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It is Thursday May 2, 2024. Today is the 73rd Annual National Day of Prayer across the country. It was first recognized by Public Law 82-324, Sec. 119 in 1952. It states, "The President shall set aside and proclaim a suitable day each year, other than a Sunday, as a National Day of Prayer, on which the people of the United States may turn to God in prayer and meditation at churches, in groups, and as individuals."
UA Spring Graduation Ceremonies 2024: Everything You Need To Know
Congratulations to all the graduates across West Alabama. This weekend features multiple spring commencement ceremonies for The University of Alabama. The various graduations will occur at the Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus. If you are headed to graduation, be sure to take along your patience. The UA News Center...
The University of Alabama Graduation Weather Outlook & Temp Guide
Graduation season is underway in West Alabama. The spring commencement for The University of Alabama is from May 3 through 5. The eight ceremonies will take place at Coleman Coliseum, located on the UA campus. It will no doubt be a busy weekend in Tuscaloosa, as it is expected that...
Woman Killed in Predawn Shooting in Tuscaloosa Thursday Morning
Police in Tuscaloosa are investigating a fatal shooting that has left a woman dead Thursday morning. That was the report from Captain Marty Sellers, the co-commander of the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit, who alerted local media to the killing just before 5 a.m. Thursday. Sellers said the Tuscaloosa Police Department...
New Data Shows DCH Ranks Among Top Alabama Hospitals
DCH is celebrating good news as new Leapfrog data reveals the West Alabama hospital as one of the top ranked in the nation when it comes to patient safety and quality. According to a press released sent to Townsquare Media, DCH Regional Medical Center, Northport Medical Center, and Fayette Medical Center received high marks for patient safety and quality in their latest review. All three of the DCH hospitals received a grade of B from Leapfrog in its spring 2024 Hospital Safety Grade report.
PHOTOS: Hundreds of Alabama Students Peacefully Protest For and Against Israel
A few hundred University of Alabama students protesting against Israel and its conflict with Palestinians in Gaza drew an at least equally large contingent of counter-protestors in a peaceful demonstration Wednesday. The crowds gathered in the plaza outside the University's Student Center on Campus Drive and as both grew, staff...
A Pair of Transfer DBs Set to Visit Alabama
It's no secret how thin the Alabama Crimson Tide's defensive back room is. Multiple freshmen are expected to make contributions to that room, led by potential starter Zabien Brown. While Alabama's trio of freshman cornerbacks are certainly talented and highly rated, all three were rated as five-stars coming out of...
Alabama Governor Tells Automakers To “Fix” Issues Related To UAW
If you tune into the radio in West Alabama, you may hear conflicting reports regarding the United Auto Workers' attempted unionization of the Mercedes-Benz plant located in Vance, Alabama. Governor Kay Ivey is telling the automakers in Alabama to "fix this" before the union vote according to a report from...
West Alabama Sorority Awards Cash Prizes for Juneteenth Video Contest
Juneteenth marks the significant moment when enslaved African Americans in Texas were liberated on June 19, 1865, celebrating their freedom two and a half years after the issuing of the Emancipation Proclamation. The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® - Eta Xi Omega Chapter, located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, has announced the...
Alabama Gaming Bills Stall And Their Future Is Not Clear
Powerball anyone? Not if you live in Alabama. Gaming has once again stalled with lawmakers in Alabama. The bill passed in the Alabama House and failed by only one vote in the Senate. After lots of debate in Montgomery, Alabama over the past several months the issue is stuck in...
Developers Break Ground on First of New Townhomes Coming to Tuscaloosa’s West End
Developers and local leaders were in west Tuscaloosa Wednesday morning to break ground on the first of a group of new townhomes to be built there amid serious public investment in the area. The new residences will come up on 5th Street off Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, in undeveloped...
Nick & Terry Saban Dedicate ‘LANK’ Habitat House in Tuscaloosa
Nick and Terry Saban were at a just-finished Habitat for Humanity house Wednesday morning to welcome its new owners to the 21st such home they have sponsored since moving to Tuscaloosa. After the April 27th, 2011 tornado destroyed so much of the city, the Sabans and their Nick's Kids Foundation...
West Alabama Wednesday Briefing
May day is recognized for several different reasons:. The Celts in the British Isles considered May 1 to be the most crucial day of the year. They celebrated the festival of Beltane, which symbolized the division between light and dark, marking the transition from winter to spring. In the 19th...
Discover the Best School Districts in Alabama for 2024
Soon, summer break will kick in, and students and teachers will enjoy their downtime until the school bell rings again in the Fall. Before the kids receive their schools out for summer, let’s find out how successful school districts across Alabama will be in 2024. Every year, Niche diligently...
Alabama DB Enters Transfer Portal
Alabama defensive back Tony Mitchell has filled out the paperwork to enter the NCAA transfer portal, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3 Sports. Mitchell, standing at 6-foot-2, 205 pounds, will have three years of eligibility remaining. He signed with Alabama as a member of the Tide's 2023 recruiting class after a battle with Auburn for the Thompson High School product.
City of Tuscaloosa Confident in Timeline for Building Saban Center STEM Hub
The city of Tuscaloosa has set a new timeline for the construction of the highly anticipated Saban Center, planned to be a regional STEM learning hub for all of West Alabama. As the Thread has previously reported, the Saban Center will be built at the site of the former Tuscaloosa News building on what used to be 28th Avenue - it was recently renamed in honor of the Nick's Kids Foundation.
MBUSI Appoints Federico Kochlowski as New President and CEO
Mercedes-Benz U.S. International (MBUSI) has announced a pivotal change in leadership with the appointment of Federico Kochlowski as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective April 30, 2024. Kochlowski will succeed Michael Goebel, who, after five years of dedicated service as CEO, will transition to a new strategic role for Mercedes-Benz production in North America.
Kentuck Announces Plan to Bring Café, Store and More to Historic Tuscaloosa Space
The Kentuck Art Center is looking to expand into Tuscaloosa and open a museum and gallery space, cafe, storefront and event venue in a multimillion-dollar project to breathe new life into the historic Queen City Pool House. The proposal was announced Tuesday during Mayor Walt Maddox's presentation of his Capital...
Alabama Freshman Declares for NBA
The NBA has put out the official list of players who declared early for the NBA draft. While many players were listed and were expected, including Alabama guard Mark Sears, one player came as a shock to Crimson Tide fans when his name appeared on the list. According to the...
Alabama Freshman DB Enters Portal
Alabama's defensive back room has struggled with depth, with several true freshmen set to play roles for Alabama in the Fall. True freshman Zabien Brown was starting at cornerback for Alabama during the Tide's A-Day scrimmage, and Red Morgan played meaningful snaps at Alabama's new "Husky" position with the first-team and second-team defense.
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