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Grocery stores in Alabama selling ammo with AI-driven vending machines
A pair of grocery stores in Alabama are selling firearm ammunition via artificial intelligence-powered vending machines. The machines, located in Fresh Value stores in Tuscaloosa and Pell City, use facial recognition to verify a customer’s age and ID to make it easier to get firearm ammo. The company, American Rounds, created the machine. CEO Grant Magers […]
The mysterious history of Alabama’s ancient Moundville site
Alabama is home to a surprising number of archaeological sites with deep, rich histories dating back centuries. While many of these locations have been extensively excavated and cataloged, others may go unseen for years to come. Luckily, one archaeological site less than 20 miles south of Tuscaloosa has been a definitive area of interest for more than 100 years. Luckily, the Encyclopedia of Alabama has provided a record of the Moundville archaeological site’s history.
Fourth of July fireworks: Tuscaloosa holds Celebration on the River
Thousands gathered Thursday night at the Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater for the city's annual Fourth of July celebration. The Celebration on the River featured activities for kids, a concert by the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra inside the amphitheater, followed a fireworks display over the Black Warrior River. The Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra played patriotic...
Tuscaloosa’s New 7 Brew Coffee Stand Serving Free Drinks Ahead of Monday Opening
Tuscaloosa's newest option for coffee and other drinks will officially open on Monday, but visitors can drive through this weekend to try them out for free. As the Thread previously reported, the new-to-market 7 Brew coffee "stand" is drive-through only and was installed more than built at 406 15th Street East on vacant land west of Jimmy Johns and across the highway from Foosacklys.
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