Weekend Roundup: DCH News | Pastor Indicted | New Emergency Alert System

It was another busy week across Tuscaloosa and West Alabama, with no shortage of headlines making news throughout the region.

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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.

1. Tuscaloosa County EMA To Replace TuscALERT with New Emergency Alert System: Tuscaloosa County residents who receive emergency notifications through TuscALERT will soon be transitioned to a new statewide alerting platform designed to improve the delivery of critical public safety information.
2. DCH Further Expands Security Measures After Nurse Shot And Killed: DCH Health System on Thursday announced additional security enhancements across its facilities as the hospital system continues to respond to concerns raised after the fatal shooting of a nurse in one of its employee parking lots.
3. Moundville Woman, Alleged Accomplice In Custody After Using Forged Court Docs To Escape Jail: Here's the latest chapter in the strange saga of a Moundville with a long history of fraud, theft and practicing medicine without a license who managed to escape jail using forged court documents.
4. Former UA President Stuart Bell Selected As University Of Florida's Next President: Bell, who served as president of the University of Alabama from 2015 until 2025, will become UF's 14th president pending ratification by the Florida Board of Governors.
5. DCH Says Naming Error Prompted Federal Price Transparency Notice: In other health care news, DCH Health System and Noland Hospitals have both issued statements after being cited among 500 hospitals for compliance with federal pricing transparency guidelines.
6. Alabama Business Hall Of Fame Announces Class Of 2026: The Hall of Fame was first established in 1973 and honors individuals who have brought lasting fame to Alabama through their business contributions.
7. Church Leaders Cite 'Disgruntled Former Members' For Theft Allegations Against Northport Pastor: Leaders of The Word Community Church are standing behind Senior Pastor Scott Willmore following his recent indictment for felony theft.
8. Juvenile Killed In Late-Night Shooting At Northport Apartment Complex: Few details have been released after a teenage boy from Northport was fatally shot late Monday night at an apartment complex in Northport.
9. Local Eateries Gearing Up For Tuscaloosa Restaurant Week: West Alabama foodies will soon have the chance to sample special dishes, exclusive menus and limited-time discounts as Tuscaloosa Restaurant Week returns June 18-27.
10. Tuscaloosa Police, FBI Operation Results In 172 Arrests, 22 Illegal Guns Seized: The operation ran from March 23 through May 12 and focused on reducing violent crime, removing illegal firearms from the streets and locating wanted offenders.

Stay tuned tomorrow for our regular Tuscaloosa Daily newsletter and have a great weekend!

- RP