UPDATE: According to law enforcement officials two people have been captured for the attempted murder of a Greene County Sheriff’s Deputy who was shot at last night in Boligee. The suspects were captured in Woodstock earlier this morning.Stay tuned to WVUA23 for the latest. WVUA 23’s following a shooting out of Greene County. According to
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District 4 Tuscaloosa City Councilman Matt Calderone says the live on the plaza concert series was a tremendous success in June. Calderone says the first event brought in about 200 people, and by the last concert there were over 600 people. Calderone says he’s currently in planning meetings to see how they will continue the
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An early morning fire claimed at least four downtown businesses in York Tuesday. .
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – A lawyer for gay couples across Alabama has asked a federal judge to force reluctant probate judges to comply with the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling that said gay and lesbian couples have a fundamental right to marry. Shannon Minter, legal director of National Center for Lesbian Rights, said Tuesday that
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TUSCALOOSA – Alabama scored a patriotism ranking of 13 on a list of states created by consumer website WalletHub. To identify the country’s patriotic hotspots, WalletHub compared all 50 states across eight key metrics, including measures such as military engagement, voting habits and civic education. Alabama ranked 1st in civics education requirement, 5th for military
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One of the strongest earthquakes over the past six months struck this morning in Greene County. The 3.8 magnitude quake happened around 2 a.m. This is the 15th earthquake in the area since November 2014..
While same-sex marriage is not considered legal in all 50 states thanks to Supreme Court action on Friday, Tuscaloosa County same-sex couples who want to marry are being held back..
Tuscaloosa County Probate Judge Hardy McCollum says he disagrees with same-sex couples marrying and will not be performing any. This has many Tuscaloosa supporters disappointing but they’re not letting that stop them from celebrating..
Tuscaloosa County Schools are getting ready for the new school year by making changes and updates. They discuss how they have a new outlook for the year in county board meeting Monday night. Changes include new backpack policy, potential partnerships, and working on a new location for a local high school..
Search continues for Stephen Hutcheson, 47, after his wife, Doris, 49, son, Peyton, 12, and Kimberly, 14, were found shot to death in their home. The family were found Sunday at 5928 Coleman Lake Road in McCalla. Jefferson County authorities say there is no indication if the couple had any marital problems. Neighbor Abigail Macfarland is
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Hear what Avery Johnson and Bruce Pearl have to say on their SEC Conference call. Johnson talking about the excitement of recruiting for Alabama basketball and Pearl addressing rebuilding the Auburn program. Plus Alabama football coach Nick Saban talks about finding a balance between the current football play-offs and bowl system..
A home invasion turned fatal at the Links Apartment complex when intruders were met by the tenant and his gun. 24-year-old Courtney Campbell was shot and killed. Campbell and 25-year-old Marcus McCall jumped from the apartment’s balcony. Campbell collapsed and died on the scene while McCall drove away in a white Chevy Tahoe despite multiple broken
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A Thursday fire on the 800 block of 34th Avenue has now claimed the life of two residents. Ruby Howard, 49, was pronounced dead Thursday afternoon after the early-morning blaze. Her 19-year-old daughter was pronounced dead Sunday. The cause of the fire is under investigation..
TUSCALOOSA – He didn’t think he’d even be playing baseball, but Chicago White Sox top prospect and Tuscaloosa native Tim Anderson is thriving in Birmingham with the club’s Double-A affiliate. Jenn Chapman goes 1-on-1 with the former Hillcrest Falcons star..
TUSCALOOSA – Avery Johnson on his big honor, Saban discusses the 2015 season & Jenn Chapman goes 1-on-1 with Barons SS Tim Anderson..
TUSCALOOSA – Courtney Upshaw returns to Eufaula to give back to the kids in his hometown, Nick Saban updates us on his summer vacation & the Braves try to get out of a slump..
At the Tuscaloosa County Courthouse, dozens of people gathered in celebration of the Supreme Court ruling in favor of same-sex marriage, but no marriage licenses were issued to same-sex couples. Jennifer Kenney and Hali Felt were nervous yet hopeful as they walked into the Probate Office to get their marriage license. They presented identification, social
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An early-morning fire Thursday killed a Tuscaloosa mother and left her daughter in critical condition. Ruby Howard, 49, died in the hospital after she and her daughter were rescued from the blaze around 4:30 a.m. in the 800 block of 34th Avenue .
University Police shut down Hackberry Lane between University Boulevard and Margaret Drive Thursday afternoon because of a gas leak. The University evacuated several buildings, including Nott, Lloyd, Gallalee and Mary Harmon Bryant halls as a precaution. No injuries were reported, and those buildings were reopened a short time later..
The Affordable Care Act is now constitutional. The Supreme Court ruled for the second time to uphold the ACA, also known as ObamaCare. The 6 to 3 decision supports federally-funded subsidies, making heath care more affordable..
Avery Johnson looks to add Malik Rose to his coaching staff plus Alabama football set to play Fresno State in 2017…Click here to see all the details..
Did you know a children’s book has been written about the Heavyweight Champion of the World, Deontay Wilder? The book is about Deontay as a young boy and the sacrifices he made to get to where he is today. All proceeds from book sales will go toward Titus Wilkerson’s road to recovery. He’s the Tuscaloosa
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Starting today, larger trucks will no longer be allowed on Patriot Parkway in Tuscaloosa County. Tuscaloosa County commissioners asked Wednesday that the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office start enforcing their new ordinance that restricts 18-wheelers’ access to Patriot Parkway. Commissioners said the area is full of homes, children and pets, and that the roads were not
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Tax revenue is steadily growing in Tuscaloosa County — it’s been going up for the past 25 years, and that trend is continuing. Not to mention, it’s a lot of growth. Back in 1989, Tusclaoosa County collected about $18 million. This year? More than $98 million. .
