Church At The Oaks Becomes New Adopt-A-School Partner For Central Elementary

Central Elementary School has added Church at the Oaks as its newest Adopt-A-School partner

UA Junior Camila Lopez Earns Obama Foundation Voyager Scholarship

University of Alabama junior Camila Lopez has earned the prestigious Obama Foundation Voyager Scholarship.

UA Early College Announces Two New Freshmen Scholarships

UA Early College allows high school students to take courses taught by UA faculty online or on campus

UA’s Million Dollar Band To Perform In 2026 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The University of Alabama’s Million Dollar Band has been selected to perform in the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2026

Local Standouts Lead The Way For Shelton Flag Football In Sweep Of Doubleheader

The Buccaneers (6-2) have won four straight and will head into its first open date of the season with serious momentum.

Tuscaloosa City Schools Launches Pilot Program To Fill Special Education Teacher Vacancies

TCS announced this week it will launch a pilot program to move classroom paraprofessionals into special education teaching jobs.

Beat Auburn Beat Hunger Food Drive Kicks Off Friday

The University of Alabama will kick off the 32nd Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food drive on Friday, Oct. 3

UA Scientists Name Ancient Species Of Crab After Nick Saban

A dime-sized fossilized crab pulled from a Lowndes County roadcut has been named after legendary Alabama football coach Nick Saban.

University Of Alabama To Waive Application Fees In Early October

The University of Alabama on Tuesday announced it will waive application fees Oct. 6-10 as part of its annual Free App Week.

Partnership Brings New Snack Pantry To New Heights Community Resource Center

The pantry, located at the New Heights Community Resource Center, is stocked weekly with snacks donated by Fresh Value customers.

Boostr Digital Displays Becomes Newest Adopt-A-School Partner For Sipsey Valley High

Boostr Digital Displays has joined the Chamber of Commerce's Adopt-A-School program as a partner to Sipsey Valley High School.

Foertter Tapped To Lead UA's High Performance Computing And Data Center

UA has named Fernanda Foertter as the first executive director of its High Performance Computing and Data Center.

Scholarship Established To Honor Memory Of Beloved Northside Teacher, Former Principal

Northside High School has established a new scholarship to honor the life and legacy of longtime NHS teacher and former principal Cindy Long

TCHS Honors Sam Phillips, Faucett Family At 2025 Homecoming Alumni Program

TCHS 2008 alumnus Sam Phillips and the Faucett family were honored Thursday during the school's Homecoming Alumni Program.

Synovus Bank Becomes Adopt-A-School Partner For Tuscaloosa County High School

Synovus Bank has adopted Tuscaloosa County High School through The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama’s Adopt-A-School program.

Tuscaloosa City Schools Facing 'Critical' Shortage Of Bus Drivers

To help fill the vacancies, TCS will hold two “Apply On-the-Spot” hiring events at its Transportation Department

UA Sets Record Enrollment With Growth in In-State Students, Merit Scholars

The University of Alabama on Monday announced it has set a new enrollment record this fall with 42,360 students.

Schoolyard Roots Holding ‘A Moveable Feast’ Sept. 23-28

Local nonprofit Schoolyard Roots will bring back its popular local food celebration, “A Moveable Feast,” for a fifth year Sept. 23-28.

Big Sandy Elementary Hosts Piece Of World Trade Center

The school has also been named Alabama’s State School of Remembrance for 2025-26 by the Freedom Flag Foundation.

Shelton State to Host Second HammerBuild Event Sept. 20

Shelton State Community College will host a second session of its HammerBuild program Sept. 20

Tuscaloosa County School Board Names Dan Butler Interim TCSS Superintendent

The Tuscaloosa County Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday to appoint Dan Butler as interim superintendent.

Alabama Baseball Reveals 2026 SEC Schedule

The Southeastern Conference on Tuesday announced that Alabama baseball will open its 2026 SEC schedule on the road at Kentucky

Alabama Fossil Fest Set For Sept. 20

The free event, set for Sept. 20 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., will feature hands-on activities, a new exhibit unveiling and more.

Tuscaloosa City School Board Considering $191M Budget For 2026

The Tuscaloosa City Board of Education on Tuesday will vote on a proposed $191 million budget for the 2026 fiscal year.

Lineup Revealed For Champions Lane Fall Concert Series

Uncle Kracker will open the series Oct. 4 when Alabama takes on Vanderbilt at Saban Field At Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Alabama Nursing Hall Of Fame To Induct Six In Class Of 2025

UA on Thursday announced six leaders in health care will be honored this fall as part of the 2025 class of the Alabama Nursing Hall of Fame.

40 Local High School Students Chosen For Inaugural Class Of 'Leaders To Legends'

Leaders to Legends is a collaboration between the Chamber and the University of Alabama, set to launch on Sept. 11.

UA Athletics, U.S. Navy Partner To Boost Maritime Shipbuilding Workforce

Dubbed "Build Giants Alabama," branding for the initiative will be visible this fall at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Tuscaloosa Academy Launches $6.5M Campaign For New Athletic Center

Tuscaloosa Academy on Tuesday announced a $6.5 million capital campaign to fund a new 23,000-square-foot athletic center

University Of Alabama Offering Free Flu Shots To Campus Community

The University of Alabama is offering free flu shots to students, faculty and staff as part of its 14th annual Flu Shot Campaign.

Keri Johnson Issues Statement Ahead Of Resignation As TCSS Superintendent

TCSS Superintendent Keri Johnson is stepping down to take on the same role with Pelham City Schools.

From Carpentry To Conservation, This Teacher Builds Futures In Tuscaloosa

More than a “shop teacher,” Mr. Blake Harris gives students skills, support and experiences that last a lifetime.

UA Shows Off Recent Renovations To Historic McLure Library

The University of Alabama is touting recently completed renovations to McLure Library as the new school year kicks off at the Capstone.

Coleman Coliseum To Host Tuscaloosa 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

Participants will complete 2,200 steps up and 2,200 steps down, the equivalent of the 110 floors of the World Trade Center.

New UA President Peter Mohler Pens Message To Students As Fall Semester Begins

Here's what new UA President Peter Mohler had to say as students begin classes at The Capstone on Wednesday.

Northridge Tops U.S. News & World Report's 'Best Public High Schools' In Tuscaloosa Metro

Northridge High School has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the best public high school in the Tuscaloosa metropolitan area

Remmert & Co. Partners With Tuscaloosa County High For Adopt-A-School Program

Tuscaloosa County High School has partnered with Remmert & Company through its Adopt-A-School program.

Betty Shirley Memorial Golf Tournament To Benefit CrossingPoints

CrossingPoints is an inclusive, on-campus program designed to prepare students for independent living and employment.

University Of Alabama To Award 1,240 Degrees At Summer Commencement

The University of Alabama is gearing up to celebrate its summer graduating class with a commencement ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 2, at 9 a.m.

Mold Discovered In Tuscaloosa County Middle School

TCSS informed parents on Wednesday that mold had been discovered in Echols Middle School