Ayron Lewallen

2 weeks ago | local3news.com | Ayron Lewallen

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (WVTM) -- New data from the Jefferson County Department of Health shows drug overdose deaths are down from 2023 to 2024. According to the Department of Health, 165 fewer people died of drug overdoses in 2024 than in 2023. Julie Ray with ROSS Recovery Center believes that the decline in numbers is largely because of Narcan and fentanyl test strips, and over the past few years, these life-saving measures have become more accessible.

2 weeks ago | wvtm13.com | Ayron Lewallen

THE SHOOTING REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION TONIGHT. NEW DATA FROM THE JEFFERSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SHOWING DRUG OVERDOSE DEATHS ARE DOWN FROM 2023 TO 2024. WVTM 13 AARON LEWELLYN WENT TO ROSS RECOVERY CENTER TODAY TO FIND OUT WHAT’S LEADING TO THE IMPROVEMENT. THE PAIN KYLE BURGER FEELS HASN’T GOTTEN ANY EASIER OVER THE PAST 20 YEARS. I’VE LOST 22 FRIENDS NOW, AND MY LITTLE SISTER AND AND MY OLDER SISTER ACTUALLY ALMOST LOST HER ABOUT A MONTH AGO.

2 weeks ago | wvtm13.com | Ayron Lewallen

A fiery discussion in Northport on Monday night happened as city leaders heard from the public about a controversial development. This one would bring a multi-million-dollar resort just a few minutes outside of Tuscaloosa.The council chamber was full of neighbors who disapproved of the developer’s plan. Many made their voices heard from their seats without ever stepping up to the podium.

3 weeks ago | kesq.com | Ayron Lewallen

By Ayron LewallenClick here for updates on this story FAIRFIELD, Alabama ( WVTM) - A Miles College graduate went from celebrating her latest milestone to a hospital stay. The college posted on social media Tuesday evening to ask the community to come together in prayer for Hannah Smith. It said she's currently in critical condition in the Bahamas. Smith's sister Abigail told WVTM 13 she was on a cruise with her best friend Brooklyn Pitre celebrating their college graduations.

3 weeks ago | wvtm13.com | Ayron Lewallen

The Alabama Department of Human Resources recently rolled out an update to protect shoppers and their snap benefits. Benefits getting hacked has been an ongoing issue for months. Now, effective immediately, shoppers with SNAP benefits can lock and unlock their card when they’re not using it. DHR said this will cut down on those benefits getting hacked. “People need to stop hurting other people when it comes to eating,” Lolita Aikens, who gets SNAP benefits, said.