Archives: April 2015

PAUL W. BRYANT MUSEUM ONE MILLIONTH VISITOR!

The Paul W. Bryant Museum has had their one millionth visitor! The DuBose- Dixon family from Saraland, Alabama was informed of their honor when they entered the museum. James and Pat DuBose tell WVUA they love bringing their twin sons, Michael and Matthew to the museum when they visit Tuscaloosa! Needless to say, this will

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RAIN EFFECTS

Tuscaloosa has seen three inches of rain in three days. Lots of people in West Alabama have mixed feelings about how the rain affects their lives and businesses. Hannah Gann told WVUA she and her husband have been trying to build a house since December. They have been able to clear out the land since

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TIDER INSIDER TV 3/31/15

Rodney Orr & Jenn Chapman discuss Bama’s off the field issues, plus an update on the hoops coaching search. Dana Duckworth joins the show to talk Tide Gymnastics..

TIDER INSIDER TV 3/17/15

Gary Harris & Rodney Orr discuss Alabama’s decision to fire men’s basketball coach Anthony Grant. Spring football discussion as well..

TIDER INSIDER TV 3/10/15

Rodney Orr & Gary Harris preview Alabama’s defense as the Tide readies to start spring practice. Plus a hoops preview as they head to Nashville for the SEC Tournament..

FOSTER LOOKING FOR INCREASED ROLE

By WVUA Staff TUSCALOOSA — With Trey Depriest gone, the Crimson Tide football team will look to its young players for a replacement in the middle of its defense. Reuben Foster is one player who has really impressed the coaches this spring and looks like the favorite to start next to Reggie Ragland at linebacker

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SEARCH CONTINUES FOR ALABAMA HEAD BASKETBALL COACH

By WVUA Staff Wichita State University Head Basketball Coach Gregg Marshall turned down the offer to lead the University of Alabama men’s basketball program. University of Alabama Athletic Director Bill Battle confirmed that Marshall declined the position, but says that he respects Marshall’s decision and wishes him and his family the best. Battle said that

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TYREN JONES ARRESTED ON POT CHARGE, DISMISSED FROM TEAM

University of Alabama running back was already on indefinite suspension from team Another football player for the University of Alabama found himself in trouble with the law and the team Tuesday morning after being charged with marijuana possession. Tyren Antwan Jones, the 20-year-old suspended running back for the Crimson Tide, was arrested at about 11:30

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HOLT HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL REVOKES RESIGNATION

Current principal announces she will stay, set example Holt High School will no longer be looking for a new principal. Current principal Rachael McDaniel has decided to stay at Holt, after announcing in March that she would resign at the end of the school year. McDaniel had planned to return to Baldwin County to spend

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JOEY PIKE’S 30TH BIRTHDAY DEFIES ALL ODDS

Tuesday marked 27 years of living past life expectancy for Pike When Joey Pike was born, doctors told his parents that he probably would not live past the age of 3. Pike, born with Marshall-Smith syndrome, celebrated his 30th birthday on Tuesday. Pike’s mother, Sandra Pike, said it is likely that her son is the

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CHANGES TO TUSCALOOSA COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

By WVUA Staff Big changes may be on the way for Tuscaloosa City Schools but before that can happen, school leaders are looking to parents for input.TCSS Board Member Marvin Lucas says right now the school board has no plans to rezone but Tuscaloosa is changing and it’s time for the school system to do

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RAIN PREDICTED FOR A-DAY GAME SATURDAY

By WVUA Staff The countdown to Alabama football is officially on. The A-day game is this Saturday and there are a few things fans should keep in mind, authorities said: With the exception of the tide pride lots, all parking on campus will be free and open at 7 a.m. Road blocks will go up

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