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What Just Happened Here???

Jade Nicole — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:14:04 +0000

You know how I’m always talking about Ed Ramsey eating all the time? Well, today he comes in with some jerk chicken and asks me to taste it; and yes, I murked it! I guess my throat and nasal passages didn’t like it because it came right back up. That’s right, I just threw up while on [...]

The Sunrise News Sampler

Jade Nicole — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:27:44 +0000

During the annual convention of the Alabama League of Municipalities in Montgomery this week,Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox was elected to serve as President of the League for 2013-2014. The League brings officials of cities and towns together in a fellowship which strengthens and guides local government. State health officials say seven people have been admitted [...]

Another Way to Donate to the Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Jade Nicole — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:37:06 +0000

Ever since I became aware of the devastation in the Oklahoma City area, I’ve been working feverishly to find out how we can assist in their recovery. I recently received an email from The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Administrative Director Terri Scott. “It was a horrible storm, even worse than seen on television [...]

The Sunrise News Sampler

Jade Nicole — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:53:37 +0000

Topping the headlines this morning is the tornado that slammed Oklahoma City suburbs yesterday. The death toll now stands at 51, including at least 20 children, and the Oklahoma Medical Examiner’s Office says as many as 40 more deaths could be eventually be added to the toll. Rescuers have spent the night digging through the [...]

"Excuse Me, Bey…. Jay Bought This Car for ME!"

Jade Nicole — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:58:02 +0000

Okay, well, that’s not exactly what she said to Beyonce, but Skylar Diggins did go to Instagram to show off the hot new Mercedes given to her as a graduation gift from Jay-Z’s Roc Nation agency, which represents her. Diggins, who plays guard for the WNBA’s Tulsa Shock, probably should have finished at a school of [...]

The Sunrise News Sampler

Jade Nicole — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:20:30 +0000

According to Tuscaloosa Police, 25-year-old Shadoe Steven McFarland died Saturday afternoon as a result of injuries sustained when his vehicle collided with a another vehicle during a brief police pursuit. The accident is under investigation. The Alabama Community College System plans to add classes in entrepreneurship and support programs to help prepare students to start [...]

Man Killed in Wreck Following Police Chase

Jade Nicole — Sun, 19 May 2013 01:54:48 +0000

According to Tuscaloosa Police, 25-year-old Shadoe Steven McFarland died this afternoon as a result of injuries sustained when his vehicle collided with a blue pickup truck in the intersection of Stillman Blvd and Fosters Ferry Rd. At approximately 3:18pm, an officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the 1500 block of 29th Ave. The [...]

Dick Trickle (R.I.P.) But Your Parents Hated You

Jade Nicole — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:00:25 +0000

Making the headlines this morning is news of the apparent suicide of NASCAR driver Dick Trickle. Yes, that’s his real name. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20701202,00.html?xid=rss-topheadlines Unfortunately, over the years, I’ve seen the names of several deceased people with very odd names. It seems inappropriate to laugh at their names while announcing their deaths. There are some names I [...]

Kanye Can't Get a Break, Lamborghini MERCY!!

Jade Nicole — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:45:37 +0000

We’v all heard about Kanye West’s unfortunate smack into a pole/sign while trying to avoid papparazzi. Now, there’s new of his new Lamborghini being damaged. Here’s the video of his walking into the sign for those that my not have seen it. (Warning: Explicit language.) Just when he must’ve thought things could not get any worse [...]

The Sunrise News Sampler

Jade Nicole — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:36:11 +0000

The City of Tuscaloosa has announced that ABC33/40 meteorologist James Spann will speak at a lunch and discussion session at the Transportation Museum on Thursday, May 30th at 11:30a.m. This is in correlation with the current exhibit “Listening to the Storm: A Natural Disaster in Retrospect.” Seating is limited, and tickets are $10. Reservations may [...]

Whites-Only Scholarship? And???

Jade Nicole — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:15:45 +0000

Apparently, Columbia University wants to change the stipulation of one scholarship that states that the recipient must be Caucasian. http://now.msn.com/columbia-whites-only-scholarship-under-fire?ocid=ansnowex I wonder why. I read scholarship applications all the time that state things such as, “This scholarship is for Hispanics/African Americans/Native Americans/Pacific Islanders etc.” So, why is it such a big deal that the benefactor [...]

The Sunrise News Sampler

Jade Nicole — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:06:50 +0000

The City of Tuscaloosa Mayor’s Youth Council is now accepting applications for the next school year. The Council is a select group of high school juniors and seniors appointed to advise Mayor Maddox of issues facing Tuscaloosa’s youth. More information is available at www.tuscaloosa.com or by calling Tuscaloosa 311. Governor Bentley says the state education [...]

The Sunrise News Sampler

Jade Nicole — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:36:24 +0000

Yesterday, Tuscaloosa Police announced that 17 of 22 sex offenders living within the city limits were found to be in violations late last month and were arrested. Another is in custody in another county and four others still have active warrants on them. Two people were shot at Kicker Road apartments late Monday night. Twenty-two-year-old [...]

17 Sex Offenders Arrested in Tuscaloosa

Jade Nicole — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:38:37 +0000

According to Tuscaloosa Police, 17 people were arrested following a city wide check of all sex offenders living in Tuscaloosa late last month, although 22 were found to have been in violation. One offender is in jail in another county and the other four still have active warrants on them. The following were arrested: Monica Renee [...]

Today in Black History: Rosa J. Young

Jade Nicole — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:17:21 +0000

Today in Black History: Rosa Jinsey Young was born on this date in 1890. The daughter of a Methodist circuit rider, she became a teacher and opened a private school (Concordia College) in 1912 in Rosebud, Alabama, for the Methodist church.

The Sunrise News Sampler

Jade Nicole — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:04:19 +0000

According to Tuscaloosa Police, arrests have been made in the early Sunday morning robbery of the EZ Shop on Greensboro Avenue. 18-year-old twins Kendrell and Kendrick Woods are both being charged with 1 count of robbery 1st degree and have been placed in the Tuscaloosa County Jail pending $60,000 bonds. Yesterday evening, the Tuscaloosa City [...]

Does Ray J Have a Point?

Jade Nicole — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:37:21 +0000

So, we all know about (and some have seen) the tape Ray J made with Kim Kardashian. Based on the video (from what I’ve heard), he hardly hit it first. However, at the end of the song, he sings, “I put her on. I put her on on on on…. I put the girl on.” [...]

The Sunshine News Sampler

Jade Nicole — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:12:36 +0000

Saturday, a barbecue sauce-off was held at the Tuscaloosa River Market. Costas took home the win and will go on to represent the Central Alabama area at the state championship in Birmingham this Saturday. The Alabama Legislature is entering its last days of this session, but the final day appears to be long and hectic [...]

The Sunrise News Sampler

Jade Nicole — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:11:01 +0000

Tomorrow morning, Tom Joyner will deliver the address for Stillman College’s 137th Commencement ceremony, which begins at 9:00am on Sheppard Lawn. Joyner, a Tuskegee (Institute) University graduate, has long been an HBCU advocate with his foundation raising more than $60 million to help keep students enrolled. Yesterday, we became the last state to legalize home [...]

Think You Can Hula Hoop?

Jade Nicole — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:56:04 +0000

Comedienne Sommore tells a joke about how women start receiving training early with simple toys such as the hula hoop. (Warning: NSFW) If you think you know how to hula hoop, check this out:

The Sunrise News Sampler

Jade Nicole — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:20:35 +0000

Today, Leadership Tuscaloosa will hold a free Volunteer Fair at the Bryant Conference Center from 10:30am-2:30pm for those that would like to contribute to our community but aren’t exactly sure where they’d like to serve. Tuesday night, the Alabama Senate gave final approval to a bill already passed in the House that legalizes home brewing. [...]

Charles ______ Ramsey….. Middle Name Nicholas?

Jade Nicole — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:54:15 +0000

All I’m saying is if the man’s middle name is Nicholas or anything similar to Nicole, WTUG is in trouble! He’s already a combination of two out of three.

The Sunrise News Sampler

Jade Nicole — Wed, 08 May 2013 11:41:14 +0000

Topping the headlines this morning is news of Deontay Wilder’s Las Vegas arrest Saturday. Fox 6 reports that Wilder is facing a domestic battery charge after being accused of domestic abuse by strangulation, which is a B class or C class felony. If convicted, Wilder could face a fine and up to 20 years in [...]