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Mark Sears Returns
Alabama has two players preparing to make decisions on whether they want to remain in the NBA draft. Jarin Stevenson and Mark Sears both declared early for the draft, but they both maintained their college eligibility. Sears helped lead Alabama to its first-ever Final Four appearance in 2024. The senior...
Former Tide Tackle Now in NFL Wanted in Tuscaloosa for Animal Cruelty
A former Alabama Crimson Tide star is wanted in Tuscaloosa on animal cruelty charges after police allegedly found two severely neglected dogs abandoned at a house he rented here. Information about the case comes from a petition filed Wednesday seeking a judge's order to seize custody of one of the...
Decision Day for Sears and Stevenson
Alabama has three players currently in the NBA draft, with Aaron Estrada out of eligibility to remain in college and Mark Sears and Jarin Stevenson entering the draft early, but still maintaining their college eligibility. By the end of the day, that number could change. It's May 29, and today...
Tuscaloosa to Host State Leaders During Alabama Governor’s Conference on Tourism
Leaders from all over Alabama will gather in Tuscaloosa later this summer for the 2024 Alabama Governor's Conference on Tourism to talk about how to improve the multi-billion-dollar business of drawing visitors to our state. The event has been held annually for more than a decade at sites across Alabama,...
West Alabama Wednesday Briefing
Good morning, West Alabama! It is Wednesday May 29, 2024. This may be football country, but baseball and softball are getting all the attention right now. The Alabama Baseball Team is in Tallahassee, FL getting ready for tomorrow's beginning of the NCAA Regionals there. Meanwhile, the Bama Softball Team is in Oklahoma City OK preparing to do battle with UCLA in the first game of the 2024 Women's Softball College World Series.
Tuscaloosa NAACP Hosts Juneteenth Parade & Celebration Festivities
The Tuscaloosa Branch of the NAACP will host the 2024 Annual Juneteenth Parade and Juneteenth Celebration in the Park on Saturday, June 15. Also, the “Living Legends” luncheon will be on Wednesday, June 19. “Through events like the Juneteenth Celebration, we aim to foster a stronger sense of...
Man Charged with Attempted Murder for Gunfight at Tuscaloosa’s Brookhaven
Investigators have arrested a man they accuse of being responsible for and also wounded in a gunfight at Tuscaloosa's Brookhaven Apartments earlier this month. The shooting left two men injured and came just days after a reportedly unrelated shooting at the same housing complex left one man dead and another victim hurt.
UAW Files More Claims Against Mercedes
The United Auto Worker’s hard press against the “No” vote by Mercedes Benz employees in Vance earlier this month is continuing. A check of the website of the labor friendly National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) reveals the union has submitted additional claims in their request for a revote.
West Alabama Tuesday Briefing
It is Tuesday May 28, 2024, the last week of the month of May. Cleanup is continuing across Central Alabama today after yesterday's severe thunderstorms knocked down trees and power lines, left some homes and vehicles damaged and cut power to more than 80,000 customers. There are still some 1,700...
Apartment and Vehicle Struck But No Injuries in Tuesday Shooting in Tuscaloosa
A large number of police officers converged on a Tuscaloosa apartment complex after shots were reportedly fired there Tuesday. Thankfully, they found no one had been injured. A spokesperson for the Tuscaloosa Police Department said officers and the Violent Crimes Unit responded to Forrester Gardens apartments off James I. Harrison Parkway Tuesday morning after callers reported gunshots in the area.
60th Anniversary Event to Commemorate Tuscaloosa’s Bloody Tuesday
The historic event known as “Bloody Tuesday” occurred at the First African Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on June 9, 1964. Citizens were planning a march to the newly built Tuscaloosa County Courthouse with the aim of integrating the segregated drinking fountains, restrooms, and facilities. The Bloody Tuesday...
Stunning 2024 Hurricane Season Outlook Revealed
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released its outlook for the upcoming season. NOAA Predicts an 85% Chance of an Above-Normal Season. Why is this a Concern for Alabamians?. “Alabama has approximately 50 miles of...
We Remember! We Must Never Forget!
Memorial Day is not a celebration, it is a commemoration. The last Monday each May is intended to honor those who sacrificed themselves for others, including you and me. The commemoration of Memorial Day is not about glorifying war it is about remembering those who died in service of their country. Memorial Day is not about just of unjust wars, the military-industrial complex, political correctness or a trip to the beach. It is a day to honor those who put others ahead of self.
Storm Damage Leaves Many Without Power
Some West Alabama residents sleeping in for Memorial Day this morning got a rude awakening. Just over 20,000 customers were left without power as early morning severe thunderstorms toppled trees and power lines onto some homes and blocked numerous roadways. One person died in Jefferson County when a tree fell on an apartment.
Bama Baseball Heading to Tallahassee
Alabama baseball has struggled to find consistency this season, and it culminated in the Crimson Tide losing two out of three games against the Auburn Tigers to end the regular season, and losing its first game in Hoover at the SEC Tournament at the hands of the South Carolina Gamecocks.
Memorial Day Alert: Second Wave of Severe Weather Expected in Alabama
Earlier today, parts of Alabama were placed under a Tornado Watch, with some areas escalating to a Tornado Warning. The initial wave of severe storms caused significant damage across the state. Now, we are focused on a second wave of possible severe weather for our area. Second Wave Highlights. James...
Real-Time Info: Alabama Faces Tornadoes, Wind, and Hail on Memorial Day
This watch has been canceled. The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9 a.m., Monday, May 27. Keep in mind that there are two waves of severe weather on Memorial Day, bringing potential risks to the holiday plans. Severe Weather Round 1 Outlook. Severe...
Bama Softball Shocks The World
Alabama football, Alabama basketball, and Alabama softball. What do all three have in common outside of being athletics teams at the University of Alabama?. All three made the final round of its tournament, with Alabama football making the College Football Playoff, Alabama basketball making the Final Four, and now Alabama softball making the Women's College World Series following its 4-1 victory over the rival Tennessee Volunteers to make its 15th straight Women's College World Series in program history.
Alabamians Face Threat of Tornadoes, Damaging Winds, and Hail
We are monitoring the possibility of unsettled weather persisting throughout Memorial Day Weekend as we anticipated two rounds of severe thunderstorms. This is part of a larger system that has already seen its fair share of severe weather. The Weather Channel said, “An outbreak of severe storms over the holiday...
Apartment Owners Sue Tuscaloosa Mayor & Council Over Higher Fees for Student Complexes
Owners of more than a dozen housing developments in Tuscaloosa have sued the city, Mayor Walt Maddox, the entire city council and two government employees over extra fees paid by owners of "student-oriented" complexes. The lawsuit was filed Wednesday by fourteen companies, mostly LLCs, who own complexes that primarily lease...
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