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Ty Simpson Inks NIL Deal
The Alabama brand is one of the largest in college football, despite what many naysayers believe or claim. NIL has perpetuated the ever-changing landscape of college football, but players are taking advantage of it and signing brand deals. Even non-starters can get brand deals, and that's the case with one...
Garrett Nussmeier, Mac Jones?
LSU's offense was the best in college football last season, boasting the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner, a top-10 draft pick in the 2024 NFL draft at wide receiver, and a top-25 pick at wide receiver in the draft. LSU will be looking to replace all that talent. Kyren Lacy is...
Jasper Police Searching for Woman Missing for Nearly A Week
Police in Walker County are asking for help finding a woman now missing for almost a week. In a Monday afternoon post on Facebook, the Jasper Police Department said 57-year-old Carla Gay Ross was reported missing by her sister. Ross was reportedly last seen on Tuesday, July 9th, when she...
Alabama Pitcher Drafted in Round 1
Rob Vaughn and Alabama baseball may not have ended the season the way they hoped, but their efforts in 2024 paid off for one Crimson Tide pitcher. Now former Alabama pitcher Ben Hess was selected in the first round of the MLB draft by the New York Yankees with the No. 26 overall pick.
Nick Saban Picking Against Alabama
Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban is making the rounds at SEC Media Days, and the tradition is for the SEC Network crew to make their picks for the SEC Championship during media days. This year, media days are in Dallas, Texas to welcome Oklahoma and Texas into the conference....
Warning: Lightning In Alabama Kills Cow And Many People Each Year
OK, here's a fact that I bet you are unaware of. Alabama is ranked 3rd in the United States for death by lightning. A poor cow was struck by lightning within 100 yards of a family. Luckily the family found shelter and were safely indoors when it happened. An Alabama...
West Alabama Monday Briefing
Good morning West Alabama! It is Monday July 15, 2024. The Saturday assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump should send a message to us all that words and how they are used do matter. The hateful political rhetoric spewing from both major U.S. political parties in recent years was bound to lead to violence. Anyone who did not realize that is extremely naive.
After Surrender – Then What? (John 17:4)
True surrender is not simply surrender of our external life but surrender of our will - and once that is done, surrender is complete. The greatest crisis we ever face is the surrender of our will. Yet God never forces a person's will into surrender, and He never begs. He patiently waits until that person willingly yields to Him. And once that battle has been fought, it never needs to be fought again.
Alabama Earns Commitment From 5 Star OT
The Alabama Crimson Tide now has two five-stars committed in as many days while the recruiting trails on fire for the Crimson Tide. The Crimson Tide continues to earn commitments from June's first big recruiting weekend. According to Hayes Fawcett of On3 Sports, five-star offensive tackle Ty Haywood has committed to Alabama.
Alabama Leaders React to Trump Shooting
Alabama political leaders are reacting with shock to today's shooting of former president Donald Trump at a political rally in Butler County, Pennsylvania. A Pennsylvania prosecutor told CBS News the incident is classified as a failed assassination attempt. One of the soon to be Republican Presidential Nominee's most ardent supporters...
Breaking: Trump Rushed From Stage After Assassination Attempt
In breaking news on this Saturday, the former president, Donald Trump has been shot at a rally in Butler Pennsylvania. Moments ago, many attending the rally reported loud firecrackers or banging sounds and former President Trump being knocked down. Trump was then surrounded by Secret Service agents and rushed off the stage and into his armored vehicle Reports indicate that any attendees at a rally must go through metal detectors so further details are not yet available we are covering the latest developments on all of our town Square media outlets, including WTUG 92.9 FM, 95.3 The Bear, Alt 101.7, 105.1 the block and Tide 100.9.
Overnight Officer Involved Shooting Update
A call to Tuscaloosa Police around 1:30 this morning reporting a person trespassing at the Whataburger on McFarland Blvd. turned deadly. An officer was attempting to place 36-year-old white male Joseph Earl Driver in custody when Driver produced a knife and cut the officer. During a media briefing at the...
Alabama Lands Five Star Wide Receiver
Alabama's wide receivers used to be heralded as the best group in the country, and the Crimson Tide had a first-round wide receiver drafted from 2019 to 2021. The room took a bit of a dip in recent years, but new wide receiver coach JaMarcus Shephard just had three wide receivers drafted in the top 100 of the 2024 NFL draft.
You Won’t Believe Where This Gator Crossed the road In Alabama
The gator population is out of control. Something has to be done. If we aren't careful these gators are going to take over our waterways. Gators have been showing up in the craziest places. The other day this 11' monster was discovered in a family swimming pool. This was in...
Suspect Shot and Killed by Police at Tuscaloosa Whataburger
A person is dead after an officer-involved shooting at a Tuscaloosa fast-food restaurant early Saturday morning. Captain Marty Sellers, the co-commander of the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit, said officers were at the Whataburger on McFarland Boulevard at 3 a.m. Saturday on an officer-involved shooting. He said a suspect was shot...
Alabama’s Deadliest Snake Most Likely To Bite You This Summer
I'm one of those people who has no idea which snake is dangerous and which is not. This is the exact reason I stay away from all snakes!. Don't end up on the wrong side of one of these either. So here are the top 6 deadliest snakes in Alabama...
45 Area Professionals Chosen For Leadership Tuscaloosa 2024-2025
The 2024-2025 Leadership Tuscaloosa class has been announced by the Chamber of Commerce West Alabama. The Leadership Tuscaloosa Program is an issues-based program designed to inform, motivate, and increase awareness of topics important to West Alabama. It utilizes field trips and interaction with community decision-makers to broaden understanding of many community issues.
West Alabama Friday Briefing
Good morning West Alabama! It is Friday July 12, 2024. Sorry I am so late getting the Daily Briefing to you today. Blame gremlins in the technology for it. After a few nice days of lower temperatures and humidity, the furnace heats back up over the coming days. The weather will continue dry despite a stray shower or two, so there will not be much help with the drought situation over the next few days.
Can This Northport Ice Cream Shop Be Your Ultimate Summer Relief?
Ice cream has become the quintessential treat for sunny days, birthday celebrations, and even consoling a broken heart. Surprisingly, there's a scientific explanation for why this cold treat is a year-round household favorite. Neuroscientists at the Institute of Psychiatry in London studied people's brains while they ate vanilla ice cream and found that it made them happier!
12 Worst Schools In Alabama Revealed
If you live in Alabama or relocating soon, I would avoid these schools. Under the new Alabama Accountability Act, the state's Department of Education must release a list of failing schools. These schools are considered failing if they rank among the worst 6% of all public schools in Alabama measured...
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