I was born in Chicago, IL but moved to rural Aliceville, AL before fate landed me in the City of Champions. I can be heard during the midday, sometimes speaking with eloquence and professionalism. But every now and then, I have to "bring it on home," and you'd swear you were talking to a cousin or good friend. I have no problem making fun of myself, giving compliments, or saying what most people are thinking. That's just me!
Jade Nicole
Local Recording Artists Give Anthems to the Black Community: Black Energy and Black Excellence
In recent months, as pride in the Black community began to emerge in a much more robust fashion, so has Black art.
Home Training or Not, These are Basic (and Sometimes Forgotten) Rules of Etiquette
Every now and then, we all need refreshers on what's appropriate or not. And then, there are some things we just don't know. Leave your tips in the comments.
Gov. Ivey Allocates $49M in Federal Relief Funds for Education
Gov. Kay Ivey announced that almost $49 million in federal virus response money would be used to assist in digital learning and other education budget needs.
Family of West Alabama Soldier Raising Funds Head Trauma Recovery
The family of US soldier Zacchaeus Roland seeks assistance in his recovery from an accident that left him with severe neurological damage.
Controversy Surrounds Renaming the Edmund Pettus Bridge
Some suggest renaming it the “John Lewis Bridge,” an honor to the man who led the Bloody Sunday marchers. Others oppose renaming it altogether.
West Alabama Has Seen a Drop in the Number of Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
Hospitals in Tuscaloosa, Northport, and Fayette are said to be seeing a combined decrease in hospitalized patients being treated for COVID-19.
Generations Primary Care to Give Away Masks on Thursday, July 2nd
Generations Primary Care will give away cloth masks at Stillman College on Thursday, July 2nd from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuscaloosa Police: Man Shot Early Saturday Morning
The Tuscaloosa Police Department reports that a 24-year-old man was shot early Saturday morning. Help is sought in identifying the suspect(s).
Today is National HIV Testing Day
Knowing one's status is the beginning of taking the necessary precautions to prevent personal infection and the spread of the disease.
Northport Said to Be Cracking Down on Past Due Water Bills Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
A number of residents have taken to social media to express their discontent with the City of Northport suspending water services for some of its customers.