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Vance Father Arrested After Deputies Find Young Child Handcuffed to Bed

A Vance man is being held in the Tuscaloosa County Jail without bond on charges that he handcuffed his young child to a bedframe for hours at a time over a two-month period and whipped their older sibling for telling deputies about it.

Vance, AL · 1d

Only In Tuscaloosa

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Tuscaloosa Airport Gets Grant For Significant Upgrades

Tuscaloosa National Airport lands $2.4 million for more parking and room for bigger planes, with most of it from the FAA. A real step for local fliers.

Tuscaloosa, AL · 7h

A to Z Sports

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‘I’ve never seen anything quite like it’ – Paul Finebaum dropped some comments on Alabama that have Crimson Tide fans feeling some kind of way

The Alabama Crimson Tide were dominant in a 31-13 beatdown over the LSU Tigers in Baton Rouge. a

Tuscaloosa, AL · 2d

The Tuscaloosa News

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Tuscaloosa man charged with murder after bonfire shooting

A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder in connection with a Nov. 8 shooting in Tuscaloosa that left one man dead. Derrick Lamont Edwards Jr. was charged with murder in connection with the shooting, said Capt. Jack Kennedy of the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit. Edwards was taken to the Tuscaloosa County Jail, where he is being held without bond. Around 10:20 p.m., Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a shooting in the 4300 block of Culver Road. The victim, identified as 35-year-old Jerome DeWayne Hughes, was treated at the scene for multiple gunshot wounds. Hughes was taken to DCH Regional Medical Center, where he died. The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit assumed the investigation. Kennedy said the shooting occurred during a gathering or party around a bonfire. Following an investigation, authorities obtained a murder warrant for Edwards. Within a few hours, Edwards was located and taken into custody by U.S. Marshals and Violent Crimes Unit investigators. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information about it is encouraged to contact the Violent Crimes Unit at 205-464-8690. Reach Jasmine Hollie at JHollie@usatodayco.com . To support her work, please subscribe to The Tuscaloosa News

Tuscaloosa, AL · 2d

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Winter Comfort Food Keeps Regulars Coming Back To These 7 Alabama Country Cafes

When the weather turns gray and chilly, a plate of country cooking starts to sound like the best plan of the day. Alabama is full of small-town cafes where the menu leans on fried chicken, cornbread, gravy, and homemade pie. Some sit on mountaintops, some on quiet highways, and a...

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Meridian man gets 25 years in drug conspiracy tied to Birmingham, Tuscaloosa areas

What role did pill presses play in Mosley's drug distribution?. A Meridian, Mississippi, man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced. U.S. District Judge Edmund G. LaCour sentenced Jabreon Deshon Mosley Jr., 36,...

Meridian, MS · 2d

BRProud

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Alabama man pleads guilty to stealing $32,000 in items from Walmart shipments

An Alabama man pleaded guilty to charges in connection with stealing $32,000 worth of items while working as a FedEx driver.

Greensboro, AL · 1d

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Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer Announces Injury Update on QB Keelon Russell

The No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide went into Baton Rouge on Saturday and earned a massive 31-13 victory over the No. 14 LSU Tigers. Both teams entered the game with 6-2 records. Outside of a brief lead by the Tigers in the second half, Alabama controlled the game behind a stellar defensive performance in the red zone and on fourth downs, along with strong play from freshman quarterback Keelon Russell.

Tuscaloosa, AL · 2d

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Opportunity Zones for Selma and Wilcox, Hale, Greene and Montgomery counties approved by feds

The federal government has approved Opportunity Zones to attract investment in 141 places in Alabama, including several in the Black Belt News Network coverage area. Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday announced that Alabama’s Opportunity Zones 2.0 nominations have been approved by the U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service. The Opportunity Zones Program encourages long-term private investment in economically distressed communities through tax incentives.

Selma, AL · 2d

AL.com

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Alabama injury news: Latest updates on Zabien Brown, William Sanders

Here's the latest on two of Alabama's important injured players.

Tuscaloosa, AL · 2d

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

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Alabama's AP Poll ranking revealed following wins to open season

The Alabama Crimson Tide have jumped in the first college basketball AP Poll top 25 update of the 2026-27 season. Released on Monday afternoon, the Crimson Tide are now ranked as the nation's No. 18 team, jumping two spots in the latest update. In the preseason, Alabama was ranked No. 20. The Tide are the fourth-highest ranked SEC team, trailing only No. 1 Florida, No. 7 Texas, and No. 11 Tennessee. Alabama has begun the season with back-to-back wins inside Coleman Coliseum over a pair of nonconference foes, Sam Houston and Arkansas State. Both have been double-digit wins for the Crimson Tide by scores of 96-74 and 101-86, respectively. The Crimson Tide will return to action later tonight at home against Oakland. That game is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET on SEC Network+. Alabama will also face arguably their toughest test yet this upcoming Friday, Nov. 13, against Seton Hall. Tipoff is set for 9 p.m. ET on SEC Network from Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion . This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire:

Tuscaloosa, AL · 2d

Yellowhammer News

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Army veteran deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan finds new mission leading University of Alabama’s Student Veterans Association

Growing up in New Salisbury, Indiana, Blake Schickel had two dream jobs — becoming the starting catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies and joining the military. “I realized pretty quickly that only one of those was in the cards for me,” Schickel said with a laugh. “My dad was in the army, and I have a […] The post Army veteran deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan finds new mission leading University of Alabama’s Student Veterans Association appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Tuscaloosa, AL · 20h

AL.com

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What to know about Vanderbilt, Alabama’s next opponent

Alabama football got through its trip to LSU with a 31-13 win on Saturday. If all goes as expected the rest of the way, that likely sealed up a College Football Playoff position for the Crimson Tide. But next up is the team that helped ruin Alabama’s 2024 campaign, Vanderbilt....

Tuscaloosa, AL · 2d

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Alabama’s DC Kane Wommack makes confession about viral moment that had Kalen DeBoer furious vs. LSU

Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack admitted he got caught up in the excitement during the Alabama Crimson Tide ’s win over LSU Tigers. The moment went viral after head coach Kalen DeBoer grabbed his sweatshirt and pulled him back toward the sideline . Wommack’s reaction reflected the energy of Alabama’s defensive performance. The Crimson […] The post Alabama’s DC Kane Wommack makes confession about viral moment that had Kalen DeBoer furious vs. LSU appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Tuscaloosa, AL · 2d

Bama Hammer

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Alabama should finish 10-2, but the next three weeks may be brutal for other SEC teams

Alabama doesn't have absolutely clear sailing to finish 10-2, but other top SEC teams have far more challenge.

Tuscaloosa, AL · 14h

95.3 The Bear

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Veterans Day Deals And Freebies Across West Alabama

Banks and mail are quiet today, but West Alabama kitchens are not. Free meals for veterans at Texas Roadhouse, Applebee's, Olive Garden, and a donut at Dunkin.

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Alabama Crimson Tide On SI

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Everything's Coming Together for Chuck McDonald

The sophomore cornerback has seen his role increase throughout the season, and continues to earn more and more reps for the Crimson Tide.

Tuscaloosa, AL · 18h

Bama Hammer

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Oakland head coach Greg Kampe delivers the ultimate compliment to Nate Oats and Alabama

In the aftermath of Alabama's 41-point win, long-time Oakland head coach Greg Kampe had a whole bunch of praise for Nate Oats' Crimson Tide.

Tuscaloosa, AL · 1d

The Tuscaloosa News

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Tuscaloosa Magnet Schools named best in Alabama

Tuscaloosa Magnet Schools earned top state rankings in the latest U.S. News & World Report education assessment. Tuscaloosa Magnet Schools-Middle was ranked the No. 1 middle school in Alabama in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Elementary and Middle Schools rankings. Tuscaloosa Magnet Schools-Elementary ranked No. 15 among Alabama’s public elementary schools, according to a Tuscaloosa City Schools news release. Released Oct. 20, the rankings are based on student performance in reading and math on state assessments. Both schools placed among the top 25 in their respective categories. “To have our middle school ranked No. 1 in Alabama and our elementary school recognized among the top 15 is an incredible honor for our entire school community,” Constance Pewee-Childs, principal of Tuscaloosa Magnet Schools-Elementary and Middle, said in the release. More: Tuscaloosa schools return with new safety tech “These rankings reflect the hard work of our students, the dedication of our teachers and staff, and the tremendous support of our families,” Pewee-Childs said. “We are proud of this recognition, but what matters most is the learning and growth happening in our classrooms every day.” Tuscaloosa City Schools Superintendent Mike Daria said the recognition reflects the district’s high academic standards and

Tuscaloosa, AL · 2d

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