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West AlabamaWorks! Gets National Recognition & Big Grant for Local Impact
A Tuscaloosa organization committed to growing, training and improving its workforce received national recognition Tuesday that comes with grant funding to boot. Donny Jones, the Chief Workforce Officer at the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama and Chief Workforce Officer at West AlabamaWorks!, shared the good news in a press conference Tuesday morning.
Workers Accuse Mercedes of Illegal Union-Busting As UAW Bid Heats Up
Workers at Tuscaloosa County's Mercedes-Benz U.S. International plant and the nearby battery plant in Woodstock are accusing the German automaker of illegal union-busting tactics as a push to join the United Auto Workers continues to heat up. A spokesperson for the union shared the news Tuesday morning and said workers...
Former Alabama RB Retires from NFL
A former Alabama running back has called it a career in the NFL. Two-time national champion Damien Harris is stepping away from the game at 27 years old. Harris was the 87th overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft by the New England Patriots. During his college days at Alabama, Harris rushed for 3,070 yards and 23 touchdowns. He also hauled in 52 receptions for 402 yards and two touchdowns.
No Charges for Tuscaloosa Police Officers Involved in Deadly December Shooting
There will be no criminal charges filed against the Tuscaloosa Police officers who fatally shot a man near Bowers Park in December, investigators said Monday. During a press conference about a new TPD shooting that left a 45-year-old woman dead Monday morning, Jack Kennedy, the commander of the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit, confirmed that a grand jury has reviewed the evidence collected after the December killing and agreed the TPD officers involved did not commit a crime.
BREAKING: Woman Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting in Tuscaloosa Monday
A woman is dead after an officer-involved shooting in Tuscaloosa Monday morning. Details are sparse, but Jack Kennedy, the commander of the multi-agency Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit, said police are at Aspen Village apartments where one female subject is deceased. He said the shooting happened around 4:30 a.m. Monday. The...
Tide Wins Physical Fight, Advance to Sweet 16
The Alabama Crimson Tide and the Grand Canyon Antelopes fought back and forth, with multiple players in foul trouble in the physical contest. The Crimson Tide took an eight-point lead into the half, but Alabama lost Latrell Wrightsell Jr. midway through the first half with a head injury. He was quickly ruled out for the rest of the game.
One-of-a-Kind Architectural Beauty on Lake Tuscaloosa Hits the Market
An exclusive Lake Tuscaloosa retreat has hit the market. This architectural marvel embodies the pinnacle of luxurious living. You can look for yourself; every step is breathtaking. Zeke Zeanah, an agent with Advantage Realty, said you can “admire the coffered ceilings, antique glass cabinets in the formal dining room, and...
Alabama Weather Alert: Heavy Rainfall Could Lead to Flooding Soon
The Townsquare Media Weather Center is monitoring the possibility of an early-week influx of rain. The National Weather Service in Birmingham said, "A line of showers and thunderstorms is expected to move west to east across the area Tuesday morning, bringing heavy rain.”. Timing Outlook. The current thoughts on timing...
Crimson Tide Rolls in Round of 64
Alabama fans were cautious of their team heading into the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Alabama had lost four of their last six games, including two blowout losses to the Florida Gators. The defense had been a concern for the Crimson Tide, and head coach Nate Oats had emphasized not letting offensive results determine defensive effort.
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