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Heat advisory issued for West Central Alabama until Wednesday evening
On Wednesday at 1:13 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory valid for Wednesday between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. for Lamar, Fayette, Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Sumter, Greene, Hale and Marengo counties. The weather service adds, "Heat index values up to 106 degrees expected." "Hot temperatures and high humidity...
Northport bridge closed after vehicle crash
NORTHPORT, Ala. (WBRC) - Northport city leaders have closed a bridge near the Tuscaloosa National Airport following a big crash. Authorities say a driver slammed into the concrete guardrails. The hit was so powerful it sent chunks of concrete down below to the railroad tracks. It happened in the 6900...
4 charged after man injured by gunfire near Kaulton Park in Tuscaloosa
TUSCALOOSA Ala. (WBRC) - Four people have been charged in connection to a shooting near Kaulton Park in Tuscaloosa Wednesday morning that left one man injured. The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office says around 9 a.m., they responded to the area of Kaulton Road on a report of a shooting.
Alabama's Malachi Moore believes Kristian Story will be a 'playmaker' for Kentucky
DALLAS - Not many people know new Kentucky safety Kristian Story better than Alabama's Malachi Moore. Moore, a Trussville, Alabama native, and Story, a Lanett, Alabama native, both signed with the Alabama Crimson Tide as four-star safety prospects in 2020 and spent four seasons together in the Alabama defensive backs room, winning a National Championship in 2020 and SEC Championships in 2020, 2021, and 2023.
Things to do around Tuscaloosa for July 18-24
This week in West Alabama, July 18-24, a Druid City Derby doubleheader, the Eighth Annual Wonder Woman Day at The Comic Strip, Groove & Grub in Kentuck Park, and in Jasper, a Tallulah Bankhead event. MUSIC SUNDAY ...
Welcome weekend evening anchor, reporter Giselle Hood!
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Giselle joined the News 19 team in June 2024 as a Weekend Evening Anchor/MMJ. Giselle is representing the Crimson Tide in Huntsville! As a graduate of The University of Alabama, she’s thrilled to call the Rocket City her new home. Before joining the News...
Alabama’s Home To The Most Hazardous Landfills In The Nation
An Alabama Waste landfill is one of the largest facilities in the country!. Hazardous waste landfills are specially designed facilities for the disposal of hazardous materials that are harmful to human health and the environment. These landfills adhere to strict regulations and guidelines to ensure the safe containment and management...
In-state 5-Star LB schedules Alabama visit
Anthony Jones is set to visit Alabama and Auburn this month. Jones is a 2026 linebacker prospect out of St. Paul’s Episcopal High School in Mobile, Alabama. He currently garners a five-star rating from multiple recruiting sites with offers from schools from around the country. The rising junior is set to visit the Auburn Tigers on July 27 and make his way to Tuscaloosa on July 28.
ADPH seeking budget increase to cover Children’s Health Insurance Program
The head of the Alabama Department of Public Health said Tuesday that an increase in their department’s budget was due to increases in enrollment and state costs for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Dr. Scott Harris, Alabama’s State Health Officer, made the remarks amid questions from Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Atmore, the chair of the […] The post ADPH seeking budget increase to cover Children’s Health Insurance Program appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Alabama's Kayla Beaver signs with AU Pro Softball
Alabama pitcher Kayla Beaver has signed with Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball and will make her professional debut at the Championship season in Rosemont, Illinois. Beaver was a 2024 NFCA Second Team All-American and USA Softball Player of the Year Finalist for the Crimson Tide. In her senior season, she made 40 appearances, including 30 starts. Beaver recorded 15 complete games in the circle and threw a seven-inning no-hitter in her Alabama debut against Villanova on Feb. 8. Her ERA was an impressive 1.68, holding opponents to a .196 batting average.
San Francisco Giants select Alabama LHP Greg Farone with No. 208 overall pick in 2024 MLB draft
Left-handed pitcher Greg Farone became the third Alabama Crimson Tide baseball player to be selected in the 2024 MLB draft. Farone was selected in the seventh round with the No. 208 overall pick by the San Francisco Giants. Farone spent one season in Tuscaloosa. The New York native spent time at both Herkimer College and Louisville prior to arriving in Tuscaloosa. In his lone season in Tuscaloosa, Farone recorded a 5-3 record and a 4.94 earned run average. He pitched 74.2 innings pitched and struck out 73 batters. Alabama will have to replace its Day 1 and Day 2 starters next season. Ben Hess was drafted in the first round by the New York Yankees. The San Francisco Giants select…@gfarone10 ➡️ @SFGiants #RollTide || #NothingLikeIt pic.twitter.com/9qllDE0re7 — Alabama Baseball (@AlabamaBSB) July 15, 2024 Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the latest regarding Alabama baseball players in the 2024 MLB draft.
Another 2025 receiver would be a luxury for Alabama Football
After getting a big win last week in 5-star receiver Caleb Cunningham, Alabama is still in pursuit of some of the nation’s top pass-catchers. Per the 247Sports Composite, Cunningham is the second-best receiver in the 2025 cycle. He is the big fish that Bama needed in this recruiting class, joining 3-star speedster Lotzeir Brooks in the receiver room. The Tide remains in the hunt for two more consensus top-10 wideouts to potentially close out its class at the position.
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