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Alabama Pitcher Drafted in Round 1
Rob Vaughn and Alabama baseball may not have ended the season the way they hoped, but their efforts in 2024 paid off for one Crimson Tide pitcher. Now former Alabama pitcher Ben Hess was selected in the first round of the MLB draft by the New York Yankees with the No. 26 overall pick.
Nick Saban Picking Against Alabama
Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban is making the rounds at SEC Media Days, and the tradition is for the SEC Network crew to make their picks for the SEC Championship during media days. This year, media days are in Dallas, Texas to welcome Oklahoma and Texas into the conference....
Jasper Police Searching for Woman Missing for Nearly A Week
Police in Walker County are asking for help finding a woman now missing for almost a week. In a Monday afternoon post on Facebook, the Jasper Police Department said 57-year-old Carla Gay Ross was reported missing by her sister. Ross was reportedly last seen on Tuesday, July 9th, when she...
Alabama Earns Commitment From 5 Star OT
The Alabama Crimson Tide now has two five-stars committed in as many days while the recruiting trails on fire for the Crimson Tide. The Crimson Tide continues to earn commitments from June's first big recruiting weekend. According to Hayes Fawcett of On3 Sports, five-star offensive tackle Ty Haywood has committed to Alabama.
Breaking: Trump Rushed From Stage After Assassination Attempt
In breaking news on this Saturday, the former president, Donald Trump has been shot at a rally in Butler Pennsylvania. Moments ago, many attending the rally reported loud firecrackers or banging sounds and former President Trump being knocked down. Trump was then surrounded by Secret Service agents and rushed off the stage and into his armored vehicle Reports indicate that any attendees at a rally must go through metal detectors so further details are not yet available we are covering the latest developments on all of our TownSquare media outlets, including WTUG 92.9 FM, 95.3 The Bear, Alt 101.7, 105.1 The block and Tide 100.9.
Overnight Officer Involved Shooting Update
A call to Tuscaloosa Police around 1:30 this morning reporting a person trespassing at the Whataburger on McFarland Blvd. turned deadly. An officer was attempting to place 36-year-old white male Joseph Earl Driver in custody when Driver produced a knife and cut the officer. During a media briefing at the...
Alabama Lands Five Star Wide Receiver
Alabama's wide receivers used to be heralded as the best group in the country, and the Crimson Tide had a first-round wide receiver drafted from 2019 to 2021. The room took a bit of a dip in recent years, but new wide receiver coach JaMarcus Shephard just had three wide receivers drafted in the top 100 of the 2024 NFL draft.
Suspect Shot and Killed by Police at Tuscaloosa Whataburger
A person is dead after an officer-involved shooting at a Tuscaloosa fast-food restaurant early Saturday morning. Captain Marty Sellers, the co-commander of the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit, said officers were at the Whataburger on McFarland Boulevard at 3 a.m. Saturday on an officer-involved shooting. He said a suspect was shot...
45 Area Professionals Chosen For Leadership Tuscaloosa 2024-2025
The 2024-2025 Leadership Tuscaloosa class has been announced by the Chamber of Commerce West Alabama. The Leadership Tuscaloosa Program is an issues-based program designed to inform, motivate, and increase awareness of topics important to West Alabama. It utilizes field trips and interaction with community decision-makers to broaden understanding of many community issues.
West Alabama Friday Briefing
Good morning West Alabama! It is Friday July 12, 2024. Sorry I am so late getting the Daily Briefing to you today. Blame gremlins in the technology for it. After a few nice days of lower temperatures and humidity, the furnace heats back up over the coming days. The weather will continue dry despite a stray shower or two, so there will not be much help with the drought situation over the next few days.
Can This Northport Ice Cream Shop Be Your Ultimate Summer Relief?
Ice cream has become the quintessential treat for sunny days, birthday celebrations, and even consoling a broken heart. Surprisingly, there's a scientific explanation for why this cold treat is a year-round household favorite. Neuroscientists at the Institute of Psychiatry in London studied people's brains while they ate vanilla ice cream and found that it made them happier!
Alabama Football Summer Roster Update
Alabama's roster has officially been updated with the summer roster update. Alabama's players had an opportunity to change numbers, and the information for the Crimson Tide's transfer additions and summer enrollees has been updated as well. Here are the changes to the Crimson Tide's roster for the summer. Alabama Players...
Dog Fatally Mauls Woman in Tuscaloosa County Thursday Night
Police in Tuscaloosa County are investigating after a dog fatally mauled a woman Thursday night. Captain Marty Sellers, the co-commander of the multi-agency Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit, alerted local media to the killing around 7 a.m. Friday. Sellers said sheriff's deputies were called to a residence on Highway 69 North...
Tuscaloosa’s Baby Steps ‘Open the Doors’ Campaign Needs Your Help
Baby Steps is an expanding nonprofit in Tuscaloosa dedicated to supporting college students who are either resident Student-Moms or community Student-Moms. The organization aims to empower college students at The University of Alabama facing an unplanned pregnancy by providing support, and a sense of community to University of Alabama students once sufficient funds are raised.
Semitruck Fire Causing Interstate Delays on Interstate 20/59 in Tuscaloosa County
A semi-truck on fire is snarling traffic on Interstate 20/59 in eastern Tuscaloosa County not far from the Jefferson County line. The disruption is happening around mile marker 93 on I-20N/59E past Tuscaloosa's Mercedes plant. According to a report from ALGO traffic, the vehicle fire has closed the middle lane,...
SR-216 To Be Resurfaced In Tuscaloosa County
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is set to resurface, install guardrails, and add new traffic striping on SR-216 in Tuscaloosa County. This project will stretch from the junction of SR-215 to Lock 17 Road in Brookwood, aiming to improve mobility and safety. The 11.6-mile project is slated to commence...
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