CRIMSON TIDE KICKOFF, 9-29-18
Gary Harris and the CTKO crew breakdown Alabama’s home game against the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajun.
Archives: September 2018
ALABAMA BASKETBALL FOCUSED ON MAKING MORE THREE POINTERS THIS SEASON
By WVUA 23 Contributor Ben Stansell When Alabama basketball coach Avery Johnson met with reporters after the Crimson Tide’s first official practice Tuesday, there was one particular area of improvement he harped on: making threes. The coach said that in order to make a deep run in the NCAA tournament, you’ve got to be able
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GREENSBORO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS GET HANDS ON EXPERIENCE FOR CAREER DAY
By WVUA Contributor Johnathan Anderson Students from Greensboro High School visited ARD Logistics in Vance Sept. 26 to get first-hand experience for career day. The students participated in the program Expose to Inspire. The program’s focus is allowing students to learn by doing hands-on activities on the plant floor. Along with touring the plant, the
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STILLMAN BUILDING RENAMED AFTER FORMER TRUSTEE
By Rebecca Rakowitz The education building on the campus of Stillman College has been renamed the Houston H. Harte Center. Harte, 91, is a former trustee who met with the current Stillman chairman in his hometown of San Antonio, Texas, to discuss future plans for the college and to donate $2 million. Harte’s daughter Sarah
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CLEMSON QUARTERBACK KELLY BRYANT DECIDES ON TRANSFER
by WVUA 23 Contributor Kenneth Quayle At Alabama, Jalen Hurts lost his starting quarterback job to Tua Tagovailoa and decided to stay, at least for this season. Clemson quarterback Kelly Bryant recently made a different decision. Bryant announced on Sept. 26 that he would be transferring after losing his starting job to freshman Trevor Lawrence
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CLOTHES SORTING PARTY TO BENEFIT LOCAL VETERANS
Moose Lodge 804 members worked alongside members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6022 for a clothes sorting party. The clothes have been donated over the past several months. After the clothing is organized and sorted, it will be distributed to veterans, their families and homeless veterans. The items will be given to the
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WOODSTOCK HOSTS SECOND ANNUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL
The town of Woodstock is hosting its annual music festival on Sept. 29. The festival begins at 3 p.m. at Holiday Raceway, and will feature eight musical acts as well as food vendors and games for children and adults. Woodstock Mayor Jeff Dodson said the festival will last until everyone is ready to leave. He
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COMMUNITY UPSET OVER UPKEEP AT CEDAR OAK MEMORIAL PARK IN TUSCALOOSA
For the second time in nearly three years, residents are upset over shoddy upkeep at Cedar Oak Memorial Park in Tuscaloosa. The cemetery is located at 1401 Mimosa Park Road. The cemetery owner is responsible upkeep, but the owner has filed for bankruptcy. Tuscaloosa city leaders said they believe this bankruptcy may be the problem.
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THE TUSCALOOSA CHILDREN’S THEATER PRESENTS: MARY POPPINS JR.
Some very special guests stopped by our newsroom, Mary Poppins and Bert! They came by to talk about Tuscaloosa Children’s Theater Production of Mary Poppins Jr. The show will take place at Bama Theater in downtown Tuscaloosa from Sept. 28-30. For showtimes and to purchase tickets, you can visit their website. For the full conversation
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30TH ANNUAL MOUNDVILLE NATIVE AMERICAN FESTIVAL
Be sure to mark your calendars for the 30th annual Moundville Native American Festival! The festival will take place Oct. 3-6. At the festival there will be Native American performers, demonstrators, and craft vendors that will teach and celebrate Native American culture. For more information about the event or the Moundville Archaeological Park, visit moundville.ua.edu
SEARCH FOR MISSING 92-YEAR-OLD MAN FROM TUSCALOOSA CONTINUES
The search for 92-year-old John Douglas Fredd continued from the sky, on wheel, and on foot. Fredd was last seen sitting on his porch at his home in the 4900 block of East 12th Avenue on Sept. 25. At that time he was wearing a light blue jacket with stripes, black shoes, and black pants.
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TUSCALOOSA PROJECT BRINGING MONSTER STATUES DOWNTOWN
During Tuesday’s Tuscaloosa City Council Public Projects Committee Meeting, the committee voted to give a right of way use permit to the Arts And Humanities Council of Tuscaloosa. This will allow the Arts Council to place 11 bronze monster statues around downtown Tuscaloosa. The project is based on the Tuscaloosa News-sponsored Monster Makeover project where
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WEB EXTRA: NICK SABAN PRESS CONFERENCE, 9-26-18
Alabama head coach Nick Saban meets with the media ahead of the Crimson Tide’s non-conference matchup with Louisiana.
TUSCALOOSA COUNTY APPROVES NEW BUDGET, EMPLOYEE RAISES
Tuscaloosa County employees will be getting a bigger paycheck starting Oct. 1. This morning, the Tuscaloosa County Commission approved a $97.5 million budget for fiscal year 2019. All county employees can expect a pay increase of at least 3 percent, with six department heads getting an 8 percent increase. Those positions getting the larger increase
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TUSCALOOSA’S MOST WANTED: SEPT. 26, 2018
TUSCALOOSA – The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Department needs your help locating some of Tuscaloosa’s Most Wanted. Scott Nelson Aultman, 42, is last known to be living in the area of Harrison Drive in Tuscaloosa. Aultman is wanted on third-degree burglary charges. Ashley Lashell Cherry, 31, is last known to be living in the area of Maple
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FLATWOODS PUMPKIN PATCH IS BACK IN BUSINESS
Flatwoods Baptist Church in Northport is entering its 16th year selling pumpkins for fall. The patch is used as a fundraiser for the church’s upcoming mission trips. Tuscaloosa County High School athletes came out for opening day, helping church members unload all those pumpkins. “This is our main fundraiser throughout the year,” said Flatwoods Baptist
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CHURCH PARTNERS WITH APARTMENT COMPLEX TO OFFER CHILDREN BIBLE STUDIES
Aspen Village apartment complex is partnering with East McFarland Baptist Church so children can learn about the Bible. Students getting off the bus at Aspen Village are met with EBC members, who then help them with homework and share Bible stories in the complex’s community area. Coordinator Charlene Davis said it’s important for children to
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92-YEAR-OLD MAN REPORTED MISSING IN TUSCALOOSA
For the updated edition of this story click here. Tuscaloosa Police need your help finding a 92-year-old man missing since Tuesday. John Douglas Fredd was last seen sitting on his porch in the 4900 block of East 12th Avenue. That’s off Jug Factory Road, near Jerusalem AME Zion Church. Fredd was last seen wearing a
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DCH FOUNDATION RECEIVES $2.5M DONATION
The DCH Foundation‘s Help and Hope Patient Assistance Fund is getting a $2.5 million boost. The donation comes from the estate of Marie “Mollie” Bloodworth, and was offered in memory of her husband, Clifton C. Bloodworth. The fund helps current Lewis and Faye Manderson Cancer Center patients with financial matters while they’re undergoing cancer treatment,
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WALKER COUNTY HOSTS MEDICARE INFORMATIONAL EVENT
The Walker County District Attorney’s Office, Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging and the Capstone Rural Health Center teamed up and hosted a medicare education and fraud prevention event Tuesday. Speakers including Rhonda Hunter from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Service in Atlanta and Walker County District Attorney Bill Adair. Topics included the new medicare cards and
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DRONES HELP IN SEARCH FOR KANGAROO ESCAPEE IN FLORIDA
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) – A runaway kangaroo in South Florida has wildlife officers sending up a pair of drones to help search for a second day. More than a dozen officers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission have been joined by state troopers and local law enforcement in the search for Storm. The
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RAMA JAMA’S COULD SELL BEER, WINE AS SOON AS FRIDAY
Tuscaloosa’s Rama Jama’s next to Bryant-Denny Stadium is getting a few new menu options starting Friday: beer and wine. Rama Jama’s owner Michael Hebron said it’s a good move that will help the business grow, and one that gives customers another option when choosing a place to dine. Hebron said he’s going through the Alcoholic
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TUSCALOOSA FIGHTING GUN VIOLENCE WITH NEW INITIATIVE
The city of Tuscaloosa is taking a step toward fighting gun violence in its streets. The Behavior Change Initiative was introduced two weeks ago in budget hearings by District 2 Tuscaloosa City Councilwoman Raevan Howard. Her goal, she said, is speaking out about the negative effects of gun violence, and raising awareness for what residents
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CITY OF TUSCALOOSA APPROVES $209 MILLION 2019 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
The Tuscaloosa City Council has approved its $209 million 2019 fiscal year budget, including a $1 garbage, trash and recycling increase. Tuscaloosa’s general fund gets $155 million, and $54 million is going for water and sewer. In addition, all Tuscaloosa city employees are getting a 2 percent cost-of-living increase. The budget is also putting forth
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