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Construction of four-lane highway project could benefit Linden
The historic construction of a north-south corridor in west Alabama is making significant progress. And it has Linden city officials excited about what it’ll mean for the city. Linden Mayor Gwendolyn Rogers — says she expects the long-awaited project — to provide a boost to the city’s economy....
Broken Vessel business license: What’s next?
Recently, the city of Lake View held a meeting with Broken Vessel managers and residents over security concerns. The communal housing site has come under scrutiny recently over safety concerns among its neighbors. This follows issues surrounding Broken Vessel and Tuscaloosa County. Now Lake View city leaders say Broken Vessel...
Prepare for strong thunderstorms in Tuscaloosa County Wednesday afternoon
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 2:13 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 3 p.m. for Tuscaloosa County. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 2:13 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Tuscaloosa Regional Airport, or near Northport,...
Kansas City Chiefs drop player charged with domestic violence and animal cruelty
The Kansas City Chiefs have dropped defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs following multiple incidents this offseason, including allegations of domestic violence and animal cruelty.The 27-year-old player, who signed a $1,292,500 contract with Kansas City for the upcoming season, has been arrested twice in two months in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.News of Buggs’ departure from the reigning Super Bowl champions was revealed on Monday by NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero.It comes after Buggs was arrested on June 16 on a charge of domestic violence/burglary in Alabama. He was later released on a $5,000 bond, according to records from the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office,...
Alabama Man Pleads Not Guilty to Oklahoma Murder Charges
SALLISAW, Okla. (NEWSnet/AP) — An Alabama man accused in a string of killings has pleaded not guilty in two Oklahoma deaths. The pleas were entered Monday on behalf of Stacy Lee Drake, 50, during a court appearance, KHBS-TV reported. He faces two charges of enhanced murder. Relatives and friends...
Why the Tuscaloosa County and Hillcrest football rivalry died and how it will return in 2024
Despite a 26-year history and being located just 15 miles apart, the Hillcrest and Tuscaloosa County football teams have not met since 2021. That is set to change this year, though, after the AHSAA unveiled its new reclassification for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years in December, With Hillcrest making the jump...
Tuscaloosa County Board of Education approves new Holt sport facilities, farm truck
Tuscaloosa County Board of Education held its regular school board meeting Monday. The school board approved a $1,362,700 project for Holt High School. This allow the board to build two new facilities for the baseball and softball fields. it will include a restroom, concessions, and a press box. These buildings...
Tuscaloosa County Sheriff searching for missing 27-year-old
From Tribune staff reports TUSCALOOSA COUNTY–The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing woman, according to an ALEA missing persons alert. Kamden Jean-Elisabeth Phillips, 27, was last seen on June 22 at approximately 10 a.m. in the area of Joy Drive in Vance, Alabama. She was wearing a […]
State & Local Police Searching for Vance Woman Last Seen 5 Days Ago
State police and Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's deputies are searching for a woman who was last seen five days ago in Vance. The sheriff's office announced a search Wednesday for 27-year-old Kamden Jean-Elisabeth Phillips, who has been missing since June 22nd. On Thursday, with Phillips still missing, the Alabama Law Enforcement...
Tuscaloosa Public Library to temporarily close main branch for renovations
The Tuscaloosa Public Library will temporarily close its main branch next month as the library undergoes renovations. Library officials say the main branch at 1801 Jack Warner Parkway will be closed to the public for improvements from July 1 to July 10. Improvements will include a new roof, HVAC system, LED lighting and an upgraded circulation department featuring self-checkout and return stations.
UAW Claims Mercedes Lied to Employees
The United Auto Workers continue to push back against Mercedes-Benz after losing last month's union vote. UAW President Shawn Fane claims the company has reneged on promised pay and benefit improvements made in the runup to the weeklong vote. His allegations are contained in a letter he wrote to labor oversight agencies in this county and Germany and posted on X (formerly known as Twitter) organizer and activist Luis Feliz Leon.
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