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'Cherish them forever': ACA baseball reflects on 2024 season following state championship loss
American Christian Academy baseball was three outs away from winning its sixth state championship on Thursday and first since 2011. The Patriots were in control of the 4A championship series against Corner heading into Thursday, winning Wednesday's Game 1 by a score of 7-2 behind a dominant performance on the mound from Addison Goodman, striking out seven batters and allowing two runs, one earned, off of four hits. Heading into Thursday, ACA was one win away from...
University of Alabama to Close Roads, Shift Lanes for Summer Projects
Summer break is officially underway at the University of Alabama, and crews there will take advantage of the mostly empty campus to work on half a dozen road projects. The majority of the Capstone's 40,000 students are gone from Tuscaloosa until August, and UA said the will close some roads and shift lanes on others to improve infrastructure during this low tide.
West Alabama high school seniors sign up for careers, apprenticeships
More than 75 high school seniors gathered recently at Shelton State Community College and they all left with post-graduation employment plans. The annual West Alabama Regional Signing Day, organized by West Alabama Works and held May 9, celebrated the students as they officially signed up for jobs or career technical education apprenticeships after high school graduation.
University of Alabama to Close Roads, Shift Lanes for Summer Projects
Summer break is officially underway at the University of Alabama, and crews there will take advantage of the mostly empty campus to work on half a dozen road projects. The majority of the Capstone's 40,000 students are gone from Tuscaloosa until August, and UA said the will close some roads and shift lanes on others to improve infrastructure during this low tide.
Stillman College holds spring graduation ceremony for the Class of 2024
Stillman College held its 2024 graduation ceremony on May 11 at Tiger Stadium on the Tuscaloosa campus. The commencement ceremony honored the achievements of 120 graduates across 15 majors with 69% of the class of 2024 earning honors, according to a news release from Stillman. Egypt Sherrod, host of the...
Meet the Tuscaloosa teenager who has already earned three college degrees
At just 17 years old, LeAnna Roberts of Tuscaloosa has earned her third college degree in two years. Roberts graduated from the University of Alabama with a master of business administration degree on May 4. This achievement comes just one year after Roberts graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in biology in May 2023.
Summer projects ahead for University of Alabama
The University of Alabama embarks on a massive $450 million summer upgrade with over 80 projects, including road closures and infrastructure enhancements. Expect major developments by August 1st, funded by state, federal, and private sources, as the campus gears up for the new academic year.
Check out the schedule for next week’s AHSAA state baseball finals
Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Spanish Fort 9-2 in Game 3 of the Class 6A semifinals on Saturday to clinch the final spot in this week’s state finals. The Patriots will play Hartselle on Thursday/Friday. Here is a look at the complete schedule of games for Oxford and Jacksonville. The tournament opens...
Tuscaloosa students honored
Tuscaloosa's brightest shine at the first-ever credentialing ceremony! TCTA seniors earn accolades for mastering vocational skills, stepping directly into careers with valuable certifications. Join us as we celebrate these trailblazing students setting the bar for academic and professional success.
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