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U.S. labor secretary says UAW win at Tennessee Volkswagen plant shows southern workers back unions
ATLANTA (AP) — Workers at auto plants in the South should be free to unionize without pressure from employers or anti-union governors, acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su said Thursday, even as some southern states pass laws to inhibit organized labor. “That choice belongs to the worker, free from...
'Toughest 2 minutes in sports': Local competitors hope to go far in this year's Firefighter Challenge
HOOVER, Ala. — Some local first responders are determined to represent Central Alabama at the National and International level through the Firefighter Challenge. Referred to as "The Toughest Two Minutes in Sports," this series of competitions puts their firefighting skills to the test. Competitors face off in a number...
Letter to the Editor | UA SGA’s ‘Another Person’s Treasure’ drive unites campus and community
With Earth Day this past Monday, April 22, it’s imperative to acknowledge the pressing environmental challenges we face, especially on our campus. As the end of the academic year approaches, many students are packing up to move on to their next journey, often discarding unwanted items into landfills. These...
Tuscaloosa gearing up for annual Mayor’s Cup 5k for Pre-K
Tuscaloosa residents are preparing for a run that will support the city’s preschool education. The annual Tuscaloosa Mayor’s Cup 5K for Pre-K, which is also referred to as the Mayor’s Cup, is taking place on Saturday, April 27. Current Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox created the 5K run...
Second bond hearing set for former University of Alabama basketball player Darius Miles in capital murder case
The second bond hearing for the capital murder trial of Darius Miles will take place June 17. It will address all pending motions in the case. The hearing was initially set for Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., but Judge Daniel Pruet pushed the date back following a motion to continue filed by Mary Turner, Miles’ attorney.
Efforts to restrict libraries represent the ultimate red herring | GARY COSBY JR.
Red states are making legislative moves to restrict libraries and punish librarians for distributing books that conservatives deem unfit. Meanwhile, blue states are making legislative moves to protect libraries and librarians and prevent book bans from taking place. Of all the pointless battles of the culture war, this one might...
PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Annie, a Lab mix who'd be perfect for any family
Humane Society of West Alabama: Annie is a sweet, 2-year-old Lab mix who weighs in at just under 65 pounds. She's energetic, friendly, playful and treat-motivated, meaning she's a dream to train. ...
Class of 2024: When, where Tuscaloosa colleges will hold graduations
Circle the first couple of weekends in May on the calendar. Tuscaloosa residents will find traffic a little heavier, the city's restaurants and hotels will be filled and there will be plenty of young people taking selfies around town in their caps and gowns. All three colleges in Tuscaloosa will hold graduation ceremonies in May. ...
Alabama Hoops gets great news: Trelly is coming back!
No foreplay on this one, let’s skip to the chase. A player that Alabama absolutely had to have back, is returning: Latrell Wrightsell Jr just announced as much on the Twatters. With the loss of Rylan Griffen and Sam Walters, Alabama had lost 50% of its best perimeter shooters....
Alabama make move to flip four-star SMU QB commit
When the Alabama Crimson Tide want a recruit, they tend to get said recruit.That was certainly the case in the Nick Saban era, and we've already seen new Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer have significant success on the recruiting trail.As such, it's going to be worthwhile to keep an eye on the recruitment of four-star quarterback Keelon Russell from Duncanville, Texas.Russell has been committed to the SMU Mustangs since September of 2023, but a recent offer from DeBoer and the Crimson Tide could really shake things up for him.He seemed more than excited about the offer on social media. Wow #AGTG...
Alabama women’s basketball sees major changes during the offseason
This year, Alabama women’s basketball made its 13th appearance in the women’s basketball NCAA tournament and found its first tournament win since 2021. . Despite the victories that laced this season, some losses may leave the team wondering about next year’s fate. . With the confetti settled and the...
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