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
Local Pottery Shop to Close In January 2021
Tuscaloosa ceramic shop, All Fired Up, announced that it will close its studio in January 2021.
Shanks Restaurant to Remember Late Owner with Weekend Fundraiser
The restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. from Dec. 5-6 and will offer "memorial plates" to honor their late owner, Wayne Burch.
Former Alabama Infielder Skylar Wallace Transfers to Florida
Former Alabama Softball infielder Skylar Wallace will join the Florida Gators for this upcoming season, according to a press release.
Mobile-Based Artisanal Candle Store Finds New Home in Tuscaloosa
Kristina Wright Miller, Southern Soy's owner and operator, said that she began making candles in July 2017 as a way to keep herself occupied after her father passed away unexpectedly earlier that year.
UA to Host Lecture From US Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor
According to a press release, The University of Alabama will host a virtual lecture featuring U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Nov. 12.
American Christian Academy Crushes Geneva, 65-21
American Christian Academy needed just nine plays to put its first playoff game out of reach, as the Patriots cruised to a 65-21 win over Geneva.
Alabama Redshirt RB Trey Sanders Stable After Car Crash
Alabama redshirt running back Trey Sanders is in stable condition with "non-life threatening injuries" after he was involved in a car accident Friday morning.
GoFundMe Started For UA Student Badly Injured in Fatal Accident
University of Alabama freshman Victoria Ray is in critical condition after being involved in a car accident that killed two on Highway 43 in Northport last week.
Spain Park Comes From Behind to Beat Tuscaloosa County, 35-34
In their final game of regional play, Spain Park trailed for 47 minutes and 26 seconds but in the waning moments, the Jaguars were able to take its only lead of the game as junior Bennett Meredith found senior Cooper Kelley on a seven-yard touchdown pass.
West Alabama Works to Host Workforce Stations in Tuscaloosa
West Alabama Works is continuing its mobile job seeker services this week, stopping in Tuscaloosa, Marengo and Hale Counties from Oct. 14-16.