Jabaree Prewitt

Anchor and Reporter at WVUA-TV (Tuscaloosa, AL)

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2 Greene County bingo halls under forced temporary shutdown

Dec 12, 2024 | wvua23.com | Jabaree Prewitt

WVUA 23 News has learned two electronic bingo halls in Greene County have temporarily shut down. River’s Edge Bingo and Frontier Bingo, both in Knoxville, were shut down, sources said, because their machines are not up to state code. River’s Edge posted on its Facebook page a week ago that it was temporarily closed. WVUA 23 News contacted Frontier Bingo Hall, but go no answer. No word yet on when the two facilities will reopen.
State school report cards released

Nov 22, 2024 | wvua23.com | Jabaree Prewitt

Report cards have been released for schools systems around Alabama. Here’s where some of the school systems stand.
Holt High School hosts Day of the Dead festival Friday

Nov 4, 2024 | wvua23.com | Jabaree Prewitt

One local high school held a Day Of The Dead festival Friday, offering students, staff and parents a chance to honor their loved ones who have passed on. The Dia de los Muertos event at Holt High School was part of the school’s Hispanic Heritage Festival. There was music, food trucks, face painting and games.
BREAKING NEWS: Jasper Mayor David O'mary passes away

Oct 22, 2024 | wvua23.com | Jabaree Prewitt

Jasper Mayor David P. O’mary has died. City Officials say the family reported the passing of O’mary around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday evening. O’mary was elected mayor in 2016 and was unopposed in the 2020 election. Jasper officials posted on the city’s facebook page, that O’mary led the way for the city of jasper to achieve the greatest financial strength in its history and perhaps the greatest growth in retailand housing.
Mom still seeking justice 4 years after man charged in son's killing

Oct 17, 2024 | wvua23.com | Jabaree Prewitt

Four years ago on Oct. 17, University of Indiana college student Schuyler Bradley was shot and killed on the Strip just off the University of Alabama campus in Tuscaloosa. The man accused of his killing, Zachary Profozich, was arrested and charged with murder the same day Bradley died. But he was soon released on a $150,000 bond and the case has yet to go to trial. That’s the opposite of justice, said Bradley’s mother Daphne Groff. On Oct.
BREAKING NEWS: Port strike has come to an end

Oct 3, 2024 | wvua23.com | Jabaree Prewitt

The strike at the Ports along the nation’s East and Gulf Coast is over. The International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance announced they reached a tentative deal on wages Thursday evening. The U.S. Maritime Alliance represents shipping companies and port authorities. The union agreed to extend the contract that expired earlier this week until January, 15 while the full agreement is worked on. The 50,000 union members will return to the job Friday.
BREAKING: Shooting at Little Caesars off Highway 69 South in Tuscaloosa

Sep 23, 2024 | wvua23.com | Jabaree Prewitt

BREAKING: Shooting at Little Caesars off Highway 69 South in Tuscaloosa crime, police tapeTuscaloosa Police is investigation a shooting. It happened Monday around 6 P.M. at Little Caesar’s Pizza down Highway 69 South in Tuscaloosa. Details are limited but, here’s what we do know. Investigators say the shooting happened an altercation. The shooting victim injuries are not life threatening. No one has been arrested. We will continue to follow this developing story.
Eutaw Mayor: City Council under investigation over potential ethics violations

Sep 17, 2024 | wvua23.com | Jabaree Prewitt

WVUA 23 News has learned the Eutaw City Council is under investigation for potential ethics violations. Eutaw Mayor Latasha Johnson said Friday the entire city council is under investigation by the Alabama Ethics Commission over the way travel expenses are used. Johnson said each council member gets a $600 per diem for travel. No word yet on when the investigation will be complete, but the next Alabama Ethics Commission meeting is happening Oct. 7.
Man facing child abuse charges after infant suffers serious injuries

Sep 13, 2024 | wvua23.com | Jabaree Prewitt

An infant is being treated for serious injuries and her father is in jail facing aggravated child abuse charges this week. Tuscaloosa Police arrested 31-year-old Shaquille Lowe this week; he’s being held in the Tuscaloosa County Jail without bond. According to court documents, the infant suffered a subdural hematoma — bleeding of the brain, and retinal hemorrhage — bleeding in the eyes.
School closings and delays due to inclement weather

Sep 11, 2024 | wvua23.com | Jabaree Prewitt

Due to inclement weather, Hale County Schools will be operating on a two-hour delay Thursday morning. Buses are also on a two-hours delay. Greene County Schools will be on a two-hour delay Thursday morning. Jasper City Schools will be closed Thursday, Sept. 12. Students will return on Monday, Sept.16th. The Jasper vs Cullman football game has been rescheduled to this Friday, Sept. 13th at 7pm.