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Box Office Battle

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:42:27 -0800

It's vampires and werewolves versus coaches and linemen in the box office this weekend. WVUA's Amelia Hastings has a look at who will come out on top in Tuscaloosa.

New Moon Premiere

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:42:39 -0800

Vampire fanatics were staked out at the Cobb 16 Thursday night. WVUA's Amelia Hastings went to see what all the fuss was about.

UA Fragrance

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:42:55 -0800

The University of Alabama now has an official scent. WVUA's Amelia Hastings takes a whiff.

Grand Marshals Announced!

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:16:02 -0800

The annual Christmas Parade in Tuscaloosa has announced the grand marshals for this year's parade. Haley Morgan has more on how the grand marshals were selected

Akron School Closing

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:16:28 -0800

The Hale County BOE has decided to close Akron High School and some parents and residents aren't happy about it. Home Team Reporter Tyler Morton has more.

Enrollment Costs

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:59:28 -0800

Many schools in West Alabama are seeing a decline in enrollment. WVUA's Kim Garner explains what that means in dollar figures.

West Alabama Vets

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:58:24 -0800

Veterans around West Alabama share their memories this Veterans Day. Kim Garner reports.

Emaciated Animals Rescued

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:56:37 -0800

The Tuscaloosa County sheriff's department has rescued a dozen emaciated dogs from Cottondale and as WVUA's Parrish Alleman shows us the abused animals have a long road to recovery.

Numbers on the Rise

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:13:34 -0800

For years smoking has been on the rise, but according to the latest reports, times are changing. WVUA's Matt McCoy shows us why.

Lending a Hand

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:41:17 -0800

An elderly man in Bibb County is getting a new roof over his head, thanks to the help of some people willing to give their time. WVUA's Parrish Alleman has the story.

Lazy Town

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:44:49 -0800

Tuscaloosa is ranked number one.. Number one Laziest City in America according Businessinsider.com. WVUA's Haley Morgan asks resident on how they feel being called Laziest.

Fighting the Flu

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:25:25 -0800

DCH Regional Medical Center started giving out doses of swine flu vaccine to its workers. WVUA's Parrish Alleman was there as doctors, nurses, and other health care workers rolled up their sleeves.

Freeman/Ft. Hood

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:56:22 -0800

A Gordo mother is relieved to know that her son wasn't hurt in the Fort Hood shootings.

Record Gameday Crowds

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:28:47 -0800

Bama fans broke a record of their own Saturday. WVUA's Amelia Hastings has a look at the biggest crowd the Capstone has ever seen.

Violent Kidnapping Caught on Tape

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:43:28 -0800

Aubie, the mascot for Auburn University was kidnapped, violently in Tuscaloosa. The whole thing was caught on tape. The masked kidnapper is talking to WVUA News.

Tragedy at Fort Hood Hits Close to Home

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:29:44 -0800

The 135th ESC Unit of the Alabama National Guard arrived at fort hood Sunday, as WVUA's Parrish Alleman shows us there were a lot of tense moments as local families waited to hear from loved ones.

HCG Hormone Drop

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:11:30 -0800

It's a blast from the past, but is the HCG Hormone Drop good for you? WVUA's Matt McCoy has the story.

JT's Back!

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:53:40 -0800

JT Bowtie is back with another video meant to rile up the LSU Tiger fans. WVUA's Matt McCoy shows you just what he's doing.

First Look: Coleman Coliseum

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:54:46 -0800

Crimson Tide Basketball is about to tip off, but there are some changes around Coleman Coliseum. Kim Garner has your first look at the arena's upgrades.

Capstone Correspondent

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:32:20 -0800

Capstone Correspondent Britton Lynn reports on the recent debate with scholarship awards and an upcoming event raising money for children with cancer called Up 'Til Dawn.

Culture Fest

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:16:18 -0800

The second annual Culture Fest had people dancing to all kinds of music in Downtown Northport. WVUA's Haley Morgan has more on the melting pot in West Alabama.

Students Interview Soldiers

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:51:47 -0700

It's the kind of story journalists would kill for; talking to soldiers overseas. WVUA's Kim Garner has a look at who got the exclusive interview.

Alabama Vs. Auburn Toy Show Down

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:39:22 -0700

WVUA's Parrish Alleman shows you why a friendly competition between the Tuscaloosa Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Auburn Tourism bureau could mean a very merry Christmas for some children.

Halloween Spending

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:59:28 -0700

Retailers always look forward to the holiday season to give their sales a boost, did the recession carve into this year's sales? Amelia Hastings has the story.

Best Costumes

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:08:19 -0700

Halloween is right around the corner and costumes are flying off the shelves. But what costumes are going the quickest? Matt McCoy has the story.

Super Six Excitement

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:23:30 -0700

WVUA's Parrish Alleman found out that the AHSAA Super Six Football State Championships mean more than just a great game to the City of Tuscaloosa.

Langford Found Guilty

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:15:20 -0700

Home Team Reporter Tyler Morton has reaction from Langford and the Prosecution.

Langford Reaction Part 2

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:17:06 -0700

This is the un-edited interview of former Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford after receiving the guilty verdict.

Langford Reaction Part 1

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:58:44 -0700

This is the un-edited interview of former Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford after receiving the guilty verdict.

Justice for Desta

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:44:45 -0700

A West Alabama Unsolved Murder is gaining attention. Hear from family and friends of Desta Dodson-Byrd. WVUA's Tyler Morton has her story.