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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...
Diners Flocking to Northport’s Now-Open Lost Pizza Co.
Diners are showing up in droves to support a new pizzeria that opened this week about a year after a local favorite, Mr. Bill's Southern Diner, permanently closed in the same space. Mr. Bills closed last July, and two months later, former Northport politician Jeff Hogg announced that Mississippi's Lost...
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...
Another Alabama Red Lobster location reported closed
Tuscaloosa’s Red Lobster became the latest location of the chain to close in Alabama. According to the corporate website, the restaurant is no longer listed as open. In May, Red Lobster abruptly closed the doors of some 50 restaurants, including four locations in the state - in Auburn, Decatur, Huntsville and Mobile.
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...
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." ...
'Needed Killing' series' latest murder mystery has department chair as victim| DON NOBLE
It has become common recently to begin a murder-mystery book by bringing to one place a small cast of characters, one of whom, the reader will notice, is rude, obnoxious and disliked by the rest. That character is doomed. “The Fink Needed Killing” by Bill Fitts takes place, as usual with this series, in...
PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Riggs, a friendly dog who has a ton of energy
Humane Society of West Alabama: Riggs is a 2-year-old Shepherd/Catahoula mix who weighs in around 50 pounds. He's got tons of energy and would make an excellent buddy for an outdoor adventurer. ...
Finding a furry friend: Ways to get involved with animals at the Metro Animal Shelter
College can be a stressful time as students take on new responsibilities and move away from family. Getting involved at the Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter, whether adopting, fostering or volunteering, can help students live more stress-free. “Animals provide a lot of companionship, especially for those who might be venturing far...
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