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Gulf Coast region gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.05 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.11 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Gulf Coast region has fallen about...
Can't Wait For Saturday | Alabama legend Saban is a first-ballot College Football Hall of Famer
Greetings from "Can't Wait For Saturday," your morning morsel of college football, courtesy of longtime Illini beat writer, AP Top 25 voter and Heisman state rep Bob Asmussen. He'll give you his views each day on the game he loves. ***. Better late than never, time for CWFS to chime...
New businesses and housing coming to Lake Tuscaloosa
NORTHPORT, Ala. (WIAT) — If you’ve been to Lake Tuscaloosa recently to go boating or swimming, you may have noticed new businesses and housing developments that are under construction. The Southern Ale House Dockside restaurant is expected to open in August. Construction workers are nearly finished building the facility located off Highway 43. Owner Justin […]
Big green reading machine: Tuscaloosa City Schools debuts literacy bus
It's bright green, it's filled with books and learning games, and children flock to it, but the big green reading machine has no name as yet. Tuscaloosa City Schools Superintendent Mike Daria said, "Right now, it is called the Tuscaloosa City Schools Literacy Bus. It's yet to be named. We are seeking input now on what to name it."
Ten college football stars hiding in plain sight entering 2024 season
These under-the-radar playmakers are poised to break out. A handful of college football at elite programs players fell short of superstar status last season but are poised to become household names in 2024. Ten of these stars hide in plain sight, and players from multiple College Football Playoff contenders, including Alabama, Georgia and Ohio State, are featured on this list.
Tuition is rising for students at University of Alabama's 3 campuses
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Tuition is going up for those attending any of the University of Alabama campuses. The University of Alabama Board of Trustees on Friday unanimously approved the increase during its full board meeting, news outlets reported. Under the approved proposal, tuition rates at the system's campuses in Tuscaloosa, Birmingham and Huntsville will rise by as much as 4% for the 2024-25 school year, trustees said.
Kadyn Proctor featured among On3’s Preseason All-Transfer Portal Team
Former five-star signee and Iowa native Kadyn Proctor made his way onto On3’s Preseason All-Transfer Portal Team. Originally an Iowa commit, Proctor spurned the Hawkeyes late in the 2023 signing class and inked with Alabama. The 6-foot-7, 360 pound offensive tackle started and played in all 14 games last year with the Crimson Tide. Proctor then brought temporary excitement to Iowa City as he transferred to and enrolled at the University of Iowa. That excitement was short lived. Proctor’s remarks at an Iowa basketball game led to Hawkeye football self-reporting a Level III NCAA violation for tampering. Then, news broke in late March...
Alabama Department of Health recognizes UA COVID-related program
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Public recognition Monday morning for the University of Alabama Center for Economic Development. The ‘shout out’ came from the Alabama Department of Public Health over UA’s Equitable Neighborhoods Initiative. What this program does in a nutshell is work with local communities around the...
Auburn, Alabama University stadiums cut from high school championship game rotation
ALABAMA (WDHN) — The University of Alabama’s Bryant-Denny Stadium and Auburn University’s Jordan-Hare Stadium have been removed from the Super 7 High School Football Championships host site rotation. The Alabama High School Athletic Association made the announcement Wednesday morning. The association says this cut is necessary due...
Northport man, 59, killed in crash with tractor-trailer on McFarland Boulevard
A 59-year-old man was killed Sunday in a collision with a tractor-trailer in Northport. Police on Monday identified the fatality victim as Anthony Allen. He lived in Northport. The crash happened at 5:17 p.m. in the 6800 block of McFarland Boulevard. Assistant Police Chief Keith Carpenter said the crash involved...
Tuscaloosa voters to decide on property tax hike for school funding in September
The Tuscaloosa City Council unanimously voted to send an ad valorem tax increase to the voters in a special election in September. The decision comes from the district claiming it needs more funds in order to increase security, keep its existing programs and staff an appropriate amount of qualified teachers.
Renovations are on the way for UA Coleman Coliseum
Fresh off one of the best seasons in the University of Alabama's history, the board of trustees will now invest significant money into renovations for Coleman Coliseum. President of the University, Dr. Stuart Bell called the project "the classroom for the student athletes". The expansion project will include renovations of...
'Where do we go from here?' Tuscaloosa church marks 60th year since Bloody Tuesday
First African Baptist Church held a special service on Sunday to commemorate the 60th years since "Bloody Tuesday," a pivotal moment in the city's civil rights movement. The service, organized by the Bloody Tuesday Committee, honored those who participated in Tuscaloosa's "Bloody Tuesday" march, which was designed to protest segregated facilities at the then-new Tuscaloosa County Courthouse.
Tuscaloosa leaders plan for new Civil Rights venue
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Tuscaloosa city and tourism leaders are in the planning stages of building a Civil Rights venue. It’s one that honors the foot soldiers of that era, and more specifically, the events leading up to what’s known as ‘Bloody Tuesday.’. There is no timeframe...
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