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“From the moment Dr. Daria announced his plans to retire, the Board has been trying to convince him not to leave. From our perspective, he is the best superintendent in Alabama, and Tuscaloosa City Schools needs his continued service.” - Tuscaloosa City Schools Board Chair Eric Wilson
Search may be over for new Tuscaloosa City Schools superintendent, as board pushes for Daria to stay put
Tuscaloosa City Schools Superintendent Mike Daria was all set for retirement in June. Until the school board convinced him to stick around for another year, anyway.
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February 5, 2026 at 10:46 PM
“From the moment Dr. Daria announced his plans to retire, the Board has been trying to convince him not to leave. From our perspective, he is the best superintendent in Alabama, and Tuscaloosa City Schools needs his continued service.” - Tuscaloosa City Schools Board Chair Eric Wilson
The Labor Department reported Thursday that vacancies fell to 6.5 million in December — from 6.9 million in November and the fewest since September 2020. Layoffs rose slightly.
US job openings fall to 6.5 million, fewest since 2020, as labor market remains sluggish
U.S. job openings fell to the lowest level in more than five years, another sign that the American labor market remains sluggish. The Labor Department reported Thursday that vacancies fell
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February 5, 2026 at 10:45 PM
The Labor Department reported Thursday that vacancies fell to 6.5 million in December — from 6.9 million in November and the fewest since September 2020. Layoffs rose slightly.
Tuscaloosa County residents get utility bill assistance as winter costs rise, thanks to local partnership.
New program offers energy cost relief to qualifying West Alabama households
As the temperature continues to drop across West Alabama, utility costs are rising.
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February 5, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Tuscaloosa County residents get utility bill assistance as winter costs rise, thanks to local partnership.
a large study found people who are more active late at night — when most of the population is winding down or already asleep — have poorer overall heart health than the average person.
Being a night owl may not be great for your heart but you can do something about it
Being a night owl can be bad for your heart. That's according to a study showing night owls had poorer overall cardiovascular health than most people, plus a modestly higher
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February 5, 2026 at 9:45 PM
a large study found people who are more active late at night — when most of the population is winding down or already asleep — have poorer overall heart health than the average person.
Tuscaloosa City Schools celebrated its 23 newly certified educators Tuesday, while also committing to sustain and grow the district’s nationally certified workforce.
Tuscaloosa City Schools celebrates growing ranks of National Board Certified Teachers
Tuscaloosa City Schools celebrated its 23 newly certified educators Tuesday, while also committing to sustain and grow the district’s nationally certified workforce.
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February 5, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Tuscaloosa City Schools celebrated its 23 newly certified educators Tuesday, while also committing to sustain and grow the district’s nationally certified workforce.
By targeting alleged money brokers — rather than street-level traffickers — prosecutors say they are aiming at a choke point they believe is essential to the cartels sustaining their operations as law enforcement pressure mounts on more visible drug routes.
Justice Department steps up pressure on cartels' financial networks as launderers turn to crypto
The Justice Department is intensifying efforts to choke off cartels’ financial networks, targeting the money launderers who are increasingly relying on cryptocurrency to move drug proceeds from the U.S. to
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February 5, 2026 at 8:15 PM
By targeting alleged money brokers — rather than street-level traffickers — prosecutors say they are aiming at a choke point they believe is essential to the cartels sustaining their operations as law enforcement pressure mounts on more visible drug routes.
Unique twins Emory and AP Virden commit to play football at University of North Alabama together.
Sipsey Valley twins to embark on college football journey together at UNA
Twin siblings Emory and AP Virden both signed with North Alabama on Tuesday.
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February 5, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Unique twins Emory and AP Virden commit to play football at University of North Alabama together.
That distinctive "schloop" noise the concentrate made when it slid out the can and plopped into a pitcher is a childhood memory for many.
After 80 years, Minute Maid's frozen canned juices are getting put on ice
Minute Maid helped make orange juice a year-round morning staple in 1946, when it started shipping cans of frozen juice around the U.S. But 80 years later, the brand’s parent
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February 5, 2026 at 7:15 PM
That distinctive "schloop" noise the concentrate made when it slid out the can and plopped into a pitcher is a childhood memory for many.
The team at Children's of Alabama in Birmingham performed more than 770 cardiac catheterizations and electrophysiology procedures in 2025. That's in addition to more than 450 cardiac procedures, including five ventricular assist device implants and eight heart transplants.
Children's of Alabama recognizes American Heart Month
Every February, Children's of Alabama in Birmingham recognizes the patients and families at its Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center to celebrate American Heart Month. More than 300 employees work at
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February 5, 2026 at 6:45 PM
The team at Children's of Alabama in Birmingham performed more than 770 cardiac catheterizations and electrophysiology procedures in 2025. That's in addition to more than 450 cardiac procedures, including five ventricular assist device implants and eight heart transplants.
University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences Institute for Rural Health Research Medical Director Dr. James Geyer said many people who have sleep apnea don’t seek out help until it affects someone else.
Health Matters: Sleep apnea
If you wake up feeling exhausted even if you’ve gotten a full night’s sleep or your partner says you snore as loud as a chain saw, you might just have
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February 5, 2026 at 6:15 PM
University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences Institute for Rural Health Research Medical Director Dr. James Geyer said many people who have sleep apnea don’t seek out help until it affects someone else.
Brookwood High School celebrates three student-athletes signing on National Signing Day for college sports programs.
Brookwood celebrates three person signing class
Brookwood High School's Mikaela Butler, Brody Smithson, and Haley Pate signed college Letters of Intent on Wednesday morning. The school has now had seven student-athletes sign this school year.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Brookwood High School celebrates three student-athletes signing on National Signing Day for college sports programs.
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell secured $250,000 for upgrades and renovations to the Tuscaloosa Public Library in the federal appropriations bill signed by President Donald Trump on Tuesday.
Tuscaloosa Public Library getting $250K for upgrades thanks to federal funding bill signed Tuesday
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a bipartisan funding package ending the partial government shutdown. But alongside the funding that keeps federal agencies running is millions of dollars in support
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February 5, 2026 at 5:15 PM
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell secured $250,000 for upgrades and renovations to the Tuscaloosa Public Library in the federal appropriations bill signed by President Donald Trump on Tuesday.
Greene County High School athletes Ronald Wilder Jr. and Khamari Young sign letter of intent for football scholarships.
Two signees form Greene County high school sign for national signing day
The signing was held at Greene County where family, friends, students, and faculty joined the two as sign to play football at the college level.
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February 5, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Greene County High School athletes Ronald Wilder Jr. and Khamari Young sign letter of intent for football scholarships.
Despite the Justice Department’s efforts to fix the oversights, a selfie taken by a nude female in a bathroom and another by a topless female remained on the site, their ages unknown but their faces in full view, as of Wednesday evening.
Epstein files rife with uncensored nudes and victims' names, despite redaction efforts
Nude photos. The names and faces of sexual abuse victims. Bank account and Social Security numbers in full view. All of these things appeared in the mountain of documents released
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February 5, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Despite the Justice Department’s efforts to fix the oversights, a selfie taken by a nude female in a bathroom and another by a topless female remained on the site, their ages unknown but their faces in full view, as of Wednesday evening.
Three Northridge High School football players commit to colleges for the 2026-2027 season.
Northridge Signing Day celebrates three student-athletes
Northridge High School had three signees for football on Wednesday.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Three Northridge High School football players commit to colleges for the 2026-2027 season.
Alabama basketball secures thrilling must-win game over Texas A&M in high-scoring battle, led by standout performances from guards.
Alabama takes down SEC's top team in final seconds
After being unranked for the first time in two seasons and beating the No. 1 team in the conference, this win could give Alabama the momentum it needs.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Alabama basketball secures thrilling must-win game over Texas A&M in high-scoring battle, led by standout performances from guards.
All 19 defendants are charged with conspiracy with the intent to distribute and distribution of methamphetamine and fentanyl between February 2025 and December 2025
19 people indicted on charges involving large-scale Bessemer drug trafficking ring
Nineteen defendants. Two indictments. One Bessemer-based drug trafficking conspiracy.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:15 PM
All 19 defendants are charged with conspiracy with the intent to distribute and distribution of methamphetamine and fentanyl between February 2025 and December 2025
A Tuscaloosa teen who helped organize mental health resources for middle school students in West Alabama is getting an all-expenses-paid trip to Super Bowl LX after he was named a national Champion of Change by the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
Tuscaloosa teen's mental health project earns him a trip to Super Bowl LX
A Tuscaloosa teen who helped organize mental health resources for middle school students in West Alabama is getting an all-expenses-paid trip to Super Bowl LX after he was named a
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February 4, 2026 at 10:45 PM
A Tuscaloosa teen who helped organize mental health resources for middle school students in West Alabama is getting an all-expenses-paid trip to Super Bowl LX after he was named a national Champion of Change by the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
The crash happened around 8:14 p.m. Jan. 31 on Interstate 59 near the 117-mile marker, near the Fairfield city limits line.
Multi-vehicle crash in Jefferson County Saturday kills man from Bessemer
A man from Bessemer in dead in the wake of a multi-vehicle crash in Bessemer Saturday evening.
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February 4, 2026 at 10:15 PM
The crash happened around 8:14 p.m. Jan. 31 on Interstate 59 near the 117-mile marker, near the Fairfield city limits line.
Tuscaloosa County High School football players, Chadarius Hutchins and AnDarius McClain, signed their letter of intent to play collegiate football for the Alabama Rays.
Two TCHS football players sign to play college football
Tuscaloosa County High School football players, Chadarius Hutchins and AnDarius McClain, signed their letter of intent to play collegiate football for the Alabama Rays.
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February 4, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Tuscaloosa County High School football players, Chadarius Hutchins and AnDarius McClain, signed their letter of intent to play collegiate football for the Alabama Rays.
A 250-foot Washington arch would dwarf the Lincoln Memorial and White House, and even rival the Capitol, which stands 288 feet.
Trump says Washington has waited 200 years for the arch he wants to build. Not quite
President Donald Trump wants to build a massive arch near the Lincoln Memorial. He says the idea dates back around 200 years but was interrupted by the Civil War —
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February 4, 2026 at 9:45 PM
A 250-foot Washington arch would dwarf the Lincoln Memorial and White House, and even rival the Capitol, which stands 288 feet.
Tyler Smith and Marcus Grayson played for the Central Falcons for four years and signed with Tuskegee University and Millsaps College, respectively. On top of being accomplished athletes, both sport a 4.0 GPA.
Central High School recognizes two players on national signing day
Tuscaloosa Central High School celebrated two football players who have signed to play in college Wednesday as a part of national signing day.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Tyler Smith and Marcus Grayson played for the Central Falcons for four years and signed with Tuskegee University and Millsaps College, respectively. On top of being accomplished athletes, both sport a 4.0 GPA.
Several West Alabama community support agencies are among 18 in the state getting a total of $4.5 million via Community Services Block Grants. The money is earmarked for helping alleviate poverty and helping low-income residents become economically self-sufficient.
Several West Alabama agencies getting chunk of $4.5M to support low-income residents
Several West Alabama community support agencies are among 18 in the state getting a total of $4.5 million via Community Services Block Grants. The money is earmarked for helping alleviate
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February 4, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Several West Alabama community support agencies are among 18 in the state getting a total of $4.5 million via Community Services Block Grants. The money is earmarked for helping alleviate poverty and helping low-income residents become economically self-sufficient.
“My hope for the rabbinate is that we continue to sort of ride this wave of diversifying the faces of people we look to as teachers, as rabbis and as spiritual leaders.” - Sarah Rockford, an LGBTQ+ student at the Conservative movement's Jewish Theological Seminary in New York
The ranks of US rabbis grow more diverse, with rising numbers of women and LGBTQ people
Rabbis and rabbinical students in the United States are more diverse than ever. That includes increasing numbers of women and LGBTQ+ people. Women from earlier generations who became rabbis marvel
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February 4, 2026 at 8:45 PM
“My hope for the rabbinate is that we continue to sort of ride this wave of diversifying the faces of people we look to as teachers, as rabbis and as spiritual leaders.” - Sarah Rockford, an LGBTQ+ student at the Conservative movement's Jewish Theological Seminary in New York
Harsher penalties proposed for fleeing from law enforcement in Alabama to enhance public safety and protect citizens.
Bills in state House, Senate would toughen penalties for officer pursuits
Several deaths involving law enforcement officers and bystanders over the years are fueling new legislation at the Alabama State House.
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February 4, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Harsher penalties proposed for fleeing from law enforcement in Alabama to enhance public safety and protect citizens.