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Alabama Discovers NCAA Tournament Fate
The Alabama Crimson Tide have limped down the stretch of the season, losing four of their last six games in SEC play, including a one-and-done appearance in Nashville in the SEC Tournament. The pain of how the regular season and the SEC Tournament ended for Alabama can have Crimson Tide...
Weather Alert: Late-Season Freeze Prompts Watch Across Alabama
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a “Freeze Watch,” which will be in effect from late Monday night through Tuesday morning. Townsquare Media Coverage Area Counties Under the Freeze Watch. Sub-Freezing Temperatures 30 to 32. Bibb. Greene. Hale. Perry. Pickens. Sumter. Tuscaloosa. Possible Impacts. Frost and...
Alabama Basketball Assistant Takes Head Coaching Job
Nate Oats has produced several new head coaches in college basketball after taking over as the head coach for the Alabama Crimson Tide. Last offseason, all three of Alabama's assistants took jobs elsewhere as head coaches. Austin Claunch is expected to take the job as the head coach of UTSA....
2nd Chance for Pedestrian Bridge?
Could the pedestrian bridge over Veteran's Parkway be saved from demolition? Tuscaloosa City Council President Kip Tyner, who represents the Alberta 5th District area, is having second thoughts about his support for taking down the four-decade old pedestrian bridge across busy Veteran's Parkway East. The city's projects committee voted to...
Mercedes Financial Report Cites Uncertainty
The financial outlook for Mercedes-Benz is, well, pending. With the specter of a United Auto Workers (UAW) Union organizing vote casting a long shadow over the Tuscaloosa County Mercedes-Benz plant in Vance, Mercedes-Benz recently released its Annual Report. It reveals the Stuttgart-based German Company saw consolidated adjusted operating profits fall by some 4% to 19 billion Euros ($20.6 billion) last year.
Fatal Air Crash Preliminary Report Issued by NTSB
A preliminary report has been issued by the National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB) on the February 16 plane crash that killed Tuscaloosa pilot and aerial photographer Edward Todd. The report contained no significantly new information about the crash that has not already been reported. The NTSB wrote that the...
Tide Sputters as Alabama Goes One and Done in Nashville
Rylan Griffen returned to the lineup, albeit from the bench, in Alabama's matchup against the Florida Gators on Friday night. The Crimson Tide got an extra day of rest, earning the double bye as the three seed. Alabama started the game strong with an 8-0 run, forcing Florida to take...
Nate Oats Signs New Contract with Alabama
Alabama head coach Nate Oats has made the NCAA Tournament every season he's been in Tuscaloosa, with 2024 all but guaranteed as well. He's won two SEC regular season titles and two SEC Tournament titles. He's gotten Alabama to the Sweet 16 twice. And now, he's locked in for the...
Boys and Girls Club Announce 35th Annual Mal Moore Tournament
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Tuscaloosa have announced they will host the 35th annual Mal Moore Tournament. The annual Mal Moroe Memorial Tournament and Charity Auction will take place April 25-26. All proceeds from the event benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of West Alabama members and help to provide at-risk children and teens a safe and life-changing place to be after school and during the summer.
Holtz and Pearl Get Political
X's and O's are not the only thing legendary college football coach Lou Holtz and Auburn Basketball Coach Bruce Pearl are willing to talk about. Holtz has started doing a political leaning podcast for Donald Trump-aligned America First Policy Institute, a right-wing think tank, and Pearl was his first guest.
Alabama Gas Prices Continue Up
Spring is just ahead, and summer driving is not far behind so motorists are paying attention to gas prices. Average gas prices across West Alabama, the state and the nation have been rising steadily for several weeks and according to AAA expect the increases to continue. Higher oil prices and the seasonal refinery switch from winter to summer blends are partially blamed for the hikes. The seasonal change could bump up prices by another 15-cents per gallon.
Will Rylan Griffen play for Alabama?
Rylan Griffen suffered a lower leg injury last time Alabama played Florida. The Crimson Tide was blown out 105-87 the last time these two matched up. However, that game took place in Gainesville, Florida, while Alabama only had two full days of rest after an emotional and physical matchup against the Tennessee Volunteers. Now, Alabama has had six days of rest, while Florida played a tough game against the Georgia Bulldogs on Thursday. Alabama has the rest advantage heading into their third game this season against Florida.
West Alabama Friday Briefing
It is Friday March 15, 2024. The day's weather started out fast with a tornado warning in Lamar County and continued to rock 'n roll as a squall line moved through West Alabama bringing torrential rainfall, scattered flash flooding, gusty winds and small hail. Scattered damage was reported across North...
Pet Lovers Unite at Northport Bunny Trail’s Pet Egg-Stravaganza
The Northport Bunny Trail hosted by the Junior League of Tuscaloosa in Downtown Northport kicked off the Spring season in West Alabama during the Grand Opening festivities on Saturday, March 2. Throughout March, the trail has delighted visitors of all ages. “The Cottontail Corners have made great locations for springtime...
Gordo Woman Killed in Multi-Car Crash on Highway 82 Wednesday
A Gordo woman was killed Wednesday afternoon in a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 82 in Pickens County, Alabama State Troopers report. Corporal Reginal King, a spokesperson the Troopers in west Alabama, said 63-year-old Barbara A. McDaniel of Gordo, Alabama was driving a 2005 Honda Accord that collided head-on with a 2014 Nissan Rogue.
Severe Weather Alerts: Alabamians Encouraged to Stay Aware
The Townsquare Media Weather Center is currently tracking a system of showers and storms, expected to move into our vicinity early today, presenting a potential threat of severe weather. "The storms will progress southward through the state today; the main threats will come from small hail and strong, gusty winds....
Alabama’s Opponent in the SEC Tournament Revealed
The Alabama Crimson Tide will face a familiar opponent in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament on Friday night. The Crimson Tide will tip off the final game on Friday night. On Thursday, the Georgia Bulldogs took on the Florida Gators. The Crimson Tide are slated to play the winner...
Famed QB and Councilman Dies at 93
Tuscaloosa and Alabama are mourning the passing of a legend. Clell Hobson, Sr. plays a unique role in Tuscaloosa history as a famed high school and Bama quarterback who later became a Tuscaloosa City Councilman. Clell was also the father of Butch Hobson who also played quarterback for Alabama but excelled on the baseball diamond leading him to the major leagues. The elder Hobson passed away this morning at the age of 93. He wore the moniker of oldest living former Crimson Tide quarterback well.
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