November 2019 - WVUA 23

ALABAMA FALLS TO IOWA STATE IN CONSOLATION BRACKET IN THE BAHAMAS

November 28, 2019

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The Alabama men’s basketball team lost to Iowa State, 104-89, Thursday night in the second round of the consolation bracket at the Bad Boy Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis. After leading by 10 early in the first half, Alabama found themselves trailing by 15 at halftime, 51-36, capping off a 20-4 run by the Cyclones. Alabama

ALABAMA BASKETBALL FALLS TO NO. 6 NORTH CAROLINA IN THE BAHAMAS

November 27, 2019

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The Alabama men’s basketball team lost to No. 6 North Carolina, 76-67, Wednesday afternoon in the first round of the 2019 Bad Boy Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis. The Crimson Tide played hard throughout the first half and trailed by six at halftime. However, in the second half, the Tar Heels went on a 14-2 run

WOMAN RECOVERING AFTER WEDNESDAY NIGHT SHOOTING IN TUSCALOOSA

November 27, 2019

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Tuscaloosa Police are investigating after a shooting this evening in West Tuscaloosa sent a woman to the hospital. It happened at Hays Court Apartments around 9 p.m. WVUA 23 News was told the shooting happened during a potential domestic dispute. The woman’s injuries are not life-threatening. The suspect is still on the run and has

AUBURN, ALABAMA STUDENTS TEAM UP ON MARCH FOR VETERAN SUICIDE AWARENESS

November 27, 2019

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Here’s a group of men and women who aren’t having your typical turkey day! Students and alumni from the University of Alabama and Auburn University have a tiring journey ahead of them. The rivals have teamed up to raise awareness about the suicide rate among veterans by rucking the 150 miles from Bryant-Denny Stadium to

TUSCALOOSA’S MOST WANTED: NOV. 27, 2019

November 27, 2019

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TUSCALOOSA – The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Department needs your help locating some of Tuscaloosa’s Most Wanted. Corey Lamar Witherspoon, 28, is last known to be living in the area of Hunter Creek Road in Northport. Witherspoon is wanted on possession of a controlled substance charges. Wesley William Ware, 49, is last known to be living in

STATE TROOPERS ARE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THE HOLIDAYS

November 27, 2019

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Today is one of the busiest travel days of the year, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Association is watching out for people on the road. Alabama State Troopers will be out in force on the state’s interstates and highways between midnight tonight through Sunday at midnight. It’s unfortunate, but with the holidays comes an increase

HOMEWOOD IN MOURNING FOR ANIAH BLANCHARD

November 27, 2019

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Since her disappearance, 19-year-old Aniah Blanchard has stolen the hearts of Alabamians and people across the country. The news of her possible remains being found is not sitting well with residents in her hometown of Homewood. When driving around the city of Homewood, you will see blue bows on mailboxes or businesses. The bows offer

TRADE GROUP DECRIES BAN ON VAPE, TOBACCO FLAVORS

November 27, 2019

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BOSTON (AP) – The Latest on Massachusetts becoming the first state to ban flavored tobacco and vaping products, including menthol cigarettes (all times local): 12:15 p.m. An industry group is criticizing Massachusetts’ new statewide ban on flavored tobacco and vaping products, including menthol cigarettes, as intrusive and costly. The New England Convenience Store and Energy

TOP ALABAMA COURT UPHOLDS CONFEDERATE MONUMENT PROTECTIONS

November 27, 2019

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By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – The Alabama Supreme Court has upheld a state law barring cities from moving or altering Confederate monuments. Justices on Wednesday reversed a circuit judge’s ruling that declared the law unenforceable because it violates the free speech rights of local communities. The 2017 law prohibits removing and

AUTHORITIES CAPTURE ALABAMA INMATE WHO TUNNELED OUT OF JAIL

November 27, 2019

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PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) – Authorities in Florida have captured one of two inmates who tunneled their way out of an Alabama jail. Chilton County Sheriff John Shearon says they escaped Sunday after breaking apart a steel stool inside a cell and using it as a tool to chip away concrete from around a window to

TIDER INSIDER: 11-26-19

November 26, 2019

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The college football regular season is coming to an end which means rivalry week is officially here. Gary Harris and Rodney Orr give an in-depth analysis on the match-up between the Tide and the Tigers.

FRYING YOUR TURKEY? HERE’S WHAT NOT TO DO

November 26, 2019

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For many, the best part about the holiday season is spending time with loved ones. Although lets be honest, the food’s also a pretty nice perk. But what if your Thanksgiving feast went up in flames because you tried frying a frozen turkey or wandered out of the kitchen for a break and forgot to

NO, ALABAMA POWER IS NOT CALLING YOU AND ASKING FOR YOUR CREDIT CARD INFO

November 26, 2019

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The holidays may be most known as the season for giving, but it’s also the season for grifting. Alabama Power customers have reported scam callers in West Alabama requesting credit card or banking information over the phone. It’s a common scam, and callers can spoof any phone number they like to lend credence to the

LEAGUE OF LEADERS HOSTS ANNUAL TURKEY DRIVE, FALL FESTIVAL

November 26, 2019

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By WVUA 23 Reporter Amber Boswell Major League Baseball player Tim Anderson and his wife Bria Anderson hosted their annual Turkey Drive and Fall Festival Monday. The event was hosted at the Benjamin Barnes YMCA. Children in the Tuscaloosa community had the opportunity to play games all night. Anderson started the League of Leaders charity

MISSISSIPPI SHERIFF: MAN STOLE 55 BATTERIES FROM COUNTY SCHOOL BUSES

November 26, 2019

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BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (AP) – Authorities in Mississippi say a man has been arrested and accused of stealing a truck, a trailer and 66 batteries from 33 school buses. News outlets report 41-year-old Adam Anthony Shaw was charged Monday with motor vehicle theft and two counts of grand larceny. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell

RECORDS: MAN LIED ABOUT SON’S INVOLVEMENT IN BLANCHARD’S CASE

November 26, 2019

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AUBURN, Ala. (AP) – Authorities say a third man charged in the disappearance of a UFC fighter’s stepdaughter lied about his son helping the initial suspect flee the area. Police wrote in an arrest warrant that David Johnson Jr.’s son is believed to have driven Ibraheem Yazeed from Alabama to Florida, where Yazeed was caught

LANDSCAPING WOES LEAD FLORIDA SCHOOL TO GOLDEN GOATS

November 26, 2019

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TITUSVILLE, Fla. (AP) – A Florida school district is bringing in a crack squad of four-legged experts to deal with an overgrown patch of rough terrain, where hidden gopher tortoises, snakes, steep banks and vertical drop-offs make it too hazardous for grounds crews to handle. Florida Today reports about two dozen goats will descend into

FAMILY OF MAN SHOT BY MADISON POLICE WANT ATTORNEY GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE

November 26, 2019

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) – The family of an Alabama man fatally shot by police are questioning the fairness of the investigation and have asked the attorney general to review the case. News outlets report 39-year-old Dana Fletcher’s family sent a letter to AG Steve Marshall on Monday stating the Madison County sheriff’s office and district

1 MAN DEAD IN TUSCALOOSA AFTER SHOOTING MONDAY AFTERNOON

November 26, 2019

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Tuscaloosa Police need your help finding the person or people responsible after a 23-year-old man was shot and killed Monday afternoon. It happened around 4 p.m. near the intersection of Jemison Avenue and 22nd Street. Jamarrius Deangelo Bell was found shot in the stomach at the scene and was rushed to the hospital but died

45 WASHED UP SEA TURTLES WARMED UP, HEADED FOR SAFETY

November 25, 2019

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QUINCY, Mass. (AP) – The New England Aquarium says 45 endangered sea turtles that stranded on Cape Cod are headed for Georgia and Florida. The aquarium says the turtles were medically stabilized before being flown south on Monday by a volunteer. The facility says the transfer of the turtles is important to make room at

BURNETT NAMED PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MOBILE

November 25, 2019

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MOBILE, Ala. (AP) – The interim president of the University of Mobile is taking over the position on a permanent basis. The school issued a statement Friday saying Lonnie A. Burnett has been named to the position after serving six months in the job on an interim basis. Burnett is a 1979 graduate of the

CHAMBER CHAT: NOV. 26, 2019: RICH ANDERS EXPLAINS THE BENEFITS OF SHOPPING LOCAL

November 25, 2019

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Rich Anders of Anders Hardware visits the WVUA 23 studio to chat about Small Business Saturday, which was officially named by Gov. Kay Ivey to be on Nov. 26 this year. Watch the video above to see the full interview.

TROY UNIVERSITY TO STUDY PLASTIC RECYCLING

November 25, 2019

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TROY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama researchers are studying new ways to recycle plastics. Troy University says its recently established Center for Material and Manufacturing Sciences has received a $2.7 million grant to look at new methods of recycling plastic waste. A statement from the school says the money will pay for scientists and students to

AUBURN UNIVERSITY LOOKS OFF CAMPUS TO EASE HOUSING CRUNCH

November 25, 2019

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AUBURN, Ala. (AP) – An Auburn University executive says private, off-campus apartments could be a solution to help ease a campus housing crunch. Bobby Woodard, senior vice president for student affairs, made the comments at a recent work session of Auburn University’s board of trustees. The Opelika-Auburn News reports that Woodard’s office has reached out

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ALABAMA FALLS TO IOWA STATE IN CONSOLATION BRACKET IN THE BAHAMAS

ALABAMA BASKETBALL FALLS TO NO. 6 NORTH CAROLINA IN THE BAHAMAS

WOMAN RECOVERING AFTER WEDNESDAY NIGHT SHOOTING IN TUSCALOOSA

AUBURN, ALABAMA STUDENTS TEAM UP ON MARCH FOR VETERAN SUICIDE AWARENESS

TUSCALOOSA’S MOST WANTED: NOV. 27, 2019

STATE TROOPERS ARE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THE HOLIDAYS

HOMEWOOD IN MOURNING FOR ANIAH BLANCHARD

TRADE GROUP DECRIES BAN ON VAPE, TOBACCO FLAVORS

TOP ALABAMA COURT UPHOLDS CONFEDERATE MONUMENT PROTECTIONS

AUTHORITIES CAPTURE ALABAMA INMATE WHO TUNNELED OUT OF JAIL

TIDER INSIDER: 11-26-19

FRYING YOUR TURKEY? HERE’S WHAT NOT TO DO

NO, ALABAMA POWER IS NOT CALLING YOU AND ASKING FOR YOUR CREDIT CARD INFO

LEAGUE OF LEADERS HOSTS ANNUAL TURKEY DRIVE, FALL FESTIVAL

MISSISSIPPI SHERIFF: MAN STOLE 55 BATTERIES FROM COUNTY SCHOOL BUSES

RECORDS: MAN LIED ABOUT SON’S INVOLVEMENT IN BLANCHARD’S CASE

LANDSCAPING WOES LEAD FLORIDA SCHOOL TO GOLDEN GOATS

FAMILY OF MAN SHOT BY MADISON POLICE WANT ATTORNEY GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE

1 MAN DEAD IN TUSCALOOSA AFTER SHOOTING MONDAY AFTERNOON

45 WASHED UP SEA TURTLES WARMED UP, HEADED FOR SAFETY

BURNETT NAMED PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MOBILE

CHAMBER CHAT: NOV. 26, 2019: RICH ANDERS EXPLAINS THE BENEFITS OF SHOPPING LOCAL

TROY UNIVERSITY TO STUDY PLASTIC RECYCLING

AUBURN UNIVERSITY LOOKS OFF CAMPUS TO EASE HOUSING CRUNCH

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