TIDER INSIDER TV, 2-28-17
Gary Harris and Rodney Orr discuss the Jonathan Allen article in The Players’ Tribune and also break down the latest on Alabama basketball.
Archives: February 2017
CHANGE YOUR PASSWORDS AGAIN
Google researchers have uncovered a Cloudflare bug that could affect many people and their private information. Cloudflare is a security company that protects websites form malicious web threats. A single error in the security code leaked private sessions and personal information into strangers’ browsers. The one error caused data to spill over from users who
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TUSCALOOSA SCHOOL DISTRICT CANDIDATES ANSWER VOTER’S QUESTIONS
Candidates from six Tuscaloosa City School Districts took the stage at the Tuscaloosa River Market to answer citizen’s questions. With elections just over a week away, Monday night was an opportunity for the candidates to answer questions straight from voters. Issues such as integration, failing schools and English learning students were all tabled at the
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TUSCALOOSA ACADEMY STUDENTS TEAM UP WITH CRIMSON VILLAGE FOR GOOD CAUSE
Tuscaloosa Academy students had a different learning experience outside of the classroom this past month. Students had the opportunity to team up with Crimson Village, an assisted living center at the Capstone, to help make mats for the homeless. Teens and residents worked together in an assembly line to flatten and roll plastic bags and
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3 MUMPS CASES UNDER INVESTIGATION AT UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
Several students at The University of Alabama have been diagnosed with the mumps. The Alabama Department of Public Health said it’s investigating three cases, and working with the school to contact others who may have been exposed. Mumps is a virus that spreads through saliva and mucus from the mouth, nose or throat. An infected
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SELMA HOSTING ANNUAL BLOODY SUNDAY ANNIVERSARY MARCH
By WVUA 23 Web Writer Marcelle Peters The Bridge Crossing Jubilee is commemorating the 52nd Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 with a week of events. On March 7, 1965, hundreds of people marched from Selma to Montgomery fighting for voting rights. While marching, they were blocked
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CRIMSON TIDE BASEBALL TAKES AN ‘L’ THIS WEEKEND
University of Alabama’s baseball team moves to 3-4 after a loss last weekend to Oral Roberts. Oral Roberts won, 5-2, Sunday afternoon at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. Despite the loss, Alabama Head Coach Greg Goff said the loss isn’t getting the team down, but being swept can’t become a habit. “Well like I told our guys, we
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ORANGE BEACH, GULF SHORES POLICE GEAR UP FOR SPRING BREAK
By WVUA 23 Web Writer Sarah Guzman Alabama’s coastal police departments issued warning letters about a “Zero Tolerance” policy for the spring break season. The Gulf Shores Police Department letter stated Feb. 24 that the city is determined to preserve public safety and quality of life for its residents. The Orange Beach Police Department letter
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TUSCALOOSA CITY SCHOOLS HOSTING 4TH ANNUAL CAN-STRUCTION EVENT
By WVUA 23 Web Writer Taylor Cowheard Tuscaloosa City Schools is hosting its fourth annual Can-struction event, which begins today and continues through March 3. Can-struction is an international nonprofit effort hosting competitions, exhibitions and events showcasing large structures made entirely out of canned foods. This year’s junior event will include can sculptures from 12
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GREENVILLE WELCOMES SEC WOMENS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
By WVUA 23 Web Writer Ethan Nall Next week, the University of Alabama’s women’s basketball team will join the other members of the SEC for the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament, which is to be held in Greenville, South Carolina. Recently named one of the Top 52 Places to Go in 2017 by the New York
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WILDER DEFENDS HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP, SETS EYES ON MORE BELTS
By WVUA 23 Web Writer Tyler Tucker Tuscaloosa’s Deontay Wilder returned to action and successfully defended his WBC Heavyweight Championship belt on Saturday night in Birmingham, with a fifth round TKO. Challenger Gerald Washington, an athletic puncher from California, came into Saturday’s fight with something to prove. He held his own for the first three
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ALABAMA’S NEW ATTORNEY GENERAL VISITS UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
By WVUA 23 Web Writer Jordan Ferguson Alabama’s new Attorney General Steve Marshall and law enforcement from all across the state converged on the capstone Feb. 23. They were here for a high tech training program to help keep citizens safe on and offline. Through the classes, officers will receive training in the investigation of
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ALABAMA GYMNASTICS GIVES BACK TO COMMUNITY
By WVUA 23 Web Writer Zach Fidel The Alabama gymnastics season is in full swing, and Wednesday evening coach Dana Duckworth and mascot big Al took over the Winn-Dixie grocery store on McFarland Boulevard. Winn-Dixie is sponsoring the meet this Friday against Boise State, and they donated 1,000 tickets to young gymnasts in the community.
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ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE SOFTBALL TEAM SHUTS OUT NORTH FLORIDA
By WVUA 23 Web Writer Alexis Winborne Tenth-ranked Alabama hosted North Florida at Rhoads Stadium on Wednesday hoping to redeem themselves from a two loss streak, after initially opening the season with seven straight wins. The Tide was able to shift their momentum in a 2-0 victory over the Ospreys. The teams went scoreless until the
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ANIMAL BUTTER OPENS IN DOWNTOWN TUSCALOOSA
There’s a new restaurant in town: Animal Butter It opened Feb. 17, near where its owners operated Epiphany Farm-to-Fork for more than a decade. The concept is the same: Using locally sourced food and meat whenever possible. But Animal Butter diners will enjoy a more relaxed atmosphere without the white tablecloths. “This new restaurant is
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FORMER ALABAMA LINEBACKER, LINE COACH GET NEW JOBS
Coaches with Alabama football ties are making moves. Former Alabama linebacker Denzel Devall is moving up the coaching staff ladder. Devall received his second promotion since graduating in 2015 after being brought on as player development personnel assistant and a brief time as assistant strength and conditioning coach. He will now serve as the director
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CITY LEADERS WILL MEET WITH DEVELOPERS ABOUT LOCATING IN NORTHPORT
The City Of Northport has seen a number of new businesses coming into the area. Now, City Leaders are looking at ways to bring more. “We want to make sure Northport is being proactive in making us more business friendly, more in tuned with the needs with the local developers and business leaders” says Northport
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TCS BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATES ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS
By: Madison MacLean Candidates from six Tuscaloosa city school districts took the stage at the Tuscaloosa Rivermarket to answer citizen’s pressing questions. Issues such as integration, failing schools and English learning students were all tabled at the public forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Greater Tuscaloosa. “It’s a great way for them
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METRO ANIMAL SHELTER HOLDS SHOE DRIVE
By WVUA 23 Student Reporter Emily Moessner Metro Animal Shelter is partnering with Funds2Orgs to collect new and gently used shoes from now until April 30th. For every one pound of shoes collected, Funds2Orgs will donate 40 cents to the shelter’s Medical Fund. Executive Director of Metro Animal Shelter, Jennifer Earp, told WVUA 23 that the medical fund is
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FAMILY RAISES FUNDS FOR ALBERT MAN KILLED
By WVUA 23 Student Reporter Shelia O’Connor An Alberta man died Tuesday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle while trying to cross the road. Terry Callahan tried to cross University Boulevard by Bel Air Motel in order to reach Wrights Restaurant. That’s when he was hit by an oncoming vehicle. Callahan did not have
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JACK WARNER LAID TO REST
By WVUA 23 Student Reporter Taylor Walton The late Jack Warner died last Saturday and both family and friends laid him to rest today. Warner was very active in the Tuscaloosa community while being a major philanthropist, businessman, and art collector. He touched many people throughout his life and will be missed. Former friend, William
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TUSCALOOSA COUNTY’S MOST WANTED | FEB. 22, 2017
TUSCALOOSA – The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Department needs your help locating some of Tuscaloosa’s Most Wanted. Dwight Edward, Jr., 35, last known to be living in the Main Street area of Tuscaloosa, is wanted on burglary and fraudulent use of credit card charges. Daniel Madison Hays, 36, last known to be living in the area of
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THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH INVESTIGATING MUMPS ON UA CAMPUS
The Alabama Department of Public Health is investigating several cases of mumps on the University of Alabama campus after being notified by the University Medical Center. ADPH is working closely with the university to notify people who may have been exposed to the disease. Mumps is best known for the appearance of puffy cheeks and
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TUSCALOOSA POLICE INVESTIGATE SHOOTING
The Tuscaloosa Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place around 1:15 p.m. Friday on 21st Street in the West Highlands Apartments. Tuscaloosa Police Chief Steve Anderson says two men, who are related, were arguing when one of them shot the other and fled the scene. The suspect called police a short time later
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