December 2019 - WVUA 23

WHO KILLED LABARRON RICE? 7 YEARS LATER, INVESTIGATION REMAINS OPEN

December 30, 2019

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One family with Tuscaloosa roots is still searching for answers, after their loved one was shot and killed seven years ago. LaBarron Rice was shot outside of a Tuscaloosa night club on 10th Street back on Dec. 30, 2012. Rice died a short time later at DCH Regional Medical Center from the gunshot wound. He was

TIDER INSIDER: 12-30-19

December 30, 2019

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TUSCALOOSA – Gary Harris and Rodney Orr analyze Alabama and Michigan ahead of the VRBO Citrus Bowl on New Year’s Day with kickoff set at 12 p.m. Also hear from Alabama head coach Nick Saban and his players on how they are preparing.

TUA TAGOVAILOA WINS 2019 BOBBY BOWDEN AWARD

December 30, 2019

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Alabama football’s junior quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was named the winner of the 2019 Bobby Bowden Award on Monday. The Bobby Bowden award, named after former Florida State coach Bobby Bowden, recognizes the Division I player who epitomizes a student-athlete from a faith perspective. The award winner must conduct himself as an exemplary model in the

MCDONALD’S SHOOTING SUSPECT TURNS SELF IN

December 30, 2019

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The Tuscaloosa County Violent Crimes Unit says 17 year old Jaylen Frechon Sullivan has turned himself in for the shooting incident that happened Saturday night at the McDonald’s on Highway 69 south in Tuscaloosa. Sullivan is being held in the Tuscaloosa County Jail for Attempted Murder on $60,000 dollars bond. He is accused of shooting

5 KILLED IN SMALL PLANE CRASH IN LOUISIANA

December 28, 2019

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Five people are killed and four others were injured in a small plane crash in Lafayette, Louisiana. The crash happened Saturday morning after the two-engine Pipe Cheyenne went down about a mile from the Lafayette Regional Airport. One of the victims killed was 30-year-old sports reporter Carley McCord. McCord is also the daughter-in-law of LSU

2 PERSONS OF INTEREST ARRESTED IN HAYDEN MAYBERRY CASE

December 28, 2019

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The two remaining persons of interest in the disappearance of 26-year-old Hayden Mayberry are now in custody for outstanding warrants. Mayberry was last seen Nov. 19 in the Boldo Community. Investigators say he was last seen going into a wooded area behind the residence where he lived. Charity Tessner and Tommy Welch were taken into

NAMES RELEASED IN TRIPLE-FATALITY CAR CRASH

December 28, 2019

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A Christmas night car crash left three 16-year-old Geneva High School students dead. Cassidy Dunn, Emilee Fain and Addyson Martin were killed when their car ran off the road and crashed in the woods. There are no details regarding what could have caused the wreck. The single-vehicle accident left two other girls seriously injured. Authorities had

GET RID OF LIVE HOLIDAY DECOR WITH CITY’S CHRISTMAS RECYCLING PROGRAM

December 28, 2019

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With the end of the holidays comes a pretty sizable cleanup for many households, and the city of Tuscaloosa wants to help in a sustainable way. The city is accepting live Christmas trees and decor between Thursday, Dec. 26 through Friday, Jan. 10 for recycling. It is free to drop off a tree, wreath or

TRADER JOE’S RECALLS TWO ITEMS DUE TO LISTERIA SCARE

December 28, 2019

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Trader Joe’s egg salad and old fashioned potato salad have been recalled due to possible listeria contamination. The products have been removed stores out of an abundance of caution. Customers who have already purchased it are advised to throw it away or return it to any Trader Joe’s for a full refund. Symptoms of infection

STARBUCKS HOSTS SELECT POP-UP PARTIES WITH FREE COFFEE THROUGH NEW YEAR’S EVE

December 28, 2019

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For those who might need a post-holiday pick me up, Starbucks has the cure. The coffee giant does not want the festivities to end just yet, so select locations are hosting pop-up parties through the end of the year. Each day, 200 stores will offer free tall espresso drinks to customers from 1 p.m. to

$10,000 REWARD IN STORE FOR INFORMATION REGARDING MISSING WOMAN’S WHEREABOUTS

December 28, 2019

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UPDATE: According to WBRC, Gov. Kay Ivey has matched the $5,000 reward being offered by Crime Stoppers to incentivize someone to turn over any credible information regarding the whereabouts of Paighton Lane Houston. Houston, 29, of Trussville, has been missing since Dec. 20 and was last seen in Birmingham. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – The search

BILL TAYLOR SINGS “OH HOLY NIGHT”

December 27, 2019

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Bill Taylor visits the WVUA 23 News studio for his annual performance of “Oh Holy Night”. We wish everyone happy holidays!

3 GENEVA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS KILLED IN CHRISTMAS DAY WRECK

December 26, 2019

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GENEVA, Ala. (AP) – Three high school students are dead and another is hospitalized with serious injuries following a Christmas night wreck in Alabama. Coroner Donny Adkinson says a small SUV carrying five girls crashed in the town of Geneva on Wednesday night. He says three 16-year-old cheerleaders from Geneva High School were killed, and

5 CONSTRUCTION WORKERS RECOVERING AFTER FLOOR COLLAPSE CAUSED 20-FOOT FALL

December 26, 2019

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Five workers are recovering after a construction site accident this morning around 9 a.m. It happened at 811 12th St., near Tutwiler Hall on the University of Alabama campus. The workers were working on a ground floor level with the floor collapsed into a three-story basement area, and the workers fell about 20 to 25

TUSCALOOSA SHOOTING LEAVES ONE MAN INJURED

December 26, 2019

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Tuscaloosa Police were in the area of the Skyland Package Store at 3041 Skyland early this morning when they heard several shots being fired. After searching the area, officers found a 25 year old male shot in the hand and abdomen around 2:45 a.m. The vicitim was removed to DCH with serious injuries. Witnesses tell

TIDER INSIDER: DEC. 23, 2019

December 23, 2019

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Gary Harris and Rodney Orr breakdown Alabama’s new signees following the early signing period – which positions received priority, and coach Nick Saban explains why it’s important to “stay local” in recruiting. Plus, Tide basketball heats up on it’s in-state tour.

STOLEN GUNS RECOVERED IN GREENSBORO HOUSE

December 23, 2019

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The Tuscaloosa Police Department, along with help from the Hale County Sheriff’s Office and the Greensboro Police Department have made an arrest in several burglaries where guns were stolen. TPD says the Hale County Sheriff’s Office notified them that a gun stolen from Plus 1 Tactical was recovered in a Hale County case. Upon further

3 KILLED, 2 INJURED IN PICKENS COUNTY CRASH FRIDAY

December 20, 2019

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Three people were killed in a car crash in Pickens County today. It happened shortly after 4 p.m. on Alabama Highway 32 just across the Noxubee County line. Troopers say three people were killed and two were flown to UAB Hospital. Our news partner, WCBI TV in Columbus, Mississippi, said it appears some of the

THE EDGE, DEC. 18, 2019: SHELTON STATE TEAMS UP WITH THE EDGE

December 19, 2019

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Shelton State Community College President Bill Ashley visited the WVUA 23 studio to discuss the cooperative efforts between Shelton State and Tuscaloosa’s Edge Business Incubator. Watch the full interview above.

CHAMBER CHAT, DEC. 16, 2019

December 19, 2019

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Chairman and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama Jim Page visited the WVUA 23 studio Monday, taking a look back at 2019’s successes and what’s in store for next year.

PET OF THE WEEK, DEC. 18, 2019: MEET ANDY

December 19, 2019

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Andy is a precious 1-year-old rat terrier mix with a heart of gold. He’s got a smooth black and tan coat and adorable floppy ears. This small boy weighs just 14 pounds, and he’s fully grown. If you’re interested in making Harriet or another potential pet in need part of your life, visit humanesocietyofwa.org. Adoption fees

MAN SENTENCED FOR 2016 DUI CRASH THAT KILLED LOCAL TEEN

December 19, 2019

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Kevin Henderson, the man convicted of murdering a local teenager in a DUI crash in 2016, learned his fate in a Tuscaloosa County Courtroom Thursday. Nov. 23, 2016, started out like any other fall day for 17-year-old Chase Price. The Hillcrest High School student was on his way home from work the day before Thanksgiving.

TEMPORARY EMERGENCY SERVICES NEEDS NEW SPACE HEATERS, WINTER CLOTHES

December 19, 2019

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WVUA 23 News is teaming up with Temporary Emergency Services so those in need can stay warm over winter. On Tuesday, TES was down to only six space heaters. On Wednesday, WVUA 23 kicked off its heater drive. Heaters are available for anyone who lives in the city and needs a heater to stay warm,

SABAN SPEAKS WITH REPORTERS, DISCUSSES 2020 SIGNING CLASS

December 18, 2019

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Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban met with reporters on Wednesday afternoon following practice and had an update on practice preparations for the VRBO Citrus Bowl. Saban also talked about Alabama’s 2020 football signing class.

Archives: December 2019

WHO KILLED LABARRON RICE? 7 YEARS LATER, INVESTIGATION REMAINS OPEN

TIDER INSIDER: 12-30-19

TUA TAGOVAILOA WINS 2019 BOBBY BOWDEN AWARD

MCDONALD’S SHOOTING SUSPECT TURNS SELF IN

5 KILLED IN SMALL PLANE CRASH IN LOUISIANA

2 PERSONS OF INTEREST ARRESTED IN HAYDEN MAYBERRY CASE

NAMES RELEASED IN TRIPLE-FATALITY CAR CRASH

GET RID OF LIVE HOLIDAY DECOR WITH CITY’S CHRISTMAS RECYCLING PROGRAM

TRADER JOE’S RECALLS TWO ITEMS DUE TO LISTERIA SCARE

STARBUCKS HOSTS SELECT POP-UP PARTIES WITH FREE COFFEE THROUGH NEW YEAR’S EVE

$10,000 REWARD IN STORE FOR INFORMATION REGARDING MISSING WOMAN’S WHEREABOUTS

BILL TAYLOR SINGS “OH HOLY NIGHT”

3 GENEVA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS KILLED IN CHRISTMAS DAY WRECK

5 CONSTRUCTION WORKERS RECOVERING AFTER FLOOR COLLAPSE CAUSED 20-FOOT FALL

TUSCALOOSA SHOOTING LEAVES ONE MAN INJURED

TIDER INSIDER: DEC. 23, 2019

STOLEN GUNS RECOVERED IN GREENSBORO HOUSE

3 KILLED, 2 INJURED IN PICKENS COUNTY CRASH FRIDAY

THE EDGE, DEC. 18, 2019: SHELTON STATE TEAMS UP WITH THE EDGE

CHAMBER CHAT, DEC. 16, 2019

PET OF THE WEEK, DEC. 18, 2019: MEET ANDY

MAN SENTENCED FOR 2016 DUI CRASH THAT KILLED LOCAL TEEN

TEMPORARY EMERGENCY SERVICES NEEDS NEW SPACE HEATERS, WINTER CLOTHES

SABAN SPEAKS WITH REPORTERS, DISCUSSES 2020 SIGNING CLASS

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