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Governor Kay Ivey addresses State of the State: Update on 'moving Alabama forward'
ATHENS, Ala. — Two top priorities for Alabama's Governor: the economy and education. Thursday, Governor Kay Ivey put them front and center during a visit to Athens. Governor Ivey said the state of Alabama is strong, but improving the workforce is a big part of her mission. She kicked...
Central Stuns Tuscaloosa County with Last-Second Field Goal
Tuscaloosa, AL — In a game that will be remembered for its dramatic twists and turns, Central High School pulled off a stunning comeback to defeat Tuscaloosa County 31-28, thanks to a last-second field goal by Graham Wolfe. The game started with a bang as Tuscaloosa County’s KJ Jackson...
2 separate Tuskegee shootings under investigation
TUSKEGEE, Ala. (WSFA) - Law enforcement in Tuskegee is investigating two different shootings that happened in the last 24 hours, according to Mayor Lawrence Haygood. Details are limited on both investigations, but it is understood that police are conducting a death investigation in connection to an incident at a home on North Main Street that happened Thursday night.
Alabama football depth chart: Final predictions for defense at end of fall camp
The Alabama football depth chart is close to being revealed. Preseason camp wraps up this week, and the first game against Western Kentucky isn’t far away. Who will take the field on defense? We have a decent sense based on preseason interviews and intel. But not every spot is officially decided just yet.
One woman is walking from Chicago to Montgomery to speak out about racial injustice
Rachelle Zola walks ten to fifteen miles a day, pushing a small handcart adorned with a sign that says, “ASK ME WHY AM I WALKING 754 MILES?”. The 76-year-old woman is walking from Chicago, Illinois, to Montgomery, Alabama, to raise awareness of racial injustice in America. She does this by walking and also by performing her one-woman show, Late: A Love Story. In the show, Zola shares her journey of learning about racial inequality and also presents the experience of racism through sharing the stories of her friends. She’ll perform the show Sunday, Aug. 25 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Birmingham.
Honor Heroes: Join Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue’s 9/11 Memorial Blood Drive
Marking the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, the Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue, in collaboration with the Tuscaloosa Police Department, Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office, Alabama Fire College, and NorthStar Paramedics, is set to host a commemorative blood drive. This event underscores a united community effort to honor the lives lost and the heroes...
DCH medicine program proving to be popular with patients
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Meds to the Beds! A catchy name for a program at DCH in Tuscaloosa and one that so far has impacted thousands of patients. It all comes down to one word - convenience. It’s proven to be so popular that DCH leaders estimate at least 5,000 patients have benefited from it in the last four years.
New football season kicks off for all, including first responders
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - It’s showtime Friday night for thousands of high school football players and fans as the 2024 high school football season kicks off. But it’s not only a new season for them. First responders will be on hand just in case someone gets hurt. One...
Chris Stewart becomes new voice of Alabama football
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Chris Stewart, a seasoned broadcaster from Fairfield is the new voice of Alabama football, taking over a role steeped in tradition. "Five-year-old Chris Stewart's head explodes when I hear that," Stewart said. "To realize that I actually have that role, that responsibility, and that honor now is, it's very difficult not to smile when I think about it."
Tuscaloosa Police Department requesting drones to fight crime faster
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Tuscaloosa Police Department is requesting money for drones to be able to get a look at crime scenes faster. The equipment will cost upward of $1 million and will help officers have eyes on the scene within minutes of a crime. "The drones can respond...
Countdown to Kickoff: A new era of college football
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — A new era of college football in is right around the corner. On Aug. 31, Alabama will take on Western Kentucky at Bryant-Denny Stadium to kick off its 2024 season. For the first time in 17 years, the Tide will go to war without its longtime leader, arguably the most successful college coach of all time, Nick Saban, as Washington's Kalen DeBoer takes the reigns.
Surveillance Cameras Catch Dognapping from Tuscaloosa Bar, “Substantial Reward” Offered
Surveillance cameras captured the moment a pet dog was stolen outside a famous Tuscaloosa bar Sunday and a reward is being offered for its safe return or the identification of the thieves. The pet, Tater, is a bulldog who has been missing since Sunday. On Friday, Gallette's Bar - home...
Tua telling Lia to turn down a $1.5M Auburn offer says much about the Tigers and the Crimson Tide
The business of college football has more interesting storylines than ever before. The recent most interesting is not about the claim the Alabama Crimson Tide tampered to land Miami-Ohio transfer, Graham Nicholson. Kalen DeBoer denies the accusation and the facts are Nicholson was in the Transfer Portal for a week before he announced a transfer to Alabama.
Rebels fall in the Cramton Bowl against T.R. Miller
The Rebels were their own worst enemy in Montgomery. In the AHSAA Kickoff Classic, T.R. Miller handled Reeltown in a 28-7 victory to start the football season Thursday night. After a close first half where both teams went into halftime tied at 7-7, T.R. Miller separated itself from the opposition due to a strong second half.
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