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EAGLES’ WINGS HOSTING SECOND ANNUAL SHRIMPFEST ON SATURDAY

August 3, 2016

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Eagles’ Wings second annual Shrimpfest and Bar-B-Q promises plenty of food and family-friendly fun this Saturday in Northport. The daylong event, happening at Kentuck Park, includes live music, children’s activities, raffles, door prizes and a car show — not to mention all the food. Shrimp and barbecue are, of course, the stars of the menu, but

SCHOOL SUPPLY GIVEAWAYS HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND

August 3, 2016

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If you’re in need of help with supplies before the new school year kicks off, there are plenty of opportunities this weekend. Here are just some of the events happening in and around Tuscaloosa. The Touch Tuscaloosa and the Bejamin Barnes YMCA is hosting a school supply giveaway and fun day Friday from 4-7 p.m. For

PICKENS COUNTY HOSTING DINNER BENEFITING SAPPS COMMUNITY

August 3, 2016

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The Pickens County Unmet Needs Committee is still helping the Sapps community recover more than six months after a tornado devastated the area. To help, they’re hosting a dinner this weekend at Aliceville City Hall. All proceeds to go the Sapps community. Tuscaloosa County Emergency Management Agency Director Rob Robertson said tornado survivors in Sapps are still

GREG AND PAM ROGERS HELP STUDENTS START NEW SCHOOL YEAR OFF RIGHT

August 3, 2016

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Tuscaloosa City and County students are back in class beginning Aug. 11, and one local ministry is ensuring they all get started on the right foot. Greg and Pam Rogers headed up the Tuscaloosa Backpack Coalition and Apples for Education more than a decade ago, with the goal of giving students in need their best chance

MAN WHO DIED IN CENTREVILLE CRASH FRIDAY IDENTIFIED

August 3, 2016

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The man who died in a single-vehicle crash Friday evening on Alabama Highway 219 about 6 miles south of Centreville has been identified as Matthew Mcnair, 67, of Bessemer. Mcnair died after his vehicle left the roadway around 7:30 p.m., struck a tree and overturned before it caught fire. Alabama State Troopers said they’re still

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT IN TUSCALOOSA COUNTY

August 2, 2016

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Tuesday night is National Night Out at Munny Sokol Park.. People, both young and old, black and white came together to promote partnership between Law Enforcement and the community. Residents got a chance to talk one on one with Law Enforcement. This, at a time when tension is high between Law Enforcement and some of

TIDER INSIDER TV, 8-2-16

August 2, 2016

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Gary Harris and Rodney Orr break down the latest Crimson Tide commitments and look ahead to fall camp.

TUSCALOOSA COUNTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION ENACTS FIVE YEAR PLAN

August 2, 2016

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After working on a budget for some time, the Tuscaloosa County Road Improvement Commission has adopted and enacted a five year road project plan. The Commission is made up of elected officials, University of Alabama planners, designers and citizens. Their new plan identifies the major infrastructure improvements and investments most needed throughout the county. The

B-F GOODRICH AND UNION REACH TENTATIVE AGREEMENT

August 2, 2016

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BREAKING NEWS: TUESDAY 4:30P.M. Brandon Hamner, the president of the local 351 steel workers union tells us a tentative agreement has been reached in the recent contract talks with B-F Goodrich. Hamner will have to report back to the 1300 workers he represents for a vote to ratify the contract. WVUA 23 will continue to

BACK-TO-SCHOOL TAX-FREE WEEKEND IS UNDER WAY

August 2, 2016

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The start of a new school year is just around the corner and, for many families, that means it’s time for back-to-school shopping. Alabama wants to help your budget with a weekend of tax-free shopping. Alabama’s 11th annual sales tax holiday begins Friday at 12:01 a.m. and ends Sunday, Aug. 7 at midnight. The tax-free weekend

B-F GOODRICH AND UNION DISCUSS CONTRACT

August 1, 2016

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There’s still no deal between union workers and Tuscaloosa’s BF Goodrich plant. The company said it offered its best and final offer Saturday night, but the United Steelworkers Local 351, which represents more than 1,300 workers at BF Goodrich, declined the offer. As a result, both parties are transitioning to day-by-day negotiations until they

CENTRAL HIGH SEEKS IMPROVEMENT

August 1, 2016

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Football is back. High schools started practice on Monday while the Crimson Tide begins Fall Camp on Thursday. The Central High Falcons are looking for a reverse of a recent trend. That recent trend is at or around .500. Head coach Dennis Connor led the Falcons to a 6-5 record two years

CRIMSON TIDE ATHLETES DREAM BIG IN RIO

August 1, 2016

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Twelve current or former University of Alabama athletes will compete in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. One of those is freshman sprinter Jereem Richards who will run in the 4 x 400 meter relay, representing his home country of Trinidad and Tobago. The Rio Olympics are a dream come true for

LEAR CORPORATION CREATING 535 NEW JOBS WITH EXPANSION

August 1, 2016

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Some good economic news has arrived in Tuscaloosa County, especially for those looking for work. Lear Operations Corporation is expanding its local manufacturing facility on Brookwood Parkway in Vance. With the expansion, comes 535 new high-paying jobs. Lear Operations originally located in Tuscaloosa county in 2012 to make automobile seats for Mercedes-Benz class sedans. The

NEW YMCA FAMILY CENTER IS OPEN

August 1, 2016

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Today marked the official opening for members of the new YMCA that sits on 13th street directly behind the Tuscaloosa City School Board Offices. Members enjoyed the new workout area with new equipment as well as new 6,500 square foot gym. Other new features include locker rooms that have a steam room and new playground

B.F. GOODRICH UNION NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUES

August 1, 2016

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There’s still no agreement between Tuscaloosa’s Local 351 and the B.F. Goodrich plant. Negotiations have been ongoing since June 20. Goodrich offered what they called their best and final offer Saturday night, but the Local 351 declined. The union and company are now transitioning to a “day by day”negotiation until they reach an agreement. Some workers’ demands include

3 SHOOTINGS, 1 STABBING IN TUSCALOOSA COUNTY OVER WEEKEND

August 1, 2016

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The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office says they responded to two shootings and a stabbing over the weekend. Here’s a rundown: A Tuscaloosa man is recovering after his girlfriend stabbed him in the eye Friday afternoon. The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office said it happened at the Links apartment complex, after the victim and his girlfriend had an

Archives: August 2016

EAGLES’ WINGS HOSTING SECOND ANNUAL SHRIMPFEST ON SATURDAY

SCHOOL SUPPLY GIVEAWAYS HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND

PICKENS COUNTY HOSTING DINNER BENEFITING SAPPS COMMUNITY

GREG AND PAM ROGERS HELP STUDENTS START NEW SCHOOL YEAR OFF RIGHT

MAN WHO DIED IN CENTREVILLE CRASH FRIDAY IDENTIFIED

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT IN TUSCALOOSA COUNTY

TIDER INSIDER TV, 8-2-16

TUSCALOOSA COUNTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION ENACTS FIVE YEAR PLAN

B-F GOODRICH AND UNION REACH TENTATIVE AGREEMENT

BACK-TO-SCHOOL TAX-FREE WEEKEND IS UNDER WAY

B-F GOODRICH AND UNION DISCUSS CONTRACT

CENTRAL HIGH SEEKS IMPROVEMENT

CRIMSON TIDE ATHLETES DREAM BIG IN RIO

LEAR CORPORATION CREATING 535 NEW JOBS WITH EXPANSION

NEW YMCA FAMILY CENTER IS OPEN

B.F. GOODRICH UNION NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUES

3 SHOOTINGS, 1 STABBING IN TUSCALOOSA COUNTY OVER WEEKEND

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