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VA Town Hall addresses questions for veterans
FAYETTE — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other veterans’ organizations held a town hall meeting in the Fayette Civic Center on Friday, June 14. The Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center put on the event to help veterans seek answers to their questions regarding benefits and other issues.
Alabama football player rankings in EA Sports College Football 25
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The new EA Sports College Football 25 video game releases Friday, but those who pre-ordered the game gained three days early access. This is the first college football game produced by EA Sports since 2013. The Crimson Tide are rated the fourth-best team in the game with a 92 overall rating […]
Happy Gump Day! Will the SEC finally get a 9th game in 2025?
Nick Saban may be absent from the sidelines, but the Crimson Tide are still squatting rent-free in the noggins of their SEC foes. Oh, sure, they were deferential to Saban and the tradition of Alabama, and no one expects much to change in terms of success. But it seemed like UGA got more questions about Alabama than about their own squad.
Alabama Basketball: Meet the New Guys — Naas Cunningham
As a high school sophomore, 6’7” 175-pound SF Naas Cunningham was considered the No. 1 recruit in the nation, and the best shooter in his class. His value may have slipped over the following years because he was so raw, but Alabama not only has a space for that kind of player, Nate Oats actively pursues them.
Eight Crimson Tide Student-Athletes Named to USTFCCCA All-Academic Teams
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Eight student-athletes from the Alabama track and field program (four men, four women) have been selected to the 2024 NCAA Men's and Women's Track & Field All-Academic Teams, selected by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). The national office also...
Parent Perspective: Inside Justin Hill’s commitment to Alabama
Emily Herzog, mother of Alabama commit Justin Hill, reflects on her son's commitment to the Tide, what led to Bama coming out on top, future plans for his recruitment, and more. The post Parent Perspective: Inside Justin Hill’s commitment to Alabama appeared first on On3.
Popular Grocery Chain Closing Over 30 Locations
Ever since the pandemic hit, and still to this day, businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. Closing down stores that are underperforming, and having to file for bankruptcy seem to be the norm of today's day and age. Popular grocery chain closing over 2 dozen locations. Stop & Shop,...
West Alabama program challenges those with intellectual disabilities
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - A golden opportunity this summer for scores of people with intellectual disabilities in west Alabama. The JET program, sponsored by United Cerebral Palsy of West Alabama, encourages high school students to explore employment opportunities beyond high school. The JET program has students scattered throughout the city....
DCH Creates reserved parking for pregnant patients
TUSCALOOSA, AL (WBMA) — In Tuscaloosa, Alabama, DCH Regional Medical Center has now added new parking for its expecting visitors. The Hospital has added reserved parking for pregnant patients that come to the hospital. The hospital says they are committed to enhancing convenience for expecting moms.
Alabama child care grant, bonus money is ending. What happens next?
Alabama child care facilities have an opportunity to get one last round of grants from a pot of federal money. Once that money runs out, advocates say, they expect the state’s child care crisis to get even worse. They say they need long term investments to sustain the rapidly declining industry.
“Save our Shrimpers” highlighting struggles of Gulf seafood industry
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Gulf Coast Shrimpers say their industry could be washed away by a glut of foreign product that continues to flood the market. A special event is being held this weekend to help raise awareness of an issue that has some teetering on the brink. The first step is know what you’re […]
North Alabama honors Father of the Blues with annual W.C. Handy Music Festival
The W.C. Handy Music Festival is returning to the Shoals. Music fans will join together by the thousands for the biggest tourism event in North Alabama. The festival boasts over 250 events and artists, spanning all across northwest Alabama. This includes Florence, Tuscumbia, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield and more. The events kick off on Thursday, July 18 and conclude Sunday, July 28, making for 11 days of events for every type of music-lover.
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