TIDER INSIDER TV 6-13-17
Gary Harris and Rodney Orr discuss whether or not Nick Saban will retire in the near future, the 2018 football recruits and the new additions to the Alabama baseball coaching staff.
Archives: June 2017
TEDDY BEARS DONATED TO TCSO FOR CHILDREN IN COMMUNITY
The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office got a surprise delivery of fifty plus “Sir Care-A-Lot” teddy bears from the Exchange Club of Tuscaloosa. “But what’s a cop gonna do with a teddy bear?” …you might ask Well, the deputies keep these plush animals in their patrol units to give to children they encounter when responding to
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LOCAL PARENT PROMOTES YOUTH WRESTLING
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Amateur wrestling is available at a number of area high schools, but what about for elementary-age kids? There was a void until Rob Kronable moved to the Tuscaloosa area. This was just a dream. Kronable moved to Tuscaloosa two years ago, and he and his young son didn’t find the wrestling community
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GROUNDBREAKING HELD FOR “THE EDGE” IN TUSCALOOSA
Good news for rising entrepreneurs in west Alabama. Ground has been broken for the Edge for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Facility in Tuscaloosa. “It’s a one stop shop for entrepreneurs, for small business owners, for anybody that might have an idea or an existing business that needs help taking it to the next level, Chamber of
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POLICE SEARCHING FOR MEN ACCUSED OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Tuscaloosa Police have arrested one woman and are seeking two men and another woman in connection with an alleged human trafficking ring. Police said they conducted an investigation into the ring’s Tuscaloosa operations on June 8, when they encountered James Edward Warren, 26, from Jackson Mississippi and found probable cause to obtain a two warrants
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2 BOYS OK AFTER NEARLY DROWNING AT HURRICANE CREEK
Two young boys are lucky to be alive after they nearly drowned at Hurricane Creek in Tuscaloosa Saturday afternoon. Witnesses said the boys had been playing in the water when their family noticed they’d both gone under. The family called for help, and swimmers said they saw someone someone pull one of the boys from
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TUSCALOOSA WEEKEND CRIME ROUNDUP: 4 PEOPLE SHOT IN 3 SEPARATE INCIDENTS
UPDATE: The Tuscaloosa Police Department said they have an attempted murder warrant on Kameron Kiron Mitchell, 21. Police said he should be considered armed and dangerous. Mitchell is wanted for the shooting that happened on 19th Street early Sunday morning. Tuscaloosa Police are investigating after three separate incidents led to four shootings in town over
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NEW SIGNS WARN MOTORISTS TO MOVE OFF ROAD AFTER WRECKS
Car, truck, bicycle and motorcycles wrecks are all a common occurrence throughout the state, and according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, wrecks are safety issue beyond the vehicles involved in a crash. So they’re doing something about it. Eight new signs alert Tuscaloosa drivers to move crashed vehicles away from travel lanes. Tuscaloosa
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FATHER’S DAY COMES EARLY AT ANNETTE SHELBY PARK
Father’s Day came a little early on Saturday at Annette Shelby Park, where Tuscaloosa’s One Place hosted the fifth annual Father’s Day in the Park. The event was free to the public and included free drinks and food as well as plenty of games and activities for the people of Tuscaloosa. More than 400 people attend
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HIGH SPEED CHASE ENDS IN CRASH AND SUSPECT ARRESTED
One man is behind bars after leading Police on a high speed chase in Tuscaloosa. It happened around 6:30 Sunday Morning. 26 year old Keandre Marquis Hedgemon was arrested after Tuscaloosa Police say they noticed him sitting in a car at Rodeway Inn Motel off Skyland Boulevard. Due to his suspicious behavior, Police tried to
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TUSCALOOSA COUNTY HOMICIDE IS INVESTIGATING 4 SHOOTINGS IN TUSCALOOSA
Tuscaloosa County Homicide Unit is investigating 4 shootings in Tuscaloosa. The first shooting happened just after 11 p.m. Saturday night in the 400 block of 29th place, which is University Manor Apartments. One person was shot multiple times. The victim was taken to the DCH Hospital with life threatening injuries. The second shooting also happened
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WILL A POLICE PRECINCT BE PUT IN TUSCALOOSA’S HIGHEST CRIME DISTRICT ?
When it comes to the big 5 crimes, Tuscaloosa’s District 7 has the highest rates in each category: burglary, unlawful breaking and entering, auto theft, robbery and homicide. “Having that record really verifies we need a substation within the district” District 7 Councilwoman Sonya McKinstry told WVUA 23. “It’s something to give residents more of
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THIRD ANNUAL HIGHWAY 2 HALE BICYCLING EVENT IS SATURDAY
The American Advertising Federation of Tuscaloosa is hosting the third annual Highway 2 Hale Century Bike Ride Saturday. Fundraising goes toward scholarships for advertising and public relations students at the University of Alabama. The ride begins and ends in Hale County at Moundville Archaeological Park. There are four different routes available for riders: 25 miles,
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TUSCALOOSA’S MOST WANTED: JUNE 7, 2017
TUSCALOOSA – The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Department needs your help locating some of Tuscaloosa’s Most Wanted. Tina Marie Adams-Pollette, 46, is last known to be living in the area of North River Drive in Northport. She’s wanted on charges of possession of a controlled substance. Megan Nicole Mills, 23, is last known to be living in the
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FIGHTING FIRES CAN LEAD TO FIGHTING CANCER EXPERTS SAY – NEW VIDEO MADE TO RAISE AWARENESS
Are fighting fires and developing cancer connected? Experts say yes. For the past three weeks Alabama Fire College Training Specialist Adrean Booth has been working on a video the college is planning on debuting at the end of the June. It’s message? To shine a light on what cancer is doing to firefighters today and
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HEALTH MATTERS: ADHD, JUNE 6, 2017
Attention deficit disorders are often considered a children’s health issue, but did you know adults can suffer from the condition, too? Dr. Marisa Giggie, a psychiatrist with University Medical Center, said many patients with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) are dealing with other conditions that are exacerbated by their attention disorder. “Approximately 50 percent of people
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VETERANS CONDUCT FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY ON ALABAMA CAMPUS
In remembrance of the 73rd D-Day anniversary, more than 300 young women witnessed a traditional flag retirement ceremony on the University of Alabama campus. Members of the Alabama Girls State lined the steps of Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library and watched the ceremony on the quad Tuesday evening. The ceremony started with Girls State members singing patriotic songs.
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TUSCALOOSA CITY SCHOOLS BOARD MEMBER IS CONCERNED OVER RECRUITMENT
District 1, Tuscaloosa City Schools Board Member Mathew Wilson told the board he has a major concern about the lack of diversity in Administrative roles in the Schools in West Tuscaloosa. Wilson believes the Administrators at those schools should look more like the students. “I want to insure that we have somebody on the Western
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TIDER INSIDER TV, 6-6-17
Gary Harris and Rodney Orr discuss the hiring of Alabama baseball coach Brad Bohannon as well as an early look at the 2017 Heisman candidates.
HIGHTOWN ACADEMY RECEIVES FIRST CLASS PRE-K GRANT FOR FALL 2018
Earlier this month, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education announced that the state’s First Class Pre-K program will add 122 new classrooms this fall. Six of those are in Tuscaloosa County, Hightown Academy the only faith-based entity. WVUA 23 spent some time there with the incoming Pre-K director and
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TUSCALOOSA COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM DEBUTS “NUTRITION IGNITION” MOBILE FEEDING UNIT
Monday, June 5th, the Tuscaloosa county school system began its new approach to feeding children in need this summer while they are out of school…and they did it riding in style! Stationary feeding locations have been set up at participating schools during summer months for years,and will remain there. But now, the Tuscaloosa County School
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WEB EXTRA: ALABAMA WELCOMES BRAD BOHANNON
Alabama director of athletics Greg Byrne introduced new baseball coach Brad Bohannon to the Crimson Tide family on Monday, June 5.
SAPPS TORNADO SURVIVOR IS BACK IN COMMUNITY THANKS TO HIGH SOCKS FOR HOPE
When a tornado struck the Pickens County community of Sapps on Feb. 2, 2016, Bruce Hughes was buried alive. Once he dug himself out, he was covered in cuts and bruises, and didn’t know if he’d ever have a place to call home again. But on May 31, Hughes was handed the keys to his
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FAITH BASED COMMUNITY HOSTING “STILLMAN SUNDAY” TO HELP COLLEGE FINANCIALLY
Sunday June 4th is being known in dozens of churches around the Tuscaloosa area as “Stillman Sunday” because all offerings are headed straight to the historic college. It’s no secret the college has seen better days financially. They borrow money from the city of Tuscaloosa last year. The day is also Pentecost Sunday. Pentecost represents
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