2016 got off to a rough start here in Tuscaloosa County. John Tyler Burroughs, Harlee Joseph Watson, Markees Antwon Lee and Daniel Terry all murdered within five days of each other during the first two weeks of the year. In 2015, the unit investigated only 15 homicides. 2016 brought a 33 percent increase with a
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A Tuscaloosa County man and woman sit behind bars tonight across county lines in Fayette. All for the attempted murder of a Bankston woman one week ago. Fayette County authorities say Northside residents Richard Watts and Ramona Denise Dailey broke into the Twana Westbrook’s home, where she was beaten in the head with various objects,
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TUSCALOOSA – The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Department needs your help locating some of Tuscaloosa’s Most Wanted. Kyle Evans Forry, 27, last known to be living in the area of Morgan Road in Bessemer, is wanted for fraudulent use of a credit card. Timothy Maurice Phillips, 37, last known to be living in the area of the
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The Tuscaloosa County Metro Homicide Unit says they’ve charged a 24-year-old woman with making a false report after she falsely said she’d been kidnapped. Investigators said they responded to the call around 2 a.m. this morning after the woman said she’d been abducted from her home by two men and driven to a location of Old
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The 17th Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force has made history within its agency. On December 22, 2016 they seized more than 2 million dollars worth of cocaine during a routine traffic stop on Interstate 20-59 in Greene County. One hundred sixty-seven pounds of cocaine were found inside the tractor trailer being driven by a Hispanic male.
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Congratulations to Mrs. Dana Roy from Maxwell Elementary. She’s December’s Featured Teacher brought to you buy Alabama One Credit Union. You can nominate a great educator for our Featured Teacher award by visiting our website wvua23.com. Look for the featured teacher link.
Gary Harris and Rodney Orr break down the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl. Plus, Zach Tigert reports live from Atlanta on Alabama’s defense going up against Washington’s offense.
TUSCALOOSA – The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Department needs your help locating some of Tuscaloosa’s Most Wanted. LeKendrick McGuffie, 19, last known to be living in the area of 38th Street East Tuscaloosa, is wanted for attempted murder. Kelly Bane, 37, last known to be living in the area of the 11,000 Pate Rd., Buhl Alabama, is wanted
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As part of an annual tradition at WVUA 23, longtime viewer Bill Taylor sings “Oh Holy Night” on the 5 p.m. newscast.
By WVUA 23 Student Reporter Keith Huffman NORTHPORT – Christmas is just around the corner, and local coffee drinkers at Northport’s City Café and Rama Jama’s in Tuscaloosa recently shared some of their cherished Christmas memories. Jerry Thomas of Northport and Tuscaloosa resident John Hightower reminisced about Christmas experiences from their youths.. “Well, I was
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By WVUA 23 Student Reporter Keith Huffman PICKENS COUNTY – High school football pride in Pickens County received three jolts of joy this past season when the Pickens County Tornadoes, Aliceville Yellow Jackets and Gordo Greenwave advanced to the Class 1A, 2A and 3A Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) semifinals, respectively. The Tornadoes and
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There’s no place like home for the holidays. But according to fire officials, 100 Alabamians have died in their homes this year. Statistics show, the holiday season is prime time for fires, and the death toll may rise. In an effort to reduce fire fatalities, WVUA 23 is teaming up with Tuscaloosa Fire & Rescue. In a special
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Jody Wade is no stranger to law enforcement. He’s been in the line of work for 23 years, working for the cities of Greensboro and Centreville and he’s been with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office since 1999. Wade took the oath of office Wednesday, December 21, 2016 to become the sheriff of Bibb County. he
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Alabama head coach Nick Saban discusses the Crimson Tide’s latest preparations for the Peach Bowl against Washington.
Alabama tight end O.J. Howard, defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick and center Bradley Bozeman discuss the Peach Bowl against Washington.
During Tuesday night’s Tuscaloosa City Council meeting, the Council approved a new Four Story Comfort Inn And Suites. It will be located off Jack Warner Parkway in Downtown Tuscaloosa. It will feature 89 guest rooms and 92 parking spaces. It will have a 5 foot wide sidewalk along Jack Warner Parkway that will allow Riverwalk
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Gary Harris and Rodney Orr give an update on the early enrollees for the 2017 signing class. Plus, TITV breaks down how Washington’s offense will fare versus Alabama’s top-ranked defense.
The lives of 22 dogs have been saved, after a code red euthanasia notice was put out from the Fayette County Animal shelter. but there’s still a similar need in other parts of west Alabama. Darlene Richardson and her husband Larry operate Cans for Kritters, a non-profit set up to help spay and neuter pets.
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Bamacarry, Alabama’s only “No Compromise” gun rights group stepped in just in time to help make sure a group of single moms have a Merry Christmas. The mothers were expecting to have pizza for dinner with BamaCarry but, instead four mothers from the Jean Browning Home in Fosters. The home is for unwed mothers with
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Jami Patrick has served as principal at Southview Elementary since the school’s founding in 2008, but now she says it’s time for her to focus on her other family members. “She has built relationships with us and then she has been a mentor to teach us how to build a relationship with the kids,” Southview
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Liberty Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa hosted their annual senior citizens Christmas banquet on Saturday. Several church members said the banquet helps them show how much they appreciate their elders for paving a path for future generations. “It started some 50 some years ago in my home,” said parishioner Jessie Williams. “We just had a love for
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Holiday travel is here and Alabama’s State Troopers want to make sure you stay safe on the road this year. The holiday travel season typically brings an increase in traffic fatalities. So, as drivers take to the open road, so will an extra set of state troopers. Secretary of Law Enforcement Stan Stabler said last
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By WVUA 23 Student Reporter Yazmin Pineda Hillary Clinton may have won the popular vote by more than 2 million votes, but President-Elect Donald Trump got the more than 270 electoral votes needed to win the presidency. But that doesn’t mean he’s president just yet. The electoral college is responsible for naming the next president
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Alabama senior linebacker Reuben Foster, junior offensive tackle Cam Robinson and sophomore running back Damien Harris talk about the Crimson Tide’s preparations for the Peach Bowl against Washington.
