July 2020 - WVUA 23

HUMAN TRAFFICKING TASK FORCE GETS DONATION FROM SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL

July 31, 2020

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The West Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force received a financial boost from a local non-profit organization. On Thursday, Soroptimist International donated $17,000 to help stop human trafficking. According to the organization, the word “soroptimist” means “the best for women.” Group leaders told WVUA 23 that since trafficking primarily targets women and girls, they wanted to

TUSCALOOSA POLICE RELEASE NEW ONLINE CRIME REPORTING SERVICE

July 31, 2020

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Filling a police report in Tuscaloosa is now just a click away. The Tuscaloosa Police Department’s online crime reporting service is up and running. Anyone who needs to file an offense report can complete a form, get a case number, and receive a copy of the report without ever having to visit the police station.

JOHN LEWIS LAID TO REST IN ATLANTA THURSDAY

July 31, 2020

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By WVUA 23 Contributor Joshua Ragsdale Representative John Lewis’s funeral was held Thursday in Atlanta, where he was remembered by friends, family and several former presidents. The home-going service was held at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, where he was honored by his friends. “John Lewis was my hero and my friend – let’s honor

FANS SAY THEY’RE GLAD CRIMSON TIDE IS STILL PLAYING THIS YEAR

July 31, 2020

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By WVUA 23 Contributor Joshua Ragsdale After weeks of speculation and scheduling rumors, the SEC has officially announced that it will be following a 10 game, conference only schedule for this season, like what the Pac-12 and Big Ten are doing. Alabama students are certainly happy to at least know that there will be games

HEALTH MATTERS, JULY 29, 2020: YOUTH SPORTS

July 31, 2020

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As we get closer to the start of the school year, children and their parents might be thinking about sports even in the midst of COVID-19. How can youth sports organizations protect players from the virus and what can players do to protect themselves and their teammates? University Medical Center Sports Medicine Physician Dr. Brett

THE LATEST: CLYBURN CALLS ON TRUMP FOR NATIONAL VIRUS PLAN

July 31, 2020

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By The Associated Press WASHINGTON – A top Democrat lawmaker is calling on the Trump administration to release a comprehensive plan to combat the coronavirus, blasting the national response effort as the U.S. death toll recently surpassed 150,000 North Carolina Rep. James Clyburn warned another 150,000 Americans could lose their lives “if we do not

DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR ALL-VIRTUAL LEARNING IN TUSCALOOSA CITY SCHOOLS IS TODAY

July 31, 2020

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If your children are attending Tuscaloosa City Schools and you’re considering keeping them home for virtual-only learning, the deadline to register is today at 4:30 p.m. Students will be assigned to certified teachers employed by Tuscaloosa City Schools. Anyone enrolled in virtual learning will be required to meet participation requirements satisfying state attendance rules. Learn

REMAINS FOUND IN BURNED CAR IDENTIFIED AS MISSING BIRMINGHAM TEEN

July 31, 2020

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Authorities confirm the skeletal remains of a missing Birmingham teen were found among a burned car discovered in the woods last week. According to the Birmingham Police Department, the remains belong to 19-year-old Daniel Rickett, who went missing from his mother’s home in February 2018. The burned car and Rickett’s remains were found by a

NEED A COVID TEST? HERE’S HOW TO GET ONE

July 31, 2020

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Several options are available for anyone wishing to be tested for coronavirus. In Tuscaloosa, DCH Medical Center and University Medical Center are offering COVID-19 tests. In Birmingham, testing is available at UAB Hospital. Many pharmacies, local physicians and emergency care clinics are also providing tests, but patients should call ahead. There is a screening process,

NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WANTS OVERHAUL OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY’S BRANDING

July 31, 2020

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The new executive director of the Tuscaloosa County Industrial Development Authority wants to do a complete overhaul of the current branding. Danielle Winningham has been named executive director of the TCIDA, and wants to see a fresh approach to attracting industry. “I think the organization’s had this logo and brand for a while and now

TUSCALOOSA MAN GETS TWO LIFE SENTENCES IN TRIAL FOR DOZEN-PLUS FELONIES

July 31, 2020

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Two life sentences, that’s the punishment handed down to a Tuscaloosa man who pleaded guilty to 16 felonies last year. Nicholas Bailey II was a teenager when he committed these violent crimes, including the attempted murder of two Tuscaloosa Police officers, rapes and attempted rapes of multiple victims. The sexual assaults date back to December

COVID-19 TESTS REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE AT UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA

July 31, 2020

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All faculty, staff, and students at The University of Alabama will be required to take a COVID-19 test before returning to campus for the fall semester. Out of the two-thirds of UA employees who have been tested so far, the infection rate has been 1.5%. The University Medical Center is leading the testing of campus

PICKENS COUNTY SCHOOLS ADOPTING HYBRID LEARNING SCHEDULE FOR FIRST SIX WEEKS

July 30, 2020

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Pickens County Schools students will attend class beginning Tuesday, Aug. 18. Schools will offer a hybrid schedule, with all students having one virtual class day each week. Pickens County Schools Superintendent Jamie Chapman said the process works like this: “A ‘Schedule A’ kid would be Monday/Wednesday. ‘Schedule B’ would be Tuesday/Thursday,” Chapman said. Everyone will

NURSING HOMES HIT HARD BY CORONAVIRUS

July 30, 2020

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By WVUA 23 Contributor Joshua Ragsdale While the coronavirus has hit the United States hard, no group has been hit harder than those living in nursing homes. Nursing homes have accounted for more than 44% of the coronavirus deaths in the U.S, even though less than 1% of Americans live in nursing homes. Director of

TUSCALOOSA POLICE RECEIVING DIVERSITY TRAINING FROM LOCAL NONPROFIT

July 30, 2020

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By WVUA 23 Contributor Joshua Ragsdale The nonprofit organization 10-4 in Tuscaloosa will be providing diversity training for the Tuscaloosa Police Department in order to provide sensitivity training information and decrease bias and unfair practices by TPD officers. The hope is that the officers will have an expanded awareness and cultural understanding after the training,

TUSCALOOSA DEBATES BRINGING BACK FUNERAL ESCORTS

July 30, 2020

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By WVUA 23 Contributor Rory Turner Discussions about restarting police escorts during funerals continued Tuesday during the Tuscaloosa City Council Public Safety Committee meeting. The suggestion comes with a lot of opposition from the spouses of Tuscaloosa Police Department officers, along with the president of the Tuscaloosa Police Officer Support Group. Tuscaloosa halted the service

FEDERAL GRAND JURY INDICTS PAIR FOR KIDNAPPING, CONSPIRACY IN ‘CUPCAKE’ MCKINNEY CASE

July 30, 2020

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A federal grand jury indicted two people Wednesday for kidnapping and conspiracy to kidnap a girl in Birmingham. The body of 3-year-old Kamille “Cupcake” McKinney was found Oct. 22, 2019, 10 days after her abduction from a birthday party. Separate indictments were filed against 40-year-old Patrick Stallworth and 29-year-old Derick Brown, also known as Quentesa

SEC PUSHING FOOTBALL START DATE TO SEPT. 26 WITH CONFERENCE-ONLY GAMES

July 30, 2020

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The Crimson Tide is kicking off a lot later this year. The Southeastern Conference today announced Sept. 26 as the new kickoff date for the 2020 football season. That change allows the schools in the SEC to focus on the healthy return on their campus communities and the gradual reintroduction of athletics, SEC Commissioner Greg

WEST ALABAMA LEADERS LAUNCHING LET’S KEEP WEST ALABAMA WORKING CAMPAIGN

July 30, 2020

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West Alabama industry leaders and the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama have launched a campaign promoting COVID-19 safety in the workplace. It’s called Let’s Keep West Alabama Working and it’s purpose is encouraging safety protocols so area businesses can continue serving their communities in these unprecedented times. “I think what we want to see

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WARNS UNEMPLOYMENT RECIPIENTS OF POTENTIAL FRAUD

July 30, 2020

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MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Labor is warning Alabamians receiving unemployment compensation to be wary of fraud and to protect their personal identifying information. Unemployment compensation fraud has always occurred, but instances are increasing significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a problem that is occurring nationwide, as unscrupulous individuals and crime rings are

POLICE: FLORIDA COUPLE JAILED FOR REFUSING TO QUARANTINE

July 30, 2020

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Associated Press MIAMI (AP) – Two residents of the Florida Keys have been jailed for failing to quarantine after testing positive for the new coronavirus. Jail records show that 24-year-old Jose Interian and 26-year-old Yohana Gonzalez are facing charges of violating isolation rules for a quarantine and violating emergency management disaster preparedness rules. They were

NASA LAUNCHES MARS ROVER TO LOOK FOR SIGNS OF ANCIENT LIFE

July 30, 2020

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By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) – The biggest, most sophisticated Mars rover ever built is on its way to the red planet. NASA’s Perseverance blasted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, atop an Atlas V rocket Thursday morning. It’s the first step in an ambitious project to bring the first Martian

POLICE EXAMINE RED SUBSTANCE SPATTERED AT ALABAMA CAPITOL

July 30, 2020

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama State Troopers are investigating a red substance that was discovered splattered across the steps of the Capitol. The Montgomery Advertiser reports that troopers responded to the steps outside the government building at around 5 p.m. Wednesday to examine the substance. Trooper Michael Carswell said investigators determined the substance was “a

20-YEAR-OLD NORTHPORT MAN KILLED IN WEDNESDAY CRASH

July 30, 2020

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A 20-year-old man from Northport was killed in a crash on New Watermelon Road Wednesday. The victim, now identified as Thomas Jose Herrera Bigham, was driving an SUV near the intersection of New Watermelon Road and Lakeridge Court at 2 p.m. when he lost control and collided with another SUV traveling in the opposite direction.

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HUMAN TRAFFICKING TASK FORCE GETS DONATION FROM SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL

TUSCALOOSA POLICE RELEASE NEW ONLINE CRIME REPORTING SERVICE

JOHN LEWIS LAID TO REST IN ATLANTA THURSDAY

FANS SAY THEY’RE GLAD CRIMSON TIDE IS STILL PLAYING THIS YEAR

HEALTH MATTERS, JULY 29, 2020: YOUTH SPORTS

THE LATEST: CLYBURN CALLS ON TRUMP FOR NATIONAL VIRUS PLAN

DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR ALL-VIRTUAL LEARNING IN TUSCALOOSA CITY SCHOOLS IS TODAY

REMAINS FOUND IN BURNED CAR IDENTIFIED AS MISSING BIRMINGHAM TEEN

NEED A COVID TEST? HERE’S HOW TO GET ONE

NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WANTS OVERHAUL OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY’S BRANDING

TUSCALOOSA MAN GETS TWO LIFE SENTENCES IN TRIAL FOR DOZEN-PLUS FELONIES

COVID-19 TESTS REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE AT UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA

PICKENS COUNTY SCHOOLS ADOPTING HYBRID LEARNING SCHEDULE FOR FIRST SIX WEEKS

NURSING HOMES HIT HARD BY CORONAVIRUS

TUSCALOOSA POLICE RECEIVING DIVERSITY TRAINING FROM LOCAL NONPROFIT

TUSCALOOSA DEBATES BRINGING BACK FUNERAL ESCORTS

FEDERAL GRAND JURY INDICTS PAIR FOR KIDNAPPING, CONSPIRACY IN ‘CUPCAKE’ MCKINNEY CASE

SEC PUSHING FOOTBALL START DATE TO SEPT. 26 WITH CONFERENCE-ONLY GAMES

WEST ALABAMA LEADERS LAUNCHING LET’S KEEP WEST ALABAMA WORKING CAMPAIGN

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WARNS UNEMPLOYMENT RECIPIENTS OF POTENTIAL FRAUD

POLICE: FLORIDA COUPLE JAILED FOR REFUSING TO QUARANTINE

NASA LAUNCHES MARS ROVER TO LOOK FOR SIGNS OF ANCIENT LIFE

POLICE EXAMINE RED SUBSTANCE SPATTERED AT ALABAMA CAPITOL

20-YEAR-OLD NORTHPORT MAN KILLED IN WEDNESDAY CRASH

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