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Northport Councilman Says $350 Million University Beach Resort Can’t Be Stopped
Northport's newest city councilman got a heaping helping of the city's politics Wednesday at a town hall meeting spent almost exclusively discussing the infamous $350 million University Beach resort project championed by his predecessor. Councilman Anwar Aiken was appointed in April to serve out the remainder of the term vacated...
When Elvis came to Tuscaloosa: Memories of sold-out crowds, thrown underwear and more
About 50,000 people saw Elvis in Tuscaloosa, but you'd have to be five decades or more older to recall. In the 1970s, Elvis had left Hollywood, made his Memphis-special comeback, then essentially moved to Las Vegas, where he performed several hundred shows until his death on Aug. 16, 1977. More: Memories of the...
Tuscaloosa’s Westside Community Fun Day Celebrates 11 Years
Last year, The Mind Changers Inc. Westside Community Fun Day in the Park celebrated its 10th Anniversary with its annual back-to-school event. The organization invites you to celebrate 11 years of community togetherness this year at the annual Westside Community Day in the Park. What to Expect. Various attractions and...
Opposition continues for proposed development in Tuscaloosa County
Residents in Tuscaloosa are still concerned about the proposed 300 plus housing development by D.R. Horton. "I strongly oppose it, as do as do most of our residents in Waterford Place and all of the surrounding communities," said Waterford Place resident Carol Armstrong. If approved, it would be located down...
‘It means everything’: Veteran surprised with a new car
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) - A veteran was surprised with a new car. Freedom Alliance and U.S. Bank partnered together to help Robert Luke Cureton, a veteran who was injured while serving. In the past, Freedom Alliance gave scholarships to Cureton’s children to attend the University of Alabama. This...
Three Alabama universities cut their DEI programs
A trio of Alabama universities, in compliance with state law, will dissolve their diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and move the employees to other positions. The University of Alabama, with campuses across the state, has gutted the programs at three locations: Birmingham, Huntsville, and the main campus at Tuscaloosa. As of Oct. 1, 2024, the […]
Back-to-school bash gets Tuscaloosa students ready for the classroom
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - With the start of the school year just a couple of weeks away, several groups in west Alabama joined together fora back-to-school kickoff event. They wanted to prepare students and their families for a successful school year. Folks came early and didn’t leave empty handed. Over...
DEI, big bull shark, Mark Kennedy: Down in Alabama
The three campuses in the University of Alabama System -- The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Birmingham and Huntsville -- are shutting down their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs per a new state law banning DEI offices, programming and training in public colleges, reports AL.com’s Alaina Bookman. Earlier...
Lake Nicol Road closure at spillway for maintenance, detours starting July 31
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBMA) — The city of Tuscaloosa announced Lake Nicol Road will be closed at the Lake Nicol Spillway on Wednesday, July 31 and Thursday, August 1 for ongoing maintenance. The city said message signs will be in place beginning Wednesday, July 24 to alert commuters of the...
City of Tuscaloosa hires consultant to evaluate pedestrian bridge
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — On Tuesday, the Tuscaloosa City Council unanimously voted to let an engineering firm evaluate the aging pedestrian bridge on Veterans Memorial Parkway. Previously, city officials voiced their concerns that the 40-year-old bridge should be demolished, to safety and repair costs. Druid Hills resident Amanda Mulkey is pleased the city is making progress […]
Coroners hold 2nd annual training
A collaborative effort by Legacy of Hope and the Alabama Coroner’s Association is working to ensure that the officials responsible for recording, reporting and investigating deaths in Lowndes and surrounding counties have the training they need to perform their job with excellence. On July 18, the partners held their second annual regional education event in […]
Chamber to Host State of the Community August 6
The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama will welcome local officials for the 2024 Chamber in Session: State of the Community, presented by TTL, Inc., on Aug. 6 at Bryant Conference Center. Held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., the event will include speakers Mayor Walt Maddox, City of Tuscaloosa;...
UAH helps Alabama lead charge to meet surging battery needs
With the number of electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States projected to skyrocket to 26.4 million by 2030, the need is great for not only producing, but improving, the safety and efficiency of the batteries that power them, as well as cell phones, autonomous unmanned vehicles and smart electronics.
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