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ALDOT Announces Another Road Project to Improve Major Northport Intersection
The Alabama Department of Transportation has announced another project on McFarland Boulevard in Northport, this time to improve its highly trafficked intersection with Lurleen Wallace Boulevard. John McWilliams, a spokesperson for ALDOT in west Alabama, said in a Wednesday press release the agency has OK'd a plan for a contractor...
Damaging Winds and Quarter-Size Hail Possible in Parts of Alabama
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a. * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... West central Tuscaloosa County in west central Alabama... East central Pickens County in west central Alabama... * Until 845 PM CDT. * At 747 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Carrollton,. moving east at...
Northport man killed in crash with tractor-trailer
NORTHPORT, Ala. (WBRC) - Northport Police are investigating a fatal accident that happened June 9. The crash happened in the 6800 block of McFarland Blvd. around 5:17 p.m. Northport Police, Fire and Rescue and NorthStar Ambulance responded to the crash that involved a tractor-trailer, Ford Mustang and a Honda Accord.
Update: Damaging winds and penny-sized hail expected with thunderstorms in Pickens and Tuscaloosa counties Sunday
On Sunday at 7:59 p.m. an updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service valid until 8:45 p.m. for Pickens and Tuscaloosa counties. Expect penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 7:59 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Carrollton, moving...
TUSK CALENDAR: Who's playing and what's happening
This week in West Alabama, June 13-19, a Druid City Derby Pride-themed double header; Tuscaloosa Big Band at The Venue; a Tastes of Tuscaloosa fund-raiser for the People's Loan Program; events timed to Juneteenth and Midsommar (the summer solstice); Ryan Adams solo at Birmingham's Lyric Theatre, and more. MUSIC THURSDAY ...
City leaders approve plans for hotel, indoor sports facility at Northport Shore development
NORTHPORT, Ala. (WBRC) - With the sports complex project underway in Northport, city leaders approved plans this week for some amenities around the park near the Black Warrior River. Monday, the city council approved $840,000 to a firm to develop plans for a hotel and indoor sports facility near Kentuck...
Alabama restaurant permanently closing after nearly 50 years: ‘Nothing lasts forever’
Buddy’s Rib and Steak, a longtime Northport fixture, will close permanently after 50 years in business. Owner Phillip Guy posted the news on Facebook this week. “When I was a young man, a dear older friend of mine told me that nothing lasts forever and all good things come to an end,” Guy wrote. “...he was right!
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Pickens and Tuscaloosa
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a. West central Tuscaloosa County in west central Alabama…. East central Pickens County in west central Alabama…. * At 747 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Carrollton,. moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size...
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