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City Leaders Celebrate $2 Million Upgrade to West Tuscaloosa Park
A park in west Tuscaloosa is looking great after a $1.8 million upgrade which culminated in a Tuesday morning ribbon-cutting. Kaulton Park, located off Martin Luther King near the McDonald Hughes Community Center, has for decades been an important gathering place for the residents of west Tuscaloosa. Using funds from...
Yes, There’s a Reason Charli XCX’s ‘Brat’ Cover Is Text-Only
Charli XCX's brat album became the soundtrack of the summer this year, and the iconic green cover has inspired everything from makeup looks to Halloween costumes. Turns out, the lime green text-only cover was chosen for a surprising reason. "I was like, this album is not going to appeal to...
One of Spirit Halloween’s Two Rob Zombie Masks Is Sold Out
Spirit Halloween has two Rob Zombie masks, but one of them is currently sold out. The popular holiday pop-up retail chain offers annual wares for Halloween costumes, including a pretty impressive assortment of masks. You can find some of the most legendary creatures and villains from classic holiday films, aliens, clowns and, yes, the visage of the rugged "Dragula" hit writer and House of 1000 Corpses filmmaker.
Totally Rad ’90s Slang That We Used Back in the Day
The '90s were a unique time to be alive. Things seemed simpler. Technology was just starting to really take off. We were introduced to dial-up internet and gaming, yet we all still had house phones. It was a time where we watched TRL and Friends on our box TVs, while magazine posters of boy bands and our favorite artists hung on our bedroom walls. The style was a mix of grunge and hip hop. It was sweet.
As Temps Cool. Surefire Way To Know If Snakes Are Nesting in Your Home
We typically let our noses guide us daily toward delicious, soothing, or curious smells, while gasps of "ew" lead us away from disgusting or uncomfortable smells. However, THIS smell is crucially important and not one you want to mess around with. I'm totally freaking myself out, and yes, I'm being a bit dramatic for a very good reason after learning this.
Why Are Slanted Windows Nicknamed Witch Windows?
Just in time for the season of the witch, let's talk about those slanted windows you see in homes. While it's easy to assume they're purely there as a unique, creative look or some kind of architectural trend, the original reason behind slanted windows is all about witches. Eventually, two...
Malachi Moore: “Late Calls Cause Anxiety”
Malachi Moore spoke to the media following Alabama's loss to Vanderbilt, where he addressed his actions on the field at the end of the game, and sent a message to defensive Kane Wommack. "I just think sometimes we get the call in a little late, so it gives us a...
Is ‘Twilight’ Author Stephenie Meyer a TXT Stan?
Worlds are colliding because Twilight author Stephenie Meyer is apparently a huge fan of K-pop and boy group TXT in particular. Eagle-eyed fans made the discovery after noticing Meyer's updated bio page on her official website. Above her bio there's a doodle of a TXT light stick, a.k.a. a Moabong.
Honey Made From These Flowers Can Cause Hallucinations
The choices we have when it comes to buying honey on grocery store shelves aren't as overwhelming as some products, but we still have them. There are generic, national, specialty, raw, and honey made from our local bees and flowers in our environment. As a matter of fact, we have...
Alabama Is Home To The Worst Coworkers; Most Disliked Local Government
As we get ready for big changes at the end of the year, a new study shows how Alabama residents feel about living in Alabama. The study asked Americans to share their opinions on a variety of categories. The only caveat?. Complete, raw, and unfiltered honesty. Even if it means...
Woman Ignites Family Feud After Calling Out Brother-in-Law for Constantly ‘Staring’ at Her Breasts
A woman on Reddit ignited a family feud after calling her out her husband's brother's inappropriate behavior toward her. "Every time we see him, 'Dan' talks to me while staring at my chest. I’m mid-50s, decent looking but nothing to stare at. On the rare occasion my daughter joins us for the family visit, 'Dan' stares at her chest too. She is 23," the woman wrote.
Serj Tankian Tries Nonsense Food From System of a Down Lyrics
Serj Tankian has finally tried the nonsense food from the lyrics in System of a Down's "Vicinity of Obscenity." Yes, you guessed it — banana terracotta pie. "Vicinity of Obscenity" is from System's 2005 album Hypnotize, which was technically the last full body of work that they put out. "Banana terracotta pie" is a phrase that's repeated throughout most of the song.
Meteorologist Fights Back Tears While Reporting ‘Horrific’ Impact of Hurricane Milton (VIDEO)
A meteorologist in Florida got emotional on a recent broadcast while reporting on the potential devastation Hurricane Milton could bring to Mexico and parts of Florida. John Morales, who works at NBC affiliate WTVJ, fought back tears Monday (Oct. 7) as he updated viewers on Hurricane Milton. "Incredible, incredible hurricane,"...
Husband Ditches ‘Embarrassed’ Wife at Pink Concert, Walks Home
A man on Reddit admitted to ditching his wife at a Pink concert and walking home instead in a viral post. In a long explanation that has since been deleted from the Am I The A--hole forum, the man explained that he and his wife are both big fans of Pink and have seen the singer live multiple times.
‘Wanted’ Sheep Finally Captured by Police After Obeying Stop Signs
A sheep that had alluded police for several days by land and water has finally been nabbed by officers and local fire department crews. Multiple sheep have been roaming the area near Brackenridge, Pennsylvania for the past several days following their escape from a farm. Just this past weekend, WPXI had reported a different runaway sheep had led police officers and firefighters on a six-block chase in Beaver Falls before being captured.
Study: Does Listening to Metal Make You a Bad Driver?
Does listening to metal make you a dangerous driver? A new study from Extreme Terrain suggests that the answer may be yes. The company surveyed 1,000 American drivers to see how their music listening habits impact their driving behaviors and experience and as you might expect, the aggression of the music seemed to trigger some bad driving habits.
How to Drink Diet Coke Like Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa has just the recipe for you, which she generously shared via TikTok on Oct. 5. Holding a cup filled to the brim with ice in what appeared to be a restaurant, the "Houdini" singer poured in a crisp Diet Coke for step one of the eccentric recipe. "Yum,...
SEC Weekly Standings – Week 7
It was a wild week in college football, with three top-10 SEC teams going down on October 5. Here's what the SEC Standings look like heading into week 7. 1 - Texas A&M Aggies (5-1, 3-0) The fighting Aggies staked their claim as an SEC contender, trouncing then-top-10 Missouri 41-10....
Road Trip Worthy Restaurants In Alabama
Some of the best food in the world is found in the great state of Alabama. Southern cooking trumps them all. The mom-and-pop restaurants in Alabama rival all other states. Alabama BBQ. Fried everything. Our desserts like Banana Pudding, Red Velvet Cake, or Pecan Pie. 7 iconic Alabama restaurants you...
All Touring Members of Death Metal Group Torture Quit Right Before Tour
All touring members of death metal group Torture have quit just before the start of a tour with Undeath, forcing the band to drop off the run. Torture were one of several acts invited to join Undeath on their first North American headlining tour, along with Kruelty, Gates to Hell and Tribal Gaze. The band was set to play select dates between Oct. 15 and 27, as Undeath described them as "a band we've been dying to play with since we first heard them" in a press release promoting the tour.
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