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Tuscaloosa Celebrates Dr. Ramesh Peramsetty Day
You are invited to a Crimson Block Party Thursday March 28th from 4-6pm. Free and open to the public with free food, drinks and music. Friends and families are all welcome. Casual Dress. We celebrate Dr Ramesh Peramsetty in honor of 25 years of incredible community service. As a resident...
Gallery: Alabama Football’s Fourth Spring Practice
Alabama football is in the middle of its Spring football season, and the Crimson Tide returned to the field for their fourth practice on Tuesday. The Crimson Tide practiced three times before the week of Spring break. Now, they'll practice continually until the Spring A-Day game on April 13th. Alabama...
D.E.I. Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature
D.E.I. could become a thing of the past and a spark for protests in Alabama. The fallout from today's Alabama Senate vote to ban it is just beginning. "Fasten your seat belts, it's going to be a bumpy night," was uttered by Bette Davis's character Margo Channing in the classic movie "All About Eve". That famous line can be adapted to legislation now awaiting Governor Ivey's signature that would ban Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs from all state college and university campuses and state agencies.
Halftime is Over in the Lottery Debate?
As state lawmakers begin the second half of the 2024 Regular Session, the future for a state lottery vote in Alabama is still up-in-the-air. While Alabama’s lawmakers debate the issue, mega bucks are flowing to all the states surrounding Alabama. “We have had Alabama people in here all day,” the person who answered the phone at the Love’s Travel Shop on Tuscaloosa Road in Meridian replied when asked if she has seen a lot of people from across the state line buying lottery tickets today.
BREAKING: Kadyn Proctor Returning to Alabama
Kalen DeBoer had some concerns along his offensive line heading into spring practice. Alabama lost three starters from last year's offensive line. JC Latham went to the NFL, Seth McLaughlin transferred to Ohio State, and Kadyn Proctor transferred to Iowa. Or at least, we thought. According to reports, Kadyn Proctor...
Alabama Basketball Earns Commitment from High-Level Scorer
The transfer portal has officially opened for college basketball, and Alabama has already started to take advantage of it. Nate Oats and the Crimson Tide have four transfers in their starting lineup for 2024, so Alabama relies heavily on the transfer portal. Alabama continues to find talent from smaller schools,...
Spring, Not So Much: Frost Advisory Issued for Alabama
The calendar says Spring but the temperatures do not match. The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a “Frost Advisory.” This advisory will be in effect on Wednesday, March 20, from 3 a.m. until 8 a.m. Areas in West and Central Alabama could experience temperatures as low...
Mark Sears Earns Postseason Honor
The Muscle Shoals native continues to make history for Alabama. Sears has been with the Crimson Tide for two seasons but became a focal point of the lineup this season. Sears has 22 games of scoring 20 points or more, second in the history of the University of Alabama, and one off the record.
Popular Tuscaloosa Craft Store Files Bankruptcy
According to the Associated Press, one of the largest craft and fabric stores has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Joann Fabrics has more than 800 outlets including a Tuscaloosa location on Veterans Memorial Parkway. The crafting company is blaming the pandemic and a cut in customer's discretionary spending as...
West Alabama Tuesday Briefing
It is Tuesday Marck 19, 2024. Temperatures crept up just above freeze a little after 8:00 this morning after dropping to 30 degrees around 5:00am. Temperatures will rebound into the upper 50s and lowers 60s today and drop back into the lower 30s tonight before a more significant warm-up as the week progresses.
Empty Bowls Fundraiser Assists a Tuscaloosa’s Food Pantry
An event that raises hunger awareness in our community, the 16th Annual Empty Bowls, will be held in the Grace Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. The event will be held on Wednesday, March 20, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The church is located at 113 Hargrove Road in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Experience the Magic of a Hobbit House Airbnb in Alabama
If you want to escape the world, the Nomad’s Land earthen hobbit house might be your perfect spot. This unique Airbnb retreat is less than 2 hours away from Tuscaloosa in Attalla, Alabama. The Airbnb host said, "Many folks just like to take it easy and dial down the activity for a true retreat.” However, many outdoor activities are nearby, from the falls, riverwalks, fishing, and more.
Need Prompts West Alabama Food Bank Growth
The West Alabama Food Bank is growing to fight food insecurity. When you sit down to dinner this evening look at the food on your plate and realize there are hundreds in West Alabama that will have an empty plate. Hunger is not just a "Third World" issue, it is an Alabama issue. That is what makes the job being done by the West Alabama Food Bank so vital to many of our neighbors and prompted a need for a larger facility.
Alabama Basketball Assistant Contracts
Alabama's Nate Oats signed a contract extension ahead of the Crimson Tide's SEC Tournament game against the Florida Gators. While the game did not go the way Alabama wanted, a strong season that led to a four-seed in the NCAA Tournament led to the Crimson Tide coaches getting more money.
State Sen. Gerald Allen Revives Eastern Bypass
There is no getting around it (excuse the pun} but it is just not easy driving in Tuscaloosa/Northport. With the exception of the short I359 connector and the I 20/59 corridor running through the area, there are no other limited access roadways to reduce congestion, drive times and reduce accidents. The bulk of the two city's streets are ground roadways with interminable traffic lights at many massive and dangerous intersections.
Alabama Football Assistant Contracts
The board of trustees has voted to approve the contracts of Alabama football's assistant coaches, coordinators, and support staff. Kane Wommack and David Ballou are the highlights. Here are the details of the 2024 football coaching contracts. Co-OC/QB - Nick Sheridan: $1.35 million. Co-OC/WR/AHC - JaMarcus Shephard: $1.1 million. OL...
Greg Byrne Signs New Contract
Alabama's Athletic Director Greg Byrne has had success finding head coaches for the University of Alabama, and the future still looks bright. Byrne brought in head basketball coach Nate Oats, who has brought success to Alabama men's basketball since arriving on campus. Byrne hired Rob Vaughn, who earned his first...
Nate Oats Contract Details Revealed
Nate Oats has signed his contract extension with Alabama, and the Crimson Tide head coach earned a much-deserved pay raise. Oats has been to the Sweet 16 twice, as well as won two SEC regular season championships and two SEC Tournament championships. He accomplished something that Alabama had never had happen in program history, at least legally.
Kalen DeBoer Contract Revealed
Alabama football has finally officially approved Kalen DeBoer's staff. It took longer than expected, with multiple coaches who were expected to be on staff taking other jobs elsewhere. The details are beginning to come about about Kalen DeBoer and the rest of the football staff. According to Nick Kelly of...
Northport Council to Select President Pro Tem Tonight
More change is coming to the Northport City Council. With Northport Council District 1 member Christy Bobo moving up to replace former president Jeff Hogg, who recently unexpectedly resigned, the council must now name a replacement for Bobo for the president pro tem position. That action is on the council's agenda for tonight's 5:30 meeting at Northport City Hall.
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