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80-YEAR-OLD PEDESTRIAN HIT IN CROSSWALK, DIES AT HOSPITAL

June 21, 2017

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UPDATE: Tuscaloosa Police identified the deceased as 80-year-old Thomas Hammond of Tuscaloosa. TUSCALOOSA – An 80-year-old man attempting to cross University Boulevard died at DCH Regional Medical Center Tuesday night after he was hit by a car. According to a spokesperson for Tuscaloosa Police Department, the man stepped in front of a car at the

CITY OF TUSCALOOSA WILL ANALYZE EXISTING LAND USE IN ALBERTA

June 20, 2017

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The April 27, 2011 Tornado nearly wiped out 15th Street and Alberta in Tuscaloosa. Alberta still has a number of un-used spaces but, 15th Street is booming with businesses. In 2011, the City Of Tuscaloosa implemented a plan called Tuscaloosa Forward. It’s a Comprehensive Rebuilding approach for the Tornado Damaged areas of the city. The

TIDER INSIDER TV 6-20-17

June 20, 2017

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Hosts Brandon Kamerman and Rodney Orr discuss the latest addition to the 2018 class of Alabama football, the recent successes of current and former Alabama golfers and the latest Alabama baseball players to be selected in the 2017 MLB Draft.

JUDICIAL ASSISTANT CHARGED WITH SELLING METHAMPHETAMINE

June 20, 2017

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A judicial assistant for Judge James Roberts in Tuscaloosa County was arrested Monday on drug trafficking charges after a month-long investigation. Mattie Neal Newell, 29, has been charged with unlawful distribution of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. The Tuscaloosa Police Department said Newell sold a quantity of methamphetamine to a confidential

MARION STUDENTS GET HELP ILLUSTRATING WHAT HOME MEANS

June 20, 2017

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University of Alabama Honors College students are working together with the children of Marion, highlighting what makes their house a “home.” For Perry County residents, it’s an annual tradition seeing UA students working around the community. The Honors College’s Black Belt Experience is in its ninth year, and offers students a chance to learn about the

NORTHPORT CITY COUNCILMAN RODNEY SULLIVAN RUN FOR AL HOUSE DISTRICT 61

June 19, 2017

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An emotional announcement for District 3 Northport City Councilman Rodney Sullivan. Sullivan is vying to become the next State Represented for House District 61on the Republican Ticket. The office is currently being held by Representative Alan Harper, who announced his retirement and won’t seek re-election. “The opportunity presented itself and I decided after a lot

CHILD SAFETY KITS OFFER EASY WAY TO STORE USEFUL CHILD INFORMATION

June 19, 2017

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Nearly 650,000 children are reported missing each year, according to childsafekit.com. The International Union Police association has partnered with Liberty National in conjunction with the National Amber Alert to get safety child kits out to homes. Edwin Merriweather, with Liberty National says if your child is missing, there’s a higher chance of something happening within

ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS: SPEAKING UP FOR THOSE WHO CAN’T

June 19, 2017

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Abuse is a troubling issue in our society. One of the most overlooked forms? Elder abuse. June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and June 15 is Elder Abuse Awareness Day. According to the National Council on Aging, about one in 10 Americans older than 60 have experienced some type of elder abuse. One of the

MAN DIES POLICE ALTERCATION INVOLVING SEVERAL OFFICERS, TASER

June 19, 2017

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West Alabama authorities are investigating after a man in their care died after he was tased by police last week. It happened after Northport Police responded to a wreck with injuries around 12:30 p.m. Thursday in the 4100 block of Fifth Street, near the Famers Market. While officers were on the way, they were told

CMH ARCHITECTS WILL STUDY UNUSED PROPERTY IN WEST TUSCALOOSA

June 19, 2017

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Tuscaloosa City Council has hired CMH Architects, Inc. to do master planning for the city’s unused property in Districts 1 and 2. The firm will do an in depth study of West Tuscaloosa, it was announced during Tuesday’s Public Projects Committee meeting. “We recently had a lot of interest in wanting to invest in West

MISS ALABAMA 2017 LOOKING FORWARD TO SERVING IN HER ROLE

June 19, 2017

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By WVUA 23 Student Reporter Molly Katherine Walsh A Tuscaloosa native was recently crowned Miss Alabama 2017 and she cannot wait to get started on life after the pageant. Jessica Procter is a University of Alabama student who created her own major through the New College and focused on studies related to music and psychology.

HIGH SOCKS FOR HOPE PUTS ON A SHOW

June 18, 2017

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High Socks For Hope opened their production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Thursday at Eat My Beats. Managing director Judy Holland said the musical was the children’s idea and she wanted them to be able to have the opportunity to produce a show. The non-profit organization presented their first community awards to

LEMONADE DAY IN TUSCALOOSA

June 18, 2017

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Saturday was Lemonade Day in Tuscaloosa. Kids around town ran their own lemonade stands and learned valuable lessons about entrepreneurship and business. Over 30 stands participated Saturday, and each had a different twist on it. Most stands had various types of lemonade and also sold baked goods.

SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER AT SNOW HINTON PARK

June 18, 2017

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The Talladega College Alumni Chapter of Greater Tuscaloosa hosted their first cook-off and fun day at Snow Hinton park. Alumni association president Elizabeth Wilson says, ” The college is celebrating 150 years.” Vendors across Alabama came to showcase their products to the Tuscaloosa community, and for residents to learn more about local vendors. Organizations signed

A NORTHPORT MAN IS DEAD AFTER BEING TASED BY POLICE

June 18, 2017

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The Tuscaloosa County Metro Homicide Unit is investigating the death of a Northport man who was tased by police. According to Northport Police, it happened Thursday after the man refused orders and resisted arrest during a traffic incident in Northport. He was transported to DCH Regional Medical Center, where he later died. The Homicide Unit

TUSCALOOSA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT DIES

June 18, 2017

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The Tuscaloosa County School System is mourning after losing one of their own. Joey Harless, 15, was a student at Tuscaloosa County High School. The family told WVUA 23 that Harless died Friday night in his sleep. Family members said he had no prior illnesses. Joey loved fishing and hanging out with his twin brother,

VANCE FIRE DEPARTMENT SERVICE RUMORS

June 18, 2017

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By WVUA 23 Student Reporter Erica Taylor Vance Fire Department Station No. 2 has been the talk of the town since the “no burn policy.” The station has been allegedly not responding to house fires or medical calls that are less than 2 miles from their area. The rumor was listed in ClassiTrends paper and

JEFFERSON COUNTY TRUCK THIEF STAYS IN FIRST GEAR

June 16, 2017

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A not-so-hot pursuit ended with 29-year-old Randy Dewayne Vert of Pinson behind bars. Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies said Vert led them on a 16-mile chase in a stolen flatbed truck that never topped 30 mph. The chase started this morning and ended when the transmission seized, stopping the truck. Deputies said Vert could not figure

WHITSON BRIDGE CLOSER TO BEING REBUILT

June 16, 2017

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Tuscaloosa County is one step closer to replacing the Whitson Bridge on Old Jasper Road. The wooden bridge burned down in January. District 1 Tuscaloosa County Commissioner Stan Acker said earlier today the commission received about $200,000 more in funding for construction, which is expected to begin early next year. Acker said it’s important to

2007 COLD CASE | WHAT HAPPENED TO LISA ANN GREEN?

June 15, 2017

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What happened to Lisa? That’s the question investigators like Captain Kip Heart have been asking for nearly 10 years. “We do have reason to believe something bad happened to her,” Hart told WVUA 23. In July of 2007, 44-year-old Lisa Ann Green walked out of what was then Food World at Five Points in Tuscaloosa

DEONTAY WILDER CHARGED WITH MISDEMEANOR MARIJUANA POSSESSION

June 15, 2017

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Heavyweight boxing champion Deontay Wilder is facing marijuana possession charges after police stopped his Cadillac Escalade near the intersection of Skyland and McFarland boulevards. Police said they stopped the vehicle because the window tint was too dark, but they smelled marijuana, obtained consent to search the vehicle and found a small amount of marijuana inside

CITY HIRES FIRM TO STUDY WEST TUSCALOOSA FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS

June 14, 2017

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Open space and un-used property in Districts 1 and 2 in West Tuscaloosa. During Tuesday’s Public Projects Committee, the Tuscaloosa City Council hired CMH Architect to do some master planning for the City of Tuscaloosa. The firm will do an in depth study of West Tuscaloosa. “We recently had a lot of interests in wanting

1996 COLD CASE | WHO KILLED TODD JOWERS?

June 14, 2017

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Joeseph Todd Jowers was a handyman who loved entertaining others with singing and teaching line dancing. He was shot to death outside Classics Lounge in Tuscaloosa in October of 1996. Although dozens of investigators have worked on the case over the past two decades, there are still so many unanswered questions. At the top of

TUSCALOOSA’S MOST WANTED: JUNE 14, 2017

June 14, 2017

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TUSCALOOSA – The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Department needs your help locating some of Tuscaloosa’s Most Wanted. Dewayne Thomas Hill, 32, is last known to be living in the area of Seventh Avenue North in Birmingham. He’s wanted on a third-degree burglary charge. Keontae Deshawn Chandler, 24, is last known to be living in the area of

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80-YEAR-OLD PEDESTRIAN HIT IN CROSSWALK, DIES AT HOSPITAL

CITY OF TUSCALOOSA WILL ANALYZE EXISTING LAND USE IN ALBERTA

TIDER INSIDER TV 6-20-17

JUDICIAL ASSISTANT CHARGED WITH SELLING METHAMPHETAMINE

MARION STUDENTS GET HELP ILLUSTRATING WHAT HOME MEANS

NORTHPORT CITY COUNCILMAN RODNEY SULLIVAN RUN FOR AL HOUSE DISTRICT 61

CHILD SAFETY KITS OFFER EASY WAY TO STORE USEFUL CHILD INFORMATION

ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS: SPEAKING UP FOR THOSE WHO CAN’T

MAN DIES POLICE ALTERCATION INVOLVING SEVERAL OFFICERS, TASER

CMH ARCHITECTS WILL STUDY UNUSED PROPERTY IN WEST TUSCALOOSA

MISS ALABAMA 2017 LOOKING FORWARD TO SERVING IN HER ROLE

HIGH SOCKS FOR HOPE PUTS ON A SHOW

LEMONADE DAY IN TUSCALOOSA

SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER AT SNOW HINTON PARK

A NORTHPORT MAN IS DEAD AFTER BEING TASED BY POLICE

TUSCALOOSA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT DIES

VANCE FIRE DEPARTMENT SERVICE RUMORS

JEFFERSON COUNTY TRUCK THIEF STAYS IN FIRST GEAR

WHITSON BRIDGE CLOSER TO BEING REBUILT

2007 COLD CASE | WHAT HAPPENED TO LISA ANN GREEN?

DEONTAY WILDER CHARGED WITH MISDEMEANOR MARIJUANA POSSESSION

CITY HIRES FIRM TO STUDY WEST TUSCALOOSA FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS

1996 COLD CASE | WHO KILLED TODD JOWERS?

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