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Iconic West Alabama Restaurant Named ‘Best Under-the-Radar Steakhouse’
Alabama boasts a wealth of long-standing restaurants that have become essential stops for locals and visitors. Many locations have solidified their status as local staples over the years, and some even earn bucket list status. Bite This! Food is excited to share that an iconic West Alabama restaurant was named...
Nick Dunlap Makes History
Alabama has multiple golfers on the PGA Tour, headlined by long-time pro Justin Thomas and newcomer Nick Dunlap. Dunlap joined the tour after winning The American Express. Days later, he turned pro. Dunlap made history this past weekend, rallying on Sunday for a win in the Barracuda Championship. Dunlap is...
Minnesota Vikings Honoring Passed Teammate
Earlier in July, the tragic news was announced that former Alabama and Oregon defensive back Khyree Jackson passed away in an automobile accident in his home state of Maryland. He was just 24 years old when he passed. The Minnesota Vikings drafted Jackson in the fourth round of the 2024...
Tuscaloosa Police Respond to Fatal Car Accident Monday Morning
Police in Tuscaloosa are on the scene of a deadly car accident near Hargrove Road Monday morning. Stephanie Taylor, a spokesperson for the Tuscaloosa Police Department, said officers responded to a single-vehicle crash in the area of Hargrove Road and 45th Street East around 8 a.m. Monday morning. Taylor said...
West Alabama Monday Briefing
Good morning West Alabama! It is Monday July 22, 2024, and a new work week is upon us. Hard to believe there are just nine days left in the Month of July and the beginning of school is just around the corner (sorry kids and teachers to remind you). There...
Umbrella Alert Included for Alabama’s Weekly Weather Outlook
A stationary front lingering over the region will drench much of the eastern half of the country this week. Breaking News, News, Local News, Alabama News, Weather, Local Weather, Alabama Weather, West Alabama Weather, Central Alabama Weather, Breaking News, Central Alabama Weather, Breaking News, National Weather Service in Birmingham, James Spann, Weekday Temperature Guide, West Alabama Weekday Temperature Guide, Alabama Weekday Temperature Guide, Temperature Shift, Alabama Temperature Shift, West Alabama Temperature Shift, Spring in Alabama, Spring in West Alabama, Summer in Alabama, Summer in West Alabama.
Tuscaloosa Leaders Arrive in Mobile for Annual Benchmarking Trip
Leaders from west Alabama traveled south this weekend and are in Mobile for an annual trip designed to bring good ideas from other cities back to the Tuscaloosa area. The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama has taken these Benchmarking trips since 2017 and have learned from leaders in Greenville, Lexington, Chattanooga, Asheville and Raleigh.
Former Alabama Star DB Signs with Ravens
Eddie Jackson is one of many former Alabama defensive backs in the NFL, and he is set to join another member of the Crimson Tide's 2015 National Championship team. The former Alabama safety is expected to sign with the Baltimore Ravens, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Jackson will join...
Alabama Playoff Legend Retires From NFL
The Alabama Crimson Tide is known for the high-caliber running backs that it puts into the NFL often. Alabama has a strong presence with running backs, with two of the Crimson Tide's Heisman Trophies being won by running backs, and the Crimson Tide boast multiple starting running backs in the NFL.
The 10 Most Visited Cities In Alabama Might Surprise You
Here are the 10 most visited cities in Alabama, along with some reasons why they are popular destinations:. We'll start with number 10. Decatur - Situated on the Tennessee River, Decatur is a charming town with a rich history. Visitors can explore the Old State Bank, the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, and the Cook's Natural Science Museum.
First-Look Pictures Of Saban Field Signage At Bryant-Denny
It's officially been announced that The University of Alabama will honor former head football coach Nick Saban this season. As previously reported by Tide 100.9, Alabama will honor Nick Saban by dedicating the field at Bryant-Denny Stadium to the legendary head coach on Sept. 7. The name is expected to be Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Woman Steals $300,000 from Tuscaloosa Catholic Church to Give to TikTokers
A woman stole around $300,000 from a Catholic church in Tuscaloosa and spent most of it on content creators on TikTok, federal authorities announced Friday. Kristen Marie Battocletti is a 35-year-old who was an administrative assistant at St. Francis of Assisi University Parish near the University of Alabama campus in Tuscaloosa until she was fired last fall and accused of stealing from the church.
Nonprofit Acquires 366 Acres on Black Warrior River for Permanent Conservation
An Alabama nonprofit has acquired more than 360 acres of land on the Black Warrior River for permanent conservation, they announced Friday. The Freshwater Land Trust is an organization that aims to obtain and protect environmentally significant property in Alabama and is also developing a network of trails in Jefferson County.
West Alabama Friday Briefing
Good morning West Alabama! It is Friday July 19, 2024. A warm front just off the Florida Panhandle Coast is interacting with a stalled cold front to our north and that means a lot of rain over the next few days. But each day will not be a complete washout.
Breaking: Mass Shooting in West Blocton
Multiple people reportedly have been shot in northwestern Bibb County. According to Sheriff Jody Wade the incident took place around 10:00pm Thursday night in the Greentree Drive area of West Blocton. A nearby resident told news partner ABC3340 that the residence is normally very quiet and as far as he...
West Blocton Man Charged With Killing Wife, 4 Young Children
A 32-year-old Bibb County man has been arrested and charged with five counts of capital murder after he allegedly killed his wife and four young children Thursday night. Police say Brandon Kendrick, 32, shot and killed his wife and four children at a home on Greentree Drive in West Blocton Thursday night.
Hall Pass Cash: Get Ready for a New School Year With Your Chance to Win a $500 Prepaid Visa Gift Card
Back-to-school shopping may be fun but it's not cheap! We're giving you a chance to get your budget out of detention with those much-needed back-to-school funds. You could score a $500 prepaid Visa Gift Card. That's enough to buy:. 4,411 no. 2 pencils. 29 Trapper Keepers. 250 3-subject spiral notebooks.
Alabama Set to Honor Nick Saban
Alabama's legendary football coach Nick Saban retired from coaching in January 2024, and the debate immediately started about how Alabama would honor him. Fans debated building (another) statue of Coach Saban, renaming University Boulevard in Tuscaloosa, and even renaming the stadium itself to Bryant-Saban Stadium. Alabama may have its answer.
19-Year-Old Missing from Moundville Thursday Found Safe
UPDATE: A 19-year-old who was reported missing from Moundville Thursday has been found safe. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (7/8 - 7/15) 10 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the 28th week of 2024, which brought the third fatal Tuscaloosa Police shooting in eight months.
West Alabama Thursday Briefing
Good morning West Alabama! It is Thursday July 18, 2024. Yesterday's scattered showers and thunderstorms helped knock down temperatures, eliminate the wildfires in West Alabama and improve drought conditions. We can expect another similar round of beneficial rain today. The most significant chances are between noon and midnight. While not...
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