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.

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.

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."

2 Jefferson County Men Charged with Robbing Tuscaloosa Pharmacy

According to a release from the Tuscaloosa Police Department, Terrance Cordale Walker, 31, and Pattrius Marquis Allen, 29 allegedly walked to the pharmacy section of the CVS Pharmacy on Veterans Memorial Parkway demanding medication.

Jaylen Waddle Declares For the NFL Draft

The Houston, Texas native racked up 691 receiving yards and four touchdowns in just six games.

Alabama Defeats Ohio State 52-24, Secures 18th National Title

Relive the most important plays and find out who was Tide 100.9 offensive and defensive player of the game in Alabama’s National Championship win over Ohio State.

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.

Former Alabama Players Remember Coach Ray Perkins, Funeral Set

Former Alabama Football players Gene Newberry and Cornelius Bennett shared stories about head coach Ray Perkins after he passed away at the age of 79.

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.

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.