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Buhl Man Arrested in FBI Child Porn Operation Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Prison
A Buhl man who was caught in a federal operation to combat child pornography has been sentenced to more than 15 years in prison, law enforcement announced this week. U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Carlton Peeples said the perpetrator, 43-year-old Nathaniel David Struening, was identified during a 2020 FBI Milwaukee investigation into the receipt, possession, distribution and possible production of child pornography.
Concert For A Cause to Feature Tuscaloosa’s Rising Country Star Jackson Chase Next Weekend
A Tuscaloosa native and rising country music talent will headline the aptly named Concert for a Cause in downtown Government Plaza next weekend. The event, sponsored by the Tuscaloosa County Relay for Life and benefiting the American Cancer Society, will feature local talent Jackson Chase and the Southern Division band.
West Alabama Thursday Briefing
It is Thursday April 4, 2024. A Red Flag Warning will be in effect between noon today and 7:00pm this evening. This means warm temperatures, very low humidities, and stronger winds are expected to combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger. Additionally, A Frost Risk is in effect...
Be Sure to Experience the Tuscaloosa Heritage Festival This Sunday
West Alabama Multicultural Alliance, Inc. (WAMA) is a “501 (c) (3) non-profit organization created to acknowledge the richly diverse cultural heritage of people of color throughout West Alabama.”. News, Local News, Community News, Alabama News, West Alabama News, Alabama Community News, West Alabama Community News, Community of West Alabama,...
Alabama’s Final Four Opponent Delayed
The Alabama Crimson Tide left for Phoenix, Arizona on Tuesday for the NCAA Men's Tournament Final Four. The Tide don't play until Saturday, but they decided it was better to get to Arizona early and begin getting used to the time zone change as well as the practice facilities. Alabama head coach Nate Oats talked about eliminating distractions that surround the Final Four, and getting used to the aura of the games can be a part of that.
Alabama Troopers Seize 17 Pounds of Marijuana, $21,000 Cash in Tuscaloosa Traffic Stop
Alabama State Troopers seized 17 pounds of marijuana and more than $21,000 cash during a traffic stop in Tuscaloosa last weekend, according to court documents obtained by the Thread. In a criminal deposition as well as a civil suit authorizing the seizure of the drugs and money, Troopers said the...
Visit Tuscaloosa Caters Local Experiences with Debut of Virtual Passes
Visitors and locals alike can get rewards for experiencing the best Tuscaloosa has to offer thanks to new virtual passes curated and offered by our local tourism bureau. Visit Tuscaloosa, long known as Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports, continues to modernize its approach to marketing the Druid City as a destination worth investment of both time and money.
West Alabama Philanthropists Name Jenny & Jordan Plaster “Family of the Year”
A group of West Alabama's most generous philanthropists has named a financial advisor and his wife as their Family of the Year, the top honor given by the United Way of West Alabama’s Alexis de Tocqueville Society each year. The United Way is a nonprofit that focuses on matters...
Coleman Coliseum to Host Final Four Watch Party
Alabama men's basketball is in the Final Four for the first time in school history. The Crimson Tide left Tuscaloosa on Tuesday afternoon and were the first team to arrive in Phoenix. Flights to Phoenix are, understandably, extremely expensive for people to take, especially larger families. However, do you still...
West Alabama Wednesday Briefing
Today is Wednesday April 3, 2024. West Alabama fortunately received minimal impact from that line of strong to severe storms that swept across the state last night. A tornado that may have stayed elevated as it tracked across Perry County apparently unroofed a house on Preacher Bell Road in Perry County, just south of Marion. Although it could have been strong straight-line winds that was the culprit. Perry County EMA has not had any reports of injuries.
Alabama Ranked 7th Most ‘Mad’ State in March Madness
The state of Alabama has turned into a strong success in the college basketball sphere. Auburn reached its program's first Final Four in 2019, and five years later, Alabama reached its first Final Four in program history. Four schools from the state of Alabama made the NCAA Tournament in 2024: Alabama, Auburn, Samford, and UAB.
Alabama Stay Alert: Real-Time Severe Weather Updates
The severe weather threat is no longer in place for the Townsquare Media coverage area. At 8:46 p.m. the National Weather Service in Birmingham has canceled the Tornado Watch for Fayette AL, Lamar AL, Marion AL, Pickens AL, Winston AL. At 9:26 p.m. At 8:46 p.m. the National Weather Service...
Tornado Watch Issued for Surrounding Counties
This severe weather threat is over for our Townsquare Media Coverage area. A tornado watch has been issued for Tuscaloosa and the surrounding counties, all under the coverage of Townsquare Media's weather coverage. According to the National Weather Service and James Spann, a Tornado watch has been issued for Tuscaloosa...
West Alabama Boys & Girls Club Receives An Advocacy Award
Boys & Girls Clubs of West Alabama has been honored with the prestigious Advocate for Youth Award by the national Boys & Girls Clubs of America, recognizing their outstanding efforts in advocating for the youth of Alabama. Kim Turner, President and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of West...
Alleged Poacher Charged with Shooting Brookwood Man Over Illegally Killed Goose
A Tuscaloosa County man has been charged with felony assault after he allegedly shot another man during a dispute over an illegally killed goose. According to court documents filed Tuesday, on the evening of March 27th, 42-year-old Jacob Wayne Battle was riding in a truck driven by a family member when they spotted a Canada Goose in a field off Ridge Road in Brookwood.
West Alabama Tuesday Briefing
It is Tuesday April 2, 2024. A potential for strong to severe storms is lurking just to our west, poised to move into West Alabama in the late afternoon through mid-evening hours. The Storm Prediction Center has bumped up the threat advisory to an Enhanced (3 in 5) Risk and...
Some West Alabama Schools to Close Early Tuesday as Storms Roll In
Some schools in West Alabama are planning to close early Tuesday afternoon as potentially severe storms approach the area. As of 11 a.m. Thursday, no schools in Tuscaloosa County have elected to dismiss early, but others in our listening and readership area have done so. TUSCALOOSA CITY SCHOOLS. All Tuscaloosa...
Increased Concern for Possible Tornadoes, Damaging Winds, & Hail in Alabama
The weather outlook across the United States at the start of April is quite interesting. A snowstorm is impacting the Northern Plains, Great Lakes, and portions of the Northeast, while the Midwest and Southern regions are now preparing for a possible “severe weather outbreak that continues Tuesday from the Ohio Valley into the South,” said The Weather Channel.
Stay Aware: Details on Upgraded Risk Areas and Threats in Alabama
The Townsquare Media Weather Center has been tracking the possibility of severe weather. We are closely watching an active weather system that could impact many states, including Alabama. The Weather Channel said, "April is kicking off with a potential severe weather outbreak in the Plains, Midwest, and South.”. Updated Risk...
Report: Alabama OL Remains Absent From Practice
Alabama football continues to ramp up spring practice as they prepare for the annual A-Day scrimmage that takes place on April 13th this year. However, one of Alabama's offseason additions along the offensive line isn't preparing with the team. According to reports last Thursday, Alabama transfer offensive lineman Parker Brailsford...
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