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EAGLES’ WINGS ATTENDEES, EMPLOYEES MISSING THEIR HOME AWAY FROM HOME

May 26, 2020

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Eagles’ Wings, a day habilitation service for adults with special needs, has been closed temporarily because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and both attendants and employees are missing the day care program. Eagles’ Wings Executive Director Becci Hauser said it’s been difficult explaining to their normal attendants why they can’t come to the facility right now.

TUSCALOOSA ACADEMY CELEBRATES ITS GRADUATES

May 26, 2020

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Tuscaloosa Academy faculty and teachers found a way to honor their graduating seniors by having a socially distanced graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 21. Parents and loved ones packed the football field to cheer and congratulate their senior as each chair was placed six feet apart on the field. Seniors were very excited and happy

ELECTIVE PROCEDURES RESUMING ACROSS ALABAMA

May 26, 2020

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It’s been almost two weeks since medical professionals were able to resume elective and non emergency procedures in Alabama. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey halted all non-emergency procedures back in March. As of May 11 restrictions on elective procedures were lifted, but medical professionals of course must abide by all state health and sanitation guidelines. For

UAB SEEING PROMISING RESULTS FROM DRUG REMIDISVIR

May 26, 2020

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Doctors fully expected COVID-19 cases to increase as testing ramps up within Alabama. While there’s optimism regarding testing, including several drugs that may fight the virus and event a vaccine in the works, UAB Hospital Infectious Disease Physician Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo said it’s not time for a celebration yet. “We are still facing taking care

TUSCALOOSA COUNTY IN NEED OF MORE FOSTER FAMILIES

May 26, 2020

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Right now in Tuscaloosa County, 140 children are away from their families through no fault of their own, and many are being moved to other cities due to a critical shortage of local foster homes. According to the Tuscaloosa County Department of Human Resources, there are only 40 qualified foster homes across the county. That’s

ALABAMA UNEMPLOYMENT SYSTEM GLITCHES CAUSE CLAIMS ISSUE

May 26, 2020

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Some Alabama residents spent the holiday weekend struggling to claim their weekly unemployment benefits. The Alabama Department of Labor tells local news outlets that about 53,000 people were blocked from filing the required weekly report telling state government that they still don’t have a job. Only then is another week’s worth

FAMILY: MISSISSIPPI MAN FOUND DEAD IN ALABAMA TRAVELED FOR IPHONE PURCHASE

May 26, 2020

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BESSEMER, Ala. – The family of a Mississippi man found dead in Alabama say he traveled across state lines to buy an iPhone at a cheaper price. Michael Jones’ brother-in-law told AL.com that the seller Jones had communicated with on the Letgo trading app lowered the price of an iPhone 11 Jones wanted to buy

SCHOOL SALES TAX HOLIDAY SCHEDULED FOR JULY 17-19

May 26, 2020

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Shoppers will once again get a break during back-to-school season in Alabama. The Alabama legislature approved the state sales tax holiday, scheduled for July 17 through July 19. As usual, purchases including school supplies, books and some clothing and technology purchases will be exempt from state taxes. For school supplies, there’s a limit of $50

2 BODIES FOUND ON ALABAMA COAST NEAR SEARCH AREA

May 26, 2020

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ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (AP) – Searchers have found two bodies on the Alabama coast near where crews have been searching for two Louisiana men who went missing in the surf. WALA-TV reports that authorities in Orange Beach say the bodies were located Tuesday morning. The remains were found after two men from Louisiana were last

ALABAMA MAN SOUGHT IN TRIPLE SLAYING WAS DIVORCING VICTIM

May 26, 2020

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DANVILLE, Ala. (AP) – Court documents show the suspect wanted in a triple slaying in Alabama had filed for divorce from one of the victims. Police say 58-year-old Carson Peters is accused of capital murder in the deaths of 54-year-old Teresa Peters and two others on Sunday in Morgan County. News outlets report court documents

3 RECAPTURED AFTER ESCAPING OUT VENT SHAFT OF TUSCALOOSA JAIL

May 26, 2020

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Three men who escaped from a west Alabama jail have all been recaptured. The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office said 38-year-old Richard Lancaster was found hiding under a mobile home in Northport on Sunday afternoon. Lancaster got out from the Tuscaloosa County Jail on Friday, along with Seth Schuyler Williams and Cameron Keith

DISTURBANCE OF GULF SHORES SEA TURTLE NEST DRAWS POLICE

May 25, 2020

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Police in Gulf Shores are investigating after a sea turtle nest was vandalized. Alabama Coastal Foundation executive director Mark Berte said that a predator screen protecting the nest on West Beach was taken off and a hole was dug into the sand, according to Al.com. No eggs were disturbed. Foundation employees believe it occurred sometime

SMALLER CLASSES, ONLINE RESERVATIONS NEW NORM FOR GYMS

May 25, 2020

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By KELLI KENNEDY Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) – Mike Weeks and his wife are fitness junkies. During quarantine, they tried home workouts – push-ups, planks, bike riding around town – but it wasn’t the same. The semi-retired oil and gas explorer longed for his old gym routine. “To say I missed it immensely

VIRUS DEATHS IN ALABAMA SURPASS 550

May 25, 2020

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Alabama’s death toll from the coronavirus passed 550 on Sunday, according to data from the state Department of Public Health. There have been over 14,200 confirmed cases of the virus statewide. Close to 4,400 cases have been reported within the last 14 days. New rules from Gov. Kay Ivey went into effect Friday at 5

NATIONAL CEMETERIES MISSING FLAGS, CEREMONIES THIS YEAR

May 25, 2020

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By JAY REEVES Associated Press MONTEVALLO, Ala. (AP) – Pam Nichols normally spends Memorial Day with a huge crowd at the Alabama National Cemetery after helping place thousands of little U.S. flags on veterans’ graves. Both the crowds and the flags are missing this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. The agency that oversees 142

TEAM SPOTLIGHT: SIPSEY VALLEY BEARS BASEBALL

May 23, 2020

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WVUA 23 wants to give a shout out to the teams that had their seasons impacted by the outbreak of COVID-19. One year ago this month, Sipsey Valley High School was in Montgomery, playing in the Championship Series of the AHSAA Class 4A State Baseball Tournament in Montgomery. Obviously, the direction of this season is

THREE INMATES ESCAPE FROM TUSCALOOSA COUNTY JAIL

May 23, 2020

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The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is searching for three men who escaped from the Tuscaloosa County Jail today. They are identified as: Richard Brandon Lancaster, a white male who’s 6 feet 2 inches tall weighting 185 pounds. Seth Schuyler Williams, a white male who’s 6 feet 1 inch call weighing 185 pounds. Cameron Keith Newell,

LOCAL BUSINESSES TEAMING UP, HELPING LOCALS HOST WEDDINGS

May 22, 2020

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It seems like we all know a couple who has been forced to either postpone their wedding or make other arrangements due to Covid-19. Now, a group of local businesses are teaming up to help brides and grooms navigate through this difficult time. Tuscaloosa Flower Shoppe, the Grand Event Design and Décor and Keely Duke

TUSCALOOSA FIRE RESCUE ENCOURAGES SAFE GRILLING THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND

May 22, 2020

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Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start to summer, typically includes the popular summer activity of grilling and Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue encourages that people pay close attention to grilling safety both this weekend and all summer. Each year an average of 8,800 home fires are caused by grilling. They advise that grills are kept in places

HOLY SPIRIT CELEBRATES LAST DAY OF SCHOOL WITH PARADE

May 22, 2020

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Thursday, May 21, was the last day of classes for students at Holy Spirit. Faculty at the school say that teachers and students have missed each other over the last few weeks apart due to the COVID-19 pandemic closing all schools in the area, and wanted to give everyone a chance to see each other

TUSCALOOSA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE HAS NEW DEVICE DESIGNED FOR DETAINMENT

May 22, 2020

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The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has a new device called a Bolo Wrap to help detain people who could potentially cause harm. The bolo wrap shoots out a wire that wraps around a person’s arms and legs, causing them to be immobile and can in some situations be more effective than OC spray or a

TUSCALOOSA COUNTY COMMISSION VOTES DOWN FOSTERS ACTIVITY CENTER

May 22, 2020

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A proposal for a Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authority activity center was voted down in Wednesday’s Tuscaloosa County Commission meeting on May 20. The proposal was made to buy land in Fosters for the activity center. The 27 acres near Braughten Park would contain the center and some ball fields. It would have cost

TUSCALOOSA FARMER’S MARKET OPEN FOR IN-PERSON BUSINESS SATURDAY

May 22, 2020

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Tuscaloosa’s Farmers Market is reopening to the public at the River Market on Saturday, May 23. They were previously operating as pick-up only but will transition to operating at 50% capacity and enforce social distancing while shopping at the open-air market. They will not be allowing any dogs or congregating throughout the market. The city

IVEY APPROVES OPENING UP ENTERTAINMENT VENUES, CHILD CARE, ATHLETIC EVENTS

May 22, 2020

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More restrictions have been lifted here in Alabama concerning Covid-19. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and state heath officer Dr. Scott Harris made the announcement during a press conference Thursday. The lifted restrictions go into effect May 22 at 5 p.m. and will last through July 3 at 5 p.m. The following institutions may reopen following

Archives: May 2020

EAGLES’ WINGS ATTENDEES, EMPLOYEES MISSING THEIR HOME AWAY FROM HOME

TUSCALOOSA ACADEMY CELEBRATES ITS GRADUATES

ELECTIVE PROCEDURES RESUMING ACROSS ALABAMA

UAB SEEING PROMISING RESULTS FROM DRUG REMIDISVIR

TUSCALOOSA COUNTY IN NEED OF MORE FOSTER FAMILIES

ALABAMA UNEMPLOYMENT SYSTEM GLITCHES CAUSE CLAIMS ISSUE

FAMILY: MISSISSIPPI MAN FOUND DEAD IN ALABAMA TRAVELED FOR IPHONE PURCHASE

SCHOOL SALES TAX HOLIDAY SCHEDULED FOR JULY 17-19

2 BODIES FOUND ON ALABAMA COAST NEAR SEARCH AREA

ALABAMA MAN SOUGHT IN TRIPLE SLAYING WAS DIVORCING VICTIM

3 RECAPTURED AFTER ESCAPING OUT VENT SHAFT OF TUSCALOOSA JAIL

DISTURBANCE OF GULF SHORES SEA TURTLE NEST DRAWS POLICE

SMALLER CLASSES, ONLINE RESERVATIONS NEW NORM FOR GYMS

VIRUS DEATHS IN ALABAMA SURPASS 550

NATIONAL CEMETERIES MISSING FLAGS, CEREMONIES THIS YEAR

TEAM SPOTLIGHT: SIPSEY VALLEY BEARS BASEBALL

THREE INMATES ESCAPE FROM TUSCALOOSA COUNTY JAIL

LOCAL BUSINESSES TEAMING UP, HELPING LOCALS HOST WEDDINGS

TUSCALOOSA FIRE RESCUE ENCOURAGES SAFE GRILLING THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND

HOLY SPIRIT CELEBRATES LAST DAY OF SCHOOL WITH PARADE

TUSCALOOSA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE HAS NEW DEVICE DESIGNED FOR DETAINMENT

TUSCALOOSA COUNTY COMMISSION VOTES DOWN FOSTERS ACTIVITY CENTER

TUSCALOOSA FARMER’S MARKET OPEN FOR IN-PERSON BUSINESS SATURDAY

IVEY APPROVES OPENING UP ENTERTAINMENT VENUES, CHILD CARE, ATHLETIC EVENTS

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