa Entrepreneur to Challenge McKinstry in District 7

As qualifications for the Tuscaloosa City Council Municipal Elections concluded last week, candidate Cassius Lanier and incumbent Councilor Sonya McKinstry will be the only two contenders for the District 7 seat.

Three Candidates Run for District 3 Seat As Incumbent Steps Back

For the first time since 2005, Tuscaloosa's District 3 will have a new representative on the city council as four-term incumbent Cynthia Almond is not seeking reelection.

TCS to Continue Four-Day Instruction Until Spring Break

The Tuscaloosa City School system has announced that it will continue with its current schedule until the March 15-19 spring break.