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Nate Oats Hires Another NBA Assistant
Alabama basketball has been in the search for an assistant coach this offseason now that Alabama has completed the roster construction for its 2024-2025 season. Alabama is returning the NBA for another assistant coach. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Nate Oats and Alabama are hiring Brian Adams of the...
Alabama Lands 4-Star Edge Prospect
Alabama's defense was depleted following the NFL draft declarations and the transfer portal moves following the retirement of former head coach Nick Saban. The outside linebacker room was one of the hardest hit, losing Dallas Turner to the first round of the NFL draft and Chris Braswell to the second round of the NFL draft.
AI-Powered Ammo Vending Machine Selling Bullets at Tuscaloosa Grocery Store
City officials said Tuesday that an ammunition vending machine powered by artificial intelligence selling bullets in a Tuscaloosa grocery store is both real and legal. During a briefing of the Tuscaloosa City Council before their regular slate of meetings, city council president Kip Tyner asked police chief Brent Blankley and other municipal leaders to explain a vending machine selling people ammunition at the Fresh Value store on at the corner of Skyland and McFarland Boulevards.
Tuscaloosa’s DCH Hospital Offers Ice Cream for Blood Donations Today
Folks in Tuscaloosa can grab a cold treat while performing a crucial service while the DCH Health System hosts their “Give a Pint, Get a Pint” Blood Drive today, July 3rd. In a press release, a DCH spokesperson said the summer brings an increased demand for blood supplies, which are low all over the United States.
West Alabama Wednesday Briefing
Good morning West Alabama. It is Wednesday July 3, 2024. A lot of people from the area are at or headed to the beaches of Alabama and the Florida Panhandle over the long holiday weekend. Many have been keeping a wary eye on the killer Hurricane Beryle as it churns across Carribean and into the southern Gulf of Mexico. There is good news and bad news about the Category 4 tropical system.
Expect Concerning Heat Index Values up to 108 in West Alabama
Another summer day in the South. Another day of rising heat index values. Please remember that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a “Heat Advisory” until Thursday, July 4 at 9 p.m. Some areas could experience heat...
West Alabama July Fourth Weather, Rain, Temp & Heat Index Guide
Townsquare Media hopes you enjoy all the summertime festivities surrounding the Independence Day holiday. Our handy West Alabama guide will help you stay informed about the weather, rain chances, temperatures, and heat index values. Holiday Weather, Rain Chance, & Temperature Guide. News, Local News, Alabama News, Weather, Local Weather, Alabama...
Alabama Single Game Tickets On Sale Soon
Crimson Tide fans who are in search of single-game tickets rather than full ticket packages will soon have their wish, as the University of Alabama announced on Tuesday that single-game tickets will go on sale on Tuesday, July 9, at 9:00 a.m. CT. Tickets can be found at RollTide.com and...
Alabama Earns 2025 Tight End Commitment
Kalen DeBoer's offense features a lot of heavy passing schemes using tight ends as chip blockers and in the passing game. Tight ends have been a position that Alabama did not utilize a ton in the past, with names such as OJ Howard and Irv Smith Jr. shining in limited targets in Alabama's offense.
Tuscaloosa’s Celebration on the River Returns to Amphitheater & Airwaves Thursday
Tuscaloosa will once again celebrate the nation's independence when the Celebration on the River returns to the Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater and local airwaves on Thursday. The annual Fourth of July show will feature fireworks, kids' activities, live music from the Tuscaloosa Symphony orchestra and more at the Amphitheater. As in years...
Acquaintance Arrested, Charged with Murder of Woman Found in Fayette County
A man has been arrested and charged with the murder of a young mother found dead in the woods of Fayette County Sunday morning. As the Thread reported earlier, 21-year-old Laci Whitson went missing after she allegedly left a rehabilitation facility in Lauderdale County with a known acquaintance named Michael Wade Tucker before dawn on Wednesday.
West Alabama Tuesday Briefing
Good morning West Alabama. It is Tuesday July 4, 2024. The temperature is going to be hot today, but it is what it feels like that has resulted in the National Weather Service in Birmingham issuing a HEAT ADVISORY through 9:00 tomorrow night. The ambient temperature will be in the...
Rising Heat Indices in West Alabama Prompt Heat Advisory
This afternoon, residents in the western region can anticipate another sweltering day, with heat indices projected to range between 103 and 105 degrees. Additionally, showers and storms are possible, primarily in the southern areas. The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a “Heat Advisory” for Tuesday, July 2, starting...
Four Crimson Tide Stars Named to Preseason All American Teams
As we continue to prepare for the highly-anticipated start of the first Alabama football season without Nick Saban since 2006, the media is beginning to put out the preseason award lists and preseason watch lists. The Walter Camp Football Foundation released their Preseason All-American list, with four Crimson Tide members...
Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle in Downtown Tuscaloosa Friday Dies
A man who was struck by a vehicle while he was walking in downtown Tuscaloosa last Friday night died Monday morning at a Birmingham hospital. Stephanie Taylor, a spokesperson for the Tuscaloosa Police Department, identified the victim in a release sharing the news Monday. She said John Thomas Bigham, a...
Missing Woman’s Body Found in West Alabama Woods
The body of a woman missing since the middle of last week was discovered Sunday wrapped in a blanket in a wooded area of Fayette County. Friends and family have been on social media asking for help finding 21-year-old Laci Whitson, who was from the Bankston community in Fayette County, since Wednesday morning.
Major Restaurant in Tuscaloosa’s Midtown Village to Permanently Close
One of the largest restaurants in Tuscaloosa's Midtown Village shopping center will permanently close this week after about three years in business. The Thread was the first to break the news that Buffalo's Cafe would take over the former home of the Iguana Grill. After a brief spell as takeout-only, the chicken wing joint officially opened in September 2021.
West Alabama Monday Briefing
Good morning West Alabama. It is Monday July 1, 2024. It is Independence Day week, and the roadway, skyways and waterways are busy this week. The exodus began Friday according to Triple-A Alabama and will continue through Sunday. Triple-A is predicting more than 70-million people will travel for the 4th...
Alabama Town Named Among HGTV’s “Best U.S. Mid-Size Cities”
Cities boasting populations between 100,000 and 500,000 are witnessing a steady influx of newcomers, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau and analysis by the nonpartisan Milken Institute. HGTV said that folks “visit for the outdoor pursuits, sporting events, and public artworks, but be warned: you may be inspired...
Alabama’s July Weather, Temp, and Rain Predictions
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