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Mayor: McFarland Mall Incentives Likely to Pass, Project Could Transform Tuscaloosa
A serious, quality redevelopment of the McFarland Mall would spread investment and development across a wide swath of Tuscaloosa, Mayor Walt Maddox said Wednesday morning. As the Thread reported Tuesday, the Tuscaloosa City Council is currently weighing whether to grant businessman Stan Pate the largest economic incentives package in city history for something he's calling Project Encore. Although the specifics of the plan are kept secret by confidentiality agreements, Pate and city officials say he aims to bring new-to-market restaurants and retailers there alongside a hotel or two.
West Alabama Wednesday Briefing
Itis Wednesday April 24, 2024. There is a national day for something just about every day but today is one of the more inspiring ones. This is National Bucket List Day and as the day's website reminds us, "...it's never too late to set new goals, go on a dream vacation, and inspire people around you to enjoy life to the fullest."
Tuscaloosa Advances Largest-Ever Incentives Package for Stan Pate’s McFarland Mall Redevelopment
Elected officials in Tuscaloosa moved forward on the largest-ever incentive package in city history Tuesday, bringing a developer's legacy project one step closer to reality. Businessman Stan Pate appeared before the city council's finance committee Tuesday afternoon to request tax abatements for a project he is calling "Encore," which would completely redevelop the now mostly demolished McFarland Mall property where Highway 82 and Skyland Boulevard meet near Interstate 20 / 59's Exit 73.
Former Starting Forward Enters Transfer Portal
The Alabama Crimson Tide continues to see its roster turnover after the Final Four run at the start of April. Alabama has had players of all different capacities from their Final Four run enter the portal. Key contributors such as Rylan Griffen and Nick Pringle entered the portal, and so did Kris Parker, who took a redshirt in 2023, and Max Scharnowski, who was a walk-on.
Alabama DL Enters Transfer Portal
The Alabama Crimson Tide has skirted the devastation that some teams have faced due to the spring transfer portal window. However, several walk-ons have entered the portal. Now, the Crimson Tide have suffered their first scholarship player lost to the transfer portal. According to Matt Zenitz of 247 Sports, Alabama reserve defensive lineman Khurtiss Perry has entered the transfer portal.
Starting Guard Returning to Bama Basketball
The Alabama Crimson Tide are remaining active in the transfer portal. They've also lost several players from the 2023-2024 Final Four run to the transfer portal. However, the Tide does have some good transfer portal news, with Alabama bringing in three guards from the transfer portal, and are in the final running for two forwards, Clifford Omorouyi and Jonas Aidoo.
Tuscaloosa Police Charge 12-Year-Old With Stealing 8 Cars in a Month
Police in Tuscaloosa have arrested a 12-year-old they believe is responsible for a spree of vehicle thefts in the area in the last month and charged the juvenile with 18 felonies. Stephanie Taylor, a spokesperson for the Tuscaloosa Police Department, said officers arrested the juvenile suspect this Saturday after an...
Kalen DeBoer On Hey Coach
If there's one difference between Nick Saban and Kalen DeBoer during their tenures as Alabama head coaches (other than the fact that one spent 17 years in Tuscaloosa, while the other has spent three months) it is that Kalen DeBoer is much more open to the media and making appearances than Coach Saban was.
West Alabama Tuesday Briefing
It is Tuesday April 23, 2024. This morning should be the last for cold temperatures as the week begins a warm-up today. There were some upper 30s recorded in North Alabama overnight but it was in the upper 40s across most of West Alabama. As usual, when the temperatures warm,...
Warning: Portion of Holt Peterson Rd closed
Just east of 12240 Holt PETERSON Rd., along the dirt portion at bottom of hill, the road is closed due to damage. Barricades are placed. Detour will be Holt PETERSON Rd., Highway 216, Kennedy Mill Road. Please see detour map below. Fame and Fortune: These Are the Richest Celebrities in...
War of Words Over Mercedes Union Vote Heat Up
With one win in his pocket, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain has stepped up the war of words over organized labor's attempt to unionize southern auto producers. Now that the UAW has achieved a historic union vote victory, at Chattanooga's Volkswagen plant, Tuscaloosa County's Mercedes-Benz plant is next on Fain's list. With a union vote set for next month in Vance, the aggressive union president has gone on the offensive.
Starting DB Enters Portal, Visiting Bama
The Alabama Crimson Tide have been hunting for defensive backs in the transfer portal after losing Kool-Aid McKinstry, Terrion Arnold, and Jaylen Key to the NFL, and Caleb Downs, Trey Amos, Dezz Ricks, Kristian Story, Antonio Kite, Kristian Story, and Jake Pope to the transfer portal. The Tide have been...
Tuscaloosa’s AMF Bama Lanes Being Demolished 5 Years After Bowling Alley Closed
A bowling alley beloved by Tuscaloosa for decades is now being demolished five years after it closed to make way for the far more modern Bowlero center on McFarland Boulevard. Crews are working Monday to tear down the old AMF Bama Lanes, which sat on the corner of 15th Street and Hackberry Lane in a space with a long, storied history.
Tuscaloosa County Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Accident Sunday
A Duncanville man was killed Sunday night in a single-vehicle accident in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama State Troopers confirmed Monday morning. Corporal Reginal King, a spokesperson for the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, said 32-year-old Dominique L. Ellis was driving a 2005 Toyota Camry on North Rosser Road Sunday night when he left the roadway and struck several trees.
Step Inside the Alabama Airbnb Voted One of the Best for Luxury Nationwide
Trips Discover has meticulously scoured the U.S. in search of the most lavish and extravagant stays, aiming to uncover the ultimate luxurious Airbnb the country has to offer. Nestled in Alexander City, this exquisite gem by the pristine Lake Martin has been honored as the "most luxurious" destination. Alabama Airbnb,...
West Alabama Monday Briefing
Earth Day is a time to demonstrate support for environmental protection, participate in environmental awareness programs and clean-up your community. This the 54th annual Earth Day. Several community clean-ups took place this past weekend including the annual Friends of Hurricane Creek Cleanup. You can still dispose of home spring cleanout...
Alabama Lands Award-Winning Kicker
Special teams, special plays, special players. It was the one phase of football that seemed to plague Nick Saban and Alabama during his dynasty with the Crimson Tide. Alabama's one fault was their kicking game, and it arguably cost them a national championship run in 2013 with the infamous "Kick-Six."
Chattanooga VW Workers Vote Union
The first of the non-union southern auto plant dominoes has fallen. Workers at Chattanooga's Volkswagen plant has have voted to join the United Auto Workers (UAW) union. The two-day vote by the more than 4,000 VW employees ended Friday. The final tally reveals 2,628 votes, or 73% of the ballots cast voted for the union with only 985 no votes in an election run by the National Labor Relations Board.
Alabama Lands Cross-State Guard
The Alabama Crimson Tide have been active in the men's basketball transfer portal, already adding two high-caliber scorers in Houston Mallette and Chris Youngblood. While the Tide continues to lose players through the portal, Alabama has five scholarship players in the portal from their Final Four run, Alabama isn't hurting for players to enter the program.
Jalen Hurts Donates for A/C in Schools
Former Alabama quarterback and current Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is set to donate $200,000 to 10 schools in the Philadelphia area to fund air conditioners, according to the School District of Philadelphia. On Thursday, the Philly Voice reported the School District said the air conditioners would be used in...
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