8+ hour, 48+ min ago  (572+ words) This week in West Alabama, April 9-15, the Prentice Concert Chorale's Hits of the '60s concerts continue; 17th Annual Druid Arts Festival; "Godspell" at UA; Moth story slam, and "Swan Lake" at the Bama, and more. J.J. Grey and Mofro: 8 p.m., Two Dimes. Tickets, $32 and…...

7+ hour, 55+ min ago  (186+ words) Northridge hires Tuscaloosa native JD Smelser as boys basketball coach'The Tuscaloosa News Northridge hires Tuscaloosa native JD Smelser as boys basketball coach Northridge High School has hired Tuscaloosa native John David "JD" Smelser as its next boys basketball head coach,…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (606+ words) A librarian at Tuscaloosa Magnet Schools'Elementary is being recognized statewide for her commitment to education. Katy Busby has been named one of the top 16 finalists for Alabama Elementary Teacher of the Year. The announcement was made April 6 during a surprise…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (525+ words) He shifted fluidly as a high-performance transmission from marketing to engineering to tariffs to harmonizing standards for vehicles sold worldwide, and other questions spanning the globe, then eased into bantering with legendary Crimson Tide football coach Nick Saban, and shifted…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (115+ words) Tuscaloosa Police opened a new $1.27 million logistics building to centralize vehicles and equipment, boosting public safety and response times. Tuscaloosa police open new building expected to boost safety The Tuscaloosa Police Department celebrated the opening of a new $1.27 million logistics…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago  (154+ words) The City of Tuscaloosa will host its first joint farmers market and Strawberry Festival this spring. The event will be held from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 21 at the Tuscaloosa River Market. The festival will feature three Chilton County strawberry farmers: Hale Farms,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (87+ words) The Tuscaloosa News announces its 2025-26 All-Area boys and girls wrestling teams, including Wrestlers and Coach of the Year. Tuscaloosa News names 2025-26 All-Area wrestling teams The 2025-26 Alabama high school wrestling season came to a close last month at the AHSAA state…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (121+ words) The 2026 Alabama high school bowling season officially wrapped up with the state tournament last month, and with the spring season rolls in our All-Area teams. In the AHSAA state tournament, ... Tuscaloosa News names All-Area high school bowling teams The 2026 Alabama…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (149+ words) Tuscaloosa recently opened 16 new pickleball courts at Bowers Park, bringing the city's total to 26. The new $3.4 million facility is a partnership between the City of Tuscaloosa and the Tuscaloosa ... New pickleball courts come to Bowers Park in Tuscaloosa Araceli Baker…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (106+ words) Tuscaloosa police are investigating a March 19 shooting that left a juvenile injured in Tuscaloosa. Officers with the Tuscaloosa Police Department and the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit responded to the 2900 block of Azalea Lane after the shooting was reported around 1 p.m., said…...