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.
James Benedetto
Half Shell Oyster House Offers Free Lunches for Law Enforcement
The event is in celebration of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day where the seafood restaurant will offer a free lunch for any member who comes in uniform or shows their credentials.
DCH Would Support Stronger ‘Civic Measures’ to Stop COVID-19
Andy North, the VP of Marketing/Communication at DCH said the hospital system is straining under the burden of a record-high number of COVID-19 patients and needs more help to curb the spread.
17-Year-Old Charged After Shooting at Ramada Inn on Skyland
According to court documents Thursday, Clark and another suspect allegedly fired 19 total shots in the parking lot of the hotel early Sunday morning.
Salvation Army Raises $90,000 in Tuscaloosa During Holiday Season
Despite the Red Kettle Campaign looking a little different in 2020, the Tuscaloosa chapter of the Salvation Army was still able to raise more than $90,000 during the 2020 holiday season.
UA Receives 3,500 COVID-19 Vaccines, Distribution Begins Friday
Healthcare providers, first responders, high-risk individuals and the residents and employees of the campus' retirement home, Capstone Village, will be the first groups to get the vaccine.
Tuscaloosa Police Department Deliver Gifts, Food To Holt Family
TPD chose to surprise Maggie Conner and her four grandchildren after the department discovered that Conner has been donating her time, money and effort to feeding the homeless.
BREAKING: Manhunt Underway After Northport Bank Robbery
According to NPD's Assistant Chief Keith Carpenter, the robbery occurred at 2:49 p.m. on Monday and the suspect left the scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of money.
Protesters March to Demand Tuscaloosa County Jail COVID-19 Data
Protesters gathered outside of the Tuscaloosa County Courthouse Saturday after the Southern Poverty Law Center sued Sheriff Ron Abernathy for violating the Alabama Open Records Act by withholding information about the spread of COVID-19 in the Tuscaloosa County Jail.
Walker County Man Charged with Rape, Sexual Abuse of 15-Year-Old
A 37-year-old Walker County man was charged with first-degree rape, first-degree kidnapping, electronic solicitation of a child and first-degree sexual abuse Friday.
Druid City Brewing Company to Host 20-Act Livestreamed Fundraiser
Druid City Brewing Company will host a 20-act live-streamed concert fundraiser to keep its hopes for an expansion into a bigger space alive during the COVID-19 pandemic.