Stephen Dethrage Published: February 13, 2024. A Tuscaloosa man was charged with human trafficking Tuesday after an unrelated case brought investigators to a local hotel. Captain Phil Spencer, the commander of the West Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force, said state police with the Alabama Bureau of Investigation spoke to a woman at a local ...For more exclusive coverage of restaurant and retail development in West Alabama, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread. The Loop 2024: Restaurant and Retail News from the Tuscaloosa Thread. A running list from the Tuscaloosa Thread of all restaurants and retailers who have opened, closed, relocated or announced plans to …A regularly updated list of the Tuscaloosa Thread's coverage of all homicides in Tuscaloosa County in 2023. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (6/12 - 6/19) 16 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the week of June 12th, 2023.A bakery and cafe made possible by crowdfunding from the Tuscaloosa community will open to the public on Loop Road this weekend. As the Thread first reported last summer, Ben Rosairo is a self-described Sri Lankan Brit who launched a successful Kickstarter campaign and raised more than $30,000 to find a brick-and-mortar home for his ever-expanding passion for baking sourdough.A Tuscaloosa County man has been arrested and jailed after he allegedly transmitted child pornography via a local elementary school's messaging app. According to court documents filed Friday, a teacher at a northern Tuscaloosa County elementary school contacted police earlier this week after she received a text message with a …The Tuscaloosa Thread covers breaking news, crime, sports, weather and more in West Alabama. It is a free and standalone digital news website that works with Townsquare Media's radio stations to provide local updates and leads.A woman was killed early Monday morning when she was struck by a vehicle while walking on McFarland Boulevard in Tuscaloosa. Stephanie Taylor, a spokesperson for the Tuscaloosa Police Department, said the victim was reportedly walking in the middle lane of the highway when she was struck by a passing vehicle. Taylor said the first driver told ...Photo Courtesy of Sheriah Gibson. Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa, 92.9 WTUG, Praise 93.3, 105.1 The Block, and the Tuscaloosa Thread are proud to present the 2023 Black History Makers of Alabama. Yellowhammer State is filled with great African American leaders from the past, present, and future. We thank our West Alabama community partners, the ...Feb 16, 2024 · Stephen Dethrage Published: February 16, 2024. A plane that crashed into water in rural Tuscaloosa County Friday morning is registered to a local aerial photographer, according to data from a public flight tracking website. As the Thread first reported, multiple public safety agencies responded to a small plane crashing into a tributary creek ...Early reports indicate a low turnout on Tuesday, so every vote will be impactful. For live results as they are made available, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread and keep checking this page. Alabama House District 16 Primary Election Results. Republican Party: Bryan Brinyark: 1,201 votes. Brad Cox: 1,216 votes. Greg Fanin: 218 votesThe Tuscaloosa Police Department has turned the investigation over to the multi-agency Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit, who told the Thread Monday that the investigation into the incident is still ongoing. VCU Commander Captain Jack Kennedy asked anyone who may have seen the shot fired to contact the investigative unit at 205-464-8690.Deputy Jessica McDaniel, a spokesperson for the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's office, told the Thread that deputies were called to the Dollar General at 13870 Highway 69 South around 7 a.m. Sunday. McDaniel said the store was robbed and an investigation is ongoing. It is not yet clear if the robberies are connected in any way - stay connected to ...Stephen Dethrage Published: October 10, 2023. (Stephen Dethrage | Tuscaloosa Thread) The iconic home of the Tuscaloosa News will be at least partially demolished to make way for the still-being-designed Saban Center, Mayor Walt Maddox is confirming this week. Earlier this year, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey pledged to significantly support the ...The $183 million arena would hold 10,400 seats for basketball and gymnastics competitions in Tuscaloosa. Greg Byrne, director of athletics, proposed the idea to the board of trustees, who approved the preliminary project scope and budget for a new athletic arena on UA's campus. Stay connected with the Tuscaloosa Thread for future updates on ...Pete is asking for the council to abate a little more than $65 million in tax revenue generated by restaurants, retailers and hotels he hopes to bring to the property. Pate says the incentive is risk-free for the city council and residents of Tuscaloosa - more on that later. Pate is already known for several successful developments in the area ...Tuscaloosa Thread is a news and information website for Tuscaloosa and West Alabama. Find the latest news on shootings, crime, politics, education, sports, and more.By Senator Gerald Allen. In the heart of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, lies the Mercedes Automotive plant, a testament to the enduring partnership between international automakers and our great state. For 29 years, this facility has been a cornerstone of our community, providing 4,400 individuals with high quality, good-paying jobs without ...The Tuscaloosa News, the Druid City's Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper, will cease production of its Saturday print edition later this year and shift to delivering papers six days weekly. The paper, which has existed in Tuscaloosa in some form for two centuries, has gone through several changes in ownership in the last few decades.Live, local, breaking coverage of sports at the University of Alabama. Alabama Earns Commitment from 2026 DB Alabama Earns Commitment from 2026 DB Alabama and Kalen DeBoer earn their first commitment from the 2026 recruiting class, bolstering their defensive back depth. Top 5 Alabama Men's ...Tuscaloosa's newest restaurant is open downtown in a historic space, where three hospitality veterans will aim to combine the spirit of the venue with a menu inspired by food found in stadiums across the country. The new concept, called Grandstand, is open for business at 2201 4th Street, the longtime home of Wilhagans Grille and Taproom and ...After two years of growth in popularity and demand, they couple will celebrate the grand opening of a second location - this time in West Tuscaloosa - on Friday. Erica Grant told the Thread the new location opens Friday at 2601 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in west Tuscaloosa. Grant said the new restaurant will feature the wings and other ...The Tuscaloosa City Council has voted to revoke the business license of a hookah lounge where a security officer beat and fatally shot a patron last month. As the Thread previously reported, the CRU lounge opened on Highway 69 South last summer and, on the morning of January 21st, was the site of a deadly shooting. Get our free mobile app.Oct 31, 2023 · 1. Man Fatally Shoots Another in First Hours of 2023. Hours into the New Year, police in Tuscaloosa were called to the scene of a deadly shooting at Brookhaven Apartments on James I. Harrison Parkway, where a 26-year-old man had been killed. A suspect was arrested almost immediately and charged with murder. 2 & 3.Stephen Dethrage Published: October 24, 2023. (Stephen Dethrage | Tuscaloosa Thread) Leaders gathered in West Tuscaloosa Tuesday to break ground on the new $12 million Benjamin Barnes YMCA after a decade of delays and debates about the facility's future. The Barnes branch first opened in 1961 at 2939 18th Street in West Tuscaloosa with funds ...This is a developing story, stay connected to the Thread for more as it becomes available. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (2/12 - 2/19) 13 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the news-heavy sixth week of 2024, which include a deadly plane crash, long-awaited details on a January murder and much more.A woman was killed early Monday morning when she was struck by a vehicle while walking on McFarland Boulevard in Tuscaloosa. Stephanie Taylor, a spokesperson for the Tuscaloosa Police Department, said the victim was reportedly walking in the middle lane of the highway when she was struck by a passing vehicle. Taylor said the first driver told ...Get the latest news and information from the Tuscaloosa area with the Tuscaloosa Thread app! Receive alerts about breaking news, weather, traffic and more before anyone else. Save articles and viral stories for reading later, and share on Facebook and Twitter. This is the latest version of the Tuscaloosa Thread app, and many more …Photo courtesy of J.R. Moore/Townsquare Media. Police in Tuscaloosa have arrested a 12-year-old they believe is responsible for a spree of vehicle thefts in the area in the last month and charged the juvenile with 18 felonies. Stephanie Taylor, a spokesperson for the Tuscaloosa Police Department, said officers arrested the juvenile suspect this ...No one was injured when a train struck a vehicle which was stopped on railroad tracks in Tuscaloosa Sunday night. Witnesses took to social media to post photos and videos of the aftermath of the collision, which reportedly took place near Peco Food, Inc. Stephanie Taylor, a spokesperson for the Tuscaloosa Police Department, said a 64-year-old ...Tuscaloosa Chamber Honors Top Members & Taps New Board Chair at Annual Dinner. Stephen Dethrage Published: February 1, 2024. (Stephen Dethrage | Tuscaloosa Thread) The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama celebrated its outstanding members and top volunteers Thursday night and also tapped new leadership during its annual dinner and awards ceremony.The Tuscaloosa Thread, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. 24,335 likes · 3,041 talking about this. The Tuscaloosa Thread, a Townsquare Media website, is West Alabama's source for local breaking news.A running list from the Tuscaloosa Thread of all restaurants and retailers who have opened, announced plans to come to the area or relocated so far in 2023. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (6/12 - 6/19) 16 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the week of June 12th, 2023.Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (7/10 - 7/17) 16 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the week of July 10th, 2023. All Homicides Investigated So Far in Tuscaloosa County in 2023. A regularly updated list of the Tuscaloosa Thread's coverage of all homicides in Tuscaloosa County in 2023.A fixture of the downtown Tuscaloosa bar scene is permanently closing after twenty years in Temerson Square - a remarkably long time for that part of town. The Filling Station first opened in December 2003, replacing a coffee shop called Ground Zero, according to a contemporaneous story published in the Tuscaloosa News.A running list from the Tuscaloosa Thread of all restaurants and retailers who have opened, announced plans to come to the area or relocated so far in 2023. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (5/8- 5/15) 16 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the week of May 8th, 2023.For more details as they become available, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (2/12 - 2/19) 13 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the news-heavy sixth week of 2024, which include a deadly plane crash, long-awaited details on a January murder and much more.For more on this as it develops, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (4/1 - 4/8) 16 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the 15th week of 2024 and the first of April, which saw several shootings and the end of Alabama Basketball's historic NCAA Tournament run.Aug 2, 2020 · The Tuscaloosa Thread covers breaking news, crime, sports, weather and more in West Alabama. It is a free and standalone digital news website that works with Townsquare Media's radio stations to provide local updates and leads.A regularly updated list of the Tuscaloosa Thread's coverage of all homicides in Tuscaloosa County in 2023. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (8/7 - 8-14) 12 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the week of August 7th, 2023.Stephen Dethrage Published: May 5, 2024. (Noah Lueker | Tuscaloosa Thread) Investigators in Tuscaloosa County are on the scene of a quadruple shooting that left one man dead early Sunday morning. Jack Kennedy, a Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's captain who commanders the multi-agency Violent Crimes Unit, said deputies are in the …For more updates as other systems make their decisions, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (1/1 - 1/8) 12 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the first week of 2024. Happy New Year, Roll Tide, and thanks for reading!This is a developing story, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread for updates as they become available. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (1/8 - 1/15) 16 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the second week of 2024, which included the shocking news that Nick Saban would retire as the head football …Stephen Dethrage Published: February 16, 2024. A plane that crashed into water in rural Tuscaloosa County Friday morning is registered to a local aerial photographer, according to data from a public flight tracking website. As the Thread first reported, multiple public safety agencies responded to a small plane crashing into a tributary creek ...Stephen Dethrage Published: October 6, 2023. (UA News) The University of Alabama has released the lineup of events for next weekend's action-packed Homecoming game and parade, with a Crimson Tide Legend set to serve as grand marshal. Not to risk the ire of head football coach Nick Saban by looking past Saturday's away game against Texas A&M ...Jan 19, 2024 · New Avenue Pub Now Open in North Tuscaloosa As Restaurant Celebrates 10 Year-Anniversary. Stephen Dethrage Published: January 19, 2024. (Stephen Dethrage | Tuscaloosa Thread) It's a month of triumph and reflection for Tuscaloosa's Avenue Pub as the staff celebrates its 10th anniversary and the soft opening of its second location in the city.Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (1/15 - 1/22) 9 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the third week of 2024, which featured a ton of restaurant and retail development news and the area's first two homicides of the year.Dec 9, 2023 · Organizers of the merry Christmas Afloat lighted boat parade on the Black Warrior River in Tuscaloosa have postponed the event for the threat of bad weather Saturday night. The night-time holiday spectacle was planned for after nightfall Saturday, but severe storms are expected to pass through Alabama from about 5 p.m. Get our free mobile app.A local 25-year-old was killed in a rollover accident on a road just outside Northport Tuesday afternoon, Alabama State Troopers have confirmed. Corporal Reginal King, a spokesperson for the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency in Tuscaloosa, said Nickolas S. Newell was driving a 2005 GMC Yukon on Martin Road East when the vehicle left the roadway ...They have also built 19 Habitat for Humanity homes here in Alberta and West Tuscaloosa. Mrs. Terry took to Facebook Tuesday to say their work will continue, even if the Sabans chose to reside somewhere other than Alabama. "It has been an incredible run these last 17 years at the University of Alabama and we take with us many amazing memories.For updates on the road closure and the identity of the victim, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread as more information is made available. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (2/5 - 2/12) 12 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the fifth week of 2024.For updates on the road closure and the identity of the victim, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread as more information is made available. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (2/5 - 2/12) 12 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the fifth week of 2024. Happy Valentine's Day, y'all!Tuscaloosa’s iconic Cypress Inn Restaurant structure on the north bank of the Black Warrior River may be making a comeback. Drew Henson opened the rustic restaurant to great fanfare in 1984. It fed signature Louisiana type cuisine to the famous, UA students and locals for more than three decades.Stay tuned to the Tuscaloosa Thread for details. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (8/7 - 8-14) 12 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the week of August 7th, 2023. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (6/20 - 6/27)Tir 17, 1401 AP ... The Tuscaloosa Thread was live. Jul 8, 2022. ...Stephen Dethrage Published: August 29, 2023. (Skip Baumhower) City leaders unanimously support of a partnership reportedly being negotiated between the DCH Health System and the University of Alabama, according to a statement signed earlier this month. The Thread has obtained a copy of a statement signed by Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox and all ...Tuscaloosa Thread is a news and information website for Tuscaloosa and West Alabama. Find the latest news on shootings, crime, politics, education, sports, and more.Stephen Dethrage Published: May 23, 2024. (Vance PD on Facebook) Police in Vance are asking for help locating a woman who was last seen by those familiar to her in Tuscaloosa in February. The police department took to Facebook to share a photo of and information about 39-year-old Brittany Fay Hardin, who they say is not believed to be in danger ...Stephen Dethrage Published: October 6, 2023. (UA News) The University of Alabama has released the lineup of events for next weekend's action-packed Homecoming game and parade, with a Crimson Tide Legend set to serve as grand marshal. Not to risk the ire of head football coach Nick Saban by looking past Saturday's away game against Texas A&M ...Alabama Peanut Co. on Facebook. A beloved Birmingham purveyor of peanuts is coming soon to Tuscaloosa, they announced Friday on Facebook. The Alabama Peanut Co. is housed on downtown Birmingham's Morris Avenue and, as the name implies, it's one "one of America’s last surviving peanut merchants," according to their website. …Stay connected with the Tuscaloosa Thread for updates on the opening of the remaining restaurants, as well as other restaurant and retail developments happening in our area. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (1/23 - 1/30)For more details as they become available, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (2/12 - 2/19) 13 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the news-heavy sixth week of 2024, which include a deadly plane crash, long-awaited details on a January murder and much …Jan 8, 2024 · For updates from other school systems if and when they decide to delay the start of class, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (1/1 - 1/8) 12 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the first week of 2024.Stay tuned to the Tuscaloosa Thread for updates. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (7/3 - 7/10) 12 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the week of July 3rd, 2023. COLD CASES from the Alabama Office of the Attorney General . Mary K.The Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra (TSO) announced Monday its plans to host a concert honoring veterans in West Alabama at 7 p.m. on September 11. Land of the Free will be TSO's first show of the 2023-2024 concert season and is billed to be more than your average concert. Working with Westwater Arts photographer and multimedia …The external thread size of a Schrader valve is 0.305 inches outer diameter by 32 threads per inch (TPI), and it has a thread root diameter of 0.302 inches outer diameter. The valv...Shawn Fain, the president of the United Auto Workers union, pledged that their fight at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Tuscaloosa County is not over after workers there voted against unionizing this week. As the Thread first reported, 56 percent of participating automotive workers at the Vance plant voted against joining... Vance, AL 1 day ago.Jan 8, 2024 · For updates from other school systems if and when they decide to delay the start of class, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (1/1 - 1/8) 12 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the first week of 2024.Mrs. Terry & Others Launch “Set the Foundation” Fundraising Campaign for Saban Center. Stephen Dethrage Published: December 13, 2023. (Stephen Dethrage | Tuscaloosa Thread) Mrs. Terry Saban, the queen of Alabama football, is joining other local leaders to raise funds for the immersive STEM hub her foundation is planning in …Dec 7, 2023 · Tuscaloosa was proud to host the fourth GOP primary presidential debate Wednesday night, even if the city and state didn't come up much in the two-hour firefight. Mayor Walt Maddox said yesterday that the city's role was to be "best-supporting actor" while NewsNation and the University of Alabama partnered on the lion's share of debate execution.Aug 26, 2022 · Brittany Marshall Published: August 26, 2022. The University Town Center is looking to bring several new restaurants to their shopping center on the Strip just off the campus of the University of Alabama, including the city's third Whataburger. The University shared the news in a press release from UA's News Center announcing the addition of ...Nov 7, 2023 · A major forest fire is burning in Tuscaloosa County Tuesday afternoon, threatening homes in Brookwood. The Coaling Fire Protection District posted about the blaze on Facebook and asked for prayers for residents around Hammonds Drive & Hill Drive, where a "large fire, traveling fast" is reportedly threatening homes in the area. The post said ...A McCalla man has been arrested after he allegedly sent threatening messages and pictures of weapons to a Tuscaloosa hospital Saturday. Stephanie Taylor, a spokesperson for the Tuscaloosa Police Department, said 35-year-old Jeffery Chase Jones is the man police believe is responsible for threats that sent DCH Regional …Narcotics agents reportedly took two pounds of methamphetamine off the streets of Tuscaloosa and Brookwood in separate busts Monday. Get our free mobile app. According to court documents obtained by the Tuscaloosa Thread, the West Alabama Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant at a home on Highway 216 in Brookwood Monday evening. After ...It's official -- the crimson red interstate "arch bridge" over Tuscaloosa's McFarland Boulevard is now the the Luther Stancel Pate III Memorial Bridge. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a resolution sponsored by state Senator Gerald Allen Thursday afternoon making the change. The new name is in honor of the father of legendary Tuscaloosa ...Texas True Threads is a clothing company based in Austin, Texas that specializes in creating stylish, comfortable apparel with a unique story behind it. Founded in 2014 by two frie...Stephen Dethrage Published: October 23, 2023. (Noah Lueker | Tuscaloosa Thread) Police in Tuscaloosa County have arrested a man they believe is responsible for a Sunday afternoon shooting in Cottondale that left a 26-year-old seriously injured. Captain Jack Kennedy, the commander of the multi-agency Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit, said ...Stay connected with the Tuscaloosa Thread for updates as they become available. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (4/10 - 4/17) 17 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the week of April 10th, 2023. Filed Under: ALEA, Dadeville, Featured, Homicide, mass shooting.The ginkgo may have been clinging to the last thread of existence, only to be saved by huma, The city of Tuscaloosa's third Whataburger is almost set to open on the St, Tuscaloosa Thread is a website that covers news, events, sports and entertainment in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Find, Jan 19, 2024 · New Avenue Pub Now Open in North Tuscaloosa As Restaurant Celebr, Dec 4, 2023 · A woman was killed early Monday morning when she was struck by a vehicle while wal, Stephen Dethrage Published: January 5, 2024. 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