Echols Middle School's John David Booth Named Finalist For Alabama Teacher Of The Year

An Echols Middle School history teacher has been recognized among the top teachers in the state

Tuscaloosa Librarian Katy Busby Named Alabama Elementary Teacher Of The Year Finalist

Katy Busby has been selected as one of 16 finalists for Alabama Elementary Teacher of the Year.

Tuscaloosa Academy To Host Groundbreaking For Mayers Athletic Center

Tuscaloosa Academy is gearing up for a groundbreaking ceremony for a new athletic facility.

TCS, Shelton State, City Of Tuscaloosa Partner On Program To Promote Law Enforcement Careers

The program, known as “Explorer,” will allow TCS high school students to participate in dual enrollment coursework through Shelton State

Coach, Miss Terry On Hand For Saban Center Topping-Out Ceremony

The Saban Center marked a major construction milestone Monday

Tuscaloosa County School System Hires Sherry Langley As New Chief School Financial Officer

TCSS has named Sherry Langley as its new chief school financial officer.

Tuscaloosa City Schools Shelves Plans For Full-Scale Virtual Learning Program

TCS announced Friday it will not move forward with a full-scale virtual learning program for the 2026–2027 school year.

Shelton State To Hold Information Session For Practical Nursing Dual Enrollment Program

The session is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 7

Former Central High, Bama Standout Justin Knox Returns To Alma Mater As Head Basketball Coach

Knox has returned to his hometown to coach for his alma mater's boy's basketball team at Central High School.

Students File Lawsuit Against University Of Alabama After Publications Shut Down

A group of University of Alabama students has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the university’s decision to suspend two publications.

Petition Calls For UA To Keep Harry Pritchett Running Park Open To Public

A decision by UA to close the Harry Pritchett Running Park to the public beginning in April has sparked backlash from the public.

AHSAA Approves Winter & Spring Sports Alignments For 2026-27, 2027-28 School Years

The AHSAA Central Board of Control has announced new winter and spring sports alignments for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years.

COLUMN: Flowers For The Ol' Ball Coach

Tuscaloosa Patch founder Ryan Phillips pays tribute and sends well wishes of recovery to his former high school baseball coach.

County High Collecting Donations To Allow Students To Attend 7A Title Game

The Wildcats are set to face Hoover High School in the championship matchup at the BJCC.

Central High Senior Parker Evans Selected For Tuskegee University’s Aviation Science Program

Evans is among 30 students nationwide chosen from more than 400 applicants for the program

Northridge High Senior To Appear On Season 24 Of 'American Idol'

Northridge High School senior Kaden Trevathan will appear on the current season of ABC's “American Idol”

Tuscaloosa Academy Ninth Graders Earn National PreACT Honors

TA announced Thursday its ninth grade class has earned national recognition through ACT’s PreACT Rising Stars Awards program

Four Tuscaloosa City Schools Named CLAS Schools Of Distinction

TCS swept the 2025 CLAS Schools of Distinction honors in Alabama State Board of Education District 4

Nate Oats Named Assistant For 2026 USA Basketball Men’s U18 National Team

Oats has been selected to serve as an assistant coach for the 2026 USA Basketball Men’s U18 National Team.

UA Breaks Ground On New ROTC, Student Veterans Center

UA announced Friday it is expanding support for military-affiliated students with construction of a new facility and Student Veterans Center

UA Launches Search For Vice President For Community Impact

The University of Alabama has begun a national search for its next vice president for community impact

Tuscaloosa Academy Only School In County To Earn AP Honor Roll Platinum School Honors

TA announced Wednesday it has been named an Advanced Placement Honor Roll Platinum School by the College Board.

Tuscaloosa City Schools Joins City In Dropping SSUT Lawsuit

TCS has joined the City of Tuscaloosa Wednesday in dropping its lawsuit challenging the state of Alabama’s distribution of SSUT revenue

Tuscaloosa School Board Extends Superintendent Mike Daria's Contract Through 2027

The TCS Board of Education on Tuesday voted unanimously to extend Superintendent Mike Daria’s contract through December 2027.

TCS Halts Superintendent Search, Plans Contract Extension For Mike Daria

TCS has halted its search for a new superintendent and will instead consider extending the contract of current Superintendent Mike Daria

ACA's Elizabeth Williford Wins Tuscaloosa County Spelling Bee

An eighth grader from American Christian Academy snagged the 2026 Tuscaloosa County Spelling Bee title after 30 rounds of competition.

UA Launches Search For Inaugural Dean Of School Of Leadership And Policy

UA has officially launched a national search for the inaugural dean of its newly established School of Leadership and Policy.

UA Once Again Named Top Producing Institution Of Fulbright Students

UA has been named a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright Students for the ninth time in the past 11 years.

Tuscaloosa City Schools Incorporating Liberty Learning Curriculum

The school system aims to implement the curriculum in all second grade classrooms across the city.

Central High Band Seeks Donations For Trip To Dallas

Here's how you can help students at Central High School embark on a once-in-a-lifetime visit to Dallas, Texas.

Echols Facility Dog Begins Cancer Treatment; Nearly $11K Raised For Medical Expenses

Here's the latest on treatment and a fundraiser for a facility intervention dog at Echols Middle School.

​Tuscaloosa City Schools To Operate On Two-Hour Delay Tuesday

TCS announced Monday afternoon that it will operate on a two-hour delay Tuesday, Jan. 27, due to weather conditions.

Tuscaloosa County School System To Operate On Two-Hour Delay Tuesday

TCSS announced Monday afternoon that all of its schools and offices will operate on a two-hour delay Tuesday, Jan. 27

Tuscaloosa City Schools To Host AI Literacy Event For Families

TCS will host a free community event Thursday aimed at helping families better understand artificial intelligence.

Tuscaloosa City Schools To Close Monday

TCS announced Sunday it will close Monday, Jan. 26, due to the potential for icy road conditions.

Tuscaloosa County Schools To Close Monday As Winter Storm Moves Over Alabama

The Tuscaloosa County School System will close all schools and office on Monday in anticipation of icy conditions.

AHSAA Restructures High School Championship Play, Eliminates Class 7A

Here's a look at the changes coming to the Alabama High School Athletic Association

GoFundMe Launched To Cover Medical Expenses For Echols Middle School Facility Dog

Here's how you can help a beloved member of the Echols Middle School community.

Jordan Smith Named Head Football Coach At Holt High School

Holt High School on Thursday named Jordan Smith as its new head football coach

TCSS Investigating After Student Left On Special Needs Bus

The district is investigating an incident involving a Matthews Elementary School student who was left on a special-needs school bus.