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More Unsettled Weather in Alabama This Holiday Weekend
A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL TUSCALOOSA COUNTY. At 606 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over. northeastern Tuscaloosa, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. From the National Weather Service in Birmingham reported that "storms have the potential...
Alabama Hosting Nick Saban’s Alma Mater
Alabama basketball will host another opponent during the non-conference schedule. The Crimson Tide have already scheduled games against Creighton, Purdue, Illinois, McNeese, and games at the Las Vegas MTE and an unannounced ACC/SEC matchup. The Crimson Tide has scheduled another game on its schedule. According to Rocco Miller, who is...
Tuscaloosa Police Sends Warning About Phone New Scam Circulating
The Tuscaloosa Police Department sent out a warning Friday afternoon about a scam making its rounds telling people they have warrants for their arrest. TPD says the scam tells people they can take care of by paying $1,500. Several people have reported getting calls from a scammer claiming to be...
Milroe Heading to Manning Academy
Jalen Milroe has spent much of his 2024 offseason working on the mechanics for his passing game as the Tide's leading quarterback. The biggest "knock" on Milroe was his ability to read a defense and the mechanics behind his ability to pass. Milroe seems to have taken these criticisms to heart and is working out this offseason to prove the naysayers wrong.
Bama Officially Announces Basketball Additions
Nate Oats and the Alabama Crimson Tide spent a large portion of their time after the Final Four hunting for additions to the roster in the transfer portal. Alabama put a lot of emphasis on defense, with Nate Oats and the Tide asking every player about defense during the recruitment.
UAW Asks for New Union Vote Over Alleged Intimidation at Mercedes Plant
The United Auto Workers want another shot at unionizing the Mercedes plant in Tuscaloosa County and have asked the National Labor Relations Board for a new vote after workers at the plant declined to join earlier this month. As the Thread previously reported, the UAW lost the vote at Mercedes-Benz...
Coming: Northport Police Department 2024 Teen Academy
Participating teens learn about fingerprinting, drug education, crime scene investigation, dispatch, tact team demonstration, & more. The Teen Academy is free. Lunch is provided daily. The 2024 free Teen Academy, ages 13-17, is coming June 24-28, 8:30-1:00pm. The Northport Police Department presents this great opportunity for area teens. Jets &...
West Alabama Friday Briefing
Good morning, West Alabama! It is Friday May 24, 2024. For moist people not taking off today, the long Memorial Day Holiday weekend begins after work today. Officially the holiday weekend begins at midnight tonight and runs through midnight Monday night. To many this weekend is nothing more than the...
Late-Night Calzone Shop to Replace Smoothie King on Tuscaloosa Strip
A new late-night eatery is coming this summer to the Tuscaloosa Strip, where they'll specialize in serving premium Italian-style calzones. Sharp-eyed readers may have already noted a new sign hanging at 1403 University Boulevard, where Smoothie King has permanently closed. The sign is for D.P. Dough, a calzone company that...
Alabama’s Holiday Weekend Includes Strong to Severe Storms
We anticipate an active weather pattern this holiday weekend as several disturbances move eastward across the region. These disturbances could spark the development of showers and thunderstorms, with a heightened risk for strong to severe storms. Friday Forecast. James Spann, ABC 33/40, and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist said, “Where...
Saban Center to Partner with NOAA to Educate Kids on Water Cycle, Career Paths
As the ambitious, over $80 million Saban Center draws closer to groundbreaking, construction and eventually opening, officials announced a new partnership there Thursday that will bring another of Tuscaloosa's crown jewels under the same roof. In a press release, spokespeople for both organizations announced that the Saban Center will partner...
Junior League of Tuscaloosa Surprises Local Groups with $15K in Grants
The Junior League of Tuscaloosa (JLT) is an organization of women dedicated to encouraging voluntarism, fostering women's potential, and enhancing communities through the effective actions and leadership of trained volunteers. During their May Meeting and Annual Awards celebration, the Junior League of Tuscaloosa honored and awarded 7 diverse community groups...
Vance Police Seek Woman Last Seen Months Ago in Tuscaloosa
Police in Vance are asking for help locating a woman who was last seen by those familiar to her in Tuscaloosa in February. The police department took to Facebook to share a photo of and information about 39-year-old Brittany Fay Hardin, who they say is not believed to be in danger but is wanted for questioning.
Severe Storms Possible Over the Next Few Days Across Alabama
Severe storms are expected to roll in over the next few days across portions of Alabama. This could impact your plans during the Memorial Day Holiday weekend. “A few widely scattered showers or storms are possible over North Alabama this afternoon and early tonight with the odds of any one spot getting wet is 20-30 percent,” said James Spann, ABC 33/40, and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist.
West Alabama Thursday Briefing
Good morning, West Alabama! It is Thursday May 23, 2024. So far, we have escaped the ongoing, almost day-after-day severe weather being experienced by the Midwest. The damage inflicted by high winds, torrential rains, large hail and tornadoes has been horrendous. The loss of lives has been tragic. Knock on...
Stillman Announces The Passing Of Former Trustee Irving Blue
Stillman College is mourning the passing of a beloved member of the tiger family. "President Blue was a beloved member of our Tiger family and his commitment to the Stillman community will last far beyond his lifetime," Stillman College posted on Facebook Wednesday evening. "It is with heavy hearts that...
10-Year-Old Northport Boy Dies After Swimming Accident, Fundraiser for Family Launched
Loved ones are mustering support for a Northport family after their 10-year-old son died Tuesday after an accident in the water last week. According to a GoFundMe Page and information shared by Northport's Warrior Baseball youth league on Facebook, RJ Paulk, Jr. was celebrating his team's season at a swim party when he suffered an accident in the water last Thursday, May 16th.
Tuscaloosa Dedicates City’s First “Baby Box” For Safely, Anonymously Surrendering Newborns
New mothers in crisis have a safe and anonymous option of last resort after the city of Tuscaloosa dedicated its first Safe Haven Baby Box Wednesday afternoon. Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox, Fire Chief Randy Smith and Probate Judge Rob Robertson joined Safe Haven's founder and CEO Monica Kelsey at Fire Station 1 on Greensboro Avenue to discuss the benefits of a Baby Box and cut a ceremonial ribbon.
Tuscaloosa’s First 7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee Stand Coming to 15th Street
A new-to-market drive-thru coffee stand is opening soon on Tuscaloosa's 15th Street, marketers announced Wednesday. As the Thread first reported, the owners of the 7 Brew franchise have been looking to find a place in the Druid City for months and obtained a business license to open a stand here in March.
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