October 2019 - WVUA 23

SEARCH SUSPENDED FOR MISSING 97-YEAR-OLD IN TUSCALOOSA

October 31, 2019

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In Tuscaloosa, investigators suspended their search, but have not given up hope of finding 97-year-old Cecil Mcallister alive. Mcallister was last seen Tuesday afternoon. Mcallister’s family told WVUA 23 he often goes for long walks in the area near his residence in Cottondale. Mcallister is described as being 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing

RISE PROGRAM HOSTS HALLOWEEN PARTY FOR STUDENTS, PARENTS

October 31, 2019

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The RISE program primarily serves young children with disabilities, but also includes children who do not have disabilities. “We think it is the best program in the world,” Rise parent Antoine Pettway said. “They have been great. It gives us a chance to be around people with all different backgrounds.” The students’ family members were

PEDESTRIAN STRUCK, KILLED THIS MORNING ON HIGHWAY 78 NEAR JASPER

October 31, 2019

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Alabama State Troopers are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on U.S. Highway 78 around 5:30 this morning. Troopers said it happened near the 162 mile marker, about 4 miles east of Jasper. Matthew Shane Quinn, 43, was walking eastbound when he was struck and killed by a vehicle. Troopers

THE EDGE, OCT 30, 2019: MONARCH ESPRESSO BAR BORN WITH HELP FROM COMMUNITY

October 31, 2019

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Two University of Alabama graduates started out in 2016 with a dream and a Kickstarter campaign. Now, Monarch Espresso Bar has been open two and a half years, and co-owner Audrey Vermilyea stopped by the WVUA 23 studio to discuss their success. Watch the full interview above. The Edge Incubator and Accelerator provides assistance for

HALLOWEEN 2019: STAY SAFE OUT THERE

October 31, 2019

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Kayla Smith, Student Reporter Halloween night is full of fun, kid-friendly activities, but there are a few precautions families can take to keep their young trick-or-treaters safe. Children face a particular risk from traffic on Halloween. According to data from the national highway traffic safety administration, children are three times more likely to be struck

WOOFSTOCK OFFERS MUSIC, BREWS AND MORE FOR A GREAT CAUSE

October 31, 2019

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Tuscaloosa’s Canine Compassion Fund is hosting its second annual Woofstock event this weekend, offering up a music festival and silent auction for lovers of dogs and craft brews. Tammy Tiers with the organization stopped by the WVUA 23 studio earlier this week to discuss Woofstock. The event is happening from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday

CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY STUDENTS TEAM UP, HOST HAUNTED HOUSE

October 31, 2019

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WVUA 23 News Reporter Amber Boswell The Tuscaloosa Career and Technology Academy will celebrate Halloween in a special way Thursday night. The school’s Fire Science and Public Safety and Hospitality and Tourism programs teamed up to host a TCTA Haunted Firehouse. All proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross. “Students have planned this event from

PROBATE JUDGE CONFERENCE FOCUSES ON ADOPTION

October 31, 2019

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By WVUA 23 Reporter Hannah Hammonds The Alabama Foster and Adoptive Parent Association met with 67 probate judges from around the state, in hopes of Alabama adopting the Jockey Being Family program. Jockey Being Family has been a leader in providing post-adoption support for nearly 13 years. AFAPA Committee Chair Keith Lowehorne met with the

TWITTER PULLS BACK ON POLITICAL ADS

October 31, 2019

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By RACHEL LERMAN and BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writers SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Twitter says it will ban political ads on its site – a move that could create unintended consequences for users and nonprofit groups. The company says its policy change is a way to cut down on the flow of election-related misinformation. But

TEEN CHARGED WITH HALLOWEEN SCHOOL SHOOTING THREAT ESCAPES

October 31, 2019

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MOBILE, Ala. (AP) – Authorities say a teenager accused of threatening to shoot up schools as a Halloween prank has escaped from custody in south Alabama. News outlets report police were looking for the 17-year-old in Mobile on Thursday. Details on the youth’s escape weren’t immediately available. Mobile County’s public school system released a statement

CONSERVATIONISTS BUILD FAKE CHIMNEYS FOR BIRDS

October 31, 2019

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By JANET McCONNAUGHEY and JAY REEVES The Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – People from New England to Texas are building fake chimneys as nesting spots and migration motels for chimney swifts, little birds that are dwindling in numbers as the architectural landscape changes. Most new houses don’t have chimneys. Homeowners are lining existing chimneys

STORMS PRECEDE SEASON’S FIRST FREEZE ACROSS SOUTH

October 31, 2019

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – Storms raked across the central United States from the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes ahead of an arctic blast that forecasters say could bring record cold to the South. Temperatures were predicted to drop as much as 30 degrees in a few hours on Thursday. Forecasters said severe storms were

PET OF THE WEEK, OCT. 29, 2019: MEET CHEYENNE

October 30, 2019

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This happy girl is Cheyenne, a 1- to 2-year-old lab mix with a heart as golden as her coat. She’s a medium-sized dog, weighing in around 36 pounds, but she’s on the lean side. Cheyenne still has some puppy energy and will need exercise daily. Apartment living would be OK, but she needs to get

MAYNARD ADDS SENIOR LEADERSHIP TO BASKETBALL TEAM AHEAD OF SEASON

October 30, 2019

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Sarah Maynard and her teammates were lifting weights preparing for the season opener this weekend in Tuscaloosa. She is used to the preparation, while for others, these feelings are fresh from being new to the program. Stran-Hardin Arena, where the Alabama wheelchair basketball teams train and compete, is a high-energy atmosphere with several flags hanging

TUSCALOOSA POLICE NEED HELP IDENTIFYING TWO MEN SEEN BREAKING INTO CARS

October 30, 2019

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The Tuscaloosa Police Department needs assistance in identifying suspects who were caught on security cameras breaking into vehicles in several locations around the City of Tuscaloosa. The suspects are black males driving a blue Kia Optima. If you can identify the following suspects, please call Crime Stoppers at 205-752-7867.

CHAMBER CHAT: OCT. 28, 2019

October 30, 2019

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The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama’s Vice President of Economic Development Barkley Garrett stopped by the WVUA 23 studio Monday to discuss the upcoming State of the Economy address happening Nov. 7. If you’re interested in attending the event, happening at 7:30 a.m. at Embassy Suites in downtown Tuscaloosa, contact Jill McDonald at 205-391-0555

‘ALL IN TO END HUNGER’ POKER NIGHT WILL RAISE MONEY TO BENEFIT SECRET MEALS FOR HUNGRY CHILDREN

October 30, 2019

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Students at the University of Alabama are partnering with Secret Meals For Hungry Children to raise money and awareness for Alabama children dealing with food insecurity. Six communications students are hosting All In to End Hunger, a poker night benefitting the organization on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at Wilhagan’s Grille and Taproom from 7 to 10

2019 WEST ALABAMA STATE FAIR HAPPENING HALLOWEEN TO NOV. 10

October 30, 2019

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The West Alabama State Fair is back in town starting Halloween night. Hosted by United Cerebral Palsy of West Alabama, the event offers a way for carnival-goers to have a fun time and help UCP fund their organization. The fair runs through Nov. 10 and features festival activities like carnival rides, a petting zoo and

BULLDOZER RESCUES MANATEE STUCK IN GEORGIA SAND AT LOW TIDE

October 30, 2019

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SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) – Georgia wildlife officials used a bulldozer to help rescue a manatee that got stuck in sand near Savannah. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources says the large manatee was navigating a manmade shortcut between rivers near Savannah on Oct. 1 when it got stranded at low tide. That’s because the cut

BIRMINGHAM WATER BOARD MEMBER FOUND GUILTY ON ETHICS CHARGE

October 30, 2019

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – An Alabama official has been found guilty of using her position to get free trips, meals and jobs for her son. News outlets report 57-year-old Sherry Lewis was found guilty Wednesday of using her position on the Birmingham Water Works Board for personal gain. She was found not guilty of solicitation.

REMAINS UNDER ALABAMA HOME ID’D AS MAN MISSING SINCE 2014

October 30, 2019

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – Skeletal remains found under a home in Alabama have been identified as a man who was reported missing more than five years ago. News outlets report 64-year-old Donald Wayne Wilson was identified through medical records Wednesday. The skeletal remains were found in a crawl space on Oct. 14 while the house

PROSPECT MOUNTAIN MAN ACCUSED OF DOUBLE SLAYING DIES BY SUICIDE

October 29, 2019

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PROSPECT MOUNTAIN, Ala. (AP) – An Alabama man accused of killing two people and severely wounding another has died by suicide. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick told news outlets that 30-year-old Matthew LeWayne Clayton died Tuesday at the hospital after a suicide attempt in his cell over the weekend. Sheriff Matt Gentry said last week

NO JAIL TIME FOR ALABAMA JUDGE CONVICTED OF ETHICS VIOLATION

October 29, 2019

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PRATTVILLE, Ala. (AP) – An Alabama judge has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor ethics charges for appointing his son to handle matters for his own court. The Montgomery Advertiser reports former Autauga County Probate Judge Al Booth entered his plea to one count of theft of services on Monday. The 75-year-old faced felony ethics violations, but

POLICE SAY MADISON MAN POINTED GUN AT OFFICERS BEFORE SHOOTING

October 29, 2019

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MADISON, Ala. (AP) – Authorities say a man who was shot to death by police in north Alabama pointed a gun at officers before the shooting. New outlets report that the Madison County Sheriff’s Office says 39-year-old Dana Sherrod Fletcher was shot to death by Madison police on Sunday. A statement from the sheriff’s office

Archives: October 2019

SEARCH SUSPENDED FOR MISSING 97-YEAR-OLD IN TUSCALOOSA

RISE PROGRAM HOSTS HALLOWEEN PARTY FOR STUDENTS, PARENTS

PEDESTRIAN STRUCK, KILLED THIS MORNING ON HIGHWAY 78 NEAR JASPER

THE EDGE, OCT 30, 2019: MONARCH ESPRESSO BAR BORN WITH HELP FROM COMMUNITY

HALLOWEEN 2019: STAY SAFE OUT THERE

WOOFSTOCK OFFERS MUSIC, BREWS AND MORE FOR A GREAT CAUSE

CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY STUDENTS TEAM UP, HOST HAUNTED HOUSE

PROBATE JUDGE CONFERENCE FOCUSES ON ADOPTION

TWITTER PULLS BACK ON POLITICAL ADS

TEEN CHARGED WITH HALLOWEEN SCHOOL SHOOTING THREAT ESCAPES

CONSERVATIONISTS BUILD FAKE CHIMNEYS FOR BIRDS

STORMS PRECEDE SEASON’S FIRST FREEZE ACROSS SOUTH

PET OF THE WEEK, OCT. 29, 2019: MEET CHEYENNE

MAYNARD ADDS SENIOR LEADERSHIP TO BASKETBALL TEAM AHEAD OF SEASON

TUSCALOOSA POLICE NEED HELP IDENTIFYING TWO MEN SEEN BREAKING INTO CARS

CHAMBER CHAT: OCT. 28, 2019

‘ALL IN TO END HUNGER’ POKER NIGHT WILL RAISE MONEY TO BENEFIT SECRET MEALS FOR HUNGRY CHILDREN

2019 WEST ALABAMA STATE FAIR HAPPENING HALLOWEEN TO NOV. 10

BULLDOZER RESCUES MANATEE STUCK IN GEORGIA SAND AT LOW TIDE

BIRMINGHAM WATER BOARD MEMBER FOUND GUILTY ON ETHICS CHARGE

REMAINS UNDER ALABAMA HOME ID’D AS MAN MISSING SINCE 2014

PROSPECT MOUNTAIN MAN ACCUSED OF DOUBLE SLAYING DIES BY SUICIDE

NO JAIL TIME FOR ALABAMA JUDGE CONVICTED OF ETHICS VIOLATION

POLICE SAY MADISON MAN POINTED GUN AT OFFICERS BEFORE SHOOTING

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