Tuscaloosa Native, Central Alum Earns Prestigious Udall Scholarship

Tuscaloosa native and Central High School alum Benjamin Trost​​ has been selected to receive the prestigious Udall Undergraduate Scholarship

TCS Will Continue Free Summer Meal Program

TCS on Wednesday announced it will provide free breakfast and lunch this summer to students through its summer feeding program

Verner, Northridge High Win Big At State Robotics Competition

Two Tuscaloosa City Schools (TCS) recently snagged top honors at the Alabama Robotic Competition earlier this month.

HGTV Personality To Deliver Keynote At Stillman College Commencement

Stillman College on Wednesday announced it will hold its 2024 commencement ceremony on May 11 at Stillman’s Tiger Stadium.

West Alabama Winds Free Spring Concert Set For April 29

Shelton State Community College’s concert band, West Alabama Winds, will perform its free spring concert on Monday, April 29

Shelton State, UA Move Forward On Bridge Program For Transfers

SSCC and UA on Thursday announced a partnership to create a bridge program for students transfer from SSCC to UA.

Shelton State Offering Scholarship For Gender-Nontraditional Fields

Shelton State Community College on Monday announced it has reopened a scholarship for students pursuing careers in nontraditional fields.

UA System Offers Expedited Transfer Process To BSC Students

The University of Alabama System this week announced it will help students transition following news that Birmingham-Southern College (BSC)

Shelton State Receives Nearly $3M For Bibb County Healthcare Academy

SSCC this week announced it has been awarded a grant of almost $3 million to establish a multi-faceted Healthcare Academy in Bibb County.

TCSS Dispels Rumors Of Active Shooter At Hillcrest Middle School

The Tuscaloosa County School System says rumors circulating of an active shooter at Hillcrest Middle School are untrue.

TCS JROTC Team Qualifies For National Competition In D.C.

This marks the second year in a row the team has qualified for the national competition.

Tuscaloosa Academy To Introduce Tailored Tuition Model

Tuscaloosa Academy this week announced that it will introduce a new tuition model for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Free Community Resource Fair Set For Saturday At New Heights

The event will have several free activities, including bouncy houses and inflatables, a gaming truck, a rock climbing wall and more.

TCSS, TCHS Condemn Racist 'Promposal' Posted To Social Media

​ Tuscaloosa County School System leaders flatly condemned a racist "promposal" at Tuscaloosa County High School that began circulating.

UA Honors First Women's Coach And Trailblazer Hanna Gillion

Former players and students of Hanna Gillion were on hand for the ceremony to celebrate the university's first women's intercollegiate coach

UA System Chancellor Finis St. John Stepping Down For New Role

He will transition from his current role to become the first executive director of the Shelby Institute for Policy and Leadership.

Bryant High Students To Play Free Concert With 151st Army Band

The music industry ensemble from the Tuscaloosa Fine Arts Academy at Paul W. Bryant High School will collaborate with the prestigious band.

Dual Enrollment For Tuscaloosa City Schools Reaches All-Time High

Tuscaloosa City Schools (TCS) says the number of TCS students enrolled in dual enrollment courses has reached a record high for the spring.

Shelton State, USSA Sign Transfer Agreement

The agreement will create a pathway for SSCC students with an associate degree who wish to earn a bachelor’s degree from USSA.

Reading Allies In Need Of 100 More Volunteers

Reading Allies is looking for 100 more volunteers to begin Feb. 5 in their effort to help young readers at several schools.

'Books For The Black Belt' Campaign To Kick Off In February

The Books for the Black Belt campaign kickoff on Feb. 5, with attendees, asked to donate K-12 appropriate books for students in Alabama's Bl

Northridge High Jazz Ensemble To Play Free Concert Tuesday

The Northridge High School Jazz Ensemble is set to play a free concert Tuesday, Jan. 23, at the Moody Music Building.

Shelton State Announces Spring Schedule For Terrific Tuesday Concerts

​Shelton State Community College on Thursday announced the spring schedule for its 2023-2024 Terrific Tuesday Concert Series.

Boys & Girls Clubs of West Alabama To Host Career Workshop For Teens

Boys & Girls Clubs of West Alabama on Tuesday announced plans to host its “Driven for Success” career workshop on Saturday, Jan. 27.

5-Year Extension Approved For Tuscaloosa Academy Head Of School

Tuscaloosa Academy this week announced a five-year contract extension for Head of School Beckie Share.

Warren Named Executive Director Of UA's National Alumni Association

Warren brings decades of experience and extensive university service to his new role at the association, which will begin next month.

Tuscaloosa Education Foundation Awards $25K In Annual Grants

TEF on Wednesday announced 15 recipients of its annual grant program, awarded each year to educators in city and county schools.

SSCC Foundation Raises $420K At Wine Women & Shoes Event

The Shelton State Community College Foundation on Wednesday announced its fourth annual Wine Women & Shoes raised $420,000 in September.

Tuscaloosa City Schools Honors Employees, Teachers Of The Year

Tuscaloosa City Schools this week honored employees and staff at its annual Apple Awards at the Tuscaloosa Rivermarket.

Shelton State Reports 8% Increase In Enrollment From Last Year

SSCC saw its fall semester enrollment for academic and technical programs increase by more than 8% to over 4,500 students.

UA Students Cho, Emerson Earn Mitchell Scholarships

The two students have been selected as two of 12 college students to receive the U.S.-Ireland Alliance’s George J. Mitchell Scholarship​.

UA Collects 326,644 Pounds Of Food In Annual Contest With Auburn

Despite Auburn winning the annual food drive, both sides were good sports for a good cause to benefit the West Alabama Food Bank.

Joyce Alexander Named Next Dean Of UA College Of Education

Alexander previously served as a dean-in-residence with the American Educational Research Association in Washington, D.C.

ELEVATE Dual Enrollment Program Expands To 12 Hours

Students previously were able to receive up to nine hours paid for by the city through ELEVATE funds.

Koh Named Next President Of Shelton State Community College

The ACCS on Wednesday approved the appointment of Jonathan P. Koh as the next president of Shelton State Community College.

Tuscaloosa City Schools Receives $320K For New Library Books

Tuscaloosa City Schools (TCS) on Thursday announced that it has received $320,000 in funding to purchase books for libraries across its syst

Shelton State Nets $25K For Juvenile Court Transition Program

SSCC announced a donation of $25,000 donation from Alabama Power to support its adult education juvenile court transition program.

Stillman College Launches Give1876 Fundraiser

Stillman announced its Day of Giving fundraising goal is set at $75,000, with donors able to choose from passion projects.

RISE Center Gears Up For 20th Annual BUY for RISE Fundraiser This Week

The annual fundraiser is set for Friday, Oct. 27, and Saturday, Oct. 28.

What To Know About Proposed TCS Property Tax Increase

Here's all we know about a proposed property tax increase to fund improvements for Tuscaloosa City Schools.