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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.
Northport Bunny Trail Hosts Egg-citing FREE Egg Hunt
The Northport Bunny Trail has added a springtime flare to Historic Downtown Northport. The trail is supported by the Junior League of Tuscaloosa, an organization of” women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities.”. Danielle Kimbrough Spikes, V.P. of Fund Development for the Junior...
Accident Causing Delays for Westbound Interstate Traffic Outside Tuscaloosa
Traffic is backing up heading west on Interstate 20/59 in Tuscaloosa County Friday afternoon. What appears to be a minor wreck at Exit 82 has created a 4-mile traffic jam backing up to Covered Bridge Road at Exit 86. According to ALGO, all lanes are open, but traffic is bad...
West Alabama Residents Can Secure a New Roof Through This Program
Habitat for Humanity of Tuscaloosa is thrilled to announce an incredible opportunity for homeowners in Tuscaloosa, Pickens, Hale, and Greene Counties. Through their partnership with Strengthen Alabama Homes, they are offering residents the chance to apply for a new FORTIFIED Roof™. What is the FORTIFIED Roof™ Program?. This...
West Alabama Friday Briefing
It is Friday March 22, 2024. Scattered showers will move in across West Alabama as the day goes along but that's ok, there is plenty of NCAA March Madness to watch today. Take the afternoon off, grab a soda and some popcorn there is plenty of action involving State of Alabama and Southeastern Conference teams.
Tuscaloosa Nonprofit Against Child Abuse to Host Spring Fling & Easter Egg Hunt
A Tuscaloosa nonprofit is planning its fourth annual Spring Fling and Easter Egg Hunt tomorrow in Capitol Park. Our friends at Child Abuse Prevention Services state their mission right in the name - they aim to create a safe environment free of a abuse for every child in Tuscaloosa County.
Tuscaloosa Man Follows Target 9 Miles Before Car-to-Car Shooting
A Tuscaloosa man has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly followed another man from Northport to southeast Tuscaloosa before opening fire on his truck three separate times. According to a new deposition filed this week, on Monday night, 28-year-old Jose Aldredo Garcia, Jr. chased his victim, who was...
Alabama Lands Four-Star LB
The Alabama Crimson Tide continues to heat up on the recruiting trail. Alabama landed four-star linebacker Duke Johnson on Wednesday, and now, they've landed another. Alabama has dipped into California for this one. Four-star linebacker Abduall Sanders Jr. from Mater Dei High School has committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3.
TCSO Drone Pilots Find Missing 73-Year-Old After 18-Hour Overnight Search
The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office used its aerial drones Thursday morning to locate and rescue an older man who had been missing in the woods for almost 24 hours. Deputy Jessica McDaniel, a spokesperson for the sheriff's office, said they received a missing person report around 6 p.m. Wednesday. According to an Integrated Public Alert and Warning System alert issued later, the individual was a 73-year-old man who went missing in a wooded area in Fosters.
1932 Super Tornado Outbreak Anniversary
In has happened before, more than once and it can happen again and again. That should be the message we take from today's anniversary of the devastating March 21, 1932, tornadoes that wreaked havoc across West Alabama, especially Northport. It was a Sunday afternoon, the first day of spring and...
False Rumors of Shooter at Hillcrest Middle School Spread Online
There is no validity to reports of an active shooter at Hillcrest Middle School in Tuscaloosa County Thursday, despite a whirlwind of rumors on social media. Both law enforcement sources and spokespeople for the Tuscaloosa County School System have said that although there was a police presence at the school Thursday morning, it was not in response to an active shooter or even a gun present at the school.
West Alabama Thursday Briefing
It is Thursday March 21, 2024. On this date in 1932 one of the worst tornado outbreaks in Alabama history devastated Northport. 32 people died and more the 2,500 were injured. Some 10,000 people across the state were left homeless. Nine died and 30 homes were also destroyed in Moundville. Twisters also struck Bibb, Marengo and Perry counties.
Woman’s Alleged Murderer Hospitalized After Group Beating in Tuscaloosa Jail
A man who reportedly beat his ex-girlfriend to death earlier this month was hospitalized after he suffered a beating of his own at the hands of ten other inmates in the Tuscaloosa County Jail. As the Thread first reported earlier in March, 40-year-old Jarvos Jermaine Osborne has been jailed without...
Alabama Lands Commitment From 2025 Four-Star
Four-star linebacker Darrel Johnson of the 2025 class from Eastman, Georgia announced his commitment to the University of Alabama Tuesday evening. Johnson, who attends Dodge County High School, has played five different positions but settled in as a linebacker over the 2023 season where he tallied 103 tackles. According to...
Midday Fire Reported In Cottondale
The Tuscaloosa Fire & Rescue Department are reporting a fire earlier today in Cottondale, Alabama. The fire was first reported around 11:30 am as a large structure fire with heavy smoke visible to residents. At this time no injuries have been reported. As the story develops you will find the...
Crash on I-20/59 Causing Lane Blockages
According to the Alabama Department of Transportation, a crash on Interstate 20/59 Westbound is causing lane blockages. The crash happened at MP 95 past Exit 97: US11/AL5 in Vance and is expected to continue to cause delays into the near future. According to ALDOT, there is a lane blockage for one of the Westbound lanes.
Pedestrian Bridge Safe For Now
The Veteran's Memorial Parkway pedestrian bridge is safe, for now. A large crowd of East Tuscaloosa residents showed up at last night's Tuscaloosa City Council meeting to voice their opposition to the City of Tuscaloosa's plans to demolish the structure that has stood for four decades, The Tuscaloosa City Council responded by sending the proposal back to the council's public projects committee for re-evaluation.
West Alabama Wednesday Briefing
It is Wednesday March 20, 2024. Spring has finally sprung! The vernal equinox, the official start date for the season in the Northern Hemisphere, has arrived. The 2024 spring equinox occurred at exactly 10:06 p.m. last night CDT. Now that doesn't mean it actually felt like spring this morning. Temperatures...
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