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COLLEGE FOOTBALL FAN STOPS IN TUSCALOOSA ON 20 GAME ROAD TRIP

October 23, 2017

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By WVUA 23 Student Reporter Megan Hallson Will Garvin, a college football super fan, has been travelling around the country since August, spending each Saturday in a different stadium. He has been planning the trip for years and finally decided to hit the road this football season. “For about a decade I’ve been doing this

ALABAMA STUDENT PUSHES FOR NEW POLICIES TO FIGHT OPIOID ADDICTION

October 23, 2017

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By WVUA 23 Student Reporter Megan Hallson Opioid overdoses affect thousands of Americans everyday and one University of Alabama student has decided it’s time for a change. Student for Opioid Solutions was founded last year by Gerald Fraas as an organization with the goal of combating the steadily rising number of opioid overdoses on campus.

CRIMSON TIDE KICKOFF

October 21, 2017

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It’s Tennessee week, and Gary Harris is joined by Alabama basketball coaches Avery Johnson and Kristy Curry as well as former Alabama great Lee Roy Jordan on CTKO.

KICKOFF COOKIN: HAM & CORN CHOWDER

October 21, 2017

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HAM, POTATO & CORN CHOWDER 2 Tbsp butter and 3 Tbsp butter 3 Tbsp flour ½ heavy cream 1 large onion chopped 2 large carrots peeled and sliced 2 ribs celery sliced 1 box chicken broth QT 3 russett potatoes cubed 1tsp oregano 1 tsp thyme 2 bay leaves Salt & pepper 1 cup chopped

MAN ACCUSED OF GETTING IN SHOOTOUT WITH TUSCALOOSA POLICE IDENTIFIED

October 20, 2017

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Tuscaloosa Police have identified the man accused of exchanging fire with three police officers Saturday evening. Judvus Deshon Wallace, 39, is charged with attempted murder, among other charges. He’s been placed in the Tuscaloosa County jail on a total of $75,000 in bonds. None of the officers were injured in the shooting, but Wallace was

TOYS FOR TOTS KICKS OFF SIGN UPS AND DONATIONS

October 20, 2017

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By WVUA 23 Web Writer Mason Estevez West Alabama’s Toys for Tots has begun taking donations and filing applications for this year’s recipients. Boxes will be placed at businesses all around West Alabama to collect donations. Cash donations can be made online at toysfortots.org. Volunteer Ray Looney said more than 500 families have already signed

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA NAACP DISCUSSES CHALLENGES OF MINORITY STUDENTS

October 20, 2017

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By WVUA 23 Web Writer Emily Strickland The University of Alabama chapter of the NAACP hosted a forum Tuesday called Let’s Talk About It that focused on the specific challenges African-American students at UA face. Students had the opportunity to express their opinions and discuss solutions to minority students’ challenges through a moderated discussion. Daviyontae

TENNESSEE HATE WEEK IS RICH WITH TRADITION

October 20, 2017

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By WVUA 23 Web Writer Jessica Davis and WVUA 23 Student Reporter Bryn Caswell Alabama football is rich in tradition and superstition, with some games holding more traditions than others. Cigar smoke is starting to fill the air and Jack Daniels has been taken off shelves in preparation for the game. The tradition of smoking

MADDOX REACHES OUT TO TUSCALOOSA’S PRE-K STUDENTS

October 20, 2017

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By WVUA 23 Web Writer Jared Ferguson On Tuesday, Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox presented a check of $36,000 to the Tuscaloosa City Schools’ Pre-K program. The proceeds come from the Mayor’s Cup of April 29. The Pre-K program aids 4 year-old children who are struggling with academics. Maddox said he wanted to create an even

KENTUCK ART CENTER HOSTS 46TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

October 20, 2017

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By WVUA 23 Web Writer Ehsan Kassim The Kentuck Art Center is hosting its 46th Festival of the Arts Saturday and Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Kentuck Park in Northport. The festival is held annually on the third weekend of October. Admission is $10 for a one-day pass, $15 for a weekend pass

HEALTH MATTERS: PRE-OPERATIVE CLEARANCE, OCT. 17, 2017

October 20, 2017

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Carina Bannwart Dr. Rick Streiffer talks about pre-operative clearance on Health Matters this Thursday. “For most people who are facing the possibility of surgery it is important that they seek consultation with their generalist, the doctor who knows them well. Not to evaluate the need for their specific operation but to evaluate their risk in

VETERANS, FAMILIES GATHER FOR QUARTERLY TOWN HALL MEETING

October 20, 2017

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By WVUA 23 Web Writer Ang Martinez TUSCALOOSA, AL- On Wednesday, veterans and their families gathered at the Tuscaloosa Veteran Affairs Medical Center for the quarterly veteran’s town hall meeting. One major issue discussed at today’s town hall meeting was suicide prevention. Tuscaloosa VA public affairs officer Damon Stevenson said about 20 veterans commit suicide

PUMPKIN PATCH OPENS IN NORTHPORT

October 20, 2017

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By WVUA 23 Web Writer Alex Brittenham A great way to get in the Halloween spirit is a good old-fashioned pumpkin patch. Flatwoods Baptist Church is hosting their 15th annual pumpkin patch to benefit the missions program of the church. This year they have a variety of pumpkins, corn stalks, and bales of hay for

WOMAN BEATEN AND SET ON FIRE SPEAKS ABOUT TERRIFYING ASSAULT

October 19, 2017

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“I really thought for awhile that it was gonna be me and him forever,” said Malaya Hicks talking about the good times she and now former boyfriend Shane Price had before their relationship quickly spiraled into one of abuse. “We were getting everything together, and it’s just kind of been amazing, you know? But this

3 UNITS DAMAGED IN DOWNING PLACE FIRE

October 19, 2017

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Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue says three families were displaced and three apartments were damaged in a fire at Downing Place off 37th Street East this morning. Tuscaloosa Fire Marshal Gene Holcomb said a stove appears to be the origin of the fire, and no one was injured. The West Alabama Red Cross has reached out

FAMILY’S HALLOWEEN TRADITION HELPING CANCER PATIENTS

October 19, 2017

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The Lee family in Cottondale has a special Halloween tradition that is all about helping others. Zach Lee, a business student at UA, came up with the idea for the “Machete Trail” three years ago. The trail is about a fifteen minute walk through the woods where you’re getting spooked the whole time. Over the

PETITION TO REPLACE TWO TOP HOLT HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS HAS RESURFACED

October 18, 2017

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Last Spring, Parents complained that Holt High School Administrators turned the lights off just 15 minutes after graduation, while proud families were still taking photos. Those complaints lead to a petition, for the Tuscaloosa County School Board to replace Holt High School Principal Jacqueline McNealy and Assistant Principal Leann Feely. The petition is asking for

TUSCALOOSA’S MOST WANTED: OCT. 18, 2017

October 18, 2017

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TUSCALOOSA – The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Department needs your help locating some of Tuscaloosa’s Most Wanted. Haleigh Donnette Hallman, 21, is last known to be living in the area of Cedar Cove Drive in Cottondale. Hallman is wanted on charges of possession of a controlled substance. Terry Hill, 37, is last known to be living in

AFRO-AMERICAN GOSPEL CHOIR SINGS SONGS OF STRENGTH

October 18, 2017

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By WVUA 23 Web Writer Christina Ausley In an afternoon full of emotional, mental, physical and vocal strength, the Afro-American Gospel Choir held their annual parent appreciation concert this past Sunday, Oct. 15. The Afro-American Gospel Choir is a student-run ministry at the University of Alabama that has been singing from the soul since 1971.

KESLOWSKI TAKES THE WIN AT TALLADEGA ON DALE EARNHARDT JR. DAY

October 18, 2017

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By WVUA 23 Web Writer Tanner Ary Brad Keslowski picked up a huge win Sunday at the Talladega Super Speedway for the Alabama 500. Keslowski made a late move on Ryan Newman in the final lap to take the lead and he never looked back to achieve his 5th win at Talladega. It was warm

ALABAMA STUDENT ANIMAL ORGANIZATION RAISES AWARENESS ABOUT CERTIFYING YOUR FURRY FRIENDS

October 18, 2017

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By WVUA 23 Web Writer Makenna Cross The Alabama Student Animal Organization held a service awareness event on Oct.16. The event educated people on how to get their dog service certified, and about the responsibilities of owning a service dog. Service animals are trained to perform a specific function for a person who is limited

TUSCALOOSA SENIORS SWING ON THE DANCE FLOOR

October 18, 2017

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By WVUA 23 Web Writer Christina Ausley Before the dougie, cat daddy and the dab…there was the jitterbug, jive and the square dance. Every Monday, Para-4-Life will host a dance for senior citizens in the Tuscaloosa community. The Membership Club, organized by Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authority, is for people ages 62 and older,

FOOD TRUCKS, COMMUNITY GATHER AT TRUCKS BY THE TRACKS

October 18, 2017

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By WVUA 23 Web Writer Jimmy Miller Local food trucks gathered at Band of Brothers Brewing Co. in Tuscaloosa on Oct. 15 for Trucks by the Tracks. The event gave the community an opportunity to try a wide variety of food and drinks from area vendors. A live band performed inside the brewery, creating a

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY CELEBRATES NEW AND IMPROVED SCHOOL LIBRARY

October 18, 2017

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By WVUA 23 Web Writer Tanner Ary Central Elementary School celebrated its library’s grand re-opening on Monday. The Tuscaloosa City Schools Board of Education supplied the multi-million dollar library facility with $50,000 worth of books. Along with that money, Central Elementary Library Media Specialist Stephanie Frost used some of her own funds to load up

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL FAN STOPS IN TUSCALOOSA ON 20 GAME ROAD TRIP

ALABAMA STUDENT PUSHES FOR NEW POLICIES TO FIGHT OPIOID ADDICTION

CRIMSON TIDE KICKOFF

KICKOFF COOKIN: HAM & CORN CHOWDER

MAN ACCUSED OF GETTING IN SHOOTOUT WITH TUSCALOOSA POLICE IDENTIFIED

TOYS FOR TOTS KICKS OFF SIGN UPS AND DONATIONS

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA NAACP DISCUSSES CHALLENGES OF MINORITY STUDENTS

TENNESSEE HATE WEEK IS RICH WITH TRADITION

MADDOX REACHES OUT TO TUSCALOOSA’S PRE-K STUDENTS

KENTUCK ART CENTER HOSTS 46TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

HEALTH MATTERS: PRE-OPERATIVE CLEARANCE, OCT. 17, 2017

VETERANS, FAMILIES GATHER FOR QUARTERLY TOWN HALL MEETING

PUMPKIN PATCH OPENS IN NORTHPORT

WOMAN BEATEN AND SET ON FIRE SPEAKS ABOUT TERRIFYING ASSAULT

3 UNITS DAMAGED IN DOWNING PLACE FIRE

FAMILY’S HALLOWEEN TRADITION HELPING CANCER PATIENTS

PETITION TO REPLACE TWO TOP HOLT HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS HAS RESURFACED

TUSCALOOSA’S MOST WANTED: OCT. 18, 2017

AFRO-AMERICAN GOSPEL CHOIR SINGS SONGS OF STRENGTH

KESLOWSKI TAKES THE WIN AT TALLADEGA ON DALE EARNHARDT JR. DAY

ALABAMA STUDENT ANIMAL ORGANIZATION RAISES AWARENESS ABOUT CERTIFYING YOUR FURRY FRIENDS

TUSCALOOSA SENIORS SWING ON THE DANCE FLOOR

FOOD TRUCKS, COMMUNITY GATHER AT TRUCKS BY THE TRACKS

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY CELEBRATES NEW AND IMPROVED SCHOOL LIBRARY

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