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Homewood Crash Suspect Taken into Custody in Tuscaloosa

April 29, 2021

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A man suspected of causing a fatal crash during a police pursuit in Homewood yesterday has been taken into custody in Tuscaloosa. Members of the Tuscaloosa Police Department’s Special Response Team took Jordan Markice Ricks, 28, into custody at the Redpoint student apartment complex on Hargrove Road just after 8 a.m. Thursday. He will be

Guidelines Ease, CDC Head Cautiously Optimistic

April 28, 2021

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By The Associated Press WASHINGTON – Top U.S. infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci says it’s likely as coronavirus cases go down, guidelines aimed at protecting people against the spread will be loosened. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has eased its guidelines on the wearing of masks outdoors, saying fully vaccinated Americans

2 Former Chick-fil-A Workers Indicted on Fraud Charges

April 28, 2021

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – Two former workers at a Chick-Fil-A restaurant in Birmingham have been charged with defrauding customers. Federal prosecutors say 37-year-old Larry James Black Jr. of Center Point and 40-year-old Joshua Daniel Powell of Moody came up with a scheme to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars in customer payments. They allegedly used

Alabama Student-Run Magazine Releases First Print Issue

April 28, 2021

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By WVUA 23 News Reporter Karris Harmon Members of the community gathered at the Ferguson Student Center on the University of Alabama’s campus to get the first print issue of 1956 magazine. 1956 magazine is a student-run magazine that celebrates and focuses on Black culture, Black excellence and Black student experiences. Founding Editor in Chief

City Remembers Tornado Victims with Plaques, Ceremonies

April 28, 2021

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Tuscaloosa city leaders honored those who lost their lives April 27, 2011, as well as the resilience of those who lost everything in several ceremonies Tuesday, exactly 10 years after a deadly tornado tore through Tuscaloosa. A total of 53 people died in Tuscaloosa as a result of the tornado. More than 200 died across

Prescription Drop-Off Event Collects 600 Pounds of Items

April 28, 2021

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By WVUA 23 News Reporter Karris Harmon More than 600 pounds of drugs were turned in throughout Tuscaloosa as part of the Drug Enforcement Agency‘s National Drug Take-Back event. The event offers residents a safe way to dispose of any unwanted, unused or expired prescription medications. Over the four-hour event, 607 pounds of drugs were

Lawsuit Filed in Bid to Block Alabama’s Prison Lease Plan

April 28, 2021

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Groups opposed to Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s plan to least private prisons have filed a lawsuit in a bid to block the plan. The proposal is seen by supporters as a partial solution to Alabama’s troubled correctional system. But the suit filed Tuesday suit alleges the plan does not have the

1 Killed, 4 Wounded in Drive-By Shooting at Alabama Park

April 28, 2021

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FAIRFIELD, Ala. (AP) – Authorities say one person has died and four others have suffered injuries in a drive-by shooting at an Alabama park. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called to a Fairfield park just before 8 p.m. Tuesday. A spokesman says that when deputies arrived, they found five wounded men. One

Faces of the Storm: 10 Years Later

April 28, 2021

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A decade ago, Tuscaloosa and West Alabama changed forever. On April 27, 2011, a massive EF4 tornado barrelled through some of the most populated portions of the city, destroying thousands of homes, businesses and lives. On April 27, 2021, WVUA 23 aired “Faces of the Storm: 10 Years Later,” offering a look at how far

TIDER INSIDER: 4-27-21

April 27, 2021

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Gary Harris and Rodney Orr discuss this week’s NFL Draft, and just how many Alabama players will be selected, Alabama baseball’s rough weekend in Lexington against Kentucky, Montana Fouts being named SEC Pitcher of the Week, Men’s Golf at the SEC Tournament and much more. We take your phone calls, emails and tweets live.

10 Years of Recovery: Habitat Builds 87 Homes Since April 27, 2011

April 27, 2021

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This story is airing as part of WVUA 23’s “Faces of the Storm: 10 Years Later.” Watch it on WVUA 23 at 7 and 9 p.m. April 27, and at 8 p.m. May 1. The show will be available on our YouTube channel beginning April 28. Habitat for Humanity Tuscaloosa has played a pivotal role

CDC: Vaccinated Can Go Outside Without Mask

April 27, 2021

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By The Associated Press NEW YORK – U.S. health officials say fully vaccinated Americans don’t need to wear masks outdoors unless they are in a big crowd of strangers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the updated guidance Tuesday. Previously the CDC had been advising that people should wear masks outdoors if they

Hale County Approved For FEMA Assistance From March Storm

April 27, 2021

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It’s been over one month since an EF3 tornado devastated rural parts of Hale County like Sawyerville. When we spoke with Hale County EMA Director Russell Weeden Monday morning, the Federal Emergency Management Agency had not declared the storm-stricken area eligible for individual assistance. However, he did inform us hours later, that his office got

Tuscaloosa Man Sentenced to 6 Years on Federal Gun Charges

April 27, 2021

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A convicted felon and purported gang member from Tuscaloosa has been sentenced to serve six years in prison after pleading guilty to federal gun charges. A federal judge sentenced Devontay Jerrod Hutt, 25, at a hearing held in Birmingham Tuesday morning. Hutt pleaded guilty on Jan. 26 to charges of possession of a firearm by

10 Years of Recovery: Chief Meteorologist Explains What Happened That Day

April 27, 2021

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This story is airing as part of WVUA 23’s “Faces of the Storm: 10 Years Later.” Watch it on WVUA 23 at 7 and 9 p.m. April 27, and at 8 p.m. May 1. The show will be available on our YouTube channel beginning April 28. By WVUA 23 Chief Meteorologist Richard Scott Let’s go

Shoplifting Suspect Winds Up In Hospital for Month After K9 Used in Arrest

April 27, 2021

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A Mississippi man accused of shoplifting from a Tuscaloosa Walmart is thankful he still has his arm after a Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s K9 deputy was sent after him March 5. Derek Stokes spent more than a month in the hospital recovering from his injuries, and is currently living with a skin graft connecting his arm

Tuscaloosa River Market To Host Premeire “Runway” Fashion Show

April 27, 2021

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By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Shanaya Daughtrey TUSCALOOSA, AL– A fashion event for a great cause is happening April 29 at the Tuscaloosa River Market. Several local boutiques have partnered with Keely Duke Events to bring guests a night of fun and fellowship while showcasing the latest spring and summer fashions from 7 to 10

20 Arrested in Weekend Prostitution Sting

April 27, 2021

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An undercover prostitution sting over the weekend by the West Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force resulted in the arrest of 20 people. Of those, six were also charged with traveling to meet a minor for an unlawful sex act. On Thursday 11 men were charged with soliciting prostitution after attempting to meet adult women for

10 Years of Recovery: Former Tide Player Recalls Team’s Volunteer Efforts

April 27, 2021

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This story is airing as part of WVUA 23’s “Faces of the Storm: 10 Years Later.” Watch it on WVUA 23 at 7 and 9 p.m. April 27, and at 8 p.m. May 1. The show will be available on our YouTube channel beginning April 28. Whether you’re a Crimson Tide fan or not, football

Sentencing Set for Juvenile Lifer Whose Case Set Precedent

April 27, 2021

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By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – A judge is set to decide the punishment for an Alabama man whose case set a U.S. Supreme Court precedent that banned mandatory life sentences for juveniles. The judge will hold a sentencing hearing Tuesday afternoon for Evan Miller. The judge will decide if Miller should

Aid Approved for 8 Alabama Counties Hit By March Storms

April 27, 2021

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – President Joe Biden has approved federal disaster aid for eight Alabama counties where tornadoes and strong winds caused damage over two days in March. Biden approved assistance that can include grants for repair and temporary housing; loans for property losses; and other aid to individuals and businesses that were affected on

Alabama Recalls 2011 Tornado Outbreak That Killed Hundreds

April 27, 2021

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By JAY REEVES Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – Alabama is marking the 10th anniversary of a horrific tornado outbreak that killed more than 250 people statewide. Tuesday marks a decade since more than 60 twisters ripped across the state on April 27, 2011. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has ordered flags to be lowered to

Police Chase After Traffic Stop Ends with 1 Dead, Manhunt

April 27, 2021

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HOMEWOOD, Ala. (AP) – A police chase that began with a traffic stop near Birmingham ended when a fleeing motorist crashed into another vehicle, killing a person, and ran away from the wreckage. Vestavia Hills police say an officer stopped a vehicle on Interstate 65 on Monday night but the driver fled until exiting on

WVUA 23 Chief Meteorologist Lost His Home, Not His Drive in Tornado

April 26, 2021

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By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Harrison Holland Once you’ve gone through something traumatic, it’s nigh impossible to forget. And when you’re the meteorologist warning West Alabamians of a dangerous, deadly tornado on the ground, there’s no time to stop and think about how your house is among the thousands being reduced to rubble. So WVUA

Archives: April 2021

Homewood Crash Suspect Taken into Custody in Tuscaloosa

Guidelines Ease, CDC Head Cautiously Optimistic

2 Former Chick-fil-A Workers Indicted on Fraud Charges

Alabama Student-Run Magazine Releases First Print Issue

City Remembers Tornado Victims with Plaques, Ceremonies

Prescription Drop-Off Event Collects 600 Pounds of Items

Lawsuit Filed in Bid to Block Alabama’s Prison Lease Plan

1 Killed, 4 Wounded in Drive-By Shooting at Alabama Park

Faces of the Storm: 10 Years Later

TIDER INSIDER: 4-27-21

10 Years of Recovery: Habitat Builds 87 Homes Since April 27, 2011

CDC: Vaccinated Can Go Outside Without Mask

Hale County Approved For FEMA Assistance From March Storm

Tuscaloosa Man Sentenced to 6 Years on Federal Gun Charges

10 Years of Recovery: Chief Meteorologist Explains What Happened That Day

Shoplifting Suspect Winds Up In Hospital for Month After K9 Used in Arrest

Tuscaloosa River Market To Host Premeire “Runway” Fashion Show

20 Arrested in Weekend Prostitution Sting

10 Years of Recovery: Former Tide Player Recalls Team’s Volunteer Efforts

Sentencing Set for Juvenile Lifer Whose Case Set Precedent

Aid Approved for 8 Alabama Counties Hit By March Storms

Alabama Recalls 2011 Tornado Outbreak That Killed Hundreds

Police Chase After Traffic Stop Ends with 1 Dead, Manhunt

WVUA 23 Chief Meteorologist Lost His Home, Not His Drive in Tornado

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