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DANGER: Alabama/Florida Beach Warning
If the recent shark attacks aren't enough to keep you from going to the beach, now we have more bad news from James Spann. These recent shark attacks have not been minor brushes with Meg! We are talking about people that have been seriously hurt and are in critical condition because of a shark bite.
ALABAMA WARNING: Hornet Nests As Big As Cars
This is just the news I wanted to hear today. I am highly allergic to bee stings of any kind. Sometimes I forget to have it with me and that is not good. It goes back to an attack I endured at the age of seven. I stumbled across an underground nest.
Riley Strain’s Official Autopsy Answers Key Questions
A medical examiner has finally revealed Riley Strain's official cause of death. The 22-year-old University of Missouri student died in Nashville on March 8 after an evening spent bar-hopping along Lower Broadway. The autopsy and toxicology report was made public on Tuesday morning (June 18) and contained specifics and surprises.
Northport Fast Food Restaurant Serves Fries With Body Parts
I know that sounds ridiculous but it did happen to a customer recently. How many times have you ordered fries and found a couple of crispy, burnt pieces on the bottom of the bag?. It's happened to me a few times through the years. Thankfully, it was nothing more than...
Alabama Opponent Preview – Georgia
Georgia - 24 The Alabama Crimson Tide went into the 2023 SEC championship as the underdogs to the Georgia Bulldogs. If Alabama won, the Tide punched their ticket to the 2023-2024 College Football Playoff. Milroe threw for 192 yards and two touchdowns en route to the 30th SEC championship in Alabama football history. It was also the final win for Nick Saban at Alabama.
Country Couples With the Largest Age Gaps — No. 1 Is Just Outrageous
There have been quite a few country power couples over the decades — and several of them have had a major age gap in the relationship. From current couples like Jason Aldean and Brittany Aldean, to past couples like Glen Campbell and Tanya Tucker, country music's deep-rooted truths can often be found in the relationships that inspire the songs that are recorded.
West Alabama Tuesday Briefing
Good morning West Alabama. It is Tuesday June 18, 2024. We are just over two weeks into the 2024 Hurricane Season and the tropics are already active. So far, we have seen just tropical disturbances that have dropped copious amounts of rain in Florida but mostly just impacted maritime interests.
Tuscaloosa Public Library Main Branch to Close for 10 Days to Renovate
The main branch of the Tuscaloosa Public Library will close for 10 days next month as workers renovate the building. Executive director Jennifer Pearson announced the temporary closure in a release to media Tuesday morning and said it will begin next month on Monday, July 1st. Pearson said the renovations...
Fully Involved House Fire Injures 1 in North Tuscaloosa County Tuesday
A home was badly damaged and a person suffered minor injuries during a fully involved house fire in north Tuscaloosa County Tuesday morning. Holly Whigham, a spokesperson for the Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue Service, told the Thread that they received calls from the Carroll's Creek volunteer Fire Department and the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office asking for assistance fighting a fire on Old Fayette Road.
Alabama’s Top Snake-Infested Lakes Revealed
Alabama boasts some of the most breathtaking lakes in the country. These lakes serve a place for various pastimes, like enjoying the natural beauty, boating, fishing, swimming, and water sports. The Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division oversees 23 Public Fishing Lakes (PFLs) spread across 20 counties throughout the state....
Viral Travel Hack Could Actually Get You Banned From Your Next Flight
Let's face it, airline travel is awful most of the time. Unless you're doling out the big bucks for first class, you've probably been tempted to seek out some travel hacks on social media. There's just one problem with that. You, of course, can't trust everyone online. Airport Pillow Hack...
Alabama Schedules Summit League Opponent
The non-conference schedule for Alabama continues to come into frame, with the Crimson Tide scheduling a Summit League opponent for its 2024-2025 men's basketball season. According to Rocco Miller, Alabama will host South Dakota State University as part of its 2024-2025 non-conference schedule. Alabama will host SDSU on December 29,...
Jelly Roll Thanks Fans for His Latest Career Milestone
Jelly Roll is sitting on what could be the biggest song of his career after dropping "I Am Not Okay" on Wednesday, June 12. The country singer took to social media to thank his fans for their support. "Thank you for making 'I'm not ok' the biggest release of my...
The Decline of Pay Phones in Every State
There were over 2.1 million pay phones in the U.S. at their peak in 1999, but now the technology is mostly relegated to nostalgia. Few wall-mounted pay phones linger in strip malls, and the silver and blue phone booths are mostly gone from the busy streets they once dotted in many parts of the U.S. Pay phones have become so rare that the FCC stopped requiring audits of them in 2018.
There May Be Hope For This Suffering National Restaurant Chain After All
Remember how we all shed a tear over the uncertain future of cheddar bay biscuits at Red Lobster last month?. There is now hope the seafood chain might not be hit as hard as initially thought by its recent bankruptcy filing. How Red Lobster Ended Up Filing For Bankruptcy. Rumblings...
Darius Rucker Reveals Surprising Fact About Hootie and the Blowfish From Back in the Day (Exclusive)
Darius Rucker's band, Hootie and the Blowfish, had a legendary run back in the '90s. Their album, Cracked Rear View, is one of the highest selling albums in the world, to this day. I recently spoke with the "Wagon Wheel" singer, on Taste of Country Nights with Evan Paul On...
Buggs’ Bond Revoked After Burglary
Bond for former Alabama defensive lineman and current Kansas City Chief Isaiah Buggs for animal cruelty charges was revoked on Monday following his arrest over the weekend on new charges regarding burglary and domestic violence. Buggs, 27, was arrested on Sunday morning on charges of Domestic Violence and second-degree burglary....
After Another Arrest, Isaiah Buggs to Close Tuscaloosa Hookah Lounge
After he was arrested again this weekend, former Alabama standout Isaiah Buggs will surrender the business license and permanently close his hookah lounge in Tuscaloosa. As the Thread has previously reported, Buggs has been embroiled in a long battle with the city and its police department over a laundry list of allegations against him and his establishment on Greensboro Avenue.
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