December 2020 - WVUA 23

We’ll Miss You, Jerome: After 20 Years, WVUA 23 Chief Photographer Retires

December 30, 2020

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After nearly 40 years in the business, WVUA 23 Chief Photographer Jerome Davis is retiring. Jerome joined WVUA 23 in 2001, and he’s been an integral piece of the station ever since. He’s mentored hundreds of aspiring journalists who now work all across the U.S. and even beyond. But his main focus was always ensuring

COVID in Alabama: Numbers Poised for Post-Christmas Spike

December 30, 2020

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Since last Monday, Alabama’s COVID-19 numbers are up by more than 17,000. The Alabama Department of Public Health reported 281,919 confirmed cases as of Monday. Of those, 193,000 have recovered since tracking began March 13, while 4,120 died of the virus. Tuscaloosa County is up to 12,616 cases and 155 deaths as of Monday. One

4 Men Arrested After Recent Robberies Near Alabama Campus

December 30, 2020

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Four men accused of targeting victims in neighborhoods around the University of Alabama campus are facing charges this week. Isaiah Jamal Farrow, 20, Keon Lamar Brown, 23, Jaylen Jakobie Fulghun, 22, and Deshaun Darnell Bryant, 23, were arrested on a combined total of 29 charges stemming from cases investigated by Tuscaloosa Police Other law enforcement

Update: Woman Facing Murder Charges in Child Abuse Case

December 30, 2020

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Update 2 p.m. Dec. 30, 2020: The 6-month-old child police say was assaulted and abused by a 30-year-old woman on Tuesday has died, police said this afternoon. Charges against the child’s caretaker, 30-year-old Tiffany Washington, have been upgraded to murder. A 6-month-old child is fighting for their life and a woman is behind bars in

Tider Insider: Dec. 29, 2020

December 29, 2020

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WVUA 23’s Gary Harris and Rodney Orr take a look at all things Alabama in the latest episode of Tider Insider.

Pickens County Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges

December 29, 2020

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A Pickens County man is facing child pornography charges in the wake of a multi-agency investigation. Christopher Shaw, 36, was charged Monday with being a parent or guardian permitting children to engage in the production of obscene matter and possession with intent to disseminate obscene matter depicting children younger than 17. Bond was set at

Tuscaloosa’s Most Wanted: Dec. 23, 2020

December 29, 2020

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TUSCALOOSA – The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Department needs your help locating some of Tuscaloosa’s Most Wanted. James Stanley Hosmer II, 28, is last known to be living in the area of Lower Hull Road in Moundville. Hosmer is wanted on second-degree assault charges. Kevonte D’Shon White, 20, is last known to be living in the area

Chamber of Commerce Elects Its New Members

December 29, 2020

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By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Micah Ward The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama has elected new leaders to serve on the Board of Directors. Joining the board as new directors are Brock Corder of The Builders Group, Steven Deal of Pritchett-Moore, Inc., and Mildred Black Hooks of People Optimum Consulting, LLC. Returning for a

Will Gambling Ever Be Allowed in Alabama? Group Releases Report on Cost, Benefits, Drawbacks

December 29, 2020

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By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Shanaya Daughtrey TUSCALOOSA, AL– On Dec. 18, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s study group on gambling released a 876-page report on the impact any gambling expansion would have on the state of Alabama. Ivey formulated this task force back in February in the event that a lottery and other forms of

Local Church Offers COVID-19 Testing, Diaper Handouts

December 29, 2020

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By WVUA 23 News Reporter Mattie Davis Weeping Mary A.M.E Zion offered free COVID-19 testing along with a diaper handout. Health care workers are getting vaccinated for COVID-19 across the nation, but it has not been made available to the majority of the country. Sunday, Weeping Mary A.M.E Zion church organized an opportunity to provide

Alabama Hospital Association: COVID Surge Expected in Early January

December 29, 2020

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State health officials are concerned about how COVID-19 numbers will be impacted by holiday gatherings and travel. Alabama Hospital Association President Dr. Don Williamson said Alabama is expecting another COVID-19 surge about three weeks after Christmas. On Monday, the Alabama Department of Public Health reported treating 2,802 people who are in the hospital battling COVID-19.

Tuscaloosa Offering Christmas Tree Recycling Drop-Off

December 29, 2020

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If you haven’t made a plan for your Christmas greenery yet, the city of Tuscaloosa is offering live greenery recycling at Curry Environmental Services. They’re accepting live Christmas trees, wreaths and garland now through Jan. 8. Remove decorations before donating. The greenery will be turned into mulch for projects in the community. A separate bin

State Departments Hosting Video Contest on Wearing Masks Against COVID

December 29, 2020

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Face masks are proven to be one of the most effective methods for preventing the spread of COVID-19. Now, the Alabama Department of Public Health, Alabama Hospital Association and the Medical Association of the State of Alabama are sponsoring a video contest so Alabamians of all ages can share why masking up is important. A

VA Home Residents Getting COVID-19 Vaccinations in Alabama

December 29, 2020

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Residents at Alabama’s four state veterans homes will receive COVID-19 vaccinations starting Tuesday. Alabama’s vaccine plan has prioritized frontline medical workers and residents and employees of long-term care facilities for the first doses. The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs said the first immunizations of the Pfizer vaccine will be administered to

Crimson Tide Fans Excited for College Playoffs

December 28, 2020

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By WVUA 23 News Reporter Sidney Spencer The beginning of this year’s college football season started off hazy. Fans wondered if there was even going to be a season. But now the Crimson Tide is looking forward to the Rose Bowl Jan. 1 against Notre Dame. Recent University of Alabama graduate Tyler Poe said his

Pet of the Week, Dec. 28, 2020: Meet Ally

December 28, 2020

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Ally is an adult cat who’s about 8 years old and was surrendered to the Humane Society of West Alabama with a younger cat named Pooter when their owner passed away. She’s a sweet cat but can be a little sassy to those she doesn’t know. Once she’s warmed up to you, she loves getting

Nearly 1.3M Traveled Through US Airports Sunday

December 28, 2020

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By The Associated Press WASHINGTON – Nearly 1.3 million people went through U.S. airports on Sunday, the highest level of air travel in more than nine months, despite fear that travel will lead to more cases of COVID-19. The Transportation Security Administration said it screened 1,284,599 on Sunday, the highest total since March 15. More

Tuscaloosa Extending Utilities Grace Period Due to Pandemic

December 28, 2020

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) – The city of Tuscaloosa is extending a grace period for people who are struggling to pay utility bills because of the pandemic. Mayor Walt Maddox this week signed an order extending the period until March 31. A statement from Maddox says the extension is being granted in the spirit of the

Alabama Ending In-Person Employment Help

December 28, 2020

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – In-person help for Alabama residents needing assistance with unemployment claims is coming to an end as a new phone appointment system will be established for the new year. The Alabama Department of Labor, in a news release, said it is ending in-person service at the Crump Senior Center in Montgomery due

The Latest: Driver Charged After Truck Stopped in Tennessee

December 28, 2020

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By The Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – A sheriff’s office in Tennessee says the driver of a box truck that was heard playing audio at a convenience store outside of Nashville has been booked into jail on felony charges. The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office says customers at the market where the white box truck

Alabama’s No. 1 Story of 2020: Do You Even Have to Guess?

December 28, 2020

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By JAY REEVES Associated Press A biological threat that once seemed far removed from Alabama dominated both state news and everyday life like nothing else in 2020. The coronavirus pandemic was the state’s top news story of the year, and its effects will linger into the New Year and beyond. A springtime of school closings

Spirit of Alabama: Church, Veterans Organization Teams Up for Holiday Food Drive

December 23, 2020

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Doing good for others and setting an example for others sums up a Northport congregation that teamed up with the local Vietnam Veterans of America over the holidays. The back doors of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Northport were wide open, with a truck backed to the entrance. Food was getting

Bright Spots: Organization Works With Businesses on Hiring Special Employees

December 23, 2020

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We could all use a little Christmas cheer, and those warm feelings….especially this year, right? WVUA 23’s Chelsea Barton served it up in this week’s Bright Spots report. Rashun Mcnair and Shawn Meadows are the two newest employees at Heritage House Coffee and Tea in Tuscaloosa. “Shawn and Rashun have been a huge blessing for

‘Mom’s Worth It’: US Holiday Travel Surges Despite Outbreak

December 23, 2020

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By TAMARA LUSH TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – Millions of Americans are traveling ahead of Christmas and New Year’s, despite pleas from public health experts that they stay home to avoid fueling the raging coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 320,000 nationwide. Many people at airports this week thought long and hard about whether to

Archives: December 2020

We’ll Miss You, Jerome: After 20 Years, WVUA 23 Chief Photographer Retires

COVID in Alabama: Numbers Poised for Post-Christmas Spike

4 Men Arrested After Recent Robberies Near Alabama Campus

Update: Woman Facing Murder Charges in Child Abuse Case

Tider Insider: Dec. 29, 2020

Pickens County Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges

Tuscaloosa’s Most Wanted: Dec. 23, 2020

Chamber of Commerce Elects Its New Members

Will Gambling Ever Be Allowed in Alabama? Group Releases Report on Cost, Benefits, Drawbacks

Local Church Offers COVID-19 Testing, Diaper Handouts

Alabama Hospital Association: COVID Surge Expected in Early January

Tuscaloosa Offering Christmas Tree Recycling Drop-Off

State Departments Hosting Video Contest on Wearing Masks Against COVID

VA Home Residents Getting COVID-19 Vaccinations in Alabama

Crimson Tide Fans Excited for College Playoffs

Pet of the Week, Dec. 28, 2020: Meet Ally

Nearly 1.3M Traveled Through US Airports Sunday

Tuscaloosa Extending Utilities Grace Period Due to Pandemic

Alabama Ending In-Person Employment Help

The Latest: Driver Charged After Truck Stopped in Tennessee

Alabama’s No. 1 Story of 2020: Do You Even Have to Guess?

Spirit of Alabama: Church, Veterans Organization Teams Up for Holiday Food Drive

Bright Spots: Organization Works With Businesses on Hiring Special Employees

‘Mom’s Worth It’: US Holiday Travel Surges Despite Outbreak

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