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Tuscaloosa Hazardous Waste Disposal Day this Saturday

June 4, 2021

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By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Jessica Patterson The city of Tuscaloosa and Nucor Steel are hosting the 2021 Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day this Saturday, June 5, at 8 a.m. The event will take place at the Public Safety Logistics building located at 3311 Kauloosa Ave. Household hazardous waste is the discarded, unused or leftover

Health Matters, June 2, 2021: COVID and mental health

June 4, 2021

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At the beginning of the COVID pandemic, a third of U.S. adults reported the pandemic was impacting their mental health. By the end of last year, more than 50% did. Contracting COVID, fear of family members getting sick, and homeschooling children topped the list. Increased rates of anxiety, depression and loneliness were also factors. University

Tuscaloosa’s Most Wanted: June 2, 2021

June 4, 2021

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TUSCALOOSA – The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office needs your help locating some of Tuscaloosa’s Most Wanted. Bryant Deandre Johnson, 31, is last known to be living in the area of 25th Street in Tuscaloosa. Johnson is wanted on a first-degree robbery charge. Rober Eugene Beckham, 44, is last known to be living in the area

Alabama Softball Advances in the Women’s College World Series

June 4, 2021

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By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Jessica Patterson Alabama softball started strong in the Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City against Arizona. The team secured a win 5-1 over the Wildcats. Bailey Hemphill scored the Tide’s first two runs in the first and third inning, including one home run. Alabama led by two runs until

Tuscaloosa City Schools starting summer learning, summer feeding programs

June 4, 2021

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By: WVUA 23 News Reporter Crimson Jeffers While the regular school year might be over, that does not mean school is out for summer. Thursday, June 3, marked the first day of summer learning for Tuscaloosa City Schools, and educators hope will help bridge the gap between the instructional time that was lost at the

Chamber hosts State of the State address Thursday

June 4, 2021

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By WVUA 23 News Reporter Karris Harmon Members of the West Alabama community gathered for the Chamber in Session: State of The State address on Thursday, June 3, at the Embassy Suites in Tuscaloosa. The event, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama, included a meal and updates from a panel of elected

Tuscaloosa Baseball League celebrates end of season

June 4, 2021

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By WVUA 23 News Reporter Kayla Smith The Tuscaloosa Baseball League celebrated the end of its season at McDonald Hughes Ball Field on Saturday, May 29. Since February, players and their families have spent their Saturdays on the baseball diamond, with local volunteers helping to coach the players, ranging from ages 3-12. “I think it’s

Alabama officer who stomped man facing disciplinary action

June 4, 2021

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) – Police in Alabama say an internal review has found that an officer violated policy by repeatedly stomping on the leg of a man during an arrest attempt. The Huntsville Police Department says it reviewed multiple video recordings before deciding that the officer will now face disciplinary review by the police chief.

Ready to Support Local Businesses? ‘Celebrate Local’ Event is Happening Tuesday, June 22

June 4, 2021

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By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Khara Gibson-Taylor The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama is hosting its annual Celebrate Local event at the Tuscaloosa River Market Tuesday, June 22, from noon to 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, and will showcase area vendors and encourage the community to shop at

Skyland Elementary has new principal

June 3, 2021

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By WVUA 23 News Reporter Aajene Robinson Skyland Elementary School recently hired a new principal, although she is a familiar face in Tuscaloosa City Schools. Selena Speight has been with the school system for about 12 years. For nine of those years, she was a first-grade teacher at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary. After serving as an

Human Trafficking Task Force searching for suspect

June 3, 2021

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Investigators with The West Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force need your help finding a suspect with three outstanding first-degree human trafficking charges. The warrants against Demetrice Undreal McKinney, 45, are related to cases involving teenage girls. Task Force agents were made aware of criminal activity in December and obtained warrants to arrest McKinney in January.

Tuscaloosa’s One Place gets state grants

June 3, 2021

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By: WVUA 23 News Reporter Crimson Jeffers Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey recently awarded grants totaling $83,000 to Tuscaloosa and Winston counties to help youth who are at risk for involvement in the criminal justice system, according to a press release from the Alabama Department of Economic and Consumer Affairs. The Tuscaloosa Family Resource Center Inc.

Wanna hunt gators? You’ll need a permit

June 3, 2021

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By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Drew Daws The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources recently announced that hunters will now be eligible to register for state-regulated alligator hunts. Registration opened Tuesday, June 1, and must be completed by 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 14, according to a press release from ADCNR. A total of 260

Beat the Summer Heat with These Safety Tips

June 3, 2021

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By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Jessica Patterson According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heat exhaustion happens when the body does not properly cool itself through sweating. Heat illness can cause damage to the brain and other vital organs. Signs of heatstroke are not sweating, rapid pulse, headaches, dizziness, nausea, and confusion.

Marshall seeks second term as Alabama attorney general

June 3, 2021

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By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced he is running for a second term as the state’s top law enforcement officer. Marshall made the announcement Thursday in Montgomery. Marshall pointed to his participation in lawsuits against the Biden administration, including those over energy policy. Marshall also

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Update: 1 suspect found, others still missing

June 3, 2021

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UPDATE June 4, 2021: The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit announced today that Charles Newton was located and taken into custody Thursday. The other two suspects are still at large. The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit is searching for several people involved in shootings and other crimes over the weekend. Here’s a roundup: Snow Hinton Park shooting

NAPS School Struggles to Recover After Tornado Damage

June 3, 2021

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By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Jessica Patterson An EF-3 tornado in March damaged the NAPS Abundant Life Academy in Sawyerville. “NAPS” stands for the National Association for the Prevention of Starvation. It is a pre-k to eighth-grade boarding school that serves students in the Black Belt region. There is also a wellness institute in Sawyerville

15th Annual Eagles Wings Charity Ride Shifting into High Gear This Saturday

June 3, 2021

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By WVUA23 Digital Reporter Khara Gibson-Taylor If you’re a motorcycle rider and love giving back, we have an upcoming event just for you! On Saturday, June 5, the J. Collier Foster Lodge 906 and West Alabama Raised Riders are teaming up once again to host their 15th Annual Charity Motorcycle Ride with proceeds benefiting Eagles’

YMCA hosting summer camp garden

June 3, 2021

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By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Jessica Patterson Preparation is taking place for a summer camp project at the Benjamin Barnes YMCA. The YMCA program will teach campers how to plant a garden. They received the first part of the community garden materials, including wood needed for frames and topsoil. Deon Washington is the president of

Weekend Fun, Events Happening in Tuscaloosa

June 3, 2021

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By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Khara Gibson-Taylor Looking for something fun and free to do this weekend? After a brief hiatus, the City of Tuscaloosa’s Live at the Plaza concert series returns Friday, June 4th from 6 to 9 pm in government plaza. Every Friday in June and July, the City will feature local live

Stolen Confederate chair monument back in place — with glue

June 3, 2021

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By JAY REEVES Associated Press SELMA, Ala. (AP) – A Confederate monument that was stolen and became the object of an odd ransom scheme is back in an Alabama cemetery where it once stood. But who took the chair is still in dispute. A Louisiana man charged in the odd disappearance of the so-called Jefferson

Ivey: Looking at other options for prison construction

June 3, 2021

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By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says she’s looking at other options for prison construction after a plan to lease prisons was set back by financing troubles. Ivey made the statement Wednesday, a day after the June 1 deadline passed for companies to have financing in place for

Selma-to-Montgomery march camps top list of endangered sites

June 3, 2021

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By JAY REEVES Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – A new assessment of endangered historic places is highlighting spots in Alabama along the route of the Selma-to-Montgomery march for voting rights in 1965. A list released by the National Trust for Historic Preservation says four campsites used by marchers nearly 60 years ago are in

Need a new roof? Habitat for Humanity can help

June 2, 2021

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By WVUA 23 News Reporter Gracie Johnson Habitat for Humanity Tuscaloosa is offering residents who qualify in Tuscaloosa and Pickens counties up to $10,000 in grants to help re-roof their homes through the organization’s Fortified Roof program. With a propensity for severe weather in the area, it’s important that homeowners have a strong roof over

Archives: June 2021

Tuscaloosa Hazardous Waste Disposal Day this Saturday

Health Matters, June 2, 2021: COVID and mental health

Tuscaloosa’s Most Wanted: June 2, 2021

Alabama Softball Advances in the Women’s College World Series

Tuscaloosa City Schools starting summer learning, summer feeding programs

Chamber hosts State of the State address Thursday

Tuscaloosa Baseball League celebrates end of season

Alabama officer who stomped man facing disciplinary action

Ready to Support Local Businesses? ‘Celebrate Local’ Event is Happening Tuesday, June 22

Skyland Elementary has new principal

Human Trafficking Task Force searching for suspect

Tuscaloosa’s One Place gets state grants

Wanna hunt gators? You’ll need a permit

Beat the Summer Heat with These Safety Tips

Marshall seeks second term as Alabama attorney general

Update: 1 suspect found, others still missing

NAPS School Struggles to Recover After Tornado Damage

15th Annual Eagles Wings Charity Ride Shifting into High Gear This Saturday

YMCA hosting summer camp garden

Weekend Fun, Events Happening in Tuscaloosa

Stolen Confederate chair monument back in place — with glue

Ivey: Looking at other options for prison construction

Selma-to-Montgomery march camps top list of endangered sites

Need a new roof? Habitat for Humanity can help

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