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Car Seats and More Given Away At Tuscaloosa Community Baby Shower
The McDonald Hughes Center served as the location for Tuscaloosa's Community Baby Shower all put on by Diamonds For Doulas. Diamonds for Doulas – a Black non-profit dedicated to reducing health disparities through education and doula support during and after childbirth – hosted their first community baby shower and they gave away new car seats, baby clothes, pack and plays and other infant necessities.
Chiefs Release Crimson Tide DL Amid Legal Issues
Isaiah Buggs has spent some time this offseason fighting legal battles in Tuscaloosa, with bond for his animal cruelty charges being revoked on June 17 following his arrest for burglary and domestic violence. Buugs also had his Hookah Lounge shut down after surrendering his business license in addition to other...
West Alabama Monday Briefing
Good morning West Alabama! It is Monday June 24, 2024. The long trek down the path toward the top of the college baseball world comes to an end tonight in Omaha, Nebraska. The three game NCAA College Baseball World Series Championship comes down to a winner-take-all single game tonight. Texas...
Tuscaloosa Restaurant Week: Innovation Drives Excellence at Central Mesa
Good Sunday morning and welcome to Tuscaloosa Restaurant Week, where we are kicking things off with Brandon Tribble, the owner of downtown's Central Mesa. Each day this week, the Thread and Visit Tuscaloosa will highlight the city’s most in-demand dining locations and the hands that prepare our finest food in features published every morning.
UAW Claims Mercedes Lied to Employees
The United Auto Workers continue to push back against Mercedes-Benz after losing last month's union vote. UAW President Shawn Fane claims the company has reneged on promised pay and benefit improvements made in the runup to the weeklong vote. His allegations are contained in a letter he wrote to labor oversight agencies in this county and Germany and posted on X (formerly known as Twitter) organizer and activist Luis Feliz Leon.
Bigger, Better Tuscaloosa Restaurant Week Returns to Celebrate City’s Cuisine
After its successful reintroduction last year, Tuscaloosa Restaurant Week kicks off again on Sunday to celebrate some of the city's best culinary offerings. This year's iteration is organized by Visit Tuscaloosa and presented by UA Online, and almost three dozen local restaurants will offer special dishes and discounters all week long.
Tuscaloosa Police ID Victim Killed in Thursday Shooting, Ask for Witnesses
Police have identified the man who was fatally shot at a home in west Tuscaloosa Thursday night and are asking for any witnesses to come forward and share what they know. Captain Jack Kennedy, the commander of the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit, told local media Friday afternoon that the investigation into a deadly shooting on Tuscaloosa's 33rd Avenue is ongoing.
West Alabama Friday Briefing
Good Friday morning West Alabama. It is June 21, 2024, the first full day of Summer which actually began yesterday afternoon. It was fitting that "The Boys of Summer" brought a spectacular night to Rickwood Field in Birmingham Thursday evening. A packed house at the nation's oldest professional baseball stadium saw St. Louis edge San Francisco 6-5. The difference in the game being Alabama native Brendon Donavon's first major league homerun.
1 Killed in Thursday Night Shooting at West Tuscaloosa Residence
One person is dead after a shooting in west Tuscaloosa late Thursday night, police report. Captain Marty Sellers, the co-commander of the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit, told local media just after 12 a.m. Friday TPD officers and VCU investigators are at a residence on 33rd Avenue in Tuscaloosa on a shooting call.
Tuscaloosa Nonprofit Launches $5 Million Capital Campaign to Renovate Clubhouse & More
A Tuscaloosa nonprofit for area children launched a $5 million capital campaign Thursday as they seek funding to renovate their clubhouse in Alberta, expand access to programming and much more. The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Alabama have created safe places for thousands of young people to enjoy for...
Aaron Estrada Working Out For NBA Teams
Alabama men's basketball is in the midst of offseason training in preparation for another Final Four run after the Crimson Tide was the improbable team in last season's NCAA tournament. The Crimson Tide lost four of their last six games before the tournament before rattling off four straight wins to advance to the program's first-ever Final Four.
West Alabama Thursday Briefing
Good morning West Alabama. It is Thursday June 20, 2024. A year's planning is over and now it is time to play the game. Tonight is the Rickwood Classic in Birmingham as Major League Baseball pays tribute to the Negro Leagues and the late Alabama native Willie Mays who pay in the park.
Tuscaloosa AA Club Murder Suspect ID’d As Transient Accused of Double Murder in Oklahoma
A manhunt for the man allegedly responsible for a killing at Tuscaloosa's Alconon club last month continues as police have identified a suspect - a transient fugitive also wanted for a double murder in Oklahoma. Captain Jack Kennedy, the commander of the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit, updated local media on...
West Alabama County-by-County Sizzling Weather + Temperature Guide
Summer officially starts today, Thursday, June 20, at 3:51 p.m. However, weather conditions and temperatures have been summer-like for days now. News, Local News, Alabama News, Alabama Weather, Central Alabama Weather, West Alabama Weather, West Alabama Weather, National Weather Service in Birmingham, National Weather Service, James Spann, Severe Weather in Alabama, Severe Weather in West Alabama, Severe Weather in Central Alabama, National Weather Service in Birmingham, James Spann, Heat Index, Heat Index in Alabama, Dangerously Hot Weather in Alabama, Dangerously Hot Temperatures in Alabama, How hot will it be in Alabama, Temperatures in Alabama, Excessive Heat Watch, Excessive Heat Warning, Heat-Related Illnesses, Heat Stroke,
MUST VISIT: The Sunflower Field in Autaugaville, Alabama Now Open
Don't miss out on this summer's must-visit destination, The Sunflower Field in Autaugaville, Alabama, which truly comes alive during this vibrant season. Autaugaville Alabama, Alabama Sunflowers, The Sunflower Field, Alabama Summer Bucket List, Sunflowers, Picture with Sunflowers,. Canva. What started as a request ten years ago turned into a magical...
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