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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...
Inside the new Carver Jones Market Fairfield, opening July 31 [Photos]
Last week, Bham Now reported that a new grocery store—the Carver Jones Market Fairfield—was coming soon to western Jefferson County. We stopped by the new market for an inside look before its grand opening on Wednesday, July 31. Fairfield residents need affordable groceries and fresh produce. Located in...
Decatur mayor demotes fire department lieutenant, councilman thinks it's retaliation
Decatur City Council Member Billy Jackson speaks out after the demotion of one of the fire department's only three Black lieutenants. "I guess that's where the question is, is that how did this happen? Because everything that we know about Kevin Jackson, his evaluations have all been exemplary,” said Billy Jackson.
After two years of heartbreak, Coosa Christian football seniors ready to make one final run
It's been two offseasons of heartbreak for Coosa Christian football. After the 2022 season, when a last-second Hail Mary pass by Pickens County took them down in the semifinals, the players said they were going to use that feeling to get better and bring home a state title. In 2023, they got past Pickens County and into the state title game, but gave up a 14-point lead to start another offseason of asking what if. ...
Red Lobster closes Tuscaloosa restaurant on McFarland Boulevard
Red Lobster, a fixture on the Tuscaloosa restaurant scene for decades, has closed its doors permanently. A sign posted Wednesday on the restaurant's door at 2620 McFarland Blvd. E reads: "This location is closed. We look forward to serving you at another Red Lobster location in the future." ...
Here’s how Alabama football’s cornerbacks shape up heading into fall camp
Alabama football's secondary was depleted following the 2023 season. Following the retirement of coach Nick Saban, cornerbacks coach Travaris Robinson leaving for Georgia and Kool-Aid McKinstry and Terrion Arnold both being selected in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Crimson Tide returns only one member of its cornerback room from last season in Jahlil Hurley. ...
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 […]
Alabama MAN SENTENCED TO 71 MONTHS FOR DEFRAUDING Investors of $4.7 Million in Business Scam
BIRMINGHAM, Ala – A Pell City man has been sentenced in a plan to defraud more than 40 investors in his different businesses out of more than $4.7 million, according to U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Carlton L. Peeples. Chief...
Paul Bryant football needs new head coach after John McKenzie returns to Mobile area
Paul Bryant High School football is in search of a new coach less than a month before the start of the 2024 season, athletic director Malcom Gross confirmed to The Tuscaloosa News. On Wednesday, the Mobile County Board of Commissioners approved John McKenzie as Vigor's new head coach. McKenzie came to Paul Bryant in 2023, leading the Stampede to a 3-7 mark last season and a sixth-place finish in 6A, Region 4. ...
2025 Alabama commit taking heat for canceling weekend visit to another SEC team
It's been a funny week for 2025 Alabama commit Caleb Cunningham. After committing to the Crimson Tide last week, reports suggested he would still attend Auburn's Big Cat weekend. With plenty of replies from Tigers fans saying he was going to flip his commitment, Cunningham took to X to post, "I don't care what nobody says. There is no flipping."
Area Nonprofit Works to Protect Birmingham Children from Violence
This is another installment in Birmingham Times/AL.com/CBS42 joint series “Beyond the Violence: what can be done to address Birmingham’s rising homicide rate.” Sign up for the newsletter here. Kings Kids Outreach, a nonprofit created to help Jefferson County and Birmingham youth, started with just two people. In...
Man allegedly connected to Northport murder one year ago turns himself in to authorities
NORTHPORT, Ala. (WBRC) - A major follow-up Wednesday in a Northport murder that happened nearly a year ago. First, a recap. It happened on September 24th, 2023, on Lake Drive West. Authorities say that’s where Demetrius Windham was ambushed on his grandmother’s front porch that night. Two weeks later, investigators arrested Antwaun Pledger-Payton. Now, the second suspect turned himself in over the weekend to the Tuscaloosa County jail.
The Worst Colleges In Alabama Wont Surprise Many
Why would you ever choose to attend a failing school?. Under the new Alabama Accountability Act, the state's Department of Education must release a list of failing schools. Failing Alabama colleges are measured by graduation rate. This is represented by the percentage of students who graduate within 150% of the usual expected time it takes to complete the degree.
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