April 2017 - WVUA 23

SOLDIERS MISSING IN ACTION, PRISONERS OF WAR HONORED IN TUSCALOOSA

April 28, 2017

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More than 83,000 Americans remain missing in action. Tonight, the Federal Building in Tuscaloosa is getting a permanent reminder of those who are still lost. It’s a chair. But that chair will remain empty as a reminder that there are many people who remain accounted for, and the thousands of families missing their loved ones.

GOOD SAMARITAN STEPS IN AFTER CAR CATCHES FIRE

April 28, 2017

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A trip to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport from Tuscaloosa is usually an easy ride (depending on traffic, of course), but sometimes things go wrong. Or this case, really wrong. A man and woman were driving on Interstate 20/59 when their car began acting up. After pulling over, the man said he heard a pop — and that’s

NORTHRIDGE HIGH HOSTS SPECIAL OLYMPICS

April 28, 2017

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More than 200 athletes competed today at Northridge High School for the annual Special Olympics. Athletes from 12 Tuscaloosa City Schools, along with five schools from outside Tuscaloosa City participated in the event. Events included track, throwing, jumping and relay races. Special Olympics Director Bruce Prescott said it’s a great that the athletes can be so

PRESCRIPTION TAKE-BACK DAY IS SATURDAY

April 28, 2017

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The Drug Enforcement Administration’s annual Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is happening Saturday. Those with medicine they’d like to get rid of can take them to the following locations between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday. Walmart Neighborhood Market, 4201 Hargrove Road E., Tuscaloosa K-Mart, 635 Skyland Blvd., Tuscaloosa Rite-Aid, 2300 McFarland Blvd., Northport CVS 4260

SPIRIT OF ALABAMA: WHEN CHILDREN READ, LIBBY LISTENS

April 28, 2017

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Many people believe if you can read well and retain the content, you can teach yourself almost anything. When children are learning, reading out loud is one of the best ways to get better, but children can be shy when it comes to speaking up. That’s where Mary Calhoun and Libby come in. Readers can’t get enough

RED CROSS HOSTS FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL

April 28, 2017

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The Tuscaloosa River Market played host to an evening full of fine wine and dining Thursday, and it was all for a good cause. Proceeds from the fifth annual West Alabama Food and Wine Festival is going to the West Alabama chapter of the American Red Cross. The event featured samples from more than 20

CREWS TO INSPECT DAMAGE FROM ALABAMA STORMS

April 28, 2017

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – The National Weather Service is sending out teams to look for damage and confirm where tornadoes might have touched down in the state. The weather service is sending survey teams to Montgomery, Lee, Pike and Barbour counties. Strong storms that moved across south Alabama prompted tornado warnings on the sixth anniversary

LOGGING COMPANY WORKER KILLED IN HOOVER TIMBER CLEARING WORK

April 28, 2017

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HOOVER, Ala. (AP) – Authorities say a 51-year-old employee of a Centreville-based logging company has been killed in an accident in Hoover. Hoover police Lt. Keith Czeskleba says a log was being moved by a piece of equipment on Thursday when it fell onto the victim standing below. The worker’s name wasn’t immediately released. Randolph

HUNTSVILLE MAYOR TOMMY BATTLE IN RUNNING FOR GOVERNOR

April 28, 2017

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle is running for governor of Alabama. The Republican announced his candidacy in the 2018 election in a Friday press release. Battle says his run will emphasize infrastructure development, education and job creation. The 61-year-old has been the mayor of Huntsville for 8 years, and his statement highlights

STATE AUDITOR: BEACH MANSION MAY BE IN LIMBO

April 28, 2017

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State Auditor Jim Zeigler is still taking inventory of everything the state owns that former Gov. Robert Bentley used in office, including Alabama’s beach mansion in Mobile. Gov. Kay Ivey can’t use that building at the moment, because Zeigler is still tallying up all the state-owned items, making sure they’re all there. Zeigler said because

BRYANT HIGH CELEBRATES ITS GRADUATES

April 28, 2017

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Paul W. Bryant High School honored their seniors and their post-graduation plans with a special ceremony Thursday. Principal Linda Harper offered students plenty of good advice for the future, along with tips for succeeding beyond high school. Students said it’s been great having faculty and teachers who care so much. “They just want to make

POLICE INVESTIGATING AFTER ALABAMA STUDENT REPORTS ROBBERY

April 28, 2017

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The University of Alabama Police Department is investigating after someone reported being robbed in the courtyard of Riverside-West (174 Hackberry Lane) early this morning. Police said it happened around 12:50 a.m. when two suspects with a firearm robbed a student. No one was injured in the incident. The suspects are described as two black men,

WVUA 23 CREW RECALLS COVERING DEADLY APRIL 27, 2011 TORNADO

April 27, 2017

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WVUA 23 Anchors Lynn Brooks, Philip Coleman, Chief Meteorologist Richard Scott and former WVUA student intern Victoria Sheehan recall covering the deadly April 27, 2011, tornado.

REPORTER SEARCHING FOR OWNER OF PHOTO LOST IN TORNADO

April 27, 2017

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When people lose their homes in tornadoes, their belongings may be scattered for miles. Tornadoes don’t discriminate, and destroy or carry away everything from cheap furniture to priceless heirlooms, forgettable paperbacks to generations-old Bibles, dime-a-dozen pictures to a lone reminder of someone close. Sometimes, those precious items are discovered and returned. In other cases, the person who

FINALLY HOME: 6 YEARS AFTER TORNADO, RESIDENT BACK IN OLD NEIGHBORHOOD

April 27, 2017

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One Tuscaloosa resident is finally back in her old neighborhood, six years after the April 27, 2011, tornado destroyed nearly everything she owned. Thanks to Habitat for Humanity, Allison Hendrix has a place to call her own again. After Hendrix worked with volunteers building her home, today is finally move-in day. Hendrix was joined by

ALBERTA 6 YEARS LATER: RESIDENTS ARE BACK, AND THEY WANT BUSINESSES

April 27, 2017

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With 65 percent of the district destroyed and the area where most lives were lost, the Alberta area was undoubtedly the hardest hit on April 27, 2011. Many have been impressed with residential progress in the area, but they’re also wondering why more businesses have not yet returned. Several new community enhancements have gone up

GOVERNOR DECLARES TORNADO ANNIVERSARY AS DAY OF REMEMBRANCE

April 27, 2017

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has declared today as a day of remembrance in memory of the sixth anniversary of the 62 deadly tornadoes which struck Alabama on April 27, 2011. The governor ordered flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff in honor of those who lost their lives in

SASSAFRAS WORKING ON BRINGING BIKE PATHS TO TUSCALOOSA

April 27, 2017

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If you build it, they will come. That’s what Sassafras and their local partners think about adding bike paths to some Tuscaloosa roads. They’re trying to make Tuscaloosa a bike-friendly, and partners include the University of Alabama Civil Engineering Department, Druid City Bicycle Club, Trek Bicycle Store and VeloCity Pro Cycle. The first project they’re

SUMMER CAMP ROUNDUP: LEARN NEW SKILLS, A SPORT, HOW TO ACT AND MORE

April 27, 2017

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Wouldn’t it be nice to forget about work and bills, pack a bag and spend summer at camp? That’s probably impossible for you, but if you have children, they’ve got plenty of options. Traditional sleep-away summer camps, athletics camps, technology camps … there’s something for everyone. For a more complete listing, visit Kids Life Magazine,

MAN FROM JASPER KILLED IN CRASH TUESDAY

April 27, 2017

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Alabama State Troopers say a single-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon claimed the life of a man from Jasper. George Lewis Terry, 46, was seriously injured when the motorcycle he was driving left the road and struck a utility pole on Lays Road 4 miles northwest of Jasper around 12:05 p.m. Terry, who was not wearing a

CONCEALED CARRY BILL UP FOR DISCUSSION IN STATE HOUSE

April 26, 2017

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A bill allowing concealed carry without a permit has made it out of the state Senate and is heading to the House of Representatives. State Sen. Gerald Allen, who represents Tuscaloosa, proposed the bill. But the House heard from several law enforcement representatives today who say allowing concealed handguns without permits could increase crime or violence.

HEALTH MATTERS: SUGAR-SWEETENED DRINKS, APRIL 26, 2017

April 26, 2017

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In the South, we love our sweet tea. But as a whole, Americans are consuming too much sugar, and a good portion of that comes from beverages. A long-term sugar surplus leads to issues like obesity, diabetes and heart disease. University Medical Center Registered Dietician Diane Henson said down here, sugar is an epidemic. “It

TUSCALOOSA’S MOST WANTED: APRIL 26, 2017

April 26, 2017

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TUSCALOOSA – The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Department needs your help locating some of Tuscaloosa’s Most Wanted. Mondrel Ward, 25, is last known to be living in the area of Glacier Street in Northwood. He’s wanted on charges of possession of a controlled substance. Micki Petty, 38, is last known to be living on Highway 75 in Crossville.

TURNING POINT HOSTS FASHION EVENT WITH A MESSAGE

April 26, 2017

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Tuesday evening, models walked the stage wearing looks from the ’70s to today. But it wasn’t just a look at the past; those looks offered the important message that sexual assault victims should not be blamed for their assault because of the clothes they wore. The event hosted by Turning Point at Hotel Capstone, had some special guests,

Archives: April 2017

SOLDIERS MISSING IN ACTION, PRISONERS OF WAR HONORED IN TUSCALOOSA

GOOD SAMARITAN STEPS IN AFTER CAR CATCHES FIRE

NORTHRIDGE HIGH HOSTS SPECIAL OLYMPICS

PRESCRIPTION TAKE-BACK DAY IS SATURDAY

SPIRIT OF ALABAMA: WHEN CHILDREN READ, LIBBY LISTENS

RED CROSS HOSTS FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL

CREWS TO INSPECT DAMAGE FROM ALABAMA STORMS

LOGGING COMPANY WORKER KILLED IN HOOVER TIMBER CLEARING WORK

HUNTSVILLE MAYOR TOMMY BATTLE IN RUNNING FOR GOVERNOR

STATE AUDITOR: BEACH MANSION MAY BE IN LIMBO

BRYANT HIGH CELEBRATES ITS GRADUATES

POLICE INVESTIGATING AFTER ALABAMA STUDENT REPORTS ROBBERY

WVUA 23 CREW RECALLS COVERING DEADLY APRIL 27, 2011 TORNADO

REPORTER SEARCHING FOR OWNER OF PHOTO LOST IN TORNADO

FINALLY HOME: 6 YEARS AFTER TORNADO, RESIDENT BACK IN OLD NEIGHBORHOOD

ALBERTA 6 YEARS LATER: RESIDENTS ARE BACK, AND THEY WANT BUSINESSES

GOVERNOR DECLARES TORNADO ANNIVERSARY AS DAY OF REMEMBRANCE

SASSAFRAS WORKING ON BRINGING BIKE PATHS TO TUSCALOOSA

SUMMER CAMP ROUNDUP: LEARN NEW SKILLS, A SPORT, HOW TO ACT AND MORE

MAN FROM JASPER KILLED IN CRASH TUESDAY

CONCEALED CARRY BILL UP FOR DISCUSSION IN STATE HOUSE

HEALTH MATTERS: SUGAR-SWEETENED DRINKS, APRIL 26, 2017

TUSCALOOSA’S MOST WANTED: APRIL 26, 2017

TURNING POINT HOSTS FASHION EVENT WITH A MESSAGE

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