Archives: August 2015

BODY CAMERAS COMING TO THE TUSCALOOSA POLICE DEPARTMENT

A possible change is coming to the Tuscaloosa Police Department that could eliminate any speculation when it comes to their behavior while on duty. The Tuscaloosa City Council will vote Tuesday if all officers will get body cameras. www.wayw2.com europosud.ua/ www.russ-love.com

SMOKE ALARM BLITZ SUCCESS

Over the last two weeks, Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue began a smoke alarm blitz throughout the city. Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue were going door to door in several neighborhoods in the city..inspecting 352 homes and installing 289 smoke alarms free of charge. The city of Tuscaloosa has had 6 fire deaths in the last year,

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UA STUDENT REPORTS SEXUAL ASSAULT ON CAMPUS

Authorities are investigating a sexual assault report from over the weekend on the University of Alabama campus. The victim says it happened around 3 o’clock Sunday morning on the 800 block of Magnolia Drive. She told investigators she was walking when she was approached by the suspect, a man driving a white car claiming to

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ALABAMA RELEASES DEPTH CHART BEFORE SEASON

Alabama released its depth chart before the season starts on Saturday. Quarterbacks is still the question. Below is the depth chart that was released on Monday. Offense:  QB – Jacob Coker / Cooper Bateman / Alec Morris Blake Barnett / David Cornwell RB – Derrick Henry Kenyan Drake Damien Harris WR-X – Robert Foster /

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BILL NYE “THE SCIENCE GUY” WILL SPEAK ON EVOLUTION AT UA

The following is a media release provided by the University of Alabama: TUSCALOOSA — Bill Nye, a popular scientist, engineer, author, inventor and comedian, will speak at The University of Alabama’s Moody Music Concert Hall Monday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. The lecture is presented by the Blount Speaker Series and the Alabama Lectures on

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SHELBY CO. PLANE CRASH VICTIM IDENTIFIED

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – Authorities in suburban Birmingham have identified a man who was killed in a small plane crash. Shelby County Coroner Dana New revealed Monday that investigators used dental records to identify 38-year-old John Gary Wyatt of Vestavia Hills. The single-engine aircraft Wyatt was flying crashed in Calera Thursday evening near the Shelby

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MAN SHOT AFTER PICKING UP MARIJUANA AT WOODLANDS

TUSCALOOSA – A 24-year-old man was shot in the chest and arms at Woodlands of Tuscaloosa Sunday night. According to investigators with Tuscaloosa County Homicide Unit, the victim saw a bag of marijuana on the ground and picked it up. The victim said he then heard gunshots and realized he was shot. He was transported

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GOVERNOR’S DIVORCE CASE ORDERED SEALED

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – A judge has ordered that Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley’s divorce case be sealed from public view. Tuscaloosa Circuit Judge Elizabeth Hamner issued the order Monday after the couple’s attorneys jointly requested that the records be kept private. Lawyers told the judge that it would be in the best interest to keep

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JACK’S HAMBURGERS COMING TO NORTHPORT

The decision was made by owners and developers to annex the 4.2 acres of land to make available for jacks hamburgers and future development, if need be. A decision will be made on September 21st. Northport City Councilman Jay Logan says he expects it to pass with no problem. europosud.ua essay-outline.com europosud.ua/

That Dog Will Hunt

Two University of Alabama film graduates are trying to pursue their dreams of making a feature film. The film called “that dog will hunt” will be a revenge thriller with lots of twists and turns set right here in Tuscaloosa. If you would like to donate to the film you can go to kickstarter. com

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GAMEDAY FEVER

We are 6 days away from Alabama kickoff against Wisconsin and Tuscaloosa can already feel it. From the decor around town and into the doors of local restaurants such as Buffalo Phils, the town has shown its pride. Tuscaloosa always roots on their Crimson TIde. Whether you’re a first time game goer or a pro

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FAMILIES COME TOGETHER TO REMEMBER HURRICANE KATRINA

In Tuscaloosa, one family opens their home every year to bring families impacted by hurricane Katrina, together. Since 2006, the joiner family comes together every year on the anniversary of hurricane Katrina to share memories from the day Katrina hit the gulf coast. The Joiner family welcomes people who were affected from the devastating storm. But for

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WVUA23 SATURDAY AUG 29, 2015

Alabama football puts in their final Saturday practice before with just one week to go to the 2015 College Football Season. Don’t expect for Coach Nick Saban to name a starter at QB prior the season opener. adulttorrent.org/ essay-outline.com/ www.europosud.ua

HURRICANE KATRINA SURVIVORS STILL RECOVERING 10 YEARS LATER

With the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, comes memories from those who experienced the tragedy personally. One survivor who relocated to Tuscaloosa after the hurricane, shares how time doesn’t exactly heal all wounds. She explains how the tornado affected her directly and how she still deals with it today. adulttorrent.org www.essay-outline.com europosud.ua

“HURRICANE KATRINA BROUGHT US HOME.”

It’s been a decade since Hurricane Katrina. Hank and Teri Henley were among the thousands affected by the disaster. Today they live in Helena, but say New Orleans will always hold a special place in their hearts. When they evacuated, the couple only had a few possessions and the clothes on their backs. Before Katrina, the

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DIANNE BENTLEY FILES FOR DIVORCE FROM GOVERNOR

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – The latest on Alabama first lady Dianne Bentley filing for divorce from Gov. Robert Bentley. ___ 4:40 p.m. Gov. Robert Bentley is asking that people respect the privacy of his family during a “difficult time” on the same day first lady Dianne Bentley filed for divorce from him. Bentley spokeswoman Jennifer

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ACUA TAKES OVER ALABAMA ONE CREDIT UNION

TUSCALOOSA – The battle between the State of Alabama and Alabama One Credit Union escalated Thursday when the Alabama Credit Union Administration placed the credit union into conservatorship. During a phone conversation with Alabama One Credit Union’s now dismissed CEO, John Dee Carruth, and the credit union’s former attorney, Jeven Sloan, Carruth compared Thursday’s events to

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MSU REACTS TO REPORTED ACTIVE SHOOTER

Fear, disbelief and horror…just some of the emotions the Mississippi State University family is feeling, after a student threatened to harm himself and other students. The suspect is freshman computer engineering major Fhu-Qui “Bill” Cong Nguyen of Madison, Mississippi. Nguyen was arrested near McCool Hall on campus at 10:26 AM, just eleven minutes after the

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