Brookwood Double Murder | DCH Lawsuit | Big Concert Announcement: Weekend Roundup

TUSCALOOSA, AL — It was another busy week across Tuscaloosa and West Alabama, with no shortage of headlines.

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Every Saturday we will bring you a roundup of the biggest stories we covered over the last week, just in case you might've missed something important.

Scroll through the links below to catch up on the events that shaped the news cycle over the last week in the Tuscaloosa Patch coverage area.

Yea Alabama Content Director, Sportswriter Arrested In Prostitution Sting

A well-known sportswriter who currently serves as the director of content for Yea Alabama has been charged with soliciting prostitution in Shelby County.

New Details Emerge During Court Appearance For Suspect In Brookwood Double Murder

A Tuscaloosa County District Court judge on Thursday found probable cause for two separate cases to move forward against a man accused of a double murder in Brookwood earlier this month.

Beloved Tuscaloosa County Teen Dies After Inspirational Battle With Cancer

Will Roberts, the Tuscaloosa County teenager whose courageous battle with a rare form of bone cancer inspired thousands across the country, died early Thursday morning at Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego.

UA Receives $4M Grant For Book Arts Program Scholarships

The Windgate Foundation has awarded a $4 million grant to the University of Alabama to expand scholarship opportunities for graduate students in its book arts program.

DCH Responds To Wrongful Death Lawsuit Involving Slain Nurse

DCH Health Care Authority has formally responded to the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of slain nurse Ada Doss.

Shelton State Officials Praise NCAA Transfer Reform For JUCO Athletes

Shelton State Community College athletic officials are praising recent reforms that could soon provide junior college student-athletes an easier path to NCAA Division I programs.

Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office Warns Of Latest Phone Scam

The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a phone scam involving a caller falsely claiming to be a senior law enforcement official and attempting to convince victims they have been summoned for grand jury duty.

Visit Tuscaloosa CEO Kelsey Rush Named Alabama Tourism Executive Of The Year

Visit Tuscaloosa President and CEO Kelsey Rush has been named Alabama Tourism Executive of the Year.

UA Swimmer Earns Top Prize At SEC Startup Competition

A University of Alabama swimmer and entrepreneur is taking home $10,000 after winning the Southeastern Conference's annual Startup Competition.

Suspect Charged With Murder After Man Found Dead In Tuscaloosa Apartment

Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the suspected murder of a 67-year-old man who was found dead inside his Tuscaloosa apartment over the weekend.

67-Pounder Wins Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association's Big Catfish Contest

A Virginia angler's 67-pound catfish caught by hand on the Alabama River has claimed the top prize in the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association's inaugural Big Catfish Contest.

Tuscaloosa In Running For USA TODAY's Best College Sports Town Honor

Tourism officials announced Monday that Tuscaloosa has been nominated for USA TODAY Sports' Best College Sports Town in the publication's annual Readers' Choice Awards.

Jon Pardi To Headline Tuscaloosa Concert Ahead Of UA Homecoming Weekend

Country music star Jon Pardi will bring his Gamblin' Man Tour 2026 to the Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater on Friday, Oct. 23.

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