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FIRE CHIEF: THERMAL IMAGING WAS INTEGRAL TO FIGHTING BLAZE AT MOODY MUSIC BUILDING

May 7, 2020

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Repairs are being made to the University of Alabama’s Moody Music Building after a fire last month. The blaze that damaged the building’s roof happened April 19 during a storm. Lightning is believed to have been the cause. Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue battled the blaze throughout the night, finally putting it out the next morning. Fire

2 DRIVERS ARRESTED IN FATAL RACE ON ALABAMA INTERSTATE

May 7, 2020

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FAIRFIELD, Ala. (AP) – Authorities in Alabama say two drivers involved in a fatal race on an Alabama interstate have been arrested and charged with manslaughter. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says 27-year-old Kevin King was booked into jail Monday. AL.com reports 22-year-old Keanjra Maddox was booked into jail Tuesday afternoon by Birmingham police. State

2 CHARGED WITH CAPITAL MURDER IN TEEN’S STABBING DEATH

May 7, 2020

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Two people have been charged with capital murder in the death of a missing teen who was found fatally stabbed. News outlets report 19-year-old Jonathan Cordova and a 17-year-old were booked into jail Wednesday in Montgomery. Last month, 17-year-old Maryuri Aleman Cantillano was found dead, about two weeks after she disappeared.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: INFLUX OF CASH FROM CITY WILL BE A HUGE BOON FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

May 7, 2020

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The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama started a Small Business Relief Fund to help business owners get their bills paid during the pandemic. They’re already helped nearly 100 small businesses, but there’s no end in sight. Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox has proposed giving $1 million to the relief fund, and the Tuscaloosa City Council

TEENS FACING CHARGES AFTER MOUNDVILLE BREAK-INS, OTHERS STILL SOUGHT

May 7, 2020

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The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office says several teens are facing charges and others are being sought in Moundville after several vehicles were reported broken into and one was reported stolen. Moundville Police received a complaint about potential prowlers in the Southpointe neighborhood early this morning. The vehicle reported stolen and two additional vehicles stolen from

TUSCALOOSA POLICE ARREST 34 PEOPLE IN CRIME ROUNDUP WEDNESDAY

May 7, 2020

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The Tuscaloosa Police Department flooded high-crime areas around Tuscaloosa Wednesday and arrested a total of 34 people. Police saturated the areas in an effort to prevent crime and search for illegal weapons, drugs and people with active warrants. Charges for people arrested include failure to appear in court, felony and misdemeanor drug charges and weapons

IN A TIGHT SPOT? BANKS ARE ABLE TO HELP WITH REFINANCING

May 7, 2020

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Bankers are considered essential workers, and with many people facing financial hardships brought on by the the pandemic they’ve been even more in demand. Staff at Alabama One Credit Union have closed the lobby, but are still services through the drive-thru or online. Mortgage Lending Manager Kelly Denard said most people need help with home

VIRTUAL CONCERT FUNDRAISER WAS SUCH A SUCCESS, IT’S HAPPENING AGAIN

May 7, 2020

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After the first was such a hit, the city of Tuscaloosa is hosting another virtual concert this Friday. Southern Avenue, a five-piece combo from Memphis who garnered a 2020 Grammy nomination will be performing. The first virtual concert raised money for the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama’s Small Business Relief Fund, and Friday’s concert

NO VOTES ON VIRUS LIABILITY, HEALTH OFFICER POWER BILLS

May 6, 2020

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By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama lawmakers will not vote on controversial proposals that would limit the state health officer’s powers to order closures and give immunity to companies for coronavirus-related lawsuits. The bills are expected to return in the next legislative session after this one was cut short because of

ALABAMA MAYOR, WIFE DIAGNOSED WITH COVID-19

May 6, 2020

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GREENVILLE, Ala. – A south Alabama mayor and his wife have both been diagnosed with COVID-19. Greenville Mayor Dexter McLendon says he and his wife Janice both tested positive for the new coronavirus that causes the illness. McLendon says he and his wife have been sick for more than a week but felt worst in

LOCKER ROOM FOUNDER SAYS HE’S HAPPY TO BE OPEN AGAIN

May 6, 2020

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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s Safer at Home order is allowing retail businesses a chance to open their doors again. While retailers must remain half full at most, business owners said they’re excited to be back open. In Tuscaloosa, The Locker Room downtown reported a good weekend for shoppers. “After five weeks, it was great to

CINCO DE MAYO WAS A LITTLE DIFFERENT THIS YEAR

May 6, 2020

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May 5 wasn’t just Cinco de Mayo this year. It also happened to be Taco Tuesday. But at Jalapeños Mexican Grill, the celebration looked a little different this year. Because of Alabama’s safer at home orders, customers can’t dine-in at the restaurant, but owner Jheovanny Gomez said residents can still eat good food and celebrate

BUSINESSES SAY THEY’RE THANKFUL FOR LOCAL GRANTS

May 6, 2020

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The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama is helping small businesses pay their bills during the pandemic. The chamber’s Small Business Fund been able to help 95 local businesses — like the Tuscaloosa Flower Shoppe — so far by giving out a total of $200,000 in small grants. Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox has proposed giving

PIGGLY WIGGLY MANAGER: BE MINDFUL OF OTHERS WHEN YOU STOCK UP ON MEAT

May 6, 2020

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Despite an overall dip in supply, don’t worry about stocking your freezers just yet because meat is still widely available in Tuscaloosa. Across the country, meat plants stopped or slowed production because of the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in many national and local grocery chains limiting customer purchases. Costco and Publix are among the major companies

GENERAL, EDUCATION FUND BUDGETS ARE LARGEST IN STATE HISTORY

May 6, 2020

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Alabama’s 2020 Legislative Session started back up again Monday. The Senate has already passed a $1.25 billion bond issue for the education fund. Alabama Sen. Bobby Singleton said they’re mainly working on the $2.3 billion General Fund budget and the $7.4 billion education budget. Both budgets are the largest in the state’s history. “Everything is

RECYCLING PILING UP? YOU CAN GO DROP IT OFF ON MONDAYS

May 6, 2020

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After suspending curbside recycling service and drop-off service for more than a month, Tuscaloosa is once again offering a weekly drop-off service. Recyclables can be brought to the city’s Environmental Service Building each Monday between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Residents may bring cardboard, plastics, paper, glass and cans, but items should be sorted before

ONLY 1 ALABAMA HOUSE DEMOCRAT SHOWED UP FOR ABBREVIATED 2020 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

May 6, 2020

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Alabama’s 2020 Legislative Session resumed Monday in Montgomery, but the room is a lot emptier than usual. The session stopped March 31 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Out of the state’s 28 House of Representatives who are Democrat, only state Rep. Rod Scott of Fairfield showed up. State Rep. Rodney Sullivan said there were only

MAJOR ALABAMA MALL REOPENS AS LOCKDOWN PROTESTS CONTINUE

May 6, 2020

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By JAY REEVES and KIM CHANDLER Associated Press HOOVER, Ala. (AP) – Alabama’s largest shopping mall is reopening for the first time during the coronavirus pandemic as protests continue to further accelerate the economy. Shoppers returning to the Riverchase Galleria in suburban Birmingham on Tuesday found most stores still closed and many people wearing face

DOCTOR PLEADS GUILTY TO PRESCRIBING UNNECESSARY DRUGS, FRAUD

May 6, 2020

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FULTONDALE, Ala. (AP) – An Alabama doctor has pleaded guilty to prescribing controlled substances to patients without a medical reason. Dr. Paul Roberts pleaded guilty Monday to several charges including prescribing medically unnecessary drugs and health care fraud. The plea agreement said Roberts allowed unqualified staff members and an X-ray technician to prescribe controlled substances

MAN CHARGED IN HUNTING ACCIDENT THAT KILLED 11-YEAR-OLD BOY

May 6, 2020

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – Authorities in Birmingham say a Mobile man is being charged in a shooting that left an 11-year-old boy dead during a turkey hunt. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says 35-year-old Joshua Stewart Burks is being charged with reckless manslaughter in the death of Troy Ellis of Trussville. The child’s father was

ALABAMA LAWMAKERS ADVANCE PARED DOWN BUDGETS AMID COVID-19

May 6, 2020

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama lawmakers have advanced pared down state budgets because of the coronavirus outbreak. The House Ways and Means Education Committee advanced a $7.2 billion education budget that skips a 3% pay raise lawmakers had hoped to give teachers and public school employees. The Education Trust Fund is fueled by sales and

BIRMINGHAM ZOO GETS DONATION FROM BIRMINGHAM BARONS

May 6, 2020

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Just because the Birmingham Barons and the Birmingham Zoo aren’t open to the public doesn’t mean their employees are just sitting around doing nothing. Both entertainment hot spots are finding ways of supporting each other during their lengthy, mandatory downtime. The flamingos weren’t thrilled about unexpected guests since it’s mating season, but the Birmingham Barons

‘IT’S GONE HAYWIRE’: WHEN COVID-19 ARRIVED IN RURAL AMERICA

May 6, 2020

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By CLAIRE GALOFARO Associated Press DAWSON, Ga. (AP) – The reverend approached the makeshift pulpit and asked the Lord to help him make some sense of the scene before him: two caskets, side by side, in a small-town cemetery busier now than ever before. Rev. Willard O. Weston had already eulogized other neighbors lost to

1 ARRESTED, 1 WANTED IN FATAL RACE ON ALABAMA INTERSTATE

May 6, 2020

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FAIRFIELD, Ala. (AP) – Authorities in Alabama say one driver involved in a fatal race on an Alabama interstate has been arrested and charged with manslaughter and a second driver is wanted. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says 27-year-old Kevin King was booked into jail Monday. Authorities are still looking for 22-year-old Keanjra Maddox. State

Archives: May 2020

FIRE CHIEF: THERMAL IMAGING WAS INTEGRAL TO FIGHTING BLAZE AT MOODY MUSIC BUILDING

2 DRIVERS ARRESTED IN FATAL RACE ON ALABAMA INTERSTATE

2 CHARGED WITH CAPITAL MURDER IN TEEN’S STABBING DEATH

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: INFLUX OF CASH FROM CITY WILL BE A HUGE BOON FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

TEENS FACING CHARGES AFTER MOUNDVILLE BREAK-INS, OTHERS STILL SOUGHT

TUSCALOOSA POLICE ARREST 34 PEOPLE IN CRIME ROUNDUP WEDNESDAY

IN A TIGHT SPOT? BANKS ARE ABLE TO HELP WITH REFINANCING

VIRTUAL CONCERT FUNDRAISER WAS SUCH A SUCCESS, IT’S HAPPENING AGAIN

NO VOTES ON VIRUS LIABILITY, HEALTH OFFICER POWER BILLS

ALABAMA MAYOR, WIFE DIAGNOSED WITH COVID-19

LOCKER ROOM FOUNDER SAYS HE’S HAPPY TO BE OPEN AGAIN

CINCO DE MAYO WAS A LITTLE DIFFERENT THIS YEAR

BUSINESSES SAY THEY’RE THANKFUL FOR LOCAL GRANTS

PIGGLY WIGGLY MANAGER: BE MINDFUL OF OTHERS WHEN YOU STOCK UP ON MEAT

GENERAL, EDUCATION FUND BUDGETS ARE LARGEST IN STATE HISTORY

RECYCLING PILING UP? YOU CAN GO DROP IT OFF ON MONDAYS

ONLY 1 ALABAMA HOUSE DEMOCRAT SHOWED UP FOR ABBREVIATED 2020 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

MAJOR ALABAMA MALL REOPENS AS LOCKDOWN PROTESTS CONTINUE

DOCTOR PLEADS GUILTY TO PRESCRIBING UNNECESSARY DRUGS, FRAUD

MAN CHARGED IN HUNTING ACCIDENT THAT KILLED 11-YEAR-OLD BOY

ALABAMA LAWMAKERS ADVANCE PARED DOWN BUDGETS AMID COVID-19

BIRMINGHAM ZOO GETS DONATION FROM BIRMINGHAM BARONS

‘IT’S GONE HAYWIRE’: WHEN COVID-19 ARRIVED IN RURAL AMERICA

1 ARRESTED, 1 WANTED IN FATAL RACE ON ALABAMA INTERSTATE

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