Columbus
LATEST NEWS
UAW’s Shawn Fain Under Investigation
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain has more on his mind these days than overturning the no union vote at Mercedes Benz in Tuscaloosa County last month. The man who became the union's chief on promises to clean-up the scandal riddled organization is himself under federal investigation. Part of a...
Sen. Greg Reed announces $6.7 million in grant awards for water system improvements
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed hosted an event in Oakman last Wednesday to announce $6.7 million in grant awards for water infrastructure and capacity improvements in communities of need in northwest Alabama. This comes in response to portions of Walker, Fayette, and Tuscaloosa Counties experiencing an extended period of water shortages in January.
Update: Damaging winds and penny-sized hail expected with thunderstorms in Pickens and Tuscaloosa counties Sunday
On Sunday at 7:59 p.m. an updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service valid until 8:45 p.m. for Pickens and Tuscaloosa counties. Expect penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 7:59 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Carrollton, moving...
Duncanville Volunteer Fire Department gets new station
The Duncanville Volunteer Fire Department is getting ready to break ground on its own building thanks to some help from the Tuscaloosa County Commission. The department is currently housed in a building on Tuscaloosa County school board property and is in need of major repairs. That’s why District 3 Commissioner...
Damaging Winds and Quarter-Size Hail Possible in Parts of Alabama
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a. * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... West central Tuscaloosa County in west central Alabama... East central Pickens County in west central Alabama... * Until 845 PM CDT. * At 747 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Carrollton,. moving east at...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.