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
Fuku Ramen to Offer Noodles, Boba Tea in Midtown Village
A new Japanese restaurant is looking to open its doors at Midtown Village this November.
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.
USPS to Close Fosters Post Office Due to ‘Unsafe Conditions’
According to a press release from the United States Postal Service, customers can collect mail from the Cottondale Post Office at 3101 Buttermilk Road.
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.
Piggly Wiggly to Open New Grocery Store in Tuscaloosa County
The new grocery store will be on Bear Creek Road where the Vowell's Fresh Market used to operate prior to closing back in July.
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.
UA Nets Over $222 Million in Donations During 2019-20 Fiscal Year
According to a Monday press release, this fiscal year's mark surpassed last year's total by over $19 million. It is the third consecutive fiscal year in which pledges and gifts have surpassed the $200 million mark.
Pickens County to Close Both Gordo Schools Due to COVID-19
The district announced that students in kindergarten through 12th grade will return to staggered schedules starting on Nov. 9.