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West Alabama Thursday Briefing
It is Thursday April 4, 2024. A Red Flag Warning will be in effect between noon today and 7:00pm this evening. This means warm temperatures, very low humidities, and stronger winds are expected to combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger. Additionally, A Frost Risk is in effect...
Be Sure to Experience the Tuscaloosa Heritage Festival This Sunday
West Alabama Multicultural Alliance, Inc. (WAMA) is a “501 (c) (3) non-profit organization created to acknowledge the richly diverse cultural heritage of people of color throughout West Alabama.”. News, Local News, Community News, Alabama News, West Alabama News, Alabama Community News, West Alabama Community News, Community of West Alabama,...
Alabama’s Final Four Opponent Delayed
The Alabama Crimson Tide left for Phoenix, Arizona on Tuesday for the NCAA Men's Tournament Final Four. The Tide don't play until Saturday, but they decided it was better to get to Arizona early and begin getting used to the time zone change as well as the practice facilities. Alabama head coach Nate Oats talked about eliminating distractions that surround the Final Four, and getting used to the aura of the games can be a part of that.
Alabama Troopers Seize 17 Pounds of Marijuana, $21,000 Cash in Tuscaloosa Traffic Stop
Alabama State Troopers seized 17 pounds of marijuana and more than $21,000 cash during a traffic stop in Tuscaloosa last weekend, according to court documents obtained by the Thread. In a criminal deposition as well as a civil suit authorizing the seizure of the drugs and money, Troopers said the...
Visit Tuscaloosa Caters Local Experiences with Debut of Virtual Passes
Visitors and locals alike can get rewards for experiencing the best Tuscaloosa has to offer thanks to new virtual passes curated and offered by our local tourism bureau. Visit Tuscaloosa, long known as Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports, continues to modernize its approach to marketing the Druid City as a destination worth investment of both time and money.
West Alabama Philanthropists Name Jenny & Jordan Plaster “Family of the Year”
A group of West Alabama's most generous philanthropists has named a financial advisor and his wife as their Family of the Year, the top honor given by the United Way of West Alabama’s Alexis de Tocqueville Society each year. The United Way is a nonprofit that focuses on matters...
Coleman Coliseum to Host Final Four Watch Party
Alabama men's basketball is in the Final Four for the first time in school history. The Crimson Tide left Tuscaloosa on Tuesday afternoon and were the first team to arrive in Phoenix. Flights to Phoenix are, understandably, extremely expensive for people to take, especially larger families. However, do you still...
West Alabama Wednesday Briefing
Today is Wednesday April 3, 2024. West Alabama fortunately received minimal impact from that line of strong to severe storms that swept across the state last night. A tornado that may have stayed elevated as it tracked across Perry County apparently unroofed a house on Preacher Bell Road in Perry County, just south of Marion. Although it could have been strong straight-line winds that was the culprit. Perry County EMA has not had any reports of injuries.
Alabama Ranked 7th Most ‘Mad’ State in March Madness
The state of Alabama has turned into a strong success in the college basketball sphere. Auburn reached its program's first Final Four in 2019, and five years later, Alabama reached its first Final Four in program history. Four schools from the state of Alabama made the NCAA Tournament in 2024: Alabama, Auburn, Samford, and UAB.
Tornado Watch Issued for Surrounding Counties
This severe weather threat is over for our Townsquare Media Coverage area. A tornado watch has been issued for Tuscaloosa and the surrounding counties, all under the coverage of Townsquare Media's weather coverage. According to the National Weather Service and James Spann, a Tornado watch has been issued for Tuscaloosa...
West Alabama Boys & Girls Club Receives An Advocacy Award
Boys & Girls Clubs of West Alabama has been honored with the prestigious Advocate for Youth Award by the national Boys & Girls Clubs of America, recognizing their outstanding efforts in advocating for the youth of Alabama. Kim Turner, President and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of West...
Alleged Poacher Charged with Shooting Brookwood Man Over Illegally Killed Goose
A Tuscaloosa County man has been charged with felony assault after he allegedly shot another man during a dispute over an illegally killed goose. According to court documents filed Tuesday, on the evening of March 27th, 42-year-old Jacob Wayne Battle was riding in a truck driven by a family member when they spotted a Canada Goose in a field off Ridge Road in Brookwood.
Some West Alabama Schools to Close Early Tuesday as Storms Roll In
Some schools in West Alabama are planning to close early Tuesday afternoon as potentially severe storms approach the area. As of 11 a.m. Thursday, no schools in Tuscaloosa County have elected to dismiss early, but others in our listening and readership area have done so. TUSCALOOSA CITY SCHOOLS. All Tuscaloosa...
Stay Aware: Details on Upgraded Risk Areas and Threats in Alabama
The Townsquare Media Weather Center has been tracking the possibility of severe weather. We are closely watching an active weather system that could impact many states, including Alabama. The Weather Channel said, "April is kicking off with a potential severe weather outbreak in the Plains, Midwest, and South.”. Updated Risk...
Split Northport Council Appoints Businessman to Fill Seat Vacated by Jeff Hogg
A divided Northport City Council voted 3-1 to appoint a local businessman to fill the District 5 seat vacated by council president Jeff Hogg last month. As provided by state law, the four council members left on the council after Hogg stepped down were allowed 60 days to appoint a resident from District 5 to fill the rest of his term, which ends next year.
Northport Police Searching for Burglars Who Rammed Through Pawn Shop Doors to Steal Guns
Police in Northport are investigating after a pair of brazen burglars rammed a stolen truck through the doors of a pawn shop there to steal a handful of guns. Surveillance footage captured two weeks ago on the morning of March 18th shows a truck slam through the doors of Southern Jewelry and Pawn about two miles north of the Northport Civic Center on Highway 43. The break-in happened a few minutes after 1:30 a.m.
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