Some of the worst flood damage in West Alabama resulting from Tropical Storm Alberto was in Perry County. Roads all over the county, but especially within the town of Marion, took a hard hit from the nearly 10 inches of rain the area received over the past few days. Officials said they’ve never seen anything
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May is National Foster Care Awareness Month, WVUA 23 is taking a closer look at what it takes to become a foster family for children in need. Erika Jones and Carrie Vickery, who work at Tuscaloosa County’s Department of Human Resources, said Tuscaloosa County’s foster care shortage really hurts the county’s children in need. “Since
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By WVUA 23 Reporter Khadijah Torbert Wednesday afternoon in Montgomery, Gov. Kay Ivey unveiled her plans for what will be known as the Alabama Sentry Program. The announcement is the first step toward having volunteer, trained school administrators who have access to firearms in case of an active shooter situation. But before schools can participate, they’ll
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Wednesday was special for one former Tuscaloosa city councilman and his family. Former District 2 Councilman Harrison Taylor was honored at a ribbon cutting officially naming the Harrison Taylor Incident Command Center in his honor. Taylor, who served on the council for 24 years, got to hear from Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox and other council
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) – Democrats battling for their party’s nomination for governor spent their final debate focused on policy instead of taking jabs at each other. Former Alabama Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb, Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox, former state legislator James Fields, Doug Smith and Chris Countryman and appeared in the Wednesday debate hosted by
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey wants to allow some school principals, and other administrators, to access firearms stored on school grounds. Ivey on Wednesday announced she wants to begin implementation of a “School Sentry Program.” It would allow administrators in schools that do not have a law enforcement officer on campus to
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Tuscaloosa City Councilwoman Raeven Howard and Mind Changers CEO Rodney Pelt took to the streets of west Tuscaloosa Wednesday night to hopefully make a difference. “If we are going to be successful at getting rid of the violence in our community, we have to work together. I am asking my peers to take a stand,
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In hale county, major flooding hit the towns of Greensboro and Newbern, putting vehicles, homes and businesses under several feet of water. Hale county Emergency Management Agency Director Russel Weeden says 10 roads were deemed impassable, but expects the water to recede soon. But the water didn’t just cause problems on the roads… it caused
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This dog is as adorable as his name: Porkchop! He’s about 8 months old, and is an American bulldog mix with a stocky building and a smooth white coat with black and brown markings. He weighs about 40 pounds, but will get a bit bigger and may be as much as 60 pounds when fully
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TUSCALOOSA – The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Department needs your help locating some of Tuscaloosa’s Most Wanted. Melissa Cassandra Johnson, 42, is last known to be living in the area of Simmons Drive in Coker. Johnson is wanted on possession of a controlled substance charges. Aaron Deon Howard, 24, is last known to be living in the
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A family in Perry County is safe after their home flooded this morning because of heavy rains. Perry County officials say at least two roads, Hubbard Drive and Industrial Drive, washed out in Marion, along with a number of impassable roads and downed trees or power lines. There are sink holes on Magnolia Street and
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A Tuscaloosa man is facing sexual abuse charges after police say they were informed he was potentially abusing an 8-year-old child. The Tuscaloosa Police Department’s Lt. Teena Richardson said their Juvenile Division received a tip Tuesday about the case, and James Don Edwards, 67, was taken into custody shortly after the complaint was made, and
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The road to the governor’s mansion runs through Tuscaloosa this week, as three of the GOP gubernatorial candidates made an appearance in the Druid City Tuesday. Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, minister Scott Dawson and state Sen. Bill Hightower were on the University of Alabama campus Tuesday evening for a debate. But there was one notable
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Several areas in Greene and Hale counties are experiencing heavy flash flooding, causing some local businesses and apartment complexes to evacuate. BLOCKED ROAD: this downed tree and power line are blocking Cargile Street in downtown Greensboro. @wvua23 @RichardWVUA23 pic.twitter.com/tSORLLG360 — Chelsea Barton (@ChelseaBarton_) May 30, 2018 HALE FLOODING: The flood waters aren’t just impacting rural
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A domestic situation turned violent in Perry County over Memorial Day weekend, leaving one man dead and two others behind bars. Perry County District Attorney Michael Jackson is calling this a senseless act that left Kenderrick “Flick” Dansby of Uniontown dead at 22 from blunt force trauma to the head. The man charged with Dansby’s
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WVUA 23’s Gary Harris recently sat down with renowned former University of Alabama basketball coach Wimp Sanderson. Here’s the full 30-minute special for your viewing pleasure.
One Tuscaloosa City Councilwoman is speaking out about what feels like an uptick in crime. District 7 Councilwoman Sonya McKinstry spearheaded the 100 Days of Nonviolence Campaign as a way of curbing crime around town, but a recent shooting in which a 5-year-old child was struck in the head is putting a damper on the
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NORTHPORT, Ala. — The Alabama Steel is a semi-professional football team in Tuscaloosa. Head coach and founder Jeff Eiland came up with the name because, like the steel industry in Alabama, the team is made up of parts from all over the country. The team trains every week at Echols Middle School despite not having
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – The Republican primary for Alabama chief justice pits a long-time ally of Roy Moore against the judge who took over his duties when Moore was suspended. Alabama Chief Justice Lyn Stuart faces Associate Justice Tom Parker in the June 5 GOP primary for chief justice. The winner will face Democrat Bob
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The city of Tuscaloosa is reporting several sewer overflows happening around town as a result of heavy rain from Tropical Storm Alberto. The first overflow is in the 6900 block of Keenes Mill Road at lift station 53, and the second is at lift station 10 in the 4600 block of Holt Peterson Road. Hurricane
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If you or someone you know is having a hard time finding a job because of problems including a prison record, addiction struggles or a light work history, there’s a job fair in Birmingham Wednesday you’ll want to attend. The Alabama Department of Labor is teaming up with the city of Birmingham, the Alabama Department
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The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6022 is paying tribute to those who lost their lives serving our country with a catfish fry fundraiser. Members of the local Moose Lodge helped fry up all that catfish, along with baked beans and coleslaw. Post Commander Walter Turner said this event is a nice way for veterans
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By WVUA 23 Reporter Kate Steiner Memorial Day honors veterans who put their lives on hold so they could go defend our country, and Tuscaloosa has its fair share of those who never made it back. The Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authority, Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center and the University of Alabama’s Office of Veteran
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