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Alabama Man Sentenced to Life Imprisonment in Wife’s Slaying

December 17, 2020

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DECATUR, Ala. (AP) – An Alabama man convicted of killing his former wife at her business has been sentenced to life imprisonment. A Morgan County judge handed down the penalty to 68-year-old Roger Dale Stevens on Wednesday. Stevens was convicted of capital murder last month in the death of 64-year-old Kay Letson Stevens. She was

Man Arrested in Dec. 1 Shooting

December 17, 2020

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A 28-year-old man is facing attempted murder charges after a shooting Dec. 1. Bruce Thomas is accused of shooting at a victim just after 3:30 p.m. in the 500 block of 29th Place earlier this month. The victim was inside his vehicle during the shooting, and was not injured. His vehicle was struck numerous times.

Local Schools Update Winter Athletics COVID Guidelines

December 17, 2020

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By WVUA 23 News Reporter Kayla Smith Tuscaloosa City Schools officials are updating occupancy numbers for school gyms used for winter athletic events. Executive Director of Learning Support for Tuscaloosa City Schools Janet Sherrod said they’re prioritizing health and safety. “With everything going on and the spike of the numbers in the state of Alabama, we’re

Man Facing Charges in Westlawn Middle Break-Ins

December 17, 2020

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Tuscaloosa Police investigators have arrested a man suspected of breaking into Westlawn Middle School twice during the school’s Thanksgiving break. Ronnie Earl Melton, 60, was charged with two counts of third-degree burglary on Monday. He is being held in the Tuscaloosa County Jail with bond set at $30,000. School staff reported that someone broke into

Cause of Cottondale Apartment Fire Not Yet Determined

December 17, 2020

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By WVUA 23 News Reporter Aajene Robinson Residents living at Cottondale Efficiency Apartments on University Boulevard woke up Tuesday night to find their home ablaze. The fire damaged 11 units and resulted in one minor head injury, fire officials said. Apartment resident Oscar Maddox’s unit was not damaged in the fire, but he said he

Mother Honors Daughter, Grandson Lost in Tornado with Quilt

December 17, 2020

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Just before 1 p.m. on Dec. 16, 2000, an EF4 tornado ripped through the city of Tuscaloosa, killing 11 people and leaving a path of destruction. That was the day Betty Weaver hung up the phone after a conversation with her daughter Joy, not knowing it would be the last time they ever spoke. “We

Trask, Jones Enjoy Unlikely Rises to Heisman Contenders

December 17, 2020

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By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer It’s hard to imagine a much more meteoric rise to Heisman Trophy contender than that of Alabama quarterback Mac Jones, until considering the season Florida’s Kyle Trask has had. Formerly three-star recruits with seemingly daunting paths to the starting jobs but five-star perseverance and smarts, now they’re perhaps the

Nursing Students, Teachers Fill Gaps at UAB Hospital

December 17, 2020

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – A Birmingham hospital is bringing in more than 120 students and faulty members from the University of Alabama at Birmingham nursing school to help care for patients sickened by the coronavirus pandemic. UAB Hospital says faculty members and graduate students will fill out patient care teams. They are all licensed registered

Man Charged with Murder in Shooting at Christmas Party

December 17, 2020

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MOBILE, Ala. (AP) – Authorities say an Alabama man is charged with murder in a fatal shooting that occurred at a Christmas party. News outlets report that 33-year-old James Lee James Jr. was booked into the Mobile jail Wednesday night. He’s charged in the killing of 19-year-old Jaheim Pugh, who was shot to death at

Ivey Awards Grant to University of Alabama for Sexual Assault Prevention

December 16, 2020

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By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Anne Houtz Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $322,000 to the University of Alabama to prevent sexual violence and to provide support for students at two college campuses in Tuscaloosa. The grant will enable the university’s Women & Gender Resource Center to continue Project HOPE, a program to help victims

COVID-19 Affecting Some Recycling Routes

December 16, 2020

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By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Nayeli Pineda The pandemic is causing staffing shortages throughout the city. Tuscaloosa has now moved select Thursday recycling pick-up routes over to Friday. “The recent changes to a few of the Thursday recycling routes were in-part due to staffing shortages related to covid-19, and the City making adjustments to continue

Former Chili’s Demolished Tuesday, Developer Says Sports Complex is Coming

December 16, 2020

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McFarland Mall at the intersection of Skyland and McFarland boulevards was once a bustling retail hub welcoming visitors to Tuscaloosa. But saying it’s past its prime these days is a little too polite. Dillard’s was knocked down several years ago. The rest of the mall, which once housed stores like Goody’s, Michael’s and TJ Maxx,

First Batch of COVID-19 Vaccine Arrives at UAB

December 16, 2020

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By WVUA 23 News Reporter Julia Smith Fifteen hospitals in Alabama received the first phase of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday, and three of those are in West Alabama. They are Cullman Regional Medical Center, DCH Regional Medical Center and UAB Hospital in Birmingham. UAB received their first round of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines Tuesday morning,

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Featured Teacher, November 2020: Sara Ogonowski, Walker Elementary School

December 16, 2020

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Congratulations to Walker Elementary School’s Sara Ogonowski for being November’s Featured Teacher. Ogonowski was nominated for the award by one of her students and his mother. The student’s mother said her son struggles with learning and was discouraged with school before Ms. O entered the picture. “She is soft-spoken, super engaging and has the best

Maddox Requesting Safer at Home Extension for Election Safety

December 16, 2020

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The Tuscaloosa city municipal election is three months away, and Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox is requesting Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey extend the state’s Safer at Home order past Election Day on March 2. Maddox said he’s making the request because of rising COVID-19 cases in Tuscaloosa County. Even though the election is months away, he

Stillman Starting up Early College Distance Learning Program

December 16, 2020

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Stillman College has some extra money thanks to Alabama Power that will help the school’s dual enrollment program. Alabama Power and the Southern Company awarded Stillman $105,000 in support of launching Alabama’s first early college-based distance learning program at a historically Black college or university. Stillman Vice President of Strategic Initiatives Rashea Workman said grants

Tuscaloosa County High Request for $50K from Northport has Some Flummoxed

December 16, 2020

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It’s not unusual for city governments to financially assist school systems in their jurisdiction, but during Monday’s meeting, the Northport City Council heard a unique financial request from Tuscaloosa County High School. TCHS Principal Darrell Williams asked the council for $50,000 a year so the school can increase some coaches’ salaries. The school is within

DCH Has 3,000 COVID Vaccines in First Round of Distribution

December 16, 2020

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DCH Health System is receiving 3,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and will be distributing them beginning this week. The news came Tuesday during the Tuscaloosa City Council Finance Committee meeting, where physicians from DCH addressed the council on how the vaccine will be distributed in Tuscaloosa County. In Tuscaloosa County, these first vaccines will

Rojas Helps Alabama Overcome Furman in 83-80 Win

December 16, 2020

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By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter William Galloway TUSCALOOSA — James Rojas made three shots on Tuesday night for Alabama against Furman in Coleman Coliseum, but none bigger than the three-pointer with 1:18 left to play. The Crimson Tide defeated the Paladins 83-80 to improve to 4-2 on the year while Furman dropped to 5-2. The

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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Alabama Mask Mandate

December 16, 2020

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit challenging Alabama’s mandatory face mask mandate. U.S. District Judge Keith Watkins of Montgomery dismissed the lawsuit calling it a “shotgun pleading” that makes a lot of accusations without organization or solid legal claims. The same judge had refused the suit’s request to block

Funeral Held for Medal of Honor Recipient Killed by COVID-19

December 16, 2020

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama Medal of Honor recipient Bennie G. Adkins is being remembered both for his battlefield heroics and the work he did to help others after Vietnam at his funeral. Adkins’ flag-draped coffin sat at the front of an Arlington National Cemetery chapel decorated with Christmastime poinsettias Wednesday as a chaplain described

TIDER INSIDER: 12-15-20

December 15, 2020

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Gary Harris and Rodney Orr discuss Alabama final regular season win against Arkansas and look ahead to the SEC Championship. Men’s and women’s basketball continue with non-conference play. Butch Jones joins Arkansas State as head coach. We answer your phone calls, emails and tweets live.

Doctor Encourages Residents Get Vaccine ASAP

December 15, 2020

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The first vaccine that can combat the coronavirus is being delivered this week across the U.S., and it’s important that at least 70% of the population gets inoculated. Doctors at UAB Hospital said recent surveys suggest 50% of Alabamians will take the COVID vaccine when they can, but 75% of minorities said they’re not interested.

Local Boutique Hosts Craft Fair Promoting Local Businesses

December 15, 2020

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By WVUA 23 News Reporter Aajene Robinson Northport boutique Make America Cute Again hosted a craft fair Saturday to promote local businesses while also giving back to the community. Local vendors attended the event to meet the needs of holiday shoppers while also hosting a food drive. The event also featured a can donation entrance

Archives: December 2020

Alabama Man Sentenced to Life Imprisonment in Wife’s Slaying

Man Arrested in Dec. 1 Shooting

Local Schools Update Winter Athletics COVID Guidelines

Man Facing Charges in Westlawn Middle Break-Ins

Cause of Cottondale Apartment Fire Not Yet Determined

Mother Honors Daughter, Grandson Lost in Tornado with Quilt

Trask, Jones Enjoy Unlikely Rises to Heisman Contenders

Nursing Students, Teachers Fill Gaps at UAB Hospital

Man Charged with Murder in Shooting at Christmas Party

Ivey Awards Grant to University of Alabama for Sexual Assault Prevention

COVID-19 Affecting Some Recycling Routes

Former Chili’s Demolished Tuesday, Developer Says Sports Complex is Coming

First Batch of COVID-19 Vaccine Arrives at UAB

Featured Teacher, November 2020: Sara Ogonowski, Walker Elementary School

Maddox Requesting Safer at Home Extension for Election Safety

Stillman Starting up Early College Distance Learning Program

Tuscaloosa County High Request for $50K from Northport has Some Flummoxed

DCH Has 3,000 COVID Vaccines in First Round of Distribution

Rojas Helps Alabama Overcome Furman in 83-80 Win

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Alabama Mask Mandate

Funeral Held for Medal of Honor Recipient Killed by COVID-19

TIDER INSIDER: 12-15-20

Doctor Encourages Residents Get Vaccine ASAP

Local Boutique Hosts Craft Fair Promoting Local Businesses

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