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Part of historic hospital razed at University of Alabama

August 24, 2021

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – University of Alabama officials say they demolished the east wing of the historic Bryce Hospital building because of its structural problems. The Tuscaloosa News reports that the demolition is part of a larger plan to transform what once was Alabama’s largest in-patient psychiatric facility into a new performing arts facility. The restored

Greene County Schools switch to remote learning

August 24, 2021

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By WVUA 23 News Reporter Karris Harmon The Greene County Board of Education held an emergency meeting on Friday, Aug. 20, where they made the decision to switch to remote learning until Sept. 7. Superintendent Corey Jones said that prior to making this decision, there had been 32 confirmed cases of COVID-19 throughout the Greene County School System.

Local colleges hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinics this week

August 24, 2021

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By WVUA 23 News Reporter Gracie Johnson Shelton State Community College and Stillman College announced that they will be hosting COVID-19 vaccination clinics this week. Stillman’s clinics will be on Tuesday, Aug. 24, and Wednesday, Aug. 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shelton State’s clinic will be on Wednesday, Aug. 25, from 9 a.m.

New bar replacing longtime Strip staple Egan’s opens Wednesday

August 24, 2021

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By WVUA 23 News Reporter Maria Grenyo A new bar will open Wednesday, Aug. 25, on the Strip in Tuscaloosa, replacing Egan’s Bar — a staple in the community for 42 years. The bar, called Unique, arrives just in time for football season and the return of students. Bar general manager and co-owner Chris Coleman

Thinking about an emergency room visit? Consider your options first

August 24, 2021

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Even amid the latest surge during the COVID-19 pandemic, emergency departments all over the country are filled with people who don’t need to be there. So what warrants a trip to the emergency room? DCH Regional Medical Center’s Dr. Blake Lovely, who works in the ER, said when it comes to those with COVID-19, an

Tuscaloosa airport’s new runway offers city new opportunities

August 24, 2021

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By WVUA 23 News Reporter Karris Harmon The Federal Aviation Administration provided the Tuscaloosa National Airport with a grant for a new runway. On Aug. 19, there was a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the new addition. The project was orchestrated by Elevate Tuscaloosa and Airport Manager Jeff Powell said this upgrade provides endless opportunities. “A mile

Explosion rocks Selma convention center, heavily damaging it

August 24, 2021

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Authorities say an explosion rocked an Alabama convention center, heavily damaging the building but causing no injuries. Al.com reports that the cause of the Monday night blast at Selma’s convention center was not immediately known. Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson said it caused significant damage to the Carl C. Morgan Convention Center. Jackson told

Gordo High School prepares newly renovated football stadium for season opener

August 24, 2021

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By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Tatumn Vaught Although 2020 was difficult for all athletics because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Gordo High School had even more issues when they were forced to play all their home games at Pickens County High School after a massive sinkhole opened up in the center of their field. “We’ve had

Tuscaloosa County School Board: Keeping students in school a priority

August 24, 2021

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During Monday night’s Tuscaloosa County School Board meeting, Superintendent Keri Johnson addressed the school board about the number of positive COVID-19 cases across the district. Johnson said 140 students have tested positive for COVID-19, which is less than 1% of the student population. After talking with superintendents across the state, Johnson said the COVID numbers

Fauci expects uptick after FDA OKs Pfizer shot

August 24, 2021

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By The Associated Press WASHINGTON – Dr. Anthony Fauci says he’s hoping for an uptick in the administration of COVID-19 vaccinations following U.S. government approval of the Pfizer vaccine. The top infectious disease expert in the U.S. says the Food and Drug Administration’s decision Monday should encourage people who cited lack of approval as a

Alabama ranks 4th in country for new virus cases

August 24, 2021

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MONTGOMERY, Ala (AP) – Alabama now ranks fourth in the country for the most new COVID-19 cases per capita. According to numbers compiled by Johns Hopkins University, Alabama ranked behind Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida for the most new cases per capita in the past 14 days. Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, director of the Division of Infectious

Nine women now serving as governors in US, tying a record

August 24, 2021

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By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is beginning her term in office with plenty of challenges. But she also is starting with a historic opportunity as the first woman to hold one of the most prominent governorships in the U.S. When Hochul took over Tuesday for resigned Gov. Andrew Cuomo,

University of Alabama: 103 students reported COVID last week

August 23, 2021

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The University of Alabama System today updated its COVID-19 Dashboard, revealing that 103 students and 14 faculty or staff members reported having a positive COVID-19 test between Aug. 16 and 22. The University of Alabama at Birmingham had 45 students and 33 faculty or staff members who reported a positive COVID-19 test, and the University

UAB doctor: COVID-19 vaccine is OK for pregnant women

August 23, 2021

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By WVUA 23 News Reporters Audra Phillips and Michaela Redmond As of Aug. 19, UAB Hospital has admitted 39 COVID-positive pregnant women who are not vaccinated against the virus to the hospital. Of those, 10 were admitted to the ICU. UAB Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Dr. Audra Williams said the hospital is seeing

Ivey urges vaccinations for college football fans

August 23, 2021

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WVUA 23 News Reporters Kennedy Chase and Asher Redd Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey wants football fans protected against COVID-19 before they visit their favorite teams’ stadiums this fall. The impending prospect of packed stadiums is raising concerns among health officials because most will not be reducing capacity as they did last fall. Even though all

Biden celebrates full approval of Pfizer vaccine

August 23, 2021

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By The Associated Press WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden is celebrating the full FDA approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine and is urging the unvaccinated to go get their inoculations. Biden on Monday addressed those who were waiting on the full approval and declared “it is now happened, the moment you’ve been waiting for is here.”

Woman, 21, dies in Northport wreck Sunday

August 23, 2021

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A 21-year-old woman died in the wake of a two-vehicle wreck Sunday evening at the intersection of U.S. Highway 43 and Flatwoods Road in Northport. Northport Police today identified the woman as Maci Alexis Faulkner. A 15-year-old passenger in Faulkner’s car was airlifted to Birmingham and remains in critical condition. The 29-year-old driver of the

Community health fair held in West Tuscaloosa over weekend

August 23, 2021

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By WVUA 23 News Reporter Aajene Robinson The first-ever community health fair was hosted at the Benjamin Barnes YMCA over the weekend. The health fair was a collaborative effort with multiple departments in the University of Alabama’s project wellness in motion. The health fair provided community members with free COVID-19 testing, checkups and educational information

Multi-industry career fair coming to Jasper

August 23, 2021

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By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyrsten Eller The Jasper Career Center is partnering with both the Walker County Chamber of Commerce and Bevill State Community College to host a career fair on Tuesday, Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will be held at the Jasper Civic Center located at 204 19th St.

Stillman College offering free vaccinations to Alabamians

August 23, 2021

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By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyrsten Eller Tuscaloosa residents can receive COVID-19 vaccines on Stillman College’s campus both Aug. 24 and 25 at Birthright Auditorium from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to aid in the ongoing efforts to vaccinate Alabamians against COVID-19. Residents can receive the Moderna vaccine with photo identification. The vaccinations are only

West Alabama Works kicking off virtual event for job seekers

August 23, 2021

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By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyrsten Eller If you’re looking for a new job, West Alabama Works is partnering with Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports for a virtual hospitality hiring event starting Aug. 26 through Sept. 9. The two agencies hope to fill both full- and part-time positions around town, especially as football season approaches. Several

West Blocton stomps Brookwood in season opener

August 23, 2021

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By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Jason Williams West Blocton defeated Brookwood in the high school football season opener 43-22. The Tigers were the first to score with a 5-yard touchdown pass from Jackson Champion to Austin Battles. Later in the first half, Champion ran 20 yards for a touchdown. The Tigers went for 2 to

Tuscaloosa Public Library seeks increase in funding

August 23, 2021

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By WVUA 23 News Reporter Aajene Robinson The Tuscaloosa Public Library is looking for more money as its next fiscal year looms. Like much of the city, TPL operates on a fiscal year beginning Oct. 1. The system’s budget is funded by the Tuscaloosa City Council and Tuscaloosa County Commission and approved before the fiscal

Pentagon to make vaccine mandatory for military

August 23, 2021

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By The Associated Press WASHINGTON – The Pentagon says it’s preparing to make the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for the military. Spokesman John Kirby said Monday that Pentagon officials are preparing to issue guidance to require vaccination now that the Pfizer vaccine has been given full approval. He did not give a timeline on when that

Archives: August 2021

Part of historic hospital razed at University of Alabama

Greene County Schools switch to remote learning

Local colleges hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinics this week

New bar replacing longtime Strip staple Egan’s opens Wednesday

Thinking about an emergency room visit? Consider your options first

Tuscaloosa airport’s new runway offers city new opportunities

Explosion rocks Selma convention center, heavily damaging it

Gordo High School prepares newly renovated football stadium for season opener

Tuscaloosa County School Board: Keeping students in school a priority

Fauci expects uptick after FDA OKs Pfizer shot

Alabama ranks 4th in country for new virus cases

Nine women now serving as governors in US, tying a record

University of Alabama: 103 students reported COVID last week

UAB doctor: COVID-19 vaccine is OK for pregnant women

Ivey urges vaccinations for college football fans

Biden celebrates full approval of Pfizer vaccine

Woman, 21, dies in Northport wreck Sunday

Community health fair held in West Tuscaloosa over weekend

Multi-industry career fair coming to Jasper

Stillman College offering free vaccinations to Alabamians

West Alabama Works kicking off virtual event for job seekers

West Blocton stomps Brookwood in season opener

Tuscaloosa Public Library seeks increase in funding

Pentagon to make vaccine mandatory for military

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