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West Alabama Wednesday Briefing
Good morning, West Alabama! It is Wednesday June 12, 2024. Where is the month going? We are almost halfway through. We told you yesterday that the Climate Prediction Center is forecasting above normal temperatures for the next couple of weeks. The comfortable temperatures are giving way to the high 90s and possible temperatures and heat indices near the century mark.
This Alabama Restaurant Just Named ‘Best Steakhouse’ in America
Alabama is a haven for food lovers, but if you're on the hunt for a steakhouse that truly stands out, you need to experience the best. Recently, one Alabama gem was acknowledged as one of the finest in the country for its succulent, flawlessly prepared steaks. 24/7 Tempo recently compiled...
Celebrate at the Annual Tuscaloosa Juneteenth Parade This Saturday
The Tuscaloosa Branch of the NAACP will host the 2024 Annual Juneteenth Parade on Saturday, June 15. “The parade showcases African Americans' rich cultural heritage through music, dance, art, and other forms of expression,” said Lisa Young, President of the Tuscaloosa Branch of the NAACP. “It's a vibrant display of community pride and cultural identity.”
Alabama Earns Second OL Commitment
The Alabama Crimson Tide have earned two offensive line commitments in as many days. just 36 hours after Alabama earned a commitment from four-star offensive lineman Michael Carroll, Alabama earned another commitment along the offensive line. According to Hayes Fawcett of On3 Sports, three-star offensive lineman Mal Waldrep has committed...
Monument at New YMCA Would Honor Tuscaloosa Athletes Killed in Marshall Plane Crash
Elected officials in Tuscaloosa are proposing a monument to honor the four native sons on the 1970 plane crash that killed most of the Marshall University football team. The city is considering what sort of public art to install at the new $12 million Benjamin Barnes YMCA under construction right now in west Tuscaloosa. The Elevate Tuscaloosa tax plan primarily funds it and requires 1 percent of the construction budget to be spent on public art on-site.
UAW’s Shawn Fain Under Investigation
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain has more on his mind these days than overturning the no union vote at Mercedes Benz in Tuscaloosa County last month. The man who became the union's chief on promises to clean-up the scandal riddled organization is himself under federal investigation. Part of a...
SEC “Announces” Alabama Kickoff Times
The Alabama Crimson Tide already knew when the first four games of the season would kickoff, with two night games at home to open the season before an early kickoff at Wisconsin, then returning home to the Georgia Bulldogs as another night game continues the season. The SEC "announced" kickoff...
West Alabama Tuesday Briefing
Good morning! It is Tuesday June 11,2024. Don't get used to the relatively comfortable late spring temperatures the next couple of days. Beginning this weekend temperatures will bump up toward 100 degrees with a high heat index (feels like temperature). The Climate Prediction Center continues to forecast temperatures above normal...
Alabama Earns First 2025 OL Commitment
The Alabama Crimson Tide earned its first commitment from an offensive lineman in the 2025 recruiting class. The Crimson Tide now holds commitments from every position except for tight end in the 2025 recruiting class. According to Hayes Fawcett of On3 Sports, Alabama earned a commitment from four-star offensive lineman...
Environmentalist Decries Spread of Graffiti at Tuscaloosa’s Hurricane Creek
An area environmentalist is asking for help preventing graffiti damage to Tuscaloosa's Hurricane Creek Park - a crown jewel of natural beauty here in our backyard. John Wathen, the longtime Hurricane Creekkeeper, says people are defacing rock formations in the park that are millions of years old with spray-painted graffiti.
Two Alabama Defenders Named to Lott Watch List
The Alabama Crimson Tide is known for superior defenders, and more specifically, elite play at two vital positions on the field: inside linebacker and defensive back. The questions circulated around Alabama's defense after the annual A-Day scrimmage was in favor of the Tide's offense for the vast majority of the game. However, some of the Tide's top defenders did not play, with Jihaad Campbell and Jaheim Oatis not playing due to injury.
West Alabama Monday Briefing
Good morning!! It is Monday June 10,2024. The day got off to a noisy started with dozens of cloud-to-ground lightning strikes, rumbling thunder and heavy rainfall. Ponding water on roadways led to a number of car crashes but no have been reported. The rain will move south of the I-20/59...
Northport Man Killed in 3-Car Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer Sunday
A Northport man was killed Sunday evening in a three-vehicle collision that involved two cars and a tractor-trailer. Keith Carpenter, the assistant chief of the Northport Police Department, told local media that he deadly wreck took place around 5:15 p.m. Sunday and drew Northport Police, Northport Fire and Rescue and NorthStar ambulance services to the scene.
You Won’t Believe Which Lake Was Named the Best in Alabama
Summer is here, signaling the start of lake season in Alabama. Can you guess which lake was named "the best"?. The Yellowhammer State is filled with beautiful lakes. “The state has more than 23 freshwater lakes distributed across 20 counties,” said Bass Online. However, there was one lake...
Damaging Winds and Quarter-Size Hail Possible in Parts of Alabama
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a. * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... West central Tuscaloosa County in west central Alabama... East central Pickens County in west central Alabama... * Until 845 PM CDT. * At 747 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Carrollton,. moving east at...
A Few Severe Storms Could Form Sunday in Portions of Alabama
As a front moves in late Sunday, there is a chance of severe storms from late afternoon to evening. The National Weather Service in Birmingham said, “The evolution of this risk hinges on a few factors that remain to be seen, given the type of setup, and should become more apparent with time on Sunday.”
Alabama Earns Commitment from 4-Star CB
The Alabama Crimson Tide has been hot on the recruiting trail to start the summer under Kalen DeBoer. Alabama flipped four-star quarterback Keelon Russell from SMU earlier in the week, and now, the Tide gets some help on the defensive side of the ball. According to Hayes Fawcett of On3...
Reports: Tuscaloosa Red Lobster at Risk of Closing Next Following Bankruptcy
After surviving the first round of restaurant closures that followed in the wake of Red Lobster's bankruptcy last month, their Tuscaloosa location may now be on the chopping block unless the company can renegotiate its lease there. The Orlando-based fast casual seafood titan declared bankruptcy last month and closed around...
Black Music Month: Discover How to See Brian McKnight in Concert
As we celebrate Black Music Month this June, we invite you to be a part of it! We are excited to share that this weekend, 92.9 WTUG is offering an exclusive opportunity to a lucky winner to experience Brian McKnight in concert. Brian McKnight has achieved incredible success, with over...
Tuscaloosa Disc Golf Club to Host Tournament to Send Local Teens to World Championships
Tuscaloosa's disc golf club is organizing a tournament later this month to help two local teens make it to the sport's Junior World Championship in Tulsa in July. Chad Berry, a Northport man, told the Thread his 14-year-old son Jack Berry and his doubles partner, Tuscaloosa's Warren Pate, are talented players trying to get to the Junior Disc Golf World Championships in Tulsa, Oklahoma next month.
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