41+ min ago  (164+ words) West Alabama faces a risk of active weather today, Thursday, July 2, along with hot, humid conditions. James Spann, Alabama Weather Network Chief Meteorologist, said, "Like yesterday, scattered thunderstorms will form during the peak of the heat, mainly over the northern…...

1+ hour, 35+ min ago  (227+ words) The "Heat Advisory" issued by the National Weather Service in Birmingham has been extended through Friday, July 3, at 9 p. m. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat-related illnesses. In addition, today and tomorrow are considered MAJOR heat risk…...

11+ hour, 9+ min ago  (198+ words) The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is inviting the community to support local mothers-to-be, fathers-to-be and growing families during the Hale County Community Baby Shower and Donation Drive. The "Today's Mom" Drop & Go Drive-Thru Baby Shower and Donation Drive will be…...

13+ hour, 15+ min ago  (172+ words) West Alabama families in need of diaper assistance will soon have two opportunities to enroll in a federally funded program providing free diapers, pull-ups and wipes. Community Service Programs of West Alabama has partnered with the Heavenly Hiney Diaper Bank…...

15+ hour, 11+ min ago  (280+ words) He started today with "interim" in front of his title. But after a'several weeks of accusations and political tension, former University of Alabama president Dr. Stuart Bell is now the'14th President of the University of Florida. The Florida Board of…...

16+ hour, 47+ min ago  (100+ words) Update, 4: 30 p. m. :One lane on Interstate 59 northbound is open. Northbound lanes of Interstate 59 in Tuscaloosa County are closed on Wednesday afternoon following a commercial vehicle fire. The fire was reported at approximately 2: 40 p. m. near the 97-mile marker, according to the Alabama Law…...

18+ hour, 17+ min ago  (172+ words) A Guin man who was critically injured in a motorcycle crash last week died on Monday at a Mississippi hospital, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. The State Troopers report that Justin L. Stidham, 25, was thrown from his 2006 Suzuki VZ800 motorcycle…...

18+ hour, 25+ min ago  (317+ words) The United Steelworkers (USW), the union that represents some 1, 000 employees at the Tuscaloosa B. F. Goodrich Plant, is seeking negotiations with the company's management. They want to discuss the impacts the Michelin owned company's announced closure of the plant will have on…...

19+ hour, 10+ min ago  (123+ words) The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded the risk level for strong to severe thunderstorms to a "Slight Risk" (Level 2 of 5) now through 10 p. m. The National Weather Service in Birmingham said that with "very unstable conditions & potential for "microburst" type wind gusts…...

21+ hour, 40+ min ago  (132+ words) The city of Tuscaloosa's water department is going all in on National Lakes Appreciation Month this July with a boatload of'events and activities at Lake Tuscaloosa, Lake Nicol and Harris Lake. Events planned throughout the month include: Free Parking at…...