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Decades-Old Northport Restaurant Permanently Closing Soon After No Buyers Emerge
A diner that has served as a staple in Northport for nearly 50 years will soon close permanently after its owners could not find buyers interested in keeping the brand going. As the Tuscaloosa Thread reported in October, the almost-50-year-old Buddy's Rib and Steak was listed for sale last year and owner Phillip Guy said he hoped to find someone who would be willing to keep its name on the marquee and the spirit of the diner intact.
The Loop 2024: Restaurant and Retail News from the Tuscaloosa Thread
It's summer again in Tuscaloosa, and restaurateurs and retailers once again face a season of both challenge and opportunity before the city's more than 40,000 college students return in August. On the one hand, this slow season is a great time to build out and open a new concept, training...
Former Alabama QB Returning to Football
Former Alabama quarterback Tyler Buchner announced in a letter to Notre Dame Football that he will return to playing college football for the Fighting Irish but in a bit of a different format. Buchner originally committed to Notre Dame out of high school and won the Taxslayer Gator Bowl for...
Where To Grab Free Meals For Kids In West Alabama This Summer
Despite a recent scare when it came to funding in Alabama, children will in fact be able to grab a free meal in West Alabama this summer. Many schools in the region will serve as sites where the youth can stop by and grab a free meal for breakfast and lunch.
A Unique Culinary Experience For a Cause Coming To Ol’ Colony
West Alabama residents, mark your calendars for a unique and memorable evening! The Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority (PARA), in collaboration with DCH Health System, is excited to present Grapes on the Green. This special event, set against the stunning backdrop of the award-winning Ol’ Colony Golf Course, promises...
Heads Up: Marginal Risk of Severe Weather in Alabama on Saturday
As Alabama transitions into its summer weather pattern, scattered thunderstorms are anticipated early Saturday afternoon, ahead of an area of storms expected to move into western Alabama through the early evening. Risk Areas. The overall risk includes the Townsquare Media Coverage areas of Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Perry, Pickens,...
West Alabama Friday Briefing
Good morning, West Alabama! It is Friday May 31, 2024, the day before the beginning of this year’s hurricane season. The Alabama Softball Team played powerhouse UCLA to even terms until the sixth inning yesterday before a three-run homer blew open a 1-1 tie and sent the Crimson Tide plummeting into the loser’s bracket of the NCAA Women’s Softball College World Series. (Much to the delight of the ESPN broadcast team).
Alabama Schedules Grant Nelson Homecoming
News continues to roll out about Alabama men's basketball non-conference schedule, with Nate Oats and the Crimson Tide known for scheduling tough non-conference opponents in order to boost Alabama's strength of schedule rating. Alabama and Oats also will schedule games as a sort of "homecoming" for its players. Alabama's game...
Late Bruins HR Puts Away Tide
Alabama softball took on the UCLA Bruins in the first game at Oklahoma City for the Women's College World Series. The game got off to a later start than usual thanks to a lightning delay in the area but began an hour and a half after the supposed start time of 11:00 a.m. CT.
City Says Isaiah Buggs Shoved Tuscaloosa Police Chief Amid List of Citations
An ongoing conflict brewing between the city of Tuscaloosa and former Alabama football player Isaiah Buggs was brought further to light Thursday with the release of documents detailing his seven pending cases in municipal court here - including one allegation that the current Kansas City Chief physically shoved TPD's chief of police last month.
Isaiah Buggs Turns Self In at Tuscaloosa County Jail for Animal Cruelty Charges
Former Alabama tackle and current Kansas City Chief Isaiah Buggs turned himself in to law enforcement officers at the Tuscaloosa County Jail Thursday to face misdemeanor charges of animal cruelty, police report. As the Thread reported yesterday, warrants were issued for Buggs' arrest after he allegedly abandoned two dogs at...
“Celebrate Local” Event Returns to Highlight Some of West Alabama’s Best Businesses
The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama will once again highlight some of the best small businesses in the region next month as their Celebrate Local event returns to the Tuscaloosa River Market. In a Thursday press release, the Chamber said Celebrate Local will be held on Tuesday, June 11th,...
Site Work on Northport’s 77-Acre University Beach Resort to Begin Soon
The very first site work on the 77-acre $350 million lagoon resort planned for Northport is meant to begin soon, their top elected official said Thursday. Christy Bobo, the president of the Northport City Council, joined host Steve Shannon on 95.3 the Bear for an interview Thursday morning and offered one of the first updates on the notorious University Beach project since its scope was revealed in February.
Alabama-USF Kickoff Time Announced
Alabama Football will be under the lights once again, as the Crimson Tide will now play its first two games of the 2024 season under the LED lights of Bryant-Denny Stadium. According to Brett McMurphy of the Action Network, Alabama and USF will kickoff at 7:00 p.m. CT and the game will be aired on ESPN.
Jaylen Waddle Signs Extension with Miami
Former Alabama wide receivers are having a strong offseason in terms of getting paid. First, it was Jerry Jeudy being traded from Denver to Cleveland and signing a three-year, $52.5 million extension with the Browns shortly after. DeVonta Smith was next, with the former Alabama Heisman winner signing a three-year,...
Former Alabama DL Claims Harassment
On Wednesday afternoon, Tuscaloosa police put out a warrant for the arrest of former Alabama defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs on animal cruelty charges after police allegedly found two severely neglected dogs abandoned at a house he rented. Later on Wednesday night, Buggs and his lawyer, Trey Robinson, released a statement...
West Alabama Thursday Briefing
Good morning, it is Thursday May 30, 2024. Alabama and UCLA may have to battle more than each other when they are scheduled to play the first game in the 2024 Women's College Softball World Series at Oklahoma City. First pitch is scheduled for 11:00am but the forecast calls for a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms beginning around 10:00am.
Jarin Stevenson Is Back
Alabama basketball started the day with three players set to head to the NBA. Alabama basketball will finish the day with just one player entering the NBA draft after Mark Sears announced his decision to return to Alabama. Jarin Stevenson was the lone player that Alabama was waiting on a...
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