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01/24/2025

Ford Motor Co. is recalling 272,827 Broncos and Mavericks due to a power problem that can cause vehicles to stop unexpectedly or fail to start.

Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 270,000 Broncos and Mavericks due to a power problem that can cause vehicles to stop unexpectedly or fail to start. Information from the

01/24/2025

Don’t be jelly, it’s Peanut Butter Day!

01/24/2025

When WANTF agents got into the home they found nine people, four guns, several baggies of m**hamphetamine and associated paraphernalia, ma*****na and a gr***de.

A search warrant at a Northport home executed Wednesday by the West Alabama Narcotics Task Force netted several arrests for drugs, guns and similar charges.

01/24/2025

“This allows you to use (capitalism's) power and to generate money, but then to make sure that the money is not about making rich people richer and richer and richer." - Newman's Own Foundation CEO/President Alex Amouyel

The promise is not new but it’s still hard to believe: 100% of profits from the sale of Newman’s Own foods, like salad dressings and popcorn, are donated to charity.

01/24/2025

If you have stuff lying around at home that you haven't thrown out yet because it could totally be repaired but hasn't been yet, the Tuscaloosa Public Library's Repair Cafe happening Saturday is 100% the event for you!

Does som**hing you own need fixing? You might have some luck getting that done this weekend thanks to the Tuscaloosa Public Library.

01/23/2025

Too much screen exposure can lead to dry or watery eyes, fuzzy vision and headaches. It can also lead to nearsightedness in some people, especially children. Some technology workers even describe bouts of vertigo when they look at screens for too long.

Digital screens are pervasive at work and in homes and schools stores. The American Optometric Association says an estimated 104 million Americans of working age spend more than seven hours

01/23/2025

Are you ready to get some Girl Scout Cookies?

Wondering when your favorite cookies are coming back? Here is everything you need to know for this Girl Scout Cookies season.

01/23/2025

Damien McDaniel, 22, is accused of killing 11 people between July and September in Birmingham — which would account for over 7% of all homicides in the city in 2024. McDaniel is also accused of wounding 29 others during that time period.

An Alabama man charged with homicide in two separate mass shootings pleaded not guilty in state court. Twenty-two year old Damien McDaniel is accused of killing 11 people between July

01/23/2025

Alabama heads to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on Saturday to take on the University of North Carolina in the ITA Kickoff Weekend. The first serve set is at 10 a.m.

A series of strong singles performances was not enough for the Tide as the University of Alabama Women's Tennis team fell to Furman University 4-3 in the season opener on

01/23/2025

That ... that's a LOT of iguanas! Have you ever dealt with a wild adult iguana? They're scary!

Taiwan plans to cull up to 120,000 green iguanas, with supporters urging humane m**hods to bring down the animal's population, which is wreaking havoc on the island's agricultural sector. Around

01/23/2025

If you’re unsure how to study for the ACT, the Shelton State Community College Workforce Development has got your back! SSCC is offering an eight-week ACT preparation course for students getting ready for the exam.

If you’re unsure how to study for the ACT, the Shelton State Community College Workforce Development has got your back! SSCC is offering an eight-week ACT preparation course for students

01/23/2025

Life’s too short, eat the pie! 🥧

01/23/2025

There are now just four teams left in the NFL playoffs as we prepare for the NFC and AFC championships this Sunday, so here's a look at which of those players once called Alabama home.

There are now just four teams left in the NFL playoffs as we prepare for the NFC and AFC championships this Sunday.

01/23/2025

"You've got water frozen over, water lines frozen -- we're not used to dealing with that. If you are in South Dakota instead of south Alabama, you're used to dealing with roads and water frost. We are not." -- farmer and agriculture business manager Ken Kelley

Adjusting protocols for warm weather are familiar to farmers here in West Alabama, but not for the colder weather.

01/23/2025

"We've been doing several renovations on (Pickens County Medical Center), trying to get it back up to code. By getting these items fixed, we've got a much better chance of getting somebody to come take the facility over." - Carrollton Mayor Mickey Walker

City officials in Carrollton are focusing on reopening the county's emergency room to resolve the ongoing healthcare crisis.

01/23/2025

The 10 nominees for best picture in the 2025 Oscars are:

“Anora”
“The Brutalist”
“A Complete Unknown”
“Conclave”
“Dune: Part Two”
“Emilia Pérez”
“I’m Still Here.”
“Nickel Boys”
“The Substance”
“Wicked”

Which one do you think deserves the honor?

As fresh fires raced across the Los Angeles region, an embattled movie industry has lined up behind the Netflix narco-musical about transgender identity “Emilia Pérez” in Oscar nominations Thursday. Another

01/23/2025

Help us keep Tuscaloosa warm!🧣❄️

Bring new or gently-used heaters to Tuscaloosa Emergency Services' heater drive on Jan. 28 from 5-6:30 p.m.! Your donation could be the warmth someone needs to get through the cold. Let’s make this winter a little bit cozier for everyone!🔥💙

01/22/2025

Among West Alabama's three senators and 10 House members, there are 17 bills that have been filed ahead of the 2025 Alabama Legislative Session. Here's a look at what they're working on passing.

Alabama’s legislators will convene beginning Feb. 5 for the 2025 Alabama Legislative Session.