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Teen charged with murder in connection to Tuscaloosa’s first homicide of 2020
Tuesday's homicide was the city's first of the year
Tuscaloosa man charged with capital murder in ex-wife’s death
Travis Terell Williams is charged with capital murder in the death of Maronda Parker Williams in January of 2020.
Tuscaloosa Mayor Maddox to host 2020 town hall meetings
In an effort to create more city transparency with taxpayers, Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox is planning several town hall meetings for the year.The sessions will give the public a chance to share ideas and concerns in person.
Flood victim hopes to get help after state of emergency
Nancy Taylor made a tearful plea to Alabama Governor Kay Ivey to declare a state of emergency Tuesday morning
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Ropes and pulleys used to get water to family after Hale County flood
First responders used something simple to get fresh water to people cut off from their rest of their community this week.
Neighbors depending on each other in flooded neighborhood
People living along Lackey Lane in Fosters felt forgotten following record flooding around west Alabama recently.
Man claims he was fired for taking too much bereavement time
The start of 2020 has been horrible for Kevin Barnett. His parents died in the Pickens County tornado that hit just outside Carrollton in January.
5 people rescued by boat from Moundville neighborhood
First responders showed up to rescue one person, but by the time they arrived on scene they found five people who needed help.
UA professor weighs in on fake retail websites
UA professor weighs in on fake retail websites
UA research team returns from Iowa Caucus
A team of researchers from the University of Alabama witnessed the problems that came from Monday’s Iowa caucus first hand.
Cyber security conference draws educators to the University of Alabama
Educators from around the state learned how they can better protect themselves from cyber attacks
Rain flooded streets and closed roads in Tuscaloosa Thursday
Tuscaloosa experienced flash flooding in areas prone to flooding as well as new areas.
Severe weather threat leads to cancellations, early school dismissals
The potential for severe weather caused several school systems to dismiss early and or cancel after school programs.
A 2nd Bibb County school is under fire watch
The fire investigator says West Blocton Middle School is on fire watch for a fire alarm system that isn’t functioning properly.
West Alabama Works hopes to find jobs for workers after plants close
More than 250 workers will be laid off at Tuscaloosa-area auto parts suppliers over the next few months.
Northport sales tax increase helps new developments in the works
City leaders in Northport are sharing the big plans they have for new developments and improvements in the works. Some of that, will be made possible thanks to 1 cent sales tax increase that went into effect last fall.
Tuscaloosa Co EMA wants people to prepare for possible severe weather Wednesday
Tuscaloosa County residents can sign up for TuscAlert and get severe weather alerts sent to their phone.
Tuscaloosa County Schools work to prevent flu from spreading
Tuscaloosa County Schools are doing several things to prevent the flu from spreading among students
UPDATE: 13-year-old girl missing in Tuscaloosa returns home
Mikiah’s family reported her missing on January 29, 2020.
Nearly half of recent house fires in Northport involve space heaters
Six recent house fires in Northport involved space heaters or heating lamps according to an investigator
DCH Health System host hiring fair Tuesday in Brookwood
DCH Health System hosts a hiring fair with West Alabama Works Tuesday to fill several positions.
Attorney General responds to family’s complaint in officer involved shooting
The Attorney General responds to complaints from the family of a man shot and killed by Pickens County Sheriff's deputies
Former Ala correctional officer accused of sexual misconduct involving inmates
A complaint filed Friday in U.S. District Court accuses Adrian L. Stargell of subjecting the two women to sexual contact without their consent at Federal Correctional Institution, Aliceville.
Tuscaloosa police need help finding a woman who stole a package
Officers responded to a theft of a package in the 2800 block of E 2nd Ave.
Man killed in wreck in Tuscaloosa
Officers found the car upside down with the male driver partially ejected. The man was killed.
Verner Elementary School is a learning lab for students with dyslexia
Verner has been a Dyslexia Learning Lab school since the Fall. The school’s principal feels it’s made a difference for the students.
UA research team heading to Iowa caucus
University of Alabama researchers going to the Iowa caucus
ALDOT confirms downtown Tuscaloosa road project is behind schedule
ALDOT admitted the ongoing road improvement project in downtown Tuscaloosa is behind schedule after a providing an update on roadwork there
Lamar County Schools closed due to flu concerns
Lamar County Schools are closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday due to the flu and students being absent from class
Tuscaloosa Co. Sheriff’s Office partnering with teen safety program
The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with a non-profit group to help promote teen safety. The program highlights tough issues that include sexual abuse.
Tuscaloosa VA hosts drive-thru flu clinic
Tuscaloosa's VA Medical Center hosted its first drive through flu clinic of 2020
ALDOT to crackdown on litter problem in Tuscaloosa
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is teaming up with local law enforcement to crack down on litter bugs.
Member of the Exonerated Five shares story of his life after wrongful arrest
Member of the Exonerated Five, formerly known as the Central Park Five, speaks at the University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa Mayor addresses weekend shooting at teen party
No arrests at teen party in Tuscaloosa that sent two people to the hospital
Two injured in shooting at Tuscaloosa party
Two people were injured in a shooting that took place at a party in Tuscaloosa.
Missing Tuscaloosa girl shows up at school
Rochelle Denae Dearman showed up at school Monday morning
Tuscaloosa man charged with sexually abusing a child for years
Randall is charged with first-degree rape, first-degree sexual abuse and first-degree sodomy.
Suicide prevention training offered this weekend in Tuscaloosa
A special prevention training program for a very difficult subject will be held in Tuscaloosa on Saturday.
Eutaw woman has working heat after calling WBRC FOX6 News for help
A woman living in Eutaw Elderly Village got her heater fixed after calling WBRC Fox6 News for help
Tuscaloosa County now has a mental health clerk
Tuscaloosa County gets a mental health clerk to better track the progress people with mental health problems get in the Tuscaloosa County Jail and after they're released
VOTE NOW: Tuscaloosa student is a finalist in a NASA contest to name next Mars rover
Vaneeza Rupani, a junior at Tuscaloosa County High School, is one of nine finalists in a NASA contest to name the next Mars rover.
Tuscaloosa investigators want to reunite owners with stolen items discovered in investigation
An investigation and search warrant led to the recovery of construction equipment and power tools.
Walker Co. asking for help from Crime Stoppers
Investigators from the Walker County Sheriff’s Office came to Birmingham on Tuesday looking for information.
Crimson Arch Bridge on schedule for completion in 2020
Nearly 60,000 drivers use this I-20/59 bridge over McFarland Blvd daily, that’s the same amount of people who’ve seen the giant arch there in the works.
Alabama State Senator wants tougher penalties in stolen gun cases
A state legislator from Tuscaloosa wants stiffer penalties in cases involving stolen guns
City of Tuscaloosa hosts Alabama League of Municipalities meetings
City of Tuscaloosa expands its annual meeting with state legislators to include several West Alabama cities
Some students can now apply for scholarships through Mercedes Benz US International
The registration window has opened for students to apply for $2000 scholarships from Mercedes
Realizing the the dream MLK events kick off Friday
The events planned for Friday and Sunday are aimed at continuing King’s fight for equality.
Woman convicted of almost killing her puppy “Lucky” sentenced
A Tuscaloosa County woman convicted of nearly killing her puppy will face some jail time.
‘I want to commend the victim in this case that had the courage to stand up to this man’: Gordo man sentenced in strangulation case
Vickers was convicted by a jury in October 2019.
Prosecutors to seek death penalty against the man charged with killing Tuscaloosa officer Cousette
The suspect, Luther Watkins, has also now asked for a judge to grant him youthful offender status in the case.
Accused Tuscaloosa cop killer appears in court
New details emerge about the killing of officer Dornell Cousette
Funeral arrangements, memorial service announced for Pickens Co. tornado victims
Funeral arrangements have been announced for one of the three tornado victims in Pickens County.
Tuscaloosa Co. EMA adds storm shelter registration feature to website
Tuscaloosa County’s Emergency Management Team has some new changes to their alert website and it involves storm shelters .
Police: Exterminator stole/pawned rings from West Alabama home
Officers say they got a report on Christmas Eve that the rings were stolen after an exterminator serviced the home.
Tuscaloosa authorities investigating after video of a sexual assault found
Eric Matthew Stewart, 31, faces rape and voyeurism charges.
Students sign up to become census takers at Shelton State Community College
Shelton State Community College hosted a recruitment event for census takers
Registration for free Pre-k lottery opened at Shelton State Community College Wednesday
Lottery for a free Pre-K program held at Shelton State Community College opened Wednesday
Investigator hired to investigate sex crimes in three West Alabama counties
Andy Hamlin, the District Attorney for those counties, recently announced that he hired an investigator to help solve crimes involving sexual abuse and assault within those counties.
For those of us who lived there in the 90’s we’re jealous, take a look at the new Tutwiler Hall at UA
The new 365,000 square foot dorm will replace the existing Tutwiler Residence Hall, which is located adjacent to this site.
Tuscaloosa man struck and killed on JVC Road
Tuscaloosa police have released the identity of a man who was struck and killed on JVC Road Monday night.
Cleanup from deadly tornado continues in Pickens County
Three days later, Heard felt inspired by the help that poured in to help her and her neighbors.