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2 Juveniles, 2 Adults Arrested After West Tuscaloosa Gunfight
Two adults and two juveniles were arrested Wednesday after an early morning gunfight in a residential area of west Tuscaloosa. Captain Jack Kennedy, the commander of the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit, said police officers responded to Kaulton Road around 9 a.m. Wednesday after a shooting about 15 minutes before. One...
Carly Pearce + Megan Moroney Both Say This Female Country Artist Is Next to Explode
Want to get ahead of the next hot thing in country music? Let Carly Pearce and Megan Moroney — two of country music's biggest artists right now — help. The time is now for women in country music — with Lainey Wilson sitting as the reigning CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year, that couldn't be more apparent. So, who'll be next?
Ryan Williams Draws High Praise From Alabama Vet
Alabama took to the lectern on Wednesday, and the Crimson Tide's leader in the secondary, Malachi Moore, spoke to the media for several minutes ahead to the start of the SEC season. Moore was asked about Williams, who reclassified to 2024 from the 2025 recruiting class. Williams was a five-star...
Now We Know Why Riley Strain Was Kicked Out of Luke Bryan’s Bar
Riley Strain was kicked out of Luke Bryan's Luke's 32 Bridge bar just minutes before his death on March 8. Now, we know why. An autopsy made public last month didn't share this final detail, but a new, more thorough release of video and police notes reveals this and more.
20 Copycat Snacks Being Investigated by Feds for Containing THC; Misleading Consumers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Federal Trade Commission are cracking down on companies that are creating copycat versions of popular snacks and infusing them with delta-8 THC. In a joint press release, the two organizations said it has issued warning letters to five different companies across the U.S....
Junior Golf Championship Kicks Off In Tuscaloosa
The Visit Tuscaloosa Junior Championship, organized by the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA), continues its exciting second day on Wednesday at Indian Hills Country Club. This prestigious tournament features a talented group of 78 junior golfers, aged 12 to 19, competing in a 54-hole stroke play format. The championship round...
Ryan Seacrest Selling Staggering $22 Million Napa Valley Estate — See Inside! [Pictures]
Ryan Seacrest is selling off his stunning estate in California's Napa Valley, and pictures show a spectacular property in a secluded setting. The 49-year-old host of American Idol and Wheel of Fortune has listed his 5-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom, 10,750-square-foot home in the heart of California's wine country for $22 million, according to the Robb Report. That asking price breaks down to $2,047 per square foot and a monthly payment of $147,988.
Post Malone Debuts Unreleased Country Songs During Nashville Show
Post Malone treated an intimate crowd of fans to multiple unreleased songs off his upcoming F-1 Trillion album. In collaboration with Bud Light, the concert went down at Nashville’s Marathon Music Works on July 16. There, Malone would bring up buddies Blake Shelton, Hardy, Joe Nicoles and Sierra Ferrell for performances of original and cover songs.
Multiple West Alabama Cities Included In Heat Advisory
The cities of Moundville, Fayette, Eutaw, Demopolis, Tuscaloosa, and more are included in the latest Heat Advisory in West Alabama according to the National Weather Service in Birmingham. Residents are encouraged to stay cool and drink plenty of fluids across Alabama, as a “Heat Advisory” has been issued for Wednesday,...
Morgan Wallen Adds a Second Hometown Stadium Show
A second hometown stadium show is in the works for Morgan Wallen who recently reactivated his Instagram to hype up the newly-announced shows. Wallen has now booked a second night at Knoxville, Tenn.'s Neyland Stadium. The originally-announced show was set for Sept. 22, and now, he's planning another night in the stadium on Sept. 20. Between the two nights, the country superstar is expecting to perform for nearly 150,000 fans during his stay in Knoxville.
Garth Brooks to Be Inducted Into Austin City Limits Hall of Fame
Garth Brooks will receive a major honor this year: He will be inducted into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame during a special 50th anniversary special. As the iconic music series marks its golden anniversary, the Hall of Fame will also be celebrating its 10th anniversary. The event will...
Shannen Doherty Wanted Her Ashes Mixed With Two Beloved Family Members
Before she died of breast cancer on Saturday (July 13), actor Shannen Doherty laid out very specific plans for the arrangements after her death. In a January episode of her Let's Be Clear podcast, Doherty shared her wishes for after her death, explaining that she want to be cremated instead of buried.
‘Dukes of Hazzard’ Star John Schneider Claims Someone Stole His Late Wife’s Ashes
The Dukes of Hazzard star John Schneider turned to social media to make an unusual claim about an alleged recent theft at his home. The actor and singer claims that someone stole the ashes of his late wife, as well as his wedding ring. Schneider posted on July 14, sharing...
Tuscaloosa’s Sitar to Open New “Express” Location North of River
It will soon be easier than ever to get the legendary taste of Tuscaloosa's Sitar of India hot to go after they open a new "Express" location north of the Black Warrior River. A spokesperson for the restaurant told the Thread that after 20 years introducing Tuscaloosa to the delights of Indian cuisine, the owners at Sitar are ready to expand and have signed a lease to open a new space in northern Tuscaloosa.
Kane Brown Donates Music Studio to Boys & Girls Club in Texas [Pictures]
Kane Brown is giving musical opportunities to kids in Fort Worth, Texas. The country star just donated a brand new studio to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant Country. Brown teamed up with Major League Baseball's Together All-Star Legacy initiative to renovate the club's facilities, which includes a new multi-purpose gym, too.
Zach Bryan + Briana Chickenfry Celebrate One Year Together With Gushy Posts
Zach Bryan recently celebrated his first anniversary with Barstool podcast girlfriend, Brianna LaPaglia, AKA Chickenfry. The “Heading South” singer shared a surprisingly gushy post about the famous podcast host celebrating their 1-year anniversary. The “I Remember Everything” singer captioned: “People are annoying with stuff like this and now...
Alabama Players React to Nick the Naysayer
When former Alabama head coach Nick Saban picked against the Crimson Tide on Monday for the SEC Championship, the college football world immediately reacted to Saban's comments. Players across the SEC saw it, including the coalition of Crimson Tide players who attended SEC Media Days. Nick the Naysayer sparked the...
Alabama: Back To School; Can We Trust Our Bus Drivers?
School is coming back any minute now, and parents have plenty on their plates. We don't plan for the worst when we send our kids off to school on that bus. Can we trust school bus drivers? As this video shows us, apparently not. I love our bus drivers and...
‘Pioneer Woman’ Ree Drummond Reveals Brilliant Home Hack
Ree Drummond shared video of her messy closet and all fans want to talk about is the brilliant home hack she plopped off to the side. Drummond is the star of The Pioneer Woman on the Food Network. Season 35 of the long-running cooking and lifestyle show just wrapped in...
The Five Spiders Most Likely To Kill You In Alabama
Well, mainly the ones that can bite you and kill you. Or cause half of your flesh to fall off your bones!. Those are the only ones that I truly do not like. They say you are never more than 3 feet away from a spider at all times. Go...
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