February 2018 - WVUA 23

CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST JESSE JACKSON SPOKE TO A PACKED HOUSE ON UA CAMPUS

February 28, 2018

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Jesse Jackson, Founder of the Rainbow “PUSH” Coalition, a Non Profit Civil Rights Advocacy group was in Tuscaloosa Wednesday Night. It was a packed house at the Ferguson Center on the University Of Alabama Campus. Jackon’s speech was titled “New South, New Challenges”. He talked about issues such as this Weekend’s Bloody Sunday Anniversary, race

TUSCALOOSA’S MOST WANTED: FEB. 28, 2018

February 28, 2018

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TUSCALOOSA – The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Department needs your help locating some of Tuscaloosa’s Most Wanted. Seth Williams, 25, is last known to be living in the area of 44th Avenue Northeast in Tuscaloosa. Williams is wanted on charges of unlawfully manufacturing a controlled substance. Jovan Foster, 38, is last known to be living in the

PET OF THE WEEK, FEB. 27, 2018: MEET SIMBA

February 28, 2018

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This adorable king of the jungle is Simba, and he’s about to celebrate his second birthday! He’s been at the Humane Society of West Alabama since he was about 10 weeks old, and is bound to make a great addition to almost any home. Simba is a big, loving kitty who loves to play. He

WALKER COUNTY COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS RECEIVES GRANT

February 28, 2018

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By WVUA 23 Web Coordinator Kailey Neitzel A coalition for the homeless in Walker County received a grant for their organization. They strive to help those in need of emergency or transitional shelter for men, women, and families in hopes of helping them re-establish productive lives in the community. The primary goal of the coalition

BODY FOUND NEAR FIRE IN BIRMINGHAM

February 28, 2018

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Authorities in Jefferson County are investigating after a body was found over the weekend on the side if the road near a fire. Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call of a fire off the side of Mulga Loop Road on Saturday night when they found the body. The report says the Jefferson

ALABAMA SENATE OKS BILL ALLOWING TEN COMMANDMENTS DISPLAYS IN SCHOOLS

February 28, 2018

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – The Alabama Senate has approved a bill aimed at allowing the Ten Commandments to be displayed in schools and government buildings despite criticisms that it was an unconstitutional establishment of religion. Senators voted 23-3 for the proposed constitutional amendment on Tuesday. It now moves to the Alabama House of Representatives. The

STUDY SHOWS FOOD ASSISTANCE ISN’T ENOUGH FOR A MEAL IN ALABAMA

February 28, 2018

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A new national study says federal food assistance doesn’t cover the cost of an average meal in Alabama. The study from the Urban Institute reports that the program known as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program falls short in all 67 Alabama counties. The maximum SNAP benefit per meal is $1.86. An average meal in Alabama costs

ESCAPED INMATE CAUGHT IN LOXLEY

February 28, 2018

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A runaway inmate was caught by the Alabama Department of Correction’s K9-unit about a mile from the Loxley Community Work Center he escaped from. John Walker Johnson Jr., 29, was reported missing at about 2:30 a.m. Sunday and was back in custody at about 4:30 a.m. that same day. Johnson was serving a 20-year prison

ALABAMA STUDENTS TAKING ROAD TRIP TO D.C. FOR PROTEST

February 28, 2018

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By WVUA 23 Student Reporter Olivia Whitmire On Feb. 14, Nikolas Cruz walked into Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and killed 17 students and staff. On March 24, students from the University of Alabama, including alumni from Marjory Stoneman Douglas, will fill the streets of Washington D.C. to protest and demand that school safety and

NATIONAL EATING DISORDER AWARENESS WEEK: WHAT TO DO AND HOW TO HELP

February 28, 2018

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By WVUA 23 Student Reporter Emily Moessner National Eating Disorder Awareness Week aims to expand the conversation surrounding eating disorders and other psychological diseases and will take place from Feb. 26 to March 4. Some 20 million women and 10 million men in America will develop an eating disorder in their lifetime. Lori Greene, an

SHELTON STATE KNOCKS OFF BEVILL STATE IN FINAL REGULAR SEASON GAME

February 28, 2018

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By WVUA 23 Web Writer Joe Coppel Shelton State men’s basketball defeated Bevill State 92-77 on Monday, Feb 26, in their last regular-season game. The game was off to a close start as the Buccaneers opened with a layup from Tra’Quan Knight, who scored 13 of his 17 points in the second half. Bevill State’s

DANGEROUS DOG OWNERS WILL FACE TOUGHER PENALTIES IN ALABAMA

February 28, 2018

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama dog owners will now face harsh fines or prison time if their animal injures or kills another person. The House of Representatives passed the final vote on a bill Tuesday that will hold the owner of a dangerous dog accountable and restrain or euthanize the animal if it commits an

MAN CHARGED WITH SEXUALLY ASSAULTING TEEN GIRL

February 28, 2018

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A 36-year-old man is facing sexual abuse charges after a 14-year-old girl reported he’d sexually assaulted her over the past three years. The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit responded to allegations that Christopher Cody Stutts assaulted the girl again Friday. Investigators said they found probable cause Monday, and have charged Stutts with sexual abuse of a

TUSCALOOSA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WARNS ABOUT NEW IPHONE SCAM

February 27, 2018

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By WVUA 23 Web Contributor Sarah Fowerbaugh The Tuscaloosa Sheriff’s Office made a Facebook post on Friday about a new scam that’s been targeting iPhone users. A caller impersonating an Apple Support Employee has been calling Apple users to tell them their iCloud has been hacked and typically asks for their Apple ID. They have

TUSCALOOSA LOOKING FOR 2018 HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS

February 27, 2018

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By WVUA 23 Web Writer Alexandra Adragna The Tuscaloosa County Civic Hall of Fame Committee is looking for exceptional people in or around Tuscaloosa. They are now accepting nominations for the hall of fame class of 2018. Contact the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama if you’d like to nominate someone who has contributed to

LOCAL SCHOOLS HELP THOSE IN NEED WITH “CAN-STRUCTION” EVENT

February 27, 2018

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By WVUA 23 Web Contributor Sarah Fowerbaugh Rock Quarry Elementary School and Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School are coming together to help those in need. The two schools are taking part in their annual “Can-Struction” event, where students will host a can collection, and then construct those cans into fantastic shapes and sculptures before

OAKMAN TOWN SQUARE VANDALIZED

February 27, 2018

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By WVUA 23 Student Reporter Bryn Caswell and WVUA 23 Web Coordinator Kailey Neitzel The town square in the Walker County city of Oakman was vandalized over the weekend. Oakman Mayor Cory Franks said he received the call while he was out of town. “I got a phone call Saturday morning that we had some

SCHMITT MOORE STEPS DOWN FROM TUSCALOOSA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD

February 27, 2018

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By WVUA 23 Web Coordinator Nikki Lazzara The Rev. Schmitt Moore has stepped down from his time position on the Tuscaloosa County School Board. Moore, who has served as the District 1 representative for 12 years, resigned Monday night. School system bylaws require board members to live in their districts, but Moore has not lived

PAUL W. BRYANT HIGH SCHOOL NAMED BANNER SCHOOL FOR SECOND YEAR IN A ROW

February 27, 2018

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By WVUA 23 Web Coordinator Nikki Lazzara For the second year in a row, Paul W. Bryant High School has been named a banner school by the “Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools.” Bryant High Principal Linda Harper attributes the awards to the teachers and students. “We’re just excited about this opportunity again because the

WEST ALABAMA CHURCHES, LAW ENFORCEMENT GATHER, DISCUSS STAYING SAFE AT SERVICE

February 27, 2018

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While school safety has moved to the forefront of the gun debate, safety for those practicing religion is still on the minds of many. Tuesday, BamaCarry hosted a packed seminar on assessing risks, maintaining safety in the church and discussing violence inside places of worship. Law enforcement organizations from around Tuscaloosa County were also there.

ACA FALLS IN STATE SEMIS

February 27, 2018

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American Christian Academy lost to Plainview, 73-55, in the AHSAA 3A boys state semifinals on Tuesday. It was the Patriots’ first Final Four appearance in school history.

TIDER INSIDER TV

February 27, 2018

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Gary Harris and Rodney Orr welcome in Alabama track and field coach Dan Waters and discuss the state of Crimson Tide athletics.

MULTIPLE SHOOTING THREATS MADE AGAINST TWO WEST ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOLS

February 27, 2018

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Two West Alabama high schools were on alert today after multiple shooting threats were made online. Greene County High School in Eutaw and Sumter Central High School in York both had threats made against them, but classes carried on as normal and there are no reports of injuries or weapons found at the school. A

WALLETHUB REPORT: ALABAMA HAS 2ND LOWEST PROPERTY TAXES

February 27, 2018

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WalletHub released a study Tuesday ranking the states by lowest to highest property tax. Alabama came in second, preceded only by Hawaii. The median property tax for Alabama is $550, which is just over $240 cheaper than the median property tax for the whole United States. Coming in 51st is New Jersey, whose median property

Archives: February 2018

CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST JESSE JACKSON SPOKE TO A PACKED HOUSE ON UA CAMPUS

TUSCALOOSA’S MOST WANTED: FEB. 28, 2018

PET OF THE WEEK, FEB. 27, 2018: MEET SIMBA

WALKER COUNTY COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS RECEIVES GRANT

BODY FOUND NEAR FIRE IN BIRMINGHAM

ALABAMA SENATE OKS BILL ALLOWING TEN COMMANDMENTS DISPLAYS IN SCHOOLS

STUDY SHOWS FOOD ASSISTANCE ISN’T ENOUGH FOR A MEAL IN ALABAMA

ESCAPED INMATE CAUGHT IN LOXLEY

ALABAMA STUDENTS TAKING ROAD TRIP TO D.C. FOR PROTEST

NATIONAL EATING DISORDER AWARENESS WEEK: WHAT TO DO AND HOW TO HELP

SHELTON STATE KNOCKS OFF BEVILL STATE IN FINAL REGULAR SEASON GAME

DANGEROUS DOG OWNERS WILL FACE TOUGHER PENALTIES IN ALABAMA

MAN CHARGED WITH SEXUALLY ASSAULTING TEEN GIRL

TUSCALOOSA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WARNS ABOUT NEW IPHONE SCAM

TUSCALOOSA LOOKING FOR 2018 HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS

LOCAL SCHOOLS HELP THOSE IN NEED WITH “CAN-STRUCTION” EVENT

OAKMAN TOWN SQUARE VANDALIZED

SCHMITT MOORE STEPS DOWN FROM TUSCALOOSA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD

PAUL W. BRYANT HIGH SCHOOL NAMED BANNER SCHOOL FOR SECOND YEAR IN A ROW

WEST ALABAMA CHURCHES, LAW ENFORCEMENT GATHER, DISCUSS STAYING SAFE AT SERVICE

ACA FALLS IN STATE SEMIS

TIDER INSIDER TV

MULTIPLE SHOOTING THREATS MADE AGAINST TWO WEST ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOLS

WALLETHUB REPORT: ALABAMA HAS 2ND LOWEST PROPERTY TAXES

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