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The Lady Bucs win big at home tonight over Alabama Southern 77-55 and men win 57...

from:Shelton State Community College

The Lady Bucs win big at home tonight over Alabama Southern 77-55 and men win 57-54. Way to go Buccaneers!

Creative justice

The court system in Alabama operates much like other state agencies: too much to do with too little money. A case study recently conducted by the Alabama Administrative Office of...

Legislators reject Bentley's budget plans

Before the 2012 legislative session began, Gov. Robert Bentley floated a proposal to combine both state budgets and use education dollars to cover general government expenses....

Congratulations to the Shelton State baseball team for defeating Tallahassee Com...

from:Shelton State Community College

Congratulations to the Shelton State baseball team for defeating Tallahassee Community College 13-7 last night....

Singer Whitney Houston dies

Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer...

Breakfast brings positive message for young men

Community members gathered Saturday for the 15th annual Clarence “C” Harris Men and Boys Breakfast with the goal of bridging the gap between adults and young...

UA students spruce up parks trails

As a blisteringly cold wind broke off the waters of Lake Lurleen on Saturday morning, a group of University of Alabama Honors College students braved the elements in order to...

Valentines Day fundraiser will aid local autism program

This Valentine’s Day, residents will be able to send a flower arrangement to their significant other while supporting the Arts ’n Autism program in Tuscaloosa.

Citys best

Tuscaloosa’s black pioneers and the “best of” Tuscaloosa’s black businesses, food, entertainment and community leadership were honored Feb. 3 at the...

COLLEGE NEWS: Feb. 12

Adrianna Booth, a sophomore on a softball scholarship, was recently named to the president’s list for the fall semester 2011. She is the daughter of Bill and Anne Booth...

Upper respiratory illnesses increase

During the peak of cold and flu season, it’s not unusual for people to have sore throats, constant coughs or feel a little under the weather. But some local physicians...

City earmarks $1.29M in federal funds for Rosedale

TUSCALOOSA | A portion of the city's $16.6 million federal grant for storm recovery has been earmarked to rebuild Rosedale Court.

Lobbyist: Bribes offered to 2 Ala. senators

A lobbyist who pleaded guilty in Alabama’s gambling corruption case testified Friday she offered bribes to two state senators to get their votes for pro-gambling...

Lecture focuses on racial inequity

In a lecture delivered to University of Alabama School of Social Work faculty and students, Larry E. Davis outlined the separation in quality of life between blacks and whites in...

UA custodian remembered as caring brother, uncle

Samuel L. Brasfield, a custodian for the University of Alabama, died Sept. 16 due to injuries he sustained during the April 27 tornado. He was 50 years old.

ZF announces $14.6M expansion for Tuscaloosa plant

The noise of industrial machinery and moving forklifts Friday sometimes drowned out the dignitaries on hand to announce automotive parts supplier ZF's third expansion at its...

Bachus under investigation for insider trading

Alabama congressman Spencer Bachus is being investigated for ethics violations related to insider trading, The Washington Post is reporting. Bachus is currently the head of the...

Hillcrest's Winegarden leaving for job at Fairhope

Adam Winegarden, who directed the Hillcrest High School football program for two seasons, plans to become the head football coach at Fairhope High School.

Hackers claim attack on Alabama government websites

The loose-knit computer hacker group known as Anonymous claims it has broken into several Alabama law enforcement and government websites. In an online news release Friday, the...

Tourism panel hires CEO

More than a year after it was formed, the Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports Commission has its first leader.

County narrows field of candidates for Board of Education spot

The Tuscaloosa County Board of Education narrowed the field of candidates for interim superintendent to three Thursday.

Youth gospel groups to sing

The fourth annual Gospel Extravaganza will begin at 5 p.m. Sunday at Cornerstone Full Gospel Baptist Church.

Think tank wants issue summaries to foster debate

For many people, the state Capitol is as shrouded in mystery as a Tibetan monastery. And unveiling those mysteries is as complicated as climbing the Himalayas. But a...

Miss. lawmaker says 'Gulf of America' bill was a joke

All the people outraged about the Mississippi bill to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America have missed its satirical intent, the sponsor said Thursday.

Enterprise insurance agent enjoys acting career

Stan Houston has felt the power of Kenny Powers. Houston, an Enterprise insurance agent, filmed a scene in July for an upcoming episode of the HBO comedy series...

Animal control calls focus of dispute between sheriff's office, county commission

Sheriff Ted Sexton is directing all calls relating to animals, including vicious animals and abuse cases, to the Tuscaloosa County Commission, but the commission has not agreed...

Foreclosure abuses settlement met

Alabama will get about $107 million of the $25 billion that five major banks agreed to put up to settle foreclosure irregularities nationwide. Forty-nine states joined in the...

Alabama-based Catholic broadcaster sues over Obama policy

A worldwide Roman Catholic broadcasting network based in Alabama filed suit Thursday against the Obama administration overs its new mandate that religious organizations pay for...

Mississippi bill would rename Gulf of Mexico

State Rep. Steve Holland wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America for "official purposes within the state of Mississippi." Holland, D-Plantersville,...

Court records reveal new details in birthday party shooting

The documents filed in the case earlier this week provide more detail about the shooting than authorities have released. According to a deposition filed by an investigator:...

Cuts may include lawmakers pay

Gov. Robert Bentley’s proposed General Fund budget for next fiscal year cuts the Legislature’s appropriation by more than 35 percent, nearly twice the percentage...

Jury for gambling trial finalized

After questioning 84 potential jurors over three days, attorneys in the Alabama gambling corruption retrial selected a jury and four alternates Wednesday evening.

Panels approve bills to create jobs

Committees approved more than a half-dozen bills Wednesday aimed at creating jobs and bringing new industry to Alabama on the Legislature’s first committee meeting day...

Thief steals more than 3,000 pairs of shoes meant for needy

More than 3,000 pairs of shoes intended for needy people in Honduras were stolen from two storage units nearly two weeks ago.

GOP leaders say Bentley's budgets won't pass

Republican legislative leaders said the state budgets proposed by Alabama's GOP governor Wednesday won't pass because they use money traditionally spent on public...

Alabama House panel approves texting and driving ban

An Alabama House committee has approved a bill that would ban sending or reading text messages while driving. The bill by Republican Rep. Jim McClendon of Springville passed the...