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Child injured by shattered glass after shooting in Tuscaloosa
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) – The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit is investigating a shooting that left a child injured Tuesday night. According to Captain Marty Sellers, a suspect shot into a vehicle driving in the area of Highway 69 South just after 6 p.m. The car’s driver called police after pulling into the parking lot of a […]
Small car catches fire outside Tuscaloosa mall
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Some of you may have seen billowing smoke from Mid Village Mall Monday night in Tuscaloosa. The smoke was from a car that caught fire at the main entrance at the mall off McFarland Boulevard. The Tuscaloosa Fire Department quickly sent crews to the scene. There’s...
Tuscaloosa homeowner disputes $300 city water bill
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Imagine opening your monthly bills and you’re hit with a huge water bill, one for hundreds of dollars, and the first thought that crosses your mind is ‘no way.’. That’s what a Tuscaloosa homeowner says happened to her and she says the city isn’t...
Pride flag stolen from flagpole at VMAC Tuscaloosa
The pride flag raised at the VAMC Tuscaloosa was returned to its flagpole outside of the Community Living Center on the campus. MARY CLAIRE WOOTEN/APR. Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Last week, at one of four Veterans Affairs Medical Centers in Alabama, a Pride flag was raised outside of...
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...
AHSAA making changes to football state championship sites
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Due to the upcoming expansion of the College Football Playoff, the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) is making changes to its rotation for the Super 7 State Championship football sites. The AHSAA has held the Super 7 annually at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium or...
Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter overcrowded with strays
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Bursting at the seams; that’s what’s happening at the Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter. It’s an everyday occurrence, according to shelter leaders. According to Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter officials, They are 20 to 40 animals over the limit. Most of these animals are strays.
Alabama, UNC set for Sweet 16 rematch in SEC-ACC challenge
Alabama and North Carolina will get a rematch of last year’s Sweet 16 upset this winter in the SEC-ACC Challenge, according to a report from CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein. The game is set for Wednesday, Dec. 4. The No. 4 seed Crimson Tide upset the No. 1 seed...
City school proposed property tax election date set in Tuscaloosa
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Tuscaloosa City School leaders are campaigning for votes to pass a proposed increase in property taxes. Leaders say the increase will go toward needed improvements within the school district. The election is set for September 24, formally approved by Tuscaloosa City Council Tuesday night. The clock...
UA looks to introduce autonomous transit buses to campus
Tuscaloosa, AL (WBMA) — The University of Alabama has received a $3 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the United States Department of Transportation to develop autonomous transit buses for campus. The buses will be equipped with advanced driver assistance systems. Right now these systems are only...
Meet the Tuscaloosa News Super 9 all-area high school softball 2024 team
The Tuscaloosa News continues its tradition of honoring the best high school softball players in the area. Here are the 2024 Super 9 all-area teams and the player and coach of the year: First team Player of the year: Kennah Beth Lacy ...
Festival, parade and more will celebrate Juneteenth in Tuscaloosa area
Two celebrations will be held in the Tuscaloosa area in recognition of the Juneteenth holiday, which marks the emancipation of slaves in the United States. The official Juneteenth holiday is June 19, when state, federal and local offices will be closed. More: Meet the Tuscaloosa teenager who has already earned three college degrees ...
PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Annie, a Lab mix who would make a great family pet
Humane Society of West Alabama: Annie is a 2-year-old medium-sized Lab mix who weighs in at around 65 pounds. She's been through a lot in her short life, and thanks to an awesome foster family she's been through heartworm treatment and is now happy and healthy at the Dog Adoption Center. ...
Tuscaloosa residents can pay off parking tickets by donating school supplies
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — Tuscaloosa residents can pay off overtime parking tickets with a donation of school supplies starting July 15. As part of the annual “School Supplies for Parking Tickets” program, citizens who donate items valued at $10 or more will be accepted in place of two $18 parking tickets. Tuscaloosa City School social […]
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