Archives: February 2016

NO DEMOCRATS RUNNING IN DISTRICT 2 CO. COMMISSION RACE

TUSCALOOSA – Among contested local races that voters will be deciding is Tuscaloosa County Commissioner District 2. Incumbent Jerry Tingle has served on the commission since 2012, but two other republicans are vying for his seat. They are Wendy Abston Bush and Duane Garner. District 2 includes the eastern part of Tuscaloosa County including Brookwood, Holt, Vance and

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CAR VS. TRAIN IN NORTHPORT

One person is injured after her crash collides with a train. It happened around 6:30 p.m. at Harper Road and Airport Road in Northport. The driver of the car was taken to the hospital. We do have a crew headed to the scene. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

MARCO RUBIO VISITS BIRMINGHAM AHEAD OF SUPER TUESDAY

By WVUA 23 Student Reporter Yostina Banoub BIRMINGHAM – Yellowhammer News held a forum at Samford University’s Wright Center with Republican Presidential candidate Sen. Marco Rubio. Rubio took full advantage of the stage to gain new voters as Sen. Ted Cruz, who was originally scheduled to attend the forum with Rubio, dropped out mere few days before

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TEEN DIES IN CRASH FRIDAY JUST SOUTH OF TUSCALOOSA

TUSCALOOSA – A Duncanville teen died in a crash just south of Tuscaloosa this morning. Chaney Taylor Hallman, 19, was killed when the 2005 Ford Taurus she was driving left the road and struck a tree. Hallman was not wearing a seatbelt. She was airlifted to DCH Regional Medical Center, and was pronounced dead at

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UNIVERSITY PRESBYTERIAN, LOCAL BUSINESSES TEAM UP TO COMBAT EMPTY BOWLS

TUSCALOOSA – Local businesses and University Presbyterian Church are teaming up to combat Empty Bowls. A national organization dubbed Empty Bowls raises awareness for hunger in local communities. Today at the church, a $10 donation gets donors a hand-crafted bowl, a bowl of soup and bread. All food at the event was donated by local

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CENTRAL HIGH’S GIRL’S BASKETBALL TEAM ENTERS FINAL FOUR

TUSCALOOSA – The Central High School girl’s basketball team is at it again! For the first time since 2001, the Central High Lady Falcons have made it to the Final Four. With a 27-5 record, the team doing its part to help the school rise above its current failing school designation. The team continues its state championship

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TUSCALOOSA COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 4 CANDIDATES

TUSCALOOSA – Longtime District 4 Tuscaloosa County Commissioner Reginald Murray is facing two challengers in the Democratic Primary on Tuesday. His challengers? Gregelyn Cash Robertson and former Northport City Councilman Steve Webb. Murray said he’s held his seat for 20 years and has made his district a better place to live. But Robertson and Webb

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SEVERE WEATHER TAX-FREE WEEKEND UNDER WAY

TUSCALOOSA – Is your family ready for severe weather, a fire or worse? Alabama’s annual severe weather preparedness sales tax holiday kicks off today. Lowe’s Assistant Store Manager Mark Fehn said it’s the perfect time to buy items you may not typically think of. “Generators are only a waste until you need them, then they’re

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FIRST RESPONDERS GATHER FOR TRAINING

TUSCALOOSA – Area first responders gathered Thursday at the Tuscaloosa Regional Airport for a unique type of training. The Tuscaloosa County Emergency Management Agency is leading the effort. Their goal? Be prepared if the worst should happen. “As Tuscaloosa has well seen, when push comes to shove if you have a major emergency or disaster,

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SHERIFF’S OFFICE RELIES ON CIVILIANS SERVING SUBPOENAS

TUSCALOOSA – The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office says it’s begun using civilians to serve subpoenas and other low-risk papers. Sheriff Ron Abernathy said he hired two people — both former jail workers — to deliver legal documents to residents in a bid to save money. The move frees up sheriff’s deputies so they can focus

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5 IN CUSTODY, 1 MORE BEING SOUGHT OVER NICHOLAS HAWKINS’ MURDER

The Walker County Sheriff’s Department says one more person is now in custody in relation to the murder of 19-year-old Nicholas Hawkins. Today, Joshua Adam Reese was charged with murder, which makes him the fifth person arrested for Hawkins’ disappearance and killing. In addition to Reese, Danny Lee Jarvis and Cory Conner were also charged with murder. Tessa Wise and

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MARK NELSON NOMINATED FOR BOBBY MILLER’S COUNTY COMMISSION SEAT

By WVUA 23 Student Reporter Alexa Armstrong TUSCALOOSA – It’s been more than a month since the death of County Commissioner Bobby Miller, and now his vacant seat has a potential nominee ready to fill it. Mark C. Nelson, vice president of the Tuscaloosa County School Board, was chosen as the Republican nominee for District 3 County Commissioner. Nelson served

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DOWNTOWN PEDAL TOURS OFFERING NOVEL WAY TO SEE TUSCALOOSA

By WVUA 23 News Intern Alexa Armstrong TUSCALOOSA – A new way to tour Tuscaloosa has rolled into town. “Downtown Pedal Tours” gives tourists and locals the chance to see Tuscaloosa on the go. After a trip to Indianapolis, co-owner Tammie Chism and her husband got the idea to bring the bike tours to Tuscaloosa, making

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BLACK WARRIOR FILM FESTIVAL KICKS OFF FRIDAY

By WVUA 23 Student Reporter Alexa Armstrong TUSCALOOSA – Get your popcorn ready, because this Friday kicks of the fourth annual Black Warrior Film Festival. This year’s event showcases student films, offers discussion panels, and workshops. The festival is organized by students of the University of Alabama with the intent to give students a chance to showcase

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UA ADAPTED ATHLETICS RECEIVES DONATION TOWARD NEW FACILITY

By WVUA 23 Student Reporter Jack Royer TUSCALOOSA – The University of Alabama’s Adapted Athletics Program received a $3 million donation from UA alumni to aid in the building of a new, dedicated facility. Michael and Kathy Mouron of Mountain Brook officially announced the donation at a press conference on Thursday, alongside UA President Stuart

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