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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.

'Dream Job': Veteran Sportswriter, Recruiting Expert Andrew Bone Joins Yea Alabama

After spending more than two decades chronicling Alabama football recruiting from the outside, veteran sportswriter and longtime recruiting guru Andrew Bone is preparing to tell the program's story from a different perspective.

Tuscaloosa Teacher To Compete On 'Jeopardy!' Next Week

Tuscaloosa City Schools (TCS) announced Friday that Northridge High Spanish teacher Jennifer Canterbury will appear as a contestant on the long-running television quiz show "Jeopardy!" on Wednesday, July 22.

Produce Recall Issued In Parasite Outbreak Hitting AL

A recall on a popular brand of lettuce has been issued as the outbreak of the parasite cyclosporiasis continues in Alabama and across the country.

Right Space Commercial Property Spotlight: Historic Property Transformed Into The Druid

Tuscaloosa is gaining a new, yet familiar, mixed-use development as two long-vacant apartment buildings at the corner of Greensboro Avenue and Jack Warner Parkway are transformed into modern condominiums and commercial space.

TCEDA Nets $2.3M To Prepare Major Industrial Development Site

A long-underutilized industrial property near the Tuscaloosa National Airport is set for a major transformation after the Tuscaloosa County Economic Development Authority received more than $2.3 million in state funding to prepare the site for future economic development projects.

Parasite Infections In AL Rise As Cases Climb Nationwide

The Alabama Department of Public Health on Thursday confirmed 11 cases of cyclosporiasis in the state so far this year as fears rise of a wider nationwide outbreak of the diarrhea-inducing parasite.

UA Law School Taps Longtime Judge Scott Donaldson To Lead Graduate, CLE Programs

The University of Alabama School of Law has named former Alabama Appellate Judge Scott Donaldson as its new executive director for graduate law and continuing legal education programs.

Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office Launching New Ranger Program For Teens

The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday it is gearing up to launch a new program designed to give local teenagers a firsthand look at careers in law enforcement while helping them develop leadership skills.

AL's Back-To-School Tax-Free Weekend Begins Friday: Here's What Qualifies

Alabama shoppers will have an opportunity to save money on back-to-school purchases this weekend as the state's annual sales tax holiday returns for its 21st year.

Preliminary Hearing Set For Suspect In Brookwood Double Murder

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled later this month for the man charged with capital murder following a double homicide in Brookwood.

Area Leaders Break Ground On Major Road Improvement Project In West Tuscaloosa

City leaders officially broke ground Tuesday morning on the next phase of the Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard/Jack Warner Parkway Improvements Project.

Northport Announces New Downtown Banner Program Recognizing Local Military Veterans

The City of Northport has announced the launch of its new Hometown Heroes Banner Initiative, which will recognize local military service members with commemorative banners displayed in downtown.

The 10 Most Expensive Homes For Sale Right Now On Lake Tuscaloosa

Buyers with deep pockets looking for a home on Lake Tuscaloosa have no shortage of options, with more than 100 properties currently on the market.

Tuscaloosa Accepting Applications for Home Repair Assistance Program

The City of Tuscaloosa says low-to-moderate-income homeowners will soon be able to apply for financial assistance to make critical repairs to their homes through the city's Let's Paint Let's Renovate Program.

Jami Rainey Retires, Preeti Nichani Named New Principal Of Northridge Middle School

Tuscaloosa City Schools has appointed Preeti Nichani as the new principal of Northridge Middle School following Jami Rainey announcing his retirement.

Right Space Commercial Property Spotlight: Bedford Place Office Buildings

Right Space Commercial has begun a comprehensive renovation of two office buildings at Bedford Place, a project aimed at modernizing the property while improving its appeal for existing and future office tenants

Judge Denies DCH's Request To Be Dismissed From Ada Doss Wrongful Death Lawsuit

A Tuscaloosa County Circuit Court judge has denied DCH Health Care Authority's request to dismiss it from a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of slain nurse Ada Catherine Doss, allowing the civil case to move forward against the hospital system.

Suspect Charged With Capital Murder For Pickens County Double Homicide

A Pickens County man has been charged with capital murder and multiple other offenses after investigators say he killed two people before allegedly committing a burglary early Sunday morning.

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