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Alabama Reacts To Legendary Restaurants Apology After Protests
Sound off Alabama, we want to know what you think. The husband of the Nicks in the Sticks owner admitted, to, and apologized for, his racist remarks directed toward customers after heavy protests. DreDay, Townsquare Media. He said he is ashamed of his behavior. "I accept all the condemnation and...
Is Alabama Ready For A Swinger’s Only Trailer Park?
“Bring your house and share your spouse” is the motto for T Boi's Swingers Trailer Park, in Mauau, Louisiana. Deep down in the bayou, And spreading like kudzu across the south if successful. This is not going to help the South’s reputation. Owner David Auclan says the park...
Alabama: Dog Helps Find One Year Old In Burning Building
A person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. Why does the definition say a “person” when there are so many animals that are heroes in my book. I came across a story about a dog named Blue that refused to leave the...
Major Improvements And Growth At Westlawn Middle School
Tuscaloosa City Schools are gearing up for the 2024/2025 school year. One school, Westlawn Middle, is working hard to change the perceptions about some city schools. Recently, we published an article that focused on a list of the supposedly "worst" schools in Alabama. The rankings, according to greatschools.org, were based...
Bryant Stampede Announce New Head Football Coach
Big news for Paul W. Bryant High School as they announce their new head coach for the 2024-25 football season. Today, as of 10:40 a.m. (August 2nd, 2024). Christion Jones is named head coach of the Bryant High School football program. New Bryant football head coach, 31-year-old Christion Jones, played...
Only In Alabama: Video You Need To See To Believe.
A Facebook friend shared a funny video that must be seen to be believed. This one could win $100,000 on America’s Funniest Videos!. We do not have confirmation, but some believe this happened in Gordo, Alabama. The old expression ‘where there’s a will, there’s a way’ comes to mind....
Alabama Releases LANK Documentary
It was the theme of Alabama's 2023 season. The naysayers had a lot to say after Alabama's loss to Texas and the close victory over USF. The Crimson Tide went on to win the SEC championship game against the Georgia Bulldogs, proving the Crimson Tide had the talent to win the big games last season.
Stillman College Athletics Named Gold Award
Stillman College has been named one of five NAIA Champions of Character five-star Gold Award 2023-2024 according to a press release from the school. It is Stillman College's fourth Champions of Character Five-Star recognition in the last five years and its first Gold Award. The Gold Award is presented to...
Ex-Alabama WR Inks Major NIL Deal
NIL is unregulated in college football, and athletes are beginning to take advantage of the opportunities that have been presented to them. Players on the Crimson Tide have earned brand deals with car dealerships, with Ty Simpson having a brand deal with Harbin Automotive. Now, a former Alabama wide receiver and another Texas Longhorn are cashing in as well.
Driver Killed, Passenger Hurt in Wreck on Highway 216 in Tuscaloosa County
A Bessemer man was killed and a Tuscaloosa man injured Thursday afternoon in a single-vehicle accident on Highway 216 in Tuscaloosa County. Corporal Reginal King, a spokesperson for the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency State Troopers, said the accident happened around 2:20 p.m. Thursday. King said Wayne A. Chastine, a Bessemer...
First-Ever Restaurant on Lake Tuscaloosa Aims to Open in August
An already successful local business owner is weeks away from opening the first-ever full-service restaurant on the banks of Lake Tuscaloosa. Justin Holt owns Southern Ale House in north Tuscaloosa, which celebrated 10 years of service earlier this year, and also recently opened the Deli Press, a newspaper-themed sandwich shop across McFarland Boulevard from his first restaurant.
2 Plead Guilty to Sexual Abuse of Children for 20-Year Sentences
Two west Alabama men will spend the next 20 years in prison after they reportedly pleaded guilty in separate cases involving the sexual abuse of children. Andy Hamlin, the district attorney for the 24th Judicial Circuit, prosecutes cases in Pickens, Fayette and Lamar County. He announced on Friday that two...
39th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards Airs This Weekend
Central City Productions’ highly anticipated annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, dubbed the “Greatest Night in Gospel Music,” will premiere this weekend on the Stellar Network and BET. Co-hosted by Emmy Award-winning TV personality and comedian Loni Love, alongside Marconi Award-winning radio/TV personality and comedian Rickey Smiley, the 39th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards recognized excellence in various categories during a taped telecast on Saturday, July 20, with additional awards presented at a Pre-Show nominee gala.
Thing’s Alabamians Think Are In The Bible, But Are Not.
I recently read a short list of things that people often quote as bible scripture. These common Bible references are not actually in the Bible. How many of these have you heard or quoted?. #1. SPARE THE ROD AND SPOIL THE CHILD. There is a similar verse, Proverbs 13:24. He...
West Alabama Friday Briefing
Good morning West Alabama, It is Friday August 2, 2024. A Heat Advisory remains in effect for all of West Alabama through 9:00 tonight. The Heat Index (feels like temperature) will hover near 107 degrees. Limited your exposure outdoors, stay hydrated and DO NOT leave people or pets in unattended vehicles.
Alabama Watches Closely for Potential Tropical Wave Development
The Townsquare Media Weather Center is closely monitoring the possible future development of the well-defined tropical wave known as Invest 97L. As of this report, a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms is affecting Hispaniola, the southeastern Bahamas, eastern Cuba, and the adjacent waters of the southwestern Atlantic. Essential...
Weather Alert: Possible Damaging Winds for Portions of Alabama
Alabama is expected to experience another hot day. Please don’t forget that several counties are under a heat advisory. Click here for more details. The National Weather Service in Birmingham said, "A surface boundary will approach the Interstate 59 corridor from the northwest this afternoon, resulting in isolated thunderstorms, some of which may become severe.”
Tim Keenan III Named to Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watchlist
Alabama's redshirt junior defensive lineman is a candidate for a breakout season in Tuscaloosa in 2024. However, it's his off-the-field work that's caused him to be added to the watchlist of college football's premier award for community service. Tim Keenan III has been named to the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watchlist...
Alabama’s First Cookie Plug to Host Grand Opening Saturday, First 50 to Score Freebies
A few dozen early birds can get some pretty sweet worms this weekend as the new-to-market Cookie Plug bakery opens on McFarland Boulevard in Northport. Launched in California a few years ago, the fast-growing brand marries hip-hop culture, street-art aesthetics and decadent treats that are "part cookie, part cake, part brownie."
Successful Tuscaloosa Business Leader Brings “Bougie” To Alabama
West Alabamians wholeheartedly love their furry friends. They become a huge part of our families and lives. The industry associated with "companion animals" is a rather large one. In America, estimates show 86.9 million households have at least one pet. In 2023, over $147 billion was spent on the pets...
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