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Alabama Lands Top 100 LB
Suppose you're one of the top linebackers in the 2024 recruiting class. In that case, you've more than likely heard from the University of Alabama, as the Crimson Tide have been on fire recruiting linebackers, with now five linebackers in the Crimson Tide's 2025 recruiting class. Alabama continues to bolster...
Holt Lock on Black Warrior River in Tuscaloosa Closed Over “Significant Safety Risks”
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has closed Holt Lock on the Black Warrior River in Tuscaloosa over significant safety risks posed by aging infrastructure there. Locks make rivers more easily navigable in places where there's an elevation change. A barge on the higher waters can enter the lock, which closes, and a controlled pool of water is drained to the river's lower flow position. Barges going upriver can use the lock to go the other way, too, and climb to higher elevations when the pool is filled again.
Alabama’s “Lethal” Quarterbacks
Alabama's quarterback room is held as one of the top rooms in the country. Athlon Sports ranked Alabama's quarterback room as the No. 3 quarterback room in the SEC, behind Heisman hopefuls Quinn Ewers and Texas and Carson Beck and Georgia. Jalen Milroe is another one of the Heisman-hopeful quarterbacks...
JaMarcus Shephard Talks the “Meat” of Alabama’s OL
Alabama's offensive line was the talk of the 2023 offseason. Talking heads across Tuscaloosa and college football boasted about how big the team's offensive line was, with numbers being reported as 360 pounds for Kadyn Proctor, 352 for Tyler Booker, and 360 for JC Latham. Alabama wanted to make people quit in the trenches according to Tyler Booker.
Northport Winn Dixie to Close for Several Months, Convert to ALDI
The Winn Dixie supermarket on McFarland Boulevard in Northport will shut down for about six months in order to convert to an ALDI. Staff were informed of the changes in an email earlier this week - the existing store will close next month and the conversion process is expected to take about six months.
Alabama’s Veteran Leader Showed Shephard the Alabama Standard
Nick Saban had a stat that may have been more unbelievable than any other during his time at Alabama. Until the 2023 football season, every recruiting class at Alabama had won at least one national championship. Most of them won multiple national championships. Every three years, the minimum that players...
JaMarcus Shephard Talks Wide Receivers
During his interview, Shephard was asked about Alabama's wide receivers, which is his specialty. Shephard had three of his wide receivers go in the top 100 of the NFL draft in April, and quickly joined Kalen DeBoer at Alabama after DeBoer took the job. Shephard had a couple of things...
West Alabama Wednesday Briefing
Good morning West Alabama. It is Wednesday June 26, 2024. There is a hazy blue sky above this morning, but afternoon showers and thunderstorms are possible as we are in a typical summer weather pattern. The biggest threat will be damaging winds with the possibility of micro downbursts. Heat indices...
Weather Alert: Damaging Wind Threat for Portions of Alabama
Yesterday, June 25, marked the hottest day of the year in Tuscaloosa and numerous other cities across Alabama. Today, temperatures are expected to soar into the high 90s, with some areas potentially reaching 100 degrees. Also, we have the possibility of strong to severe storms in portions of the Yellowhammer State.
Tuscaloosa Restaurant Week: Baking Up Bliss at Ben’s Bread
Good Wednesday morning and welcome to day four of Tuscaloosa Restaurant Week, where we are spending time with Ben Rosario, the owner of Ben's Bread. 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.
Former Longtime Alabama Assistant Returning to Coaching Softball
Former Alabama longtime assistant coach Alyson Habetz retired from college softball in August 2023 after spending the previous 25 years as a member of Patrick Murphy's coaching staff. The coaching itch is one that is hard to get rid of, as it's possible Coach Saban is in the process of...
Deadly Distemper Virus Strikes Tuscaloosa Animal Shelter, Closing Facility for Weeks
The Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter is closed to the public and experiencing a crisis on several fronts after a deadly virus infected dogs there this week and their air-conditioning failed. The Shelter announced the infections this weekend and said they have confirmed two cases of canine distemper within the shelter...
Alabama Named Second Toughest Place to Play by EA
Nick Saban's run at Alabama was something that may never be replicated. His run at home during his tenure at Alabama is even more impressive, with just five home losses in the last 14 years at Alabama. Whether it was Nick Saban or Alabama fans, Bryant-Denny Stadium became known as...
West Alabama Tuesday Briefing
----- There was also another champion crowned last night. The Florida Panther's did just enough to beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 and win their first Stanley Cup in the National Hoskey League. It's pretty nice to get a hockey title south of the Mason-Dixon Line. The Forecast:. Today. Sunny and...
Another Hot Day in West Alabama, Plus the Rain Outlook
West Alabama is in for another hot summer day. You can expect sunny skies across the Townsquare Media Coverage Area and most counties, reaching the high 90s to the 100s. These temperatures are expected across the entire Yellowhammer State. Tuesday – West Alabama Temperature Guide. Bibb - High: 100...
Tuscaloosa Restaurant Week: TuscNY’s Josh Julian Saves Lives & Bakes Pies
Good Tuesday morning and welcome to day three of Tuscaloosa Restaurant Week, where we are spending time with Josh Julian, the owner of TuscNY pizzeria. 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.
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.
Tuscaloosa’s Warner Transportation Museum Closing Soon After 13 Years
The Warner Transportation Museum in Tuscaloosa will permanently close soon to make way for a new campus for the Kentuck Arts Center. As the Thread previously reported, the nonprofit is partnering with the city of Tuscaloosa to move into and upgrade the historic Queen City Pool House, which has housed the Transportation Museum for 13 years.
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...
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