High School Football Scores | Tide Game Day | Officer-Involved Shooting: 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.

Headed To Bryant-Denny For Alabama's Opener? Here's What Fans Need To Know

Here's everything you need to know before the Crimson Tide's season-opener Saturday against East Carolina.

West Alabama High School Football Scoreboard: Sept. 4, 2026

The 2026 high school football season is moving along fast, so here's a look at the games we were following Friday night.

Former Tide Basketball Player Darius Miles Faces New Charges While Awaiting Capital Murder Trial

Former University of Alabama basketball player and capital murder suspect Darius Miles is facing two new criminal charges

Federal Judge In Alabama Assigned High-Profile SEC Lawsuit Against LSU, Lane Kiffin

U.S. District Judge Annemarie Carney Axon of the Northern District of Alabama has been assigned the SEC's lawsuit against LSU, university officials and head football coach Lane Kiffin, according to court documents filed Thursday.

Kai Spears Asks Federal Judge To Increase Payout In New York Times Case

Attorneys for former Alabama basketball player Kai Spears are asking a federal judge to increase the damages awarded after final judgement in his lawsuit against the New York Times Co., arguing the court used the wrong figure when applying Alabama's statutory cap on punitive damages.

Northport Native, TCHS Grad Adam Telle Named Acting Secretary Of The Army

President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Adam Telle, who has served since last year as assistant secretary of the Army for civil works, will take over as acting Army secretary following the departure of Dan Driscoll.

Reading Allies Seeks Volunteers For Fall Semester At Tuscaloosa-Area Schools

Reading Allies is looking for volunteers to spend 30 minutes a week helping young students strengthen their reading skills and build confidence during the fall semester.

Arts Council Accepting Applications For Tuscaloosa County Small Grants Program

The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa is accepting applications for its annual Small Grants Program, which provides funding for artists and nonprofit organizations pursuing arts-related projects across Tuscaloosa County.

Investigators Give Updates On Officer-Involved Shooting In Tuscaloosa County

Investigators say a Moundville police officer deployed a Taser twice before opening fire on a wanted man who resisted arrest during a traffic stop Tuesday night on Alabama Highway 69.

County Approves Site Work For New Storm Shelter At Carroll's Creek Fire Station

The Tuscaloosa County Commission on Wednesday voted to move forward on the next steps to build a new proposed storm shelter on property adjacent to the Carroll's Creek Fire Protection District's Station 2 off of Tierce Patton Road.

TCS Proposes $201M Budget: Here's Where The Money Would Go

Tuscaloosa City Schools officials said the spending plan calls for the school system to draw down reserves while maintaining investments in classroom instruction and student programs.

Brittany Grayson Named New Principal Of University Place Elementary School

The Tuscaloosa City Board of Education unanimously approved Brittany Grayson as the next principal of University Place Elementary School during its meeting Tuesday night.

Aliceville Man Identified As Victim In Fatal Marengo County Tractor-Trailer Crash

An Aliceville man was killed last week when the tractor-trailer he was driving left the roadway, struck a tree and caught fire in Marengo County.

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An Aliceville man was killed last week when the tractor-trailer he was driving left the roadway, struck a tree and caught fire in Marengo County.

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An Aliceville man was killed last week when the tractor-trailer he was driving left the roadway, struck a tree and caught fire in Marengo County.