September Diaper Drive Aims to Help West Alabama Families
Bottoms Up Diaper Bank is asking the community to donate diapers, wipes and other baby essentials during its September donation drive.
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Alabama Family Says CHOOSE Act Changed Sons’ Education
Gov. Kay Ivey is highlighting a Birmingham family that says Alabama’s CHOOSE Act helped its two children find a better educational environment.
Darius Miles Caught with Synthetic Weed in Jail Awaiting Trial
Darius Miles, the former Alabama basketball player awaiting trial on a capital murder charge, has been charged with two new felonies after jailers allegedly found synthetic marijuana among his belongings in the Tuscaloosa County Jail.
Trump Names Northport Native Acting Secretary of the Army
A Northport native is now the civilian leader of the United States Army after President Donald Trump named Adam R. Telle acting secretary of the Army on Thursday.
Tuscaloosa City Schools Propose $201 Million FY27 Budget
Tuscaloosa City Schools (TCS) Finance Officer Jay Duke presented a $201 million proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 during its first reading this week.
Labor Day Weekend Brings Significant Heat Risk to West Alabama
Labor Day Weekend brings hot, humid conditions and significant heat risk to West Alabama.
Everything You Need to Know About Alabama Fossil Fest
Here’s what you need to know about Alabama Fossil Fest coming to the Alabama Museum of Natural History this September.
Tuscaloosa Native to Join TSO for ‘We the People’
The Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra will open its 2026-27 season Sept. 14 with “We the People,” featuring Willie Williams and the Alabama Choir School.
Gulf Shores Named Fifth-Least Accessible U.S. Beach Spot
A new global study ranks Gulf Shores among the least accessible U.S. beach destinations based on driving time and distance from the airport.
Tuscaloosa Eyes Raising Public Safety Director's Pay to $230,000
Tuscaloosa is considering raising the pay grade for its newly recreated Executive Director of Public Safety by 31 percent, lifting the position's salary ceiling to more than $267,000 and making it the highest-paid job in city government.