March 2016 - WVUA 23

TUSCALOOSA TORNADO SHELTERS ARE OPEN

March 31, 2016

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According to Tuscaloosa spokesperson Deidre Stalnaker, the City of Tuscaloosa has opened tornado shelters out of an abundance of caution. Conditions indicate that severe storms could develop until midnight. Severe storms could produce tornadoes and we encourage our residents to be alert and make appropriate plans. Shelters are located at: – University Place Elementary School,

ALABAMA EPIDEMIC: WHAT EDUCATORS ARE DOING TO HALT INAPPROPRIATE TEACHER/STUDENT RELATIONSHIPS

March 31, 2016

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Nearly 200 inappropriate relationships between students and their teachers have been investigated in Alabama since 2011. Associate General Council Susan Crowther with the Alabama State Department of Education said steps are being taken to ensure student safety and enforce existing laws and regulations. In May 2013, Alabama’s mandatory reporting law was amended. The change specified

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOSTS STATE OF THE ECONOMY LUNCHEON

March 31, 2016

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Once a year, the West Alabama Chamber of Commerce comes to together to present a “state of the economy” update. Chamber Vice Chair of Economic Development Bobby Bragg says this annual report is a great time to bring the business community up to speed on what’s thriving in the community like retail, but also highlight

SESSIONS INTRODUCED AS TCHS HEAD COACH

March 31, 2016

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NORTHPORT, Ala. — WVUA 23 Sports Director Gary Harris speaks with Tuscaloosa County High School’s new football coach, Bart Sessions.

BEACH CITIES CRACK DOWN ON UNDERAGE SPRING BREAKERS

March 31, 2016

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Underage drinking continues to be a serious problem in Gulf Shores this spring break. Students on spring break are doing whatever they can to purchase and drink booze around the beach cities by spending hundreds of dollars on fake IDs. Underage drinking during spring break is a recurring issue that appears to be getting worse

TWO ALABAMA BASKETBALL PLAYERS INTEND TO TRANSFER

March 31, 2016

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Alabama men’s basketball coach Avery Johnson announced Wednesday afternoon that sophomore guard Justin Coleman and redshirt junior forward Michael Kessens intend to transfer from the men’s basketball program. Coleman played in all 33 games making seven starts during his sophomore season. The former Wenonah High School star averaged 7.8 points per game, while leading the

ACCUSED IDENTITY THEFT SUSPECT TAUNTS AUTHORITIES

March 31, 2016

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The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man accused of identity theft who claims he’s too smart to be captured. Deputies say he’s a former customer service representative for a tax software company, and that the Sheriff’s Office received an email from a victim in another state that indicated he’d gotten direct threats

GAS LEAK LINKED TO 2013 FATAL BIRMINGHAM EXPLOSION

March 31, 2016

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – Federal investigators say gas leaking from a ruptured pipe at a Birmingham public housing complex likely caused a fatal explosion in 2013. National Transportation Safety Board officials said in a report issued Wednesday that the explosion at the Charles P. Marks Village in Birmingham’s Gate City neighborhood was caused by natural

NAKED MAN ‘DING-DONG-DITCHES’ BIRMINGHAM OFFICER

March 31, 2016

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – A man has been accused of ringing an off-duty officer’s doorbell and then stealing two golf carts, all while he was nude. The police officer’s home security video system appears to show a naked 37-year-old Brian Balazik ringing the doorbell outside the officer’s Birmingham apartment early Tuesday before running away. Birmingham

THE LATEST: GOVERNOR WANTS TO FOCUS ON PROBLEMS, NOT SCANDAL

March 31, 2016

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – The Latest on the scandal involving Gov. Robert Bentley: 11:40 p.m. Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is trying to focus on his political agenda as pressure mounts around him following his acknowledgment that he made improper remarks to a former female aide. Bentley toured a state prison Thursday and called overcrowding one

SEVERE WEATHER POSSIBLE TODAY, TONIGHT

March 31, 2016

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A tornado that struck Oklahoma Wednesday is part of a storm system moving toward West Alabama today, but forecasters say wait before you worry. Tuscaloosa County Emergency Management Agency Director Rob Robertson said the modeling is still uncertain, but the dreary morning and afternoon could give way to tougher skies into the evening. “It’s never

TUSCALOOSA’S MOST WANTED: MARCH 30, 2016

March 31, 2016

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TUSCALOOSA – Each week, WVUA 23 viewers help bring wanted fugitives to justice. This week, the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Department needs help finding: Edwuanis Bernard Cook, 38, wanted for first-degree property theft and second-degree possession of a forged instrument. Jerome Taylor, 41, wanted for second-degree property theft. Justin Bradley Swindle, 28, wanted for second-degree domestic violence.

MAN WANTED IN CONNECTION TO CREEKWOOD VILLAGE APARTMENT SHOOTING

March 31, 2016

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WVUA 23 Web Writer Heather Buchanan One man is wanted for attempted murder after shooting another man in the stomach around midnight Wednesday, police said. Letitus Gay, 31, entered the Creekwood Village Apartments unit of the 27-year-old victim with two other black men, a witness told investigators. The victim was taken to DCH Regional Medical

TUSCALOOSA, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA GROWING TOGETHER

March 31, 2016

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By WVUA 23 Web Writer Kevin McPartland The West Alabama Chamber of Commerce held its second annual State of the Economy on Wednesday at the Hotel Capstone. “The economy is doing well in Tuscaloosa,” said chamber Vice-President for Economic Development and Public Policy Al Spencer. The good economy is largely due to an increase in

2 INVOLVED IN 18-WHEELER CRASH IN TUSCALOOSA WEDNESDAY

March 31, 2016

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By WVUA 23 Web Writer Sarah Rumfelt One man is in the hospital after a serious accident in Tuscaloosa Wednesday morning. Authorities said a wrecker driver was on Buttermilk Road in Tuscaloosa when he fell asleep at the wheel. His vehicle went down an embankment and onto I-20/59 Westbound where it was struck by an 18-wheeler, authorities said. “They just

STILLMAN’S SIXTH PRESIDENT LEAVING JOB NEXT YEAR

March 31, 2016

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By WVUA 23 Web Writer Kelsey Rembert Stillman College President Dr. Peter Millet, announced on Wednesday that he is not seeking renewal of his contract and will be leaving when his contract ends June 30, 2017. “I would like to continue in administration and higher education, but I would like to do so in a place closer to family, I’ve got

TUSCALOOSA HOSTING FIRST EVER VOLKSFEST ON SATURDAY

March 31, 2016

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By WVUA 23 Web Writer Parker Jamerson This Saturday the city of Tuscaloosa will host the first ever Volksfest at Government Plaza on Saturday. The event is a German-styled festival featuring live music, German brews and foods, arts and crafts, as well as a variety of activities for children and adults. Volksfest Spokesperson Morgan Mann said she encourages everyone

SOKOL PARK FIELD RENAMED FOR RETIRING UMPIRE

March 31, 2016

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By WVUA 23 Student Reporter Emma Talbot, compiled for Web by Web Writer Heather Buchanan A Tuscaloosa legend was honored Wednesday night at Sokol Park after serving as a softball umpire for more than 60 years. Tuscaloosa Park and Recreation Authority renamed the park’s field A after James Gunter, who credits his fellow umpires with his

NORTHPORT FIREFIGHTERS DEMONSTRATE DRYER FIRE PREVENTION

March 31, 2016

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By WVUA 23 Web Writer Heather Buchanan The Northport Fire Department hosted a dryer fire prevention demonstration on Wednesday, continuing their effort to prevent dyer fires. The firefighters said the leading cause of these accidents is failing to clean out the dryer tubing. “Sometimes the hoses that are connected to the back get clogged and that’s

ROMULUS METHODIST HOSTING COMMUNITY DAY

March 31, 2016

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By WVUA 23 Web Writer Kelsey Rembert Family games, health screenings, and a yard sale are just some of the activities families can find at Community Day this weekend. Romulus Methodist Church will be entertaining community members on Saturday from 7-11 a.m. “We rented this huge bounce castle that has an obstacle course in it, I’m

BLACK WARRIOR FIDDLE FEST RETURNS IN JUNE

March 31, 2016

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By WVUA 23 Web Writer Parker Jamerson The second annual Black Warrior Fiddle Fest date is set and will be held at Government Plaza in Tuscaloosa on June 10-11. The Black Warrior Fiddle Fest was held for the first time last year, but predating it was the McFarland Mall Bluegrass and Fiddle Championship, which was held

CONSTRUCTION BRINGS BIG CHANGES IN NORTHPORT

March 31, 2016

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By WVUA 23 Student Reporter Bethany Miller TUSCALOOSA – Residents will soon notice some big changes coming to the Northport area. In addition to the new Walmart Neighborhood Market, there are new traffic plans for the intersection of Highway 82. The intersection currently only has two lanes, but with the new traffic pattern the intersection

10TH ANNUAL FILM FESTIVAL COMES TO FERGUSON THEATER

March 31, 2016

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By WVUA 23 Student Reporter Bethany Miller TUSCALOOSA – The Women and Gender Resource Center of the University of Alabama hosted the 10th annual LUNAFEST Film Festival on Wednesday, March 30th. LUNAFEST is a nationwide traveling film festival that serves as a fundraiser for breast cancer, as well as raising awareness about women’s issues. The festival

MASON RESIGNS AS BENTLEY COULD FACE IMPEACHMENT

March 30, 2016

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By Jack Royer Rebekah Mason announced on Wednesday that she would resign from her Senior Advisor position, one week after an alleged affair between Governor Robert Bentley and his top aide became public. Mason released a statement through the Governor’s press office Wednesday reading, ““I have resigned as Senior Political Advisor to Governor Bentley and

Archives: March 2016

TUSCALOOSA TORNADO SHELTERS ARE OPEN

ALABAMA EPIDEMIC: WHAT EDUCATORS ARE DOING TO HALT INAPPROPRIATE TEACHER/STUDENT RELATIONSHIPS

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOSTS STATE OF THE ECONOMY LUNCHEON

SESSIONS INTRODUCED AS TCHS HEAD COACH

BEACH CITIES CRACK DOWN ON UNDERAGE SPRING BREAKERS

TWO ALABAMA BASKETBALL PLAYERS INTEND TO TRANSFER

ACCUSED IDENTITY THEFT SUSPECT TAUNTS AUTHORITIES

GAS LEAK LINKED TO 2013 FATAL BIRMINGHAM EXPLOSION

NAKED MAN ‘DING-DONG-DITCHES’ BIRMINGHAM OFFICER

THE LATEST: GOVERNOR WANTS TO FOCUS ON PROBLEMS, NOT SCANDAL

SEVERE WEATHER POSSIBLE TODAY, TONIGHT

TUSCALOOSA’S MOST WANTED: MARCH 30, 2016

MAN WANTED IN CONNECTION TO CREEKWOOD VILLAGE APARTMENT SHOOTING

TUSCALOOSA, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA GROWING TOGETHER

2 INVOLVED IN 18-WHEELER CRASH IN TUSCALOOSA WEDNESDAY

STILLMAN’S SIXTH PRESIDENT LEAVING JOB NEXT YEAR

TUSCALOOSA HOSTING FIRST EVER VOLKSFEST ON SATURDAY

SOKOL PARK FIELD RENAMED FOR RETIRING UMPIRE

NORTHPORT FIREFIGHTERS DEMONSTRATE DRYER FIRE PREVENTION

ROMULUS METHODIST HOSTING COMMUNITY DAY

BLACK WARRIOR FIDDLE FEST RETURNS IN JUNE

CONSTRUCTION BRINGS BIG CHANGES IN NORTHPORT

10TH ANNUAL FILM FESTIVAL COMES TO FERGUSON THEATER

MASON RESIGNS AS BENTLEY COULD FACE IMPEACHMENT

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