James Benedetto

Long Island native and two-time Bama grad who is still trying to figure out this southern hospitality thing. Previously, I was the Assistant Sports Editor for UA's The Crimson White and a digital reporter for WVUA 23. I love writing, drinking Dr. Pepper and watching Rangers hockey. Reach out if you have a tip or want to know how to make a good marinara sauce.

Shots Fired: Villanova Alumnus Buys Billboards to Inspire Alabama

Villanova alumnus and basketball fan Michael Wendel, bought three billboard ads challenging the Alabama Men's Basketball team to play tougher after a close loss to then-ranked No. 18 Missouri Saturday.

Casey Affleck Sports ‘The Shirt Shop’ Gear in New Movie

The Shirt Shop, a Tuscaloosa mainstay, finds itself in the Hollywood spotlight as one of their shirts gets featured in Amazon Prime's new movie "Our Friend."

District 6 Race Pits Incumbent Eddie Pugh Against Two Challengers

As Tuscaloosa voters prepare go to vote in municipal elections on March 2nd, three candidates vying to represent the city's District 6.

2 Jefferson County Men Charged with Robbing Tuscaloosa Pharmacy

According to a release from the Tuscaloosa Police Department, Terrance Cordale Walker, 31, and Pattrius Marquis Allen, 29 allegedly walked to the pharmacy section of the CVS Pharmacy on Veterans Memorial Parkway demanding medication.

UA’s Raising Cane’s to Reopen in Paty Hall Next Month

The familiar smells of fried chicken and buttered toast will finally make their return to Paty Hall next month when Raising Cane's reopens there early next month.

Smoothie King Returns to 15th Street 10 Years After Tornado

10 years after an EF-4 tornado destroyed Tuscaloosa's original Smoothie King, the quick-service restaurant is coming back to 15th Street.

Dippin’ Dots on Tuscaloosa’s 15th Street Closes Permanently

In an exclusive interview with The Tuscaloosa Thread, national ice cream chain Dippin' Dots announced that it has closed its store in Tuscaloosa Wednesday.

Urban Bar & Kitchen Officially Opens in Downtown Tuscaloosa

As Gary McGee celebrated the opening of Urban Bar & Kitchen with a subtle fist pump, it symbolized the conquering of tough year for the business owner.

2 Tuscaloosa Businesses Team Up to Create Seafood-Inspired Brews

Half Shell Oyster House and Black Warrior Brewing Company have teamed up to create two new brews specifically made for the seafood restaurant.

Two Victims Injured in Friday Night Shooting on Elm Street

The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit are investigating the attempted murder of two victims after an alleged Friday night shooting on Elm Street.