Tuscaloosa News

The Tuscaloosa News is a daily publication that caters to the residents of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and its neighboring regions in west central Alabama. This newspaper is part of the Gannett family of media outlets.

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Matt Woods wins special to election for seat in Alabama Legislature

2 days ago | tuscaloosanews.com | Alander Rocha

Alander RochaAlabama ReflectorRep. Matt Woods, R-Jasper, won election to Senate District 5 Tuesday night. As of 9:16 p.m. Tuesday, Woods had 7,707 votes (86%) in unofficial returns for the north central Alabama Senate district, which includes Lamar, Fayette, Walker, the northern half of Tuscaloosa County, and the western part of Jefferson County.
Webtoon artist with Alabama ties finds her fins in merman love story 'Castle Swimmer'

5 days ago | tuscaloosanews.com | Shannon Heupel

Wendy Lian Martin's Webcomic "Castle Swimmer" has garnered over 344 million views on Webtoon. The comic centers around a romance between two mermen, Siren and Kappa, and explores themes of curses, prophecies and acceptance. Martin, who identifies as a lesbian, emphasizes the importance of queer representation in her work. “Castle Swimmer” is nearing its conclusion with the upcoming Season 4, and two volumes have been published in print.
New York Mets at Philadelphia Phillies odds, picks and predictions

5 days ago | tuscaloosanews.com | Jess Root

The New York Mets (46-31) and the Philadelphia Phillies (46-31) wrap up a 3-game series on Sunday Night Baseball. First pitch from Citizens Bank Park is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Mets vs. Phillies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Season series: Mets lead 4-1The Mets snapped a 7-game losing streak Saturday with an 11-4 win, launching 7 home runs as part of a 15-hit barrage.
Man dead after shooting on Skyland Boulevard, Tuscaloosa police say

1 week ago | tuscaloosanews.com | Jasmine Hollie

Tuscaloosa police are investigating a fatal shooting on June 20. The incident occurred in the 4500 block of East Skyland. One man was killed in the shooting. Tuscaloosa police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead June 20 in Tuscaloosa. Officers with the Tuscaloosa Police Department and the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit were sent to the scene of a reported shooting in the 4500 block of East Skyland Boulevard, said Capt. Marty Sellers of the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit.
Man convicted in 'complex' fraud case where $8.4M was conned from elderly victim

1 week ago | tuscaloosanews.com | Marty Roney

James "Jimmy" Bulger was convicted of defrauding an elderly victim of $8.4 million. He used the stolen funds for luxury items and an 8,000 square foot mansion. Bulger attempted to bribe the victim to drop the charges, the attorney general's office said. A Montgomery man has been convicted of numerous fraud charges in connection with a "complex." scheme to defraud an elderly victim of $8.4 million, the state's top cop says.
Troopers investigate Greene County crash that killed Livingston woman

1 week ago | tuscaloosanews.com | Jasmine Hollie

A Livingston woman died in a two-vehicle crash in Greene County, Alabama. The accident involved a 2005 Nissan Altima and a 2024 Freightliner tractor-trailer. The crash occurred on Alabama 39 near the 15 mile marker. A Livingston woman was killed June 16 in a two-vehicle crash in Greene County. Deluska G. Harmon, 34, was fatally injured when the 2005 Nissan Altima she was driving struck the 2024 Freightliner tractor-trailer driven by Daniel T. Schussler, 29, of Greenbrier, Tennessee.
Prattville bans construction of mini warehouses, self-storage businesses

1 week ago | tuscaloosanews.com | Marty Roney

Prattville, Alabama has enacted a one-year ban on new mini-warehouse and self-storage construction. The ban aims to address the increasing number of these businesses in the city. Previously approved projects will not be affected by the ban. This follows a similar ban on new convenience stores, gas stations, and vape shops implemented in May. The City of Prattville has placed a ban on the construction of mini warehouses and self-storage businesses.
Montgomery sheriff's deputies make arrest in assault, kidnapping case

1 week ago | tuscaloosanews.com | Marty Roney

A Montgomery man faces charges of kidnaping and assault, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. On June 16, deputies went to the 1200 block of West South Boulevard after receiving an assault and kidnapping call, said Assistant Chief Deputy Wesley Richerson. Deputies found a woman who had been seriously injured, Richerson said. She was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Alabama football summer report: Will Crimson Tide take next step with defensive line in 2025?

1 week ago | tuscaloosanews.com | Colin Gay

LT Overton feels he has unfinished business heading into 2025. The Alabama football defensive lineman now feels he has a voice heading into his second season with the Crimson Tide. But, more importantly, he feels he left production on the table, something that could represent the Alabama defensive line as a whole. The rallying cry for Overton and the Alabama defensive line heading into 2025 is a clear one: can the Crimson Tide turn potential into production?
Tuscaloosa marks Juneteenth with parade, celebration and more

1 week ago | tuscaloosanews.com | Ken Roberts

Dozens of people gathered June 14 in Tuscaloosa for a celebration of the Juneteenth holiday. A parade, organized by the Tuscaloosa branch of the NAACP, began at Westlawn Middle School, 1715 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., and concluded at the McDonald Hughes Center. The parade featured floats, marching bands, dance teams and more. Educator Virgie Green, Municipal Court Judge Ricky McKinney and Tuscaloosa City Council member Joe Eatmon served as the parade’s grand marshals. U.S. Rep.