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
UA Dean Sells Handmade Quilted Masks for Scholarship Fund
Dr. Lisa Dorr, the associate dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at The University of Alabama, is selling handmade quilted masks with all proceeds going toward the Rising Tide Scholarship Fund.
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.
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.
Gov. Kay Ivey Announces State of Emergency Ahead of Zeta
Governor Kay Ivey has announced that the state of Alabama is under a state of emergency effective at 4 p.m. Tuesday as Tropical Storm Zeta approaches.
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.
26-Year-Old Charged in 2019 Traffic Death of Pregnant Woman
A Tuscaloosa County grand jury has charged a Tuscaloosa man with two counts of manslaughter in a 2019 traffic accident that killed a pregnant woman. and her unborn child.
Maddox: October Was a ‘Good Month’ for COVID-19 Cases
The Alabama Department of Public Health reported that Tuscaloosa county had 28 new cases this morning, the lowest positive case number in a week.
Over 180 Jobs Available in IAC’s Newest Alabama Investment
Gov. Kay Ivey announced the creation of 182 jobs after International Automotive Components Group North America, Inc. (IAC) said it would invest over $55 million into two of its Alabama facilities.