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Alabama birthing units are closing to save money and get funding. Some say babies are at risk
GROVE HILL, Ala. (AP) — One of the last remaining birthing units in southern Alabama will close next month to qualify for federal funding that will save the hospital’s emergency services, but doctors warn the move may cost newborns and pregnant women essential access to obstetric care. Nestled in rural Clarke County, the small, nonprofit […]
Who won Alabama's five special elections this year?
Kelvin Datcher's election to Alabama House District 52 brings the total number of state House representatives to 105. Every district in the state now has an elected representative in legislative body. The House had four special elections this calendar year. The Senate had one special election. Here's what happened in...
New Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market Proposed for Growing Tuscaloosa Area
A fast-growing area of Tuscaloosa will soon be home to a new Walmart Neighborhood Market, about a decade after one was first proposed there. At their Tuesday night meeting, the Tuscaloosa City Council voted to annex and rezone around 2 acres of undeveloped land at 8600 Highway 69 South in Hillcrest for a new grocery store and fuel station.
Soggy weather this weekend, Stays unsettled next week
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and storms. Some downpours are possible. Lows will be in the upper 60s to middle 70s. Weekend Outlook: The cold front will lift north as a warm front across Central Alabama this weekend. Upper-level waves will move across the state, keeping wet weather in the forecast. Saturday will have […]
Jalen Milroe Responds To Nick Saban Picking Against Alabama This Season
Jalen Milroe is going from Nick Saban as head coach to Kalen DeBoer this season, who used to coach for the Washington Huskies. Milroe had a career-high 2,834 passing yards and 35 total touchdowns in 2023. Saban shocked everyone when he decided not to pick the Alabama Crimson Tide to make the ...
Tuscaloosa City School District holds job fair at Central High School
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) – On Thursday, Tuscaloosa City Schools held a job fair for those looking to start a new career chapter in education. The school system has 65 open positions, which include teachers, bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers, and teachers’ aides. A job fair was held at Central High School in the gymnasium to […]
NCAA Basketball: NCAA Tournament West Regional-Alabama vs Clemson
Mar 30, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Brad Brownell reacts in the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the finals of the West Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Floyd Boucard: Analyzing Finalists Alabama, Miami, Oklahoma, USC
Miami Central four-star defensive tackle Floyd Boucard is set to announce his college commitment from a final four of Alabama, Miami, Oklahoma, and USC on Saturday. Boucard's decision will be revealed at 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT on the 247Sports' YouTube channel. He detailed what attracts him to each finalist, highlighting the legacy of Alabama, hometown appeal of Miami, personal connection with Oklahoma's coaching staff, and the proximity to idol Aaron Donald at USC.
Alabama DB Malachi Moore compares new teammate to former Tide fan-favorite
Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Malachi Moore spoke with the media at SEC media days on Tuesday morning. Moore had high praise for incoming transfer and wide receiver Germie Bernard. “Germie Bernard reminds me of John Metchie when he was here, the way he runs routes and stems and has...
Few drops of rain tonight, more this weekend (7.19.24)
NE-5 Tomorrow: Mix of Sun & Clouds, 30% Shower/Storm Ch. |High: 89|. Cooler conditions have finally returned to the mid-south, but not alone. A few showers are moving south of I-40 for some of our friends that need it most as rain mirrors the area with the highest concern of drought. It won't become widespread or severe, so no need to cancel your Friday night plans. The good news is that at least the cool down is sticking around.
Small Businesses Get Training Boost from Alabama SBDC
TUSCALOOSA, Ala – With funding from the U.S. Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative, the Alabama Small Business Development Center at The University of Alabama launched the AssistAL program to significantly increase its capacity for technical assistance in the form of advising and training to help business owners get the capital they need.
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