September 2019 - WVUA 23

ALABAMA MAN CHARGED WITH INDECENT EXPOSURE FOR SIXTH TIME

September 30, 2019

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CHELSEA, Ala. (AP) – Authorities say an Alabama man has been charged with indecent exposure for a sixth time. Shelby County deputies said 36-year-old Jonathan Wade Copeland was arrested Saturday after exposing his genitals to a woman shopping at the Walmart in Chelsea on Sept. 23. Al.com reports Copeland is awaiting trial on a felony

MOST OF A HUMAN SKELETON FOUND ON A MISSISSIPPI ROOF

September 30, 2019

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BILOXI, Miss. (AP) – Police say most of an adult human skeleton has been found on the roof of a building in downtown Biloxi, Mississippi. Investigators say no foul play is suspected. Harrison County Deputy Coroner Brian Switzer tells WLOX-TV that the bones were found Sept. 19 and are being examined by a forensic anthropologist.

AUBURN STATUE CELEBRATES WOMEN OF UNIVERSITY

September 30, 2019

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AUBURN, Ala. (AP) – A new statue on campus celebrates the women of Auburn University. The nearly 7-foot (2-meter) tall bronze statue was dedicated Friday to mark more than a century of women’s enrollment at Auburn. The design was inspired by a 2017 logo used as the Auburn Alumni Association celebrated the 125 years since

IN NORTHERN ALABAMA, FARMERS STALK SOLID CORN YIELDS

September 30, 2019

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FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) – Agriculture experts say corn farmers in northern Alabama are seeing some good yields in this year’s harvest. Extension Service coordinators in Colbert and Lauderdale counties say yields will depend on where the cornfields are located. The TimesDaily reports that farmers have been out in the fields harvesting for several weeks while

Greene County officials charged with cleaning courthouse, removing bat infestation

September 30, 2019

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Greene County officials reportedly have only 30 days to clean up the county courthouse or it will be shut down. Greene County Sheriff’s Office officials, who work in the courthouse, said that the State Fire Marshal’s Office notified the Greene County Commission that they’ll close the courthouse down if several reported issues, including a bat

TUSCALOOSA SALES TAX INCREASE EFFECTIVE STARTING TUESDAY

September 30, 2019

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A penny doesn’t sound like very much, until you calculate an additional cent for every dollar spent in Tuscaloosa. Local businesses will be enforcing a 1 cent sales tax increase starting tomorrow. That means Tuscaloosa shoppers will now pay 10 cents in taxes for every dollar spent. Mayor Walt Maddox estimates the sales tax increase

THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS GRADUATES ITS LARGEST CLASS IN FIVE YEARS

September 30, 2019

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The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) graduated 90 correctional officers in a ceremony held Thursday at the Alabama Correctional Academy in Selma. Deputy Commissioner Dennis Stamper delivered the commencement address. “You assume that role model position in the institution,” said Stamper. “The more valuable thing you offer is your insight, your dedication to the mission

BEAT AUBURN BEAT HUNGER LAUNCHES 2019 FOOD DRIVE

September 30, 2019

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The annual Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food drive kicks off Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 10 a.m. in the Ferguson Center. Big Al will arrive at noon with activities including an inflatable basketball toss. The drive collects food donations for the West Alabama Food Bank and is a competition involving UA’s Center for Service and Leadership

ALABAMA 4-H ANNOUNCES CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

September 30, 2019

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Alabama 4-H has increased enrollment to 180,000 young people involved in 4-H. Students must wait to participate in science and camping programs due to size at the 4-H center located south of Birmingham. In response to these challenges, the Alabama 4-H Foundation announced a capital campaign, “The Center of It All,” focusing on expanding the

GAS REPORT: PRICES FALL, BUT REMAIN HIGHER THAN THEY WERE IN AUGUST

September 30, 2019

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Alabama gas prices have fallen 1.5 cents per gallon over the past week. This dip comes one week after prices increased for the first time in 10 weeks. Despite this dip, prices remain 10.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. However, they are 25.1 cents lower than this time last year. Currently, the

FOOTBALL FANS SURVIVE ANOTHER AFTERNOON HEATWAVE GAME

September 30, 2019

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Reporting by WVUA 23’s Julia Smith Alabama is back on top, rising the AP Poll ranks to No. 1 after beating the Ole Miss Rebels 59-31 on Sept. 28. To continue with the good news, fans are beating the heat better, too. “Temperatures were a little bit cooler but the University was more prepared to

STUDIES FIND VAPING LEADS TO HEALTH RISKS

September 30, 2019

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Reporting by WVUA 23’s Lacey Beasley As of five days ago, Alabama has reported 16 cases of potential vaping-related illnesses with an additional 800 cases across the nation. The age group with the most reported health incidents are the 18- to 34-year-olds. Vaping can be especially critical for those under 25 years old because it

WEST ALABAMA MULTICULTURAL ALLIANCE HOSTS ‘TALK SERIES’

September 30, 2019

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Reporting by Lacey Beasley The West Alabama Multicultural Alliance (WAMA) hosted its third “Talk Series” at Central High School today. This involved Central High School alumni splitting into classrooms to talk about stepping stones they took to launch into their careers. Sessions included engineering, first responders, law, nursing, media, politics, education, entertainment and business. Every

DRUID CITY PRIDE WEEK SPREADING LOVE, INCLUSIVENESS

September 30, 2019

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By WVUA 23 Reporter Grace Campbell Sunday evening was the first night of the fourth annual Druid City Pride Week. The week kicked Sunday off at Chuck’s Fish with a screening of “5B,” a documentary on the nation’s first AIDS unit. After the screening, Icon Tuscaloosa hosted a Pride kickoff party. Pride Week features events

CVS STOPS SALE OF HEARTBURN DRUGS WITH SUSPECT CONTAMINANT

September 30, 2019

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CVS has halted sales of popular heartburn treatment Zantac and the store generic version after warnings by U.S. health regulators. CVS is the latest retailer to pull the heartburn tablets from store shelves. Earlier this month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned consumers about a potentially dangerous contaminant in prescription and over-the-counter versions of

CITY WORKER CHARGED WITH SEXUAL MISCONDUCT INVOLVING INMATE

September 30, 2019

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DEMOPOLIS, Ala. (AP) – A city employee in Demopolis is accused of five counts of sexual misconduct. Authorities say 48-year-old Barbara Blevins of Forkland had a physical relationship with an Alabama Department of Corrections inmate. The Department of Corrections says the inmate was assigned to the Camden Community Based Facility and was working for the

ALABAMA POWER REDUCING WATER RELEASES AMID DROUGHT

September 30, 2019

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – Alabama Power says it’s reducing water releases from its hydroelectric dams because of a drought affecting the state. The move is intended to prevent lakes from shrinking too much. But a statement from the utility says that without rain, water levels will still likely fall below normal on lakes including Weiss,

CALIFORNIA TO LET COLLEGE ATHLETES MAKE MONEY, DEFYING NCAA

September 30, 2019

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California will let college athletes hire agents and make money from endorsements, defying the NCAA and setting up a likely legal challenge that could reshape U.S. amateur sports. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday he has signed a law that allowing athletes at California universities make money from their images, names

MISSISSIPPI AQUARIUM SETS OPENING DATE IN 2020

September 30, 2019

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GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) – The Mississippi Aquarium is now set to open on April 30, 2020. The Sun Herald reports that the opening date for the Gulfport attraction was announced at the recent Splash Bash fundraiser for the aquarium. Aquarium supporters are aiming to raise $10 million so the aquarium can open debt-free. The aquarium

2 GIRLS FOUND DEAD IN CAR ON HOT GEORGIA DAY

September 30, 2019

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HINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) – Authorities say two young girls have been found dead in a car in the backyard of a Georgia home. Hinesville Police Capt. Tracey Howard said investigators are still trying to figure out how the girls ended up in the vehicle. Howard told news outlets they were found around 1:45 p.m. Sunday.

ARMED MAN SHOT BY OFFICER AS HE FLED TRAFFIC STOP

September 30, 2019

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COCOA, Fla. (AP) – A Florida police officer shot and wounded an armed man who fled during a traffic stop. Cocoa police spokeswoman Yvonne Martinez said in a news release that 44-year-old Dana King’s injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. He was shot Sunday night during the traffic stop. An incident report says King

ALABAMA SOCCER WINS FIRST SEC GAME OF THE SEASON

September 30, 2019

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The Alabama soccer team defeated Tennessee, 2-1, in double overtime at the Regal Soccer Stadium Sunday afternoon. The Crimson Tide showed a strong offensive performance early in the game outshooting the Vols 7-5 with four on frame. Sophomore Riley Mattingly had two opportunities to put the ball in the goal, but goalkeeper Lindsay Romig saved

ANNIE JR. GRACES BAMA THEATRE STAGE OCT. 4-6 WITH STAR-STUDDED LOCAL CAST

September 29, 2019

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“Alright guys, we’re at the top of the show. Everyone’s in their places, quiet off stage, house lights are going up. Let’s get this party started.” That was the cue for 76 actors to pipe down, get ready and immerse themselves in the roles for which they have been cast. But there were no house

HOTTY TODDY OR ROLL TIDE: FOOTBALL FANS TALK ALABAMA-OLE MISS MATCHUP

September 29, 2019

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Reporting by WVUA 23’s Grace Campbell The Alabama Crimson Tide and Ole Miss Rebels battled it out on the field at Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday afternoon for Alabama’s first Southeastern Conference home game this season. Whether fans were cheering “Hotty Toddy” or yelling, “Roll Tide,” Alabama football fans said nothing compares to SEC game days. “I

Archives: September 2019

ALABAMA MAN CHARGED WITH INDECENT EXPOSURE FOR SIXTH TIME

MOST OF A HUMAN SKELETON FOUND ON A MISSISSIPPI ROOF

AUBURN STATUE CELEBRATES WOMEN OF UNIVERSITY

IN NORTHERN ALABAMA, FARMERS STALK SOLID CORN YIELDS

Greene County officials charged with cleaning courthouse, removing bat infestation

TUSCALOOSA SALES TAX INCREASE EFFECTIVE STARTING TUESDAY

THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS GRADUATES ITS LARGEST CLASS IN FIVE YEARS

BEAT AUBURN BEAT HUNGER LAUNCHES 2019 FOOD DRIVE

ALABAMA 4-H ANNOUNCES CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

GAS REPORT: PRICES FALL, BUT REMAIN HIGHER THAN THEY WERE IN AUGUST

FOOTBALL FANS SURVIVE ANOTHER AFTERNOON HEATWAVE GAME

STUDIES FIND VAPING LEADS TO HEALTH RISKS

WEST ALABAMA MULTICULTURAL ALLIANCE HOSTS ‘TALK SERIES’

DRUID CITY PRIDE WEEK SPREADING LOVE, INCLUSIVENESS

CVS STOPS SALE OF HEARTBURN DRUGS WITH SUSPECT CONTAMINANT

CITY WORKER CHARGED WITH SEXUAL MISCONDUCT INVOLVING INMATE

ALABAMA POWER REDUCING WATER RELEASES AMID DROUGHT

CALIFORNIA TO LET COLLEGE ATHLETES MAKE MONEY, DEFYING NCAA

MISSISSIPPI AQUARIUM SETS OPENING DATE IN 2020

2 GIRLS FOUND DEAD IN CAR ON HOT GEORGIA DAY

ARMED MAN SHOT BY OFFICER AS HE FLED TRAFFIC STOP

ALABAMA SOCCER WINS FIRST SEC GAME OF THE SEASON

ANNIE JR. GRACES BAMA THEATRE STAGE OCT. 4-6 WITH STAR-STUDDED LOCAL CAST

HOTTY TODDY OR ROLL TIDE: FOOTBALL FANS TALK ALABAMA-OLE MISS MATCHUP

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