Tuscaloosa News

1 day ago | tuscaloosanews.com | Jasmine Hollie

Over 400 rising high school seniors participated in the 83rd American Legion Auxiliary Alabama Girls State program at the University of Alabama. The program provided hands-on government experience, including bill writing, debates, and simulated elections. Gov. Kay Ivey, a former Girls State lieutenant governor, and Sen. Katie Britt, a former Girls State governor, addressed the participants. The program aims to educate young women about government, foster patriotism, and build leadership skills.

1 day ago | tuscaloosanews.com | Colin Gay

Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams expressed confidence in the team and the quarterbacks. Ty Simpson, Ryan Williams said, is currently the frontrunner in the quarterback competition. With a full spring practice schedule under his belt, Alabama football wide receiver Ryan Williams is even more confident. Williams sees a Crimson Tide roster that is bought in, that is all aboard "the Kalen DeBoer train" and one that knows what to expect from the second season in the new era for Alabama football.

2 days ago | tuscaloosanews.com | Colin Gay

Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams spent the offseason training with Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith. Williams described Smith's workout regimen as "very deliberate," focusing on body control and making all routes look the same at the line of scrimmage. Williams believes the offseason work and experience gained during the 2024 season will contribute to a successful 2025 season. Ryan Williams was among Alabama football royalty early in the summer.

2 days ago | tuscaloosanews.com | Jasmine Hollie

The Tuscaloosa Hooters restaurant has permanently closed. The closure follows a trend of Hooters closures nationwide due to market conditions. The company has been attempting to rebrand itself as more family-friendly amidst financial struggles. Other chain restaurants have also recently closed in the Tuscaloosa area. Hooters, a sports bar famous for its Buffalo-style chicken wings and its servers' uniform of orange shorts and low-cut tank tops, has closed its doors in Tuscaloosa.

3 days ago | tuscaloosanews.com | Anna Snyder

With the 2025 Alabama high school golf season wrapped up, it is time for you the fans to have your say and vote for The Tuscaloosa News' high school boy and girl golfer of the year. The player of the year ballot includes the names of 29 golfers from schools in the Tuscaloosa area, with some schools earning multiple nominees. Voting is now open and will remain open until Wednesday, June 11 at noon CT. You can vote as many times as you'd like.