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Officials in west Alabama speak about preventing car thefts, break-ins after 12-year-old arrested
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Tuscaloosa Police are shocked as a 12-year-old boy is charged with 18 felonies relating to vehicle crimes in the city. WBRC asked officers what you need to do to protect yourself from car theft and how this case is different from other ones. “That’s not our...
Court issues ruling for defendant in crash which killed 19-year-old Alabama student
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. — The man charged with killing a University of Alabama student and sorority member during a DUI crash has been denied youthful offender status. During a Wednesday hearing, Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge Shanta Owens ruled against the request of Gabriel Uncapher to be tried as a youthful offender, court documents show.
Tuscaloosa City Schools to Continue Free Meals for Kids This Summer
The Tuscaloosa City Schools will continue to offer free breakfast and lunch to students in the city this summer, a program that will not be affected by the state's decision to opt out of a federal program that provided funding for summer meals for kids. The federal government offers a...
Northport celebrates re-opening of the refurbished community center
Northport residents are celebrating the re-opening of the Northport Community Center, which faced potential closure in 2023. City leaders and community members gathered April 15 to cut the ribbon on the newly renovated community center at 2100 Park St. The ceremony was also designed to welcome the community back to the historic building, which has served Northport for about 70 years.
2 Selma natives honored by University of Alabama
Two Selma natives were honored by the University of Alabama last week. Mary Ousley was inducted into the Mortar Board National Honor Society. Valencia Bryant received the Cleophus Thomas Award. The Mortar Board, a national honor society for men and women, is based on leadership, scholarship and service. Mortar Board is the premier national honor […] The post 2 Selma natives honored by University of Alabama appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Alabama residents can safely dispose of unwanted prescription drugs Saturday
People in Alabama can safely dispose of unwanted prescription drugs Saturday. In Montgomery, the Montgomery Police Department will oversee each of three sites in the city at the Jackson Hospital Wellness Center and Jones Drugs on Atlanta Highway and West Fairview Avenue. Millbrook police and Prattville police will oversee collection sites at Jones Drugs in each of those cities.
Northside softball's Tommy Honeycutt reaches 800-career wins, ninth most in AHSAA
Northside softball's 5-3 victory over Sumiton Christian on April 13 marked longtime Lady Rams' coach Tommy Honeycutt's 800th career win. At the time, Honeycutt was unaware of the milestone, not even knowing he was nearing 800 wins. His team, though, was well aware and a few days later, they surprised him with a celebration following the Lady Rams game against Brookwood on Monday.
Tuscaloosa county hosts summer job fair for teenagers
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — West Alabama Works is helping teenagers find summer jobs through the I.G.N.I.T.E summer job fair. Organizers with West Alabama Works believe this initiative will help resolve the non-participation rate of the workforce crisis. Companies offered on-site interviews and extended on-the-spot job offers to Tuscaloosa city and...
Free, family- and pet-friendly Live at the Plaza downtown concert series begins in May
Just weeks after the spring concert season at the Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater kicks off April 18 with Riley Green, more music will fill the air with the city of Tuscaloosa's free spring-summer concert series, Live at the Plaza, starting May 3. Though outdoors like the Amphitheater, Live at the Plaza offers very little fixed seating, so blankets and chairs are encouraged. Unlike the Amp, there's no charge to attend. ...
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