Archives: July 2015

SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR TRAFFICKING IN COCAINE

35 year old DShaun Ivory of Tuscaloosa was arrested today after the West Alabama Narcotics Unit raided a home in Cottondale earlier this afternoon. Narcotics Unit officials found 7 ounces of Cocaine, a stolen gun, drug paraphernalia and nearly $3,000 dollars in cash after serving search warrants on a house in the 11000 block of

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BIBB COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY ON LOCKDOWN

The Bibb County Correctional Facility in Brent, Alabama is under lockdown after an incident that took place Thursday night. Around 6:30 P.M. Thursday night 16 inmates in the facility’s B-Dormitory became disruptive and not following orders by prison guards. The inmates barricaded the entrance door preventing guards from the housing area. A Corrections Emergency Response

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TUSCALOOSA GIVES BACK

We all know that Tuscaloosa has received help during the past for tornado relief, now it’s Tuscaloosa’s turn to give help to those devastated by a natural disaster. Habitat for Humanity of Tuscaloosa and The High Socks for Hope Foundation are teaming up to rebuild a house for a family in Illinois. The family lost

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BROOKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER BEING INVESTIGATED

Tuscaloosa County School Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Swinford says a Brookwood High School Teacher is under investigation after allegations of inappropriate relations with a student. Swinford said Monday night she became aware of the alleged incident after receiving hundreds of text messages and phone calls about a photo album. She says when she opened the photo

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Human Trafficking: How to Recognize the Signs

According to the organization, “Blanket Fort Hope,” human trafficking is a quickly becoming the fastest growing crime in America. Conservative estimates show more than a hundred thousand children are victimized each year.  That’s why officials in Bibb County are seeking professional training, and learning to recognize the signs of trafficking.  Experts also say, it’s important to

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ABANDONED MOBILE HOME FIRE

We are on the scene of a fire at an abandon mobile home on Indian Creek Road in Tuscaloosa County. Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue Service, Englewood Fire Department and Duncanville Volunteer Fire are on the scene. An official with Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue and the grandson of the homeowner say they are happy no one was

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ALLEGATIONS AGAINST A TCSS EMPLOYEE

Tuscaloosa County School System Superintendent Dr. Liz Swinford held a press conference a short time ago stating that the school system is in receipt of visual and written allegations that an employee has been involved in an inappropriate relationship with a student. The Superintendent recently received numerous emails and text messages containing a link to

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SUSPECT IN COURT FOR DOUBLE HOMICIDE

21 year old  Manley Deontay Bray of Centreville was in court this morning facing charges of two counts of Capital Murder and one count of Robbery. Manley is accused of shooting and killing Tevin Rutledge, 19, of Brent and Lequan Dalon Clayton, 27, of Centreville on Tuesday in Brent. He was arrested Tuesday night in

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HUMAN TRAFFICKING WORKSHOP HELD

School officials, law enforcement and other representatives in Bibb County attended a workshop this morning on human trafficking this morning. The event held at the Bibb County Pregnancy Resource and Family Education center will give participants ideas on what to look for in human trafficking cases as well as other tips on dealing with this

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TIDER INSIDER TV 7/28/15

TUSCALOOSA – Gary Harris & Rodney Orr discuss the upcoming Alabama football season & break down Nick Saban’s coaching future. apple-one.com.ua/ www.forex-top.com bestcool.com.ua

MAN GIVEN FOUR LIFE SENTENCES FOR RAPE AND BURGLARY

DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) – A southeast Alabama man convicted of raping a teenage girl during a burglary has been given four life prison sentences. Media reports that 50-year-old Cleveland Thomas Jr. was sentenced after pleading guilty to burglary, kidnapping, rape, sodomy, sexual abuse and assault. Authorities have said the attack happened in February 2014 and

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TUSCALOOSA TALKS ECONOMIC BOOSTS

At Tuesday night’s city council meeting, city leaders discuss bettering the economy and progression. A new hotel that’s been in the works for a while receives confirmation and the first ever State of the Economy comes to Tuscaloosa. www.apple-one.com.ua forex-top.com/ www.bestcool.com.ua/

EUTAW CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT DOWN TO FOUR OFFICERS

The Eutaw City Police Department is down to only four police officers patrolling the entire city. District Two Lajeffrey Carpenter planned to bring the issue up for discussion at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. But, he did not bring the issue up to the council. Police Chief Derick Coleman says he’s not ready to respond, but

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SHOOTING VICTIMS IDENTIFIED- SHOOTER IN CUSTODY

The recent turmoil in Bibb County continues. A woman has been kidnapped, two people have been hospitalized for gunshot wounds, a prisoner has escaped and three people have been murdered…all in just one week. Two bodies were found Monday in the county. Residents are concerned about their usually quiet community. The victims have been identified

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ATTEMPTED BANK ROBBERY IN ETHELSVILLE

WVUA 23’s Jack Royer was the first on the scene to an attempted bank robbery in Pickens County this morning. A black male walked in to the Ethelsville branch of the West Alabama Bank this morning around 9am and demanded cash. He did not use a weapon, and no money changed hands. The suspect then

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SUSPECT AND VICTIMS NAMED IN BIBB COUNTY HOMICIDES

21 year old Manley Deontay Bray of Centreville was arrested last night and charged for the murders of Tevin Rutledge, 19 of Brent and Lequan Dalon Clayton, 27, of Centreville. The arrest was made after Tuscaloosa Police spotted the suspects vehicle in Tuscaloosa last night and a chase ensued. The investigation is still ongoing.  

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RUNAWAY TEEN LAST SEEN IN TUSCALOOSA

TUSCALOOSA – Police are searching for a runaway teen that was last seen at a convenience store in Tuscaloosa. According to Tuscaloosa Police, 15-year-old Aurora Belladonna Zimmer ran away from her mother on July 24th when they stopped at a gas station in the 3900 block of East McFarland Boulevard while traveling from Mississippi. Zimmer has

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WEST ALABAMA BANK ROBBED IN PICKENS COUNTY

PICKENS COUNTY – Authorities are investigating a robbery at West Alabama Bank in Pickens County. WVUA 23’s Jack Royer is first at the scene and will provide details as the story develops. www.apple-one.com.ua europosud.ua europosud.ua

TUSCALOOSA POLICE DETAIL HIGH SPEED CHASE

TUSCALOOSA – The Tuscaloosa Police Department released a statement Tuesday morning detailing a high speed chase that endangered the lives of firefighters and ended with the arrest of murder suspects at an apartment complex that houses hundreds of University of Alabama students. TPD’s official release is as follows: On 7/27/15 at approximately 10:48 pm a

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POLICE OFFICER SHORTAGE IN EUTAW

The number of police officers in Eutaw, Alabama is running low. District Two Eutaw City Councilman Lajeffery Carpenter says the police department has ten officers fully staffed, but  it’s operating with only five and in a couple of days the city will be down to four. Carpenter says the Greene County Sheriff’s Department will give the city

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UPDATE: TWO FATALLY SHOT IN BIBB COUNTY

Update: 8:00 am Tuesday Brent Police confirm a suspect is in custody and a second victim was found at the original scene. WVUA23 will have a crew in Brent today and will bring you the latest tonight at 5.   Bibb County authorities are looking for a person of interested connected to a fatal shooting.

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NORTHRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL EQUESTRIAN GIRLS

Three Northridge High School girls made it a point to letter in their favorite sport, equestrian. WVUA 23’s Zachary Tigert has their story. apple-one.com.ua/ europosud.ua www.europosud.ua/

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA CHANGES POLICY

After a vote on Monday, July 27, The Boy Scouts Of America officially made the decision to allow openly gay men become scout leaders. The vote comes two years after the group lifted the ban on openly gay youth. But with the majority of boy scout troops being run by faith-based groups, the new rule

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YARD SIGN CAUSE CONTROVERSY IN GORDO

A Gordo woman has put a warning sign in her yard that has pet-owning neighbors concerned. But the sign owner says she’s tried every other route. The sign reads, “Please keep your dogs home. I’ll shoot.” The complaintant tells WVUA the sign is directed toward her neighbors, the Perrigan’s, who have numerous dogs. Rickey Perrigan

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