July 2019 - WVUA 23

NEW ALABAMA LAW AIMS TO HELP STUDENTS LIVING WITH DYSLEXIA

July 31, 2019

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School isn’t easy for everyone. And for people with dyslexia, It can sometimes be an even harder journey. A new Alabama law aims to help students, parents and teachers cope. The Alabama Literacy Act will allow students to get the extra attention they need with reading before reaching the third grade. “He had excellent reading

ANTWON ADAMS ACCEPTS PLEA DEAL FOR 25 YEARS IN PRISON

July 31, 2019

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A Tuscaloosa man could spend the next 25 years in prison for killing a man nearly two years ago at a mobile home park. Antwon Adams, 26, accepted a plea deal for fatally shooting 38-year-old Calvin Pruitt Jr. and severely beating another man, Ezzard Prince, at Southern Oaks Trailer Park in Sept. of 2017. Investigators

KENTUCK ART NIGHT TO BE HELD AUG. 1

July 31, 2019

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Clear your schedule for August 1: Kentuck Art Night is back, from 5 to 8 p.m. Two new exhibits are opening up and a mural on the side of building will be unveiled. There will be live music, open artist studios, pop up shops, chess matches and more. Also, in conjunction with Alabama’s bicentennial, Kentuck

ADOPT-A-SCHOOL IS MORE THAN ‘JUST WRITING A CHECK’

July 31, 2019

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For 35 years, businesses in the area have been adopting local schools and helping them any way they can. While a big part of adopting a school is donations, it is much more than just writing a check. Adopt-a-School partners volunteer their time to go into schools and interact with students – whether it’s reading

TUSCALOOSA COUNTY BUS DRIVERS PARTICIPATE IN COURSE TO FRESHEN SKILLS BEFORE SCHOOL RETURNS

July 31, 2019

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Teachers, parents and students are getting ready to go back to school. But, they’re not the only ones. On July 31, 60 Tuscaloosa County Schools bus drivers got back behind the wheel to drive through a training course at Kentuck park. It’s designed to freshen up the drivers after the two-month break. They practice things

NORTHPORT WINN-DIXIE REOPENS AFTER RENOVATION

July 31, 2019

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The Winn-Dixie store on Highway 43 in Northport held a soft reopening Wednesday to show off its fresh new look. The store first opened 20 years ago but was recently remodeled to provide a better shopping experience for its customers. Regional Vice President Lynn Rushing said that they expanded sections of the store to meet

THE EDGE: MILLER GIRVIN EXPLAINS WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEUR

July 31, 2019

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Miller Beale Girvin visited the WVUA 23 studio to talk about her role as an entrepreneurial advisor at The Edge. Girvin, the CEO of Alabama Capital Network, helps young entrepreneurs refine their marketing strategies and turn their ideas into concrete business models. Watch the full interview above. The Edge Incubator and Accelerator provides assistance for

TUSCALOOSA’S MOST WANTED: JULY 31, 2019

July 31, 2019

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TUSCALOOSA – The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Department needs your help locating some of Tuscaloosa’s Most Wanted. Jeremy Carroll, 31, is last known to be living in the area of Beverly Drive in Fosters. He is wanted for possession of a controlled substance. Toby Evans, 35, is last known to be living in the area of Greensboro

CHATTANOOGA: CITY LEADERS MUST ‘THINK BOLDER’ WHEN IT COMES TO IMPROVEMENTS

July 31, 2019

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Sen. Bob Corker, the former mayor of Chattanooga, is a man with the big vision behind the success of the city. He says it’s all about thinking bold, and the city’s success didn’t come as easy as it seems. And, while developing a riverfront and a thriving downtown is difficult, partnerships are key. Corker addressed

CHATTANOOGA: POLICE CHIEF OPENS UP ABOUT CRIME ISSUES, HOW HIS FORCE HANDLES THEM

July 31, 2019

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A group of leaders from Tuscaloosa County spent three days in Chattanooga, Tennessee for the 2019 Benchmarking trip. Chattanooga has a billion dollar tourism industry, but there are several challenges the city faces. Between dealing with blight and crime while trying to reach its full economic potential, Chattanooga’s police chief says the city had to

POLICE: MAN LEFT CHILD IN LOCKED CAR WHILE SHOPLIFTING

July 31, 2019

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) – Police say they’ve arrested a man who allegedly left his 1-year-old son in a locked car while he was shoplifting from a Walmart store. Authorities in Huntsville, Alabama, say 27-year-old Travis Gill Sasser was arrested Tuesday. He’s charged with theft and domestic violence. News outlets report the man is accused of

UNOPENED 1987 NINTENDO GAME COULD SELL FOR 10 GRAND

July 31, 2019

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RENO, Nev. (AP) – An unopened copy of a 1987 cult-classic video game that a Nevada man found in the attic of his childhood home is expected to sell for up to $10,000 at an online auction. Scott Amos discovered the pristine copy of Nintendo’s “Kid Icarus” after his mom asked him to pick up

MOSQUITO TROUBLE: PETS CAN GET HEARTWORM FROM NASTY PESTS

July 31, 2019

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Mosquitoes do more than make us miserable; pets can be affected by the pests just as much, and even worse. The blood-sucking bugs carry a variety of dangerous, deadly diseases, including a parasite that’s devastating to dogs and can kill cats, too: heartworm. Through a mosquito bite, heartworm larvae travel through a pet’s bloodstream and

PET OF THE WEEK: JULY 30, 2019: MEET DIGGY

July 31, 2019

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Diggy knows a thing or two about dealing with heartworm disease, but his recovery is on the horizon. A Jack Russell mix of some sort, the 3- to 4-year-old pup is excited to beat his disease and live out the rest of his happy life. If you’d like to help the Humane Society of West

UAB, UNITEDHEALTHCARE REACH A DEAL

July 31, 2019

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – The University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System has reached a deal with UnitedHealthCare to continue accepting the company’s medical insurance. The agreement means almost 25,000 policyholders can continue getting care at one of Alabama’s leading hospitals. UAB was going to quit accepting the company’s insurance after Wednesday without a new

NATIONAL PARTY OFFICIALS REJECT ALABAMA DEMOCRATS’ BYLAWS

July 31, 2019

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – National party officials are expressing concern that the Alabama Democratic Party isn’t doing enough to attract more non-black minorities. The Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee on Tuesday rejected the state party’s proposed bylaws. The national party in February ordered the Alabama party to hold new elections for party leaders

FORMER TUSCALOOA MAYOR AL DUPONT DIES AT 94

July 31, 2019

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Former Tuscaloosa mayor and World War II veteran Al DuPont has died at 94. He was in Texas at the time of his passing. DuPont will forever be remembered as one of the Druid City’s most loyal and important public servants for acting as mayor for six terms. “Mayor DuPont is an American hero who

NEW LUXURY CONDO COMPLEX COMING TO NORTHPORT

July 31, 2019

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A brand new luxury condo complex is currently being developed along the Black Warrior River in Northport. The condos will be located at the corner of First Street and Main Avenue next to the Lurleen Wallace Bridge. The Northport City Council hopes that the new development will promote business in the area. “So, this thing

TIDER INSIDER: 7-30-19

July 30, 2019

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Gary Harris and Rodney Orr talk about what many have been waiting for: Alabama football will officially be underway starting this Friday. The duo also discusses much more about Alabama football and recognize a Crimson Tider who has been titled a world champion.

SKILLVILLE BINGO HALL CLOSES AFTER DRUG BUST

July 30, 2019

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In Walker County, Sheriff’s Deputies shutdown the Skillville Bingo Hall on Highway 78 Sunday night. Sheriff’s deputies said the operators were running an illegal gambling operation, very similar to one they were running in Carbon Hill. According to deputies, the operators opened the Skillville Hall after the Carbon Hill shut down, trying to skirt the

‘LIVE AT THE PLAZA’ EVENTS WILL GO INTO AUGUST

July 30, 2019

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The City of Tuscaloosa’s “Live at the Plaza” events will spill over into August. The city plans to reschedule the concert that was rained out on June 7. Jake Austell and Matt Jones will be performing this Friday, Aug. 2. which will push the other concerts back one week. For updates on who is performing

DONALD ROBERTSON PLEADS GUILTY IN MERRIWEATHER MURDER

July 30, 2019

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Originally reported by WVUA 23 Reporter Chelsea Barton It’s been almost a year and a half since Jalen Merrieweather was murdered while trying to protect his sister at Broadmore Gardens apartments in Tuscaloosa. At the time of the shooting, Merrieweather’s sister was in a physical altercation with her ex-boyfriend Donald Robertson. The two were struggling

CHATTANOOGA: NEW RIVERFRONT INCREASES LAND DEVELOPMENT

July 30, 2019

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Originally reported by WVUA 23 Reporter Jabaree Prewitt People from around the world take advantage of Chattanooga, Tennessee’s $120 million riverfront redevelopment. Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke said it’s a jewel in the downtown crown. Many new upscale townhomes, condos and apartments sit within the prime location of Fourth Street to the banks of the Tennessee

ALABAMA K-9 WHO DIED AFTER DRUG CONTACT HONORED AT MEMORIAL

July 30, 2019

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By BLAKE PATERSON Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – The Alabama K-9 who died after coming into contact with a narcotic during a prison contraband search has been honored with a 21-gun salute and commendation from Gov. Kay Ivey. The 4-year-old Malinois named Jake was honored Tuesday at a memorial service at the Staton Kennel

Archives: July 2019

NEW ALABAMA LAW AIMS TO HELP STUDENTS LIVING WITH DYSLEXIA

ANTWON ADAMS ACCEPTS PLEA DEAL FOR 25 YEARS IN PRISON

KENTUCK ART NIGHT TO BE HELD AUG. 1

ADOPT-A-SCHOOL IS MORE THAN ‘JUST WRITING A CHECK’

TUSCALOOSA COUNTY BUS DRIVERS PARTICIPATE IN COURSE TO FRESHEN SKILLS BEFORE SCHOOL RETURNS

NORTHPORT WINN-DIXIE REOPENS AFTER RENOVATION

THE EDGE: MILLER GIRVIN EXPLAINS WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEUR

TUSCALOOSA’S MOST WANTED: JULY 31, 2019

CHATTANOOGA: CITY LEADERS MUST ‘THINK BOLDER’ WHEN IT COMES TO IMPROVEMENTS

CHATTANOOGA: POLICE CHIEF OPENS UP ABOUT CRIME ISSUES, HOW HIS FORCE HANDLES THEM

POLICE: MAN LEFT CHILD IN LOCKED CAR WHILE SHOPLIFTING

UNOPENED 1987 NINTENDO GAME COULD SELL FOR 10 GRAND

MOSQUITO TROUBLE: PETS CAN GET HEARTWORM FROM NASTY PESTS

PET OF THE WEEK: JULY 30, 2019: MEET DIGGY

UAB, UNITEDHEALTHCARE REACH A DEAL

NATIONAL PARTY OFFICIALS REJECT ALABAMA DEMOCRATS’ BYLAWS

FORMER TUSCALOOA MAYOR AL DUPONT DIES AT 94

NEW LUXURY CONDO COMPLEX COMING TO NORTHPORT

TIDER INSIDER: 7-30-19

SKILLVILLE BINGO HALL CLOSES AFTER DRUG BUST

‘LIVE AT THE PLAZA’ EVENTS WILL GO INTO AUGUST

DONALD ROBERTSON PLEADS GUILTY IN MERRIWEATHER MURDER

CHATTANOOGA: NEW RIVERFRONT INCREASES LAND DEVELOPMENT

ALABAMA K-9 WHO DIED AFTER DRUG CONTACT HONORED AT MEMORIAL

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