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A suspect has been charged with capital murder after a man was shot and killed Sunday afternoon on 18th Street in Tuscaloosa.

Must read for West Alabama and Tuscaloosa folks. I think this is the only murder in the last 15 years in Tuscaloosa that hasn’t been solved (not necessarily convicted). As always, great read from @journoryan.bsky.social and Tuscaloosa Patch.

Sam Phillips was the closest thing I had to a best friend here. We talked multiple times a day, every day and I’m not sure I had a closer confidante. And he would haunt me til the end if I wasn’t the one to tell his story.

Kate Ragsdale’s killer is most likely still at large but investigators are holding out hope that a big break could come any day now. Surely somebody knows something.

Outfielder Bryce Fowler led the way at the plate, going 2-for-4 with six RBIs, including a two-run single in the second inning and a grand slam in the third.

Here’s an in-depth glimpse at how candidates did on the fundraising trail in January, along with a look at their biggest contributors. 👀

Longtime TCSS Chief School Financial Officer Danny Higdon might be retiring soon but plans to stay busy by running for the District 5 seat on the Northport City Council.

A Tuscaloosa County woman was indicted this week for impersonating a lawyer and investigators are urging any other potential victims to come forward.

A Sipsey Valley High School faculty member is on administrative leave amid accusations they had an inappropriate relationship with a student.

T-Town Chili Cookoff Champ @bohicks.bsky.social 🏆

UPDATE: Investigators say self-defense is believed to be the motive in the killing of a man who was shot during a child’s birthday party at the McDonald Hughes Center earlier today.

HAPPENING NOW: Tuscaloosa Police responded just after 4 p.m. to a report of a gunshot victim at the McDonald Hughes Center in west Tuscaloosa.

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JUST IN: Sid J. Trant has been appointed as the next chancellor of the University of Alabama System.

JUST IN: Investigators say a woman is dead after being attacked by a pack of dogs on Boyd Road in Tuscaloosa County Thursday morning. It is believed she was feeding the dogs for the owner, who was out of town.

TPD Chief Brent Blankley says officers followed correct procedures during the arrest while the local branch of the NAACP is calling for transparency after the video began circulating online.

Been chipping away at this story since before Christmas. And last Friday I was honored to spend quality time with the only white person arrested amid the Civil Rights demonstrations that culminated in Tuscaloosa’s “Bloody Tuesday.”

Here’s the little that we know about a fatal shooting at a Tuscaloosa apartment complex. Investigators are on the scene now and I’ll post more info once it comes in.

I’ve sat in a courtroom for the last three days following the murder trial of a Tuscaloosa man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend and leaving her body in the passenger seat of her car on the side of Highway 82 in 2021.

My reflections and latest updates two years after a young mother was allegedly shot and killed near The Strip with a gun owned by former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles. Posting this at 1:45 a.m. to mark the moment the first shot was fired.

Jalan Christopher Lewis was also arrested in August as part of an unrelated undercover operation targeting offenders trying to meet minors for sexual acts.

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Here’s my column about a TikTok video that tore my heart from my aching chest and showed me there is still hope for empathy in this mean old world.

The qualifying period for the election on March 4 will be open from Jan. 14-28. 🗳️ Here’s what you need to know if you’re interested in running for office.

Hot damn! Was digging around my cluttered bookshelf to find my book of voodoo spells and stumbled on some classic media guides from years past.

Stoked that my Dad found my two signed Rick Rush artist prints after I gave them to him for safe keeping over a decade ago (For those wondering, I did my undergrad at Ole Miss and the legend goes that I was named after Nolan Ryan) Now to just get these treasures framed for my home office.

The event will offer free repair services for household items while promoting a culture of reuse and self-sufficiency.

Nicholas J. Finch has served as the college's athletic department coordinator for compliance, game day operations, and facilities since September 2022.

Went down a rabbit hole of shitty TikTok bro country and this song is gonna live in my head rent-free for at least the next year

Here’s the latest on the case of missing 1-year-old Kahleb Collins, who is presumed dead after investigators in Fayette County learned he had been missing for months.

The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office is cautioning the public to stay vigilant about their email inboxes.

Her: ‘a 10-win season and winning the Gator Bowl isn’t that big of a deal’ Me:

UPDATE: A Tuscaloosa man charged with murder for a shooting earlier this week was released from prison last April after serving more than two decades for armed robbery. He also had an outstanding warrant for trafficking cocaine when he was arrested.

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe announced Thursday that he will forgo his final year of eligibility and enter the NFL Draft.

A truly terrible day 🙏

Two adults are dead and two children are hospitalized following a single-vehicle crash yesterday afternoon in Bibb County.

Investigators say a Tuscaloosa man has been charged with capital murder after allegedly shooting and killing his girlfriend in front of their children last night. The couple also had a history of domestic violence issues.

The last time Alabama ended the season with less than 10 wins was in 2007 ... Nick Saban's first season in Tuscaloosa.

UPDATE: A man is dead and a suspect is charged with murder after a fatal shooting Monday night at a Tuscaloosa gas station.

One of the most respected crime fighters these parts have ever seen. You’d be hard pressed to find a soul who would say a negative word about Shirley Fields.

A major development in the search for 1-year-old Kahleb Collins in Fayette County. Authorities are now searching for his remains and have charged with mother in connection to his death and the death of his 2-year-old sister.

A California woman is dead and a man from New York is hospitalized following an ATV crash in Bibb County over the weekend.

Any of y’all have or remember these?

‘Couldn’t ask for better weather …’

Goes hard.

Aw man, this got me boohooin’ 💀🌹