Kentuck Festival Announces 2026 Award Winners, Best In Show

The Kentuck Art Center has announced the award winners from the 55th annual Kentuck Festival of the Arts.

Pedestrian Killed While Crossing Skyland Boulevard

A man was killed early Sunday morning after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Skyland Boulevard

2026 Northport Citizen Of The Year, Other Honorees Revealed

Northport Citizen of the Year, Inc. has announced its 2026 Citizen of the Year and special award recipients.

Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes Westbound Lanes Of I-22 In Walker County

A multi-vehicle crash early Saturday morning has forced the closure of westbound Interstate 22 in Walker County.

Suspect In Custody Following Deadly Walker County Home Invasion

A suspect sought in connection with a deadly home invasion in Walker County earlier this week is now in custody.

Shooting Cuts Homecoming Game Short | Fatal Tuscaloosa County Crash | High School Football Scores

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West Alabama High School Football Scoreboard: Friday, Oct. 16

Here's a look around the Tuscaloosa Patch coverage area at the high school football games we were following Friday night.

Gunfire Near Stadium Forces Early End To West AL Homecoming Game

Officials emphasized that the shooting was not connected to the football game.

NASA Names UA Alum Stephen Cash As Director Of Marshall Space Flight Center

NASA has named veteran engineer and aerospace executive Stephen Cash director of the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville.

Brent Woman Killed, Two Injured In Tuscaloosa County Crash

A Brent woman was killed and two other people were injured in a head-on collision Thursday night

Tide Basketball Holds Off Ole Miss For Second Preseason Win

The University of Alabama men's basketball team improved to 2-0 in preseason exhibition play Thursday night

Dr. Pepper Trolls Alabama Fans With Free Drinks Following Loss To Georgia

Dr. Pepper provided free soft drinks to college football fans in Tuscaloosa following Alabama's controversial loss Saturday.

'No Kings' Protest Planned For Saturday In Downtown Tuscaloosa

Local advocacy organizations will once again host a "No Kings" demonstration in downtown Tuscaloosa on Saturday.

UA Homecoming Queen Candidates | TCSS Bus Crash | Deadly Walker County Home Invasion

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No. 8 Alabama Soccer Blanks Georgia For Ninth Shutout Of Season

No. 8 Alabama soccer returned to the win column Thursday night with a 3-0 shutout victory over Georgia in Tuscaloosa.

Thursday Night Crash Closes Highway 216 In Tuscaloosa County

A two-vehicle crash Thursday evening has prompted the closure of both lanes of Alabama Highway 216 in Tuscaloosa County.

No Injuries After Crash Involving Tuscaloosa County School System Bus

A TCSS bus was involved in a traffic accident Thursday afternoon on Highway 69 South, but no students were harmed.

Search Continues For Man Linked To Deadly Walker County Home Invasion

CHPD says Dustin Patrick Tucker, 38, is the man authorities are attempting to locate following the incident.

ALDOT Awards $167M Contract To Replace Tuscaloosa's Woolsey Finnell Bridge

ALDOT has awarded a $167 million contract to replace Tuscaloosa's aging Woolsey Finnell Bridge

Tuscaloosa Municipal Court To Host First-Ever Community Connections Resource Fair

The City of Tuscaloosa's Municipal Court will host its inaugural Community Connections Resource Fair next month

Meet The 5 Candidates For University Of Alabama Homecoming Queen

The University of Alabama has announced five finalists for its 2026 Homecoming Queen

Chamber Names Interim President | UA Mourns Adapted Athletics Pioneer

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Alabama Adapted Athletics Pioneer Jessica Minton Dead At 44

Jessica Minton, a pioneering student-athlete who helped establish UA's women's wheelchair basketball program, has died.

Missing Bryce Hospital Patient Found Safe Following Brief Search In Tuscaloosa

A Bryce Hospital patient was located Wednesday morning following a brief search involving multiple law enforcement agencies.

Carl Jamison Named Interim President, CEO Of West Alabama Chamber

The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama on Wednesday announced that Carl Jamison will serve as its interim president and CEO.

Grants For Nonprofits & Teachers | Most Haunted Places In AL Ranked

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Alabama Baseball Opens Practice This Week Ahead Of Georgia Tech Exhibition

Alabama baseball enters its fourth week of fall workouts Tuesday as the Crimson Tide prepares for a weekend exhibition against Georgia Tech

Community Foundation Of West Alabama Accepting Fall Grant Applications

The Community Foundation of West Alabama has announced the opening of its fall grant cycle.

New Stillman Trustees | Northport Eatery's New Lease On Life | UA Fundraising Campaign

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Stillman College Names 4 New Members To Board Of Trustees

Stillman College on Monday announced the election of four new members to its Board of Trustees.

University Of Alabama Completes Record $2.1B Fundraising Campaign

UA announced Monday that its Rising Tide 2.0 capital campaign has concluded with more than $2.1 billion in charitable commitments.

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured Monday In Tuscaloosa Crash

A man was seriously injured early Monday morning after his motorcycle left the roadway and struck a fence in Tuscaloosa.

Magazine Ranks Kentuck Festival As One Of Nation's Best

One of West Alabama's most celebrated annual events has earned national recognition just days before its return to Tuscaloosa

Beloved Northport Restaurant Site Getting New Life With Wing Chain

A familiar Northport restaurant property is getting a new lease on life

Arrest In Fatal Weekend Shooting + Crimson Tide Football In The Polls

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Oxford Man Charged After Suspected Robbery Turns Deadly At Tuscaloosa Apartment Complex

An Oxford man has been charged with felony murder and several other offenses following a deadly shooting Saturday night in Tuscaloosa.

Hurricane Isaias Makes Landfall As Category 2 Storm: The Latest In AL

Hurricane Isaias made landfall Friday evening on the Gulf Coast, with impacts expected in Alabama.

Trump No Longer Attending Alabama-Georgia Game As Hurricane Isaias Approaches

Authorities say President Donald Trump will no longer attend Saturday's highly anticipated college football matchup between Alabama and Geor

Tuscaloosa Farmers Market Canceled Saturday Due To Severe Weather

The City of Tuscaloosa has canceled its weekly farmers market scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10, due to the threat of severe weather.

Isaias Prompts Major Game Day Changes At UA Ahead Of Georgia Game: What To Know

UA has announced significant changes to Saturday's football game day operations as Hurricane Isaias approaches.