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Moundville Festival
Wednesday kicks off the 22nd annual Moundville Native American Festival. The Festival features Native Americans from all over the Southeast. Booths carry jewelry, instruments, art and even clothing. It attracts thousands of visitors, including students. At the festival, visitors learn more than just history. They learn valuable trades that few people still know about. The festival runs through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and Saturday 9:00 - 5:00 p.m. For more information, click on our Numbers and Links page. ...Read more
New Alert
There are new developments in the European travel alert. France's Foreign Ministry has issued a warning for travelers of a high terrorism risk in Britain. Officials say "the risk of an attack is very likely." It recommends travelers in Britain exercise extreme vigilance in public places. Earlier this week, Britain's foreign office warned travelers to France and Germany of a high terror threat. U.S. officials have also advised Americans living or traveling to Europe to use more precautions.
Associated Press
October 6, 2010
4:35 p.m.
Holiday Sales
Christmas is coming early for retailers in the form of good news. Holiday sales are expected to increase by more than 2% this year adding up to $447 billion. That's according to the National Retail Federation. That's music to retailers' ears after a ho-hum 2009 and 2008. Officials say consumers will spend on what is important to them but remain conscientious about price. Retailers are expected to compensate for this by offering promotions and emphasizing value.
WVUA News
October 6, 2010
4:20 p.m.
Holiday Jobs
Good news for people looking for holiday jobs. Kohl's Corporation announced they're increasing their holiday hiring by 21%. The department store chain says they plan to hire more than 40,000 people this season. That's up from 33,000 last year. It plans to hire an average of 35 employees per store. Hiring has already begun and officials say most jobs will be filled by mid-November. Macy's, Toys-R-Us, Pier One and others also plan to hire more temporary workers this year.
Associated Press
October 6, 2010
4:15 p.m.
Car Fire
A Tuscaloosa man is alive after the heroic acts of some good samaritans who saved him from his burning car. Max Wilson, 74, says he wouldn't be here today if it weren't for those good samaritans. "I owe my life to that gentleman on the interstate that saw me driving bad and he come off and saw the car on fire and got the employees from Lowes. They got me outta the car just in time." His wife Nell says, "We've been married 51 years and to be honest with you, I don't know If I could make it without him." ...Read more
Fatal Wreck
A Tuscaloosa woman was killed in a fatal wreck Monday night, that also left her baby hospitalized. According to Alabama State Troopers, 28-year-old Courtney Johnson was killed along Alabama Highway 219, about three miles south of Centerville. Her six-month-old baby girl went to Children's Hospital in Birmingham. Troopers say Johnson was driving a 2008 Scion. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
WVUA News
October 5, 2010
4:15 p.m.
Crash Tests
The government's 5-Star Safety Rating System for new cars and trucks is getting tougher. Only two of the first 34 vehicles tested under the new program have received a top score. They are the 2011 BMW 5 Series and a version of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The Hyundai Sonata is manufactured in Montgomery. ...Read more
Oil Claims
Fraudulent and inflated claims mixed with questionable documentation are slowing down the BP claims process. According to the administrator of BP's $20 billion claims fund, Ken Feinberg, nearly 98,000 requests have been turned in. Feinberg said the questionable claims have slowed the process down for legitimate ones. Victims of the oil spill have complained the proceess is confusing and frustrating.
Associated Press
October 5, 2010
4:10 p.m.
Vaccines
October brings more than just cooler temperatures; it's also the start of flu season. The Alabama Department of Public Health says there were 53 deaths in Alabama from H1N1 flu last year. ADPH Spokesperson Jim McVay says last year was a unique season. This year, he says there have been a few isolated cases of th ...Read more
Sex Abuse
A Tuscaloosa man has been arrested for sexual abuse. Tuscaloosa police say 19-year-old Taylor Joseph Swinney is charged with Sex Abuse. ...Read more
