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Downtown Tuscaloosa Bar Owners Fight Uphill Battle For Occupancy Increase
Owners of one of downtown Tuscaloosa's oldest bars say it won't survive unless the city council allows them to dramatically increase their occupancy limits - limits they save have only recently been enforced. Bradley and Jeremy Wyatt have owned and operated Rhythm & Brews in Temerson Square for 27 years....
Nick Saban’s mother Mary Saban Pasko dies at 92
Nick Saban’s mother’s obituary was published on the Tuscaloosa News website Thursday, honoring the life of Mary Saban Pasko. Ruth Mary Saban Pasko passed away at the age of 92. According to the obituary, Saban’s mother was born on July 29, 1932 in Michigan, but spent most of...
6 fantastic farmers markets you should visit this upcoming fall
With fall just around the bend, farmer’s markets in Alabama are gearing up to show off the fruits of their labor. We compiled a list of 6 popular farmer’s markets in Alabama you can check out for fresh, local produce, meats, baked goods + more. Read on to find a market near you.
Humane Society of West Alabama hosts 21st annual Canine Classic 5k
TUSCALOOSA, AL (WBMA) — The Humane Society of West Alabama is Hosting their 21st Annual Canine Classic 5k on Saturday, September 14 to help supply care, shelter, and homes for dogs and cats in West Alabama. The HSWA is a non profit organization that is dedicated to providing animal...
ALBBAA announces winners of inaugural Road Trip Photo Contest
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Aug. 28, 2024) – When Anna Stanley snapped a photo of her 1-year-old daughter, Avery, with the Good Shepherd Statue, a roadside attraction in the north Tuscaloosa County community of Samantha, she planned to submit the photo into the inaugural Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association’s Road Trip Photo Contest.
Paws Up for Ricky & Mitzy: Tuscaloosa’s Adoptable All-Stars
This week, we feature Ricky and Mitzy, wonderful adoptable all-stars from the Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter (TMAS). These are just two of the 185 pets available for adoption at TMAS. Click here to view all the incredible pets available. Adoptable All-Stars of the Week. Tuscaloosa's Adoptable All Stars, Tuscaloosa Metro...
Mary Painter’s Lifelong Journey of Teaching, Writing and Inspired Expression
The first children’s book Mary Painter authored was published about 37 years after she wrote it. “My Canada Goose Summer,” a story about a young boy learning about himself while finding strength to overcome obstacles, was inspired by Mary entering retirement after teaching English for 32 years. “It’s...
Theatre Tuscaloosa Reveals 2023-24 T. Earle Johnson Award Winners
Theatre Tuscaloosa held the 28th annual T. Earle Johnson Awards Ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 18 at Mugshots in downtown Tuscaloosa to celebrate the 2023-24 winners. Each year, Theatre Tuscaloosa holds its version of the Tony's: The T. Earle Johnson Awards, which is lovingly shortened to "The T. Earles." This program strives to recognize excellence demonstrated by Theatre Tuscaloosa performers, technicians, volunteers, patrons, sponsors, and contributors.
Women to Watch: Alabama Cole; The Alabama Show
(By Charese Frugé) Alabama Cole hosts The Alabama Show airing on iHeartMedia’s 103.7 The Q (WQEN) in Birmingham, 94.1 ZBQ (WZBQ) in Tuscaloosa, 106.5 Kiss FM (WQRV-HD2) in Huntsville, and 102.7 Kiss FM (WEGR) in Memphis, TN. She also hosts the She Drives Me Crazy Podcast and has...
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