Politics
No Crime Committed in Tuscaloosa City Hall Incident Involving Councilor
Police say verbal dispute between city councilor and community member did not result in charges
Tuscaloosa City Schools Drops SSUT Lawsuit, Seeks Legislative Fix
District joins city in dismissing lawsuit, aims to work with state lawmakers on online sales tax distribution formula
Tuscaloosa Airport Secures $8.5M for Terminal Renovation
Funding will modernize old terminal, support air service recruitment and growth
Lifestyle
Greene County Alabama AKAs and President Recognized for Community Impact
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® chapter and its president honored as 2026 Black History Makers of Alabama
Tuscaloosa Academy Earns Prestigious AP Honor Roll Platinum Distinction
The private school is the only one in Tuscaloosa County to receive the top-level recognition from the College Board.
Tuscaloosa Leadership Class Hosts Fundraisers for Project Warrior
The 2026 class aims to raise $50,000 for a new cultural landmark honoring Chief Tuskaloosa.
Crime
Man Accused Of Killing Tuscaloosa Police Officer Takes Stand In Day Four Of Capital Murder Trial
Luther Bernard Watkins Jr. testified about the events leading up to the 2019 shooting death of Tuscaloosa Police Investigator Dornell Cousette.
State Rests in Murder Trial of Luther Watkins, Case for Self-Defense Begins
Defense attorneys argue Watkins acted in self-defense when he killed a Tuscaloosa police officer in 2019
Prosecution Rests On Third Day Of Luther Watkins Capital Murder Trial
The defense is set to resume calling its witnesses on Thursday in the capital murder trial of Luther Bernard Watkins Jr., accused of killing a Tuscaloosa police investigator.
Sports
Alabama Women's Basketball Team Visits Cancer Center Ahead of Power of Pink Game
The team's visit comes as part of the university's annual Power of Pink initiative to raise awareness and support for breast cancer research.
Alabama Basketball Forward Unlikely to Play Against South Carolina
Taylor Bol Bowen didn't practice on Friday, and Oats didn't sound confident in his status for Saturday's game.
Alabama Men's Basketball Hosts South Carolina
Crimson Tide looks to extend SEC win streak to four games
