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UAB Doctor Offers Comprehensive Look at COVID Info, Vaccine Details

December 23, 2020

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Tuesday morning, University of Alabama at Birmingham Professor of Medcine Dr. Michael Slagg gave a comprehensive interview about the COVID-19 pandemic and the efforts to vaccinate as many people as possible. Slagg said he battled COVID-19 earlier this year and dealt with many common symptoms. He got the vaccine on Sunday and said the medical

Jackson County Commission Chair Quits After Investigation Revealed

December 23, 2020

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SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (AP) – The chairman of the Jackson County Commission has resigned a day after members revealed an investigation into improper video surveillance at the courthouse in Scottsboro. Members of the commission voted Tuesday to accept the resignation of chairman Tim Guffey. A statement read during a meeting didn’t mention a reason for Guffey’s

TIDER INSIDER: 12/22/20

December 22, 2020

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Gary Harris and Rodney Orr discuss Alabama football’s 52-46 win over Florida in the SEC Championship Game — the Tide’s offense continues to raise expectations, and could Alabama have three legitimate Heisman Trophy candidates? They also react to the teams that will take part in the College Football Playoff, as well as Alabama’s decision to

TPD Ensures Christmas Comes Early for Tuscaloosa Family

December 22, 2020

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Tuscaloosa family got the surprise of a lifetime just in time for Christmas this week. The Tuscaloosa Police Department made sure a grandmother in Holt who’s been raising her four grandchildren by her lonesome will have a merry Christmas. Maggie Conner always pays it forward by helping others whenever she can, but on Monday Tuscaloosa

Grant Provides New Assistance for Elderly, Disabled Adult Abuse Victims

December 22, 2020

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By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Nayeli Pineda Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $1.9 million to aid disabled adults and elderly persons who are victims of abuse. The Department of Human Resources will use the grant to provide in-home or temporary placement support for victims who are put through acts of abuse, neglect and exploitation.

Organization Hosts Christmas Giveaway for Children Monday

December 22, 2020

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Some children in Tuscaloosa had Christmas come a little early this week. Local group Nspire organized a toy giveaway at Rosedale Park on Monday. Organizer Ladaniel Richards said the purpose of their group is to remind people to focus less on themselves and more on children. They wanted to do something nice for children after

WVUA 23 Christmas Programming Note

December 22, 2020

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WVUA 23 is airing some special holiday programming this week. On Christmas Eve, we’re featuring Christmas movies all day, including during our usual 5, 6 and 10 p.m. news broadcasts. Airing at 5 and 6 are “Little House on the Prarie” Christmas episodes, and at 10 p.m. we’re airing the movie “Christmas for a Dollar.”

Pet of the Week, Dec. 21, 2020: Meet Montley

December 22, 2020

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Montley is a 2-year old Labrador/pit bull terrier mix who was found as a stray but was never claimed. The Humane Society of West Alabama is helping him search for his forever. He’s a big boy weighing in at 80 pounds, but it’s 90 pounds of pure love. Montley has never met a stranger and

Fauci Says Vaccine to Reach US Residents in Summer

December 22, 2020

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By The Associated Press WASHINGTON – The nation’s top infectious disease expert estimates that most Americans will have access to the new COVID-19 vaccines by mid-summer. Dr. Anthony Fauci told Good Morning America on Tuesday that he expects to start vaccinating the general population “somewhere in the end of March, the beginning of April.” He

Alabama Governor Gets Vaccine, Calls it ‘A Safe Thing to Do’

December 22, 2020

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By KIM CHANDLER and JAY REEVES Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has become one of the first governors to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. She received the first of the two-shot Pfizer vaccine at a Montgomery hospital on Monday, a move aimed at building public confidence in the vaccines. Two top

Alabama College Student Arrested in Fatal Campus Shooting

December 22, 2020

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – A student at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is charged with capital murder in the shooting death of a fellow student who was killed on campus while selling a set of headphones. Police say 22-year-old Carlos Londarrius Stephens of Alabaster surrendered to authorities Monday and was charged in the death

COVID-19 Claims 3 More Alabama Inmates, Total Deaths Top 50

December 22, 2020

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – The Alabama Department of Corrections says three more state inmates have died after contracting COVID-19, bringing the system’s total number of inmate deaths from the illness to more than 50. The deaths of 72-year-old Larry Gene Knight; 73-year-old Dennis Guyton and 68-year-old Danny Charles Cunningham brought Alabama’s total number of inmate

Work Search Requirements for Unemployment Assistance Begins Again Jan. 1

December 22, 2020

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By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Anne Houtz The Alabama Department of Labor will be reinstating work search requirements for unemployment compensation recipients beginning Jan. 1, 2021. Earlier in 2020, when the coronavirus pandemic began, ADOL waived the work search requirement for unemployment compensation recipients who became unemployed due to a pandemic related reason. Prior to

Theatre Tuscaloosa Offers A Virtual Mini-Season Series

December 22, 2020

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By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Shanaya Daughtrey TUSCALOOSA, AL– Theatre Tuscaloosa will continue its 2020-2021 “Spreading Joy Season,” with a series of virtual presentations of recordings of some of the organization’s greatest hits. Theater Tuscaloosa is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit community theatre located on the Martin Campus of Shelton State Community College. It has been enriching

Christmas in the ICU: Decorations, Lights and Many Tears

December 22, 2020

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By JAY REEVES Associated Press OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) – Doctors and nurses caring for the sickest COVID-19 patients are doing what they can to get through the holidays. At one Alabama hospital, the intensive care unit is decorated with Christmas trees, snowman stickers and lights. Staff members at East Alabama Medical Center say Christmas just

Northport Police Searching for Bank Robbery Suspect

December 21, 2020

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A man is on the run from police after a robbery this afternoon at Alabama One Credit Union in Northport. It happened just before 3 p.m. at the credit union’s Northport branch, across McFarland Boulevard from Chick-fil-A and Neighborhood Walmart. Investigators said the suspect walked into the bank and gave the teller a note demanding

Protestors Concerned About COVID-19 Regulations in Tuscaloosa County Jail

December 21, 2020

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By WVUA 23 News Reporter Mattie Davis Protesters gathered outside the Tuscaloosa County Courthouse concerned about the current COVID-19 regulations in the Tuscaloosa County Jail. Protesters said they are concerned about a number of ongoing issues including the lack of inmate COVID-19 data and protective measures being taken inside the county jail. In July, the Southern

Northport Fire Rescue Brings Santa to Town

December 21, 2020

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By WVUA 23 News Reporter Mattie Davis Northport Fire Rescue got out into the community and made it possible for residents to see Santa Claus this Christmas. According to Northport resident Heatherley Hardin, because of COVID-19 many Northport residents did not know if they were going to be able to see the jolly ol’ man.

Remembering Ha’Keem: Holt High Senior Killed in Wreck Saturday

December 21, 2020

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By WVUA 23 News Reporter Sidney Spencer Early Saturday morning, 18-year-old Holt High School Senior, Ha’Keem Malik Tucker-Goodman was killed after the car he was riding in left the road and struck a tree on Airport Road in Northport. Three other people inside the car were taken to the DCH Regional Medical Center for minor

Celebrating SEC Championship Looked Different This Year

December 21, 2020

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By WVUA 23 News Reporter Sidney Spencer Fans’ plans for the SEC Championship game looked a little bit different this year. 2020 has been a year of unpredictable events and college football is no exception to it. Many fans missed tickets to this year’s SEC Championship game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Florida

Groups Want Water Board Members Who Will Stop Shutoffs

December 21, 2020

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – A group of civic organizations is asking Birmingham-area leaders to appoint new water board members who will stop shutting off water for customers behind on their bills. The organizations are asking for Birmingham Water Works Board members who will resume a moratorium on shutoffs for overdue bills. The groups also want

Alabama to Get Fewer Doses of Virus Vaccine Than Expected

December 21, 2020

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – State health officials say Alabama will receive almost 20,000 fewer doses of coronavirus vaccine than initially planned. The change will reduce the number of people who can receive an initial dose of the Pfizer vaccine in coming days. Health officials say the reason for the change is unclear. The department says

Health Matters, Dec. 16, 2020: Don’t Push Off Your Mammogram

December 21, 2020

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Screening tests can prevent illness and disease even before you have symptoms. Some screenings for women’s health include mammograms and PAP smears are done regularly, and University Medical Center OBGYN Dr. John McDonald said he urges women not put off these screenings because of COVID-19. “When COVID first came about in March of this year,

Police Investigating After Witnesses See Gunman Near Cookout

December 21, 2020

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Tuscaloosa Police are investigating after witnesses near Cookout on 15th Street Sunday afternoon reported a gunman on foot who fired at least once into a vehicle pulling out of University Downs. The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit was notified, TPD said, and is taking over the investigation. It happened just after 2 p.m. near the popular

Archives: December 2020

UAB Doctor Offers Comprehensive Look at COVID Info, Vaccine Details

Jackson County Commission Chair Quits After Investigation Revealed

TIDER INSIDER: 12/22/20

TPD Ensures Christmas Comes Early for Tuscaloosa Family

Grant Provides New Assistance for Elderly, Disabled Adult Abuse Victims

Organization Hosts Christmas Giveaway for Children Monday

WVUA 23 Christmas Programming Note

Pet of the Week, Dec. 21, 2020: Meet Montley

Fauci Says Vaccine to Reach US Residents in Summer

Alabama Governor Gets Vaccine, Calls it ‘A Safe Thing to Do’

Alabama College Student Arrested in Fatal Campus Shooting

COVID-19 Claims 3 More Alabama Inmates, Total Deaths Top 50

Work Search Requirements for Unemployment Assistance Begins Again Jan. 1

Theatre Tuscaloosa Offers A Virtual Mini-Season Series

Christmas in the ICU: Decorations, Lights and Many Tears

Northport Police Searching for Bank Robbery Suspect

Protestors Concerned About COVID-19 Regulations in Tuscaloosa County Jail

Northport Fire Rescue Brings Santa to Town

Remembering Ha’Keem: Holt High Senior Killed in Wreck Saturday

Celebrating SEC Championship Looked Different This Year

Groups Want Water Board Members Who Will Stop Shutoffs

Alabama to Get Fewer Doses of Virus Vaccine Than Expected

Health Matters, Dec. 16, 2020: Don’t Push Off Your Mammogram

Police Investigating After Witnesses See Gunman Near Cookout

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