Stephen Dethrage Published: August 14, 2023. Tuscaloosa businessman Stan Pate joined city leaders and a family of Swedish entrepreneurs on a blazing hot Monday morning to break ground on a new restaurant on Skyland Boulevard. As the Thread reported back in July, Pate is looking to bring Alabama's own Guthrie's Chicken back to its former on ...Workers at Tuscaloosa County's Mercedes-Benz plants voted against joining the United Auto Workers union by a margin of 12 percentage points, 56% to 44%. After a week of open voting on the assembly ...She joined the Tuscaloosa Thread in April 2022 and is excited to bring great stories to the Tuscaloosa area. Update: Man Wanted For Rape in Tuscaloosa Taken Into Custody by Tuscaloosa VCU The manhunt for a man wanted for rape in Tuscaloosa is over after local authorities apprehended the suspect, according to a Sunday morning release.For more on the process as it unfolds, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (2/12 - 2/19) 13 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the news-heavy sixth week of 2024, which include a deadly plane crash, long-awaited details on a January murder and much more.Stephen Dethrage Published: September 29, 2023. A suspect is in custody and there is no longer any threat to the Moundville community after an alleged home invasion and stabbing there Friday morning led to a brief manhunt. Captain Jack Kennedy, the commander of the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit, said sheriff's deputies and the VCU were called ...For more from the Drive-In and all the other initiatives the Chamber is spearheading, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread, Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (1/29 - 2/5) 10 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the fourth week of 2024, led by the third murder of the year and a spat of armed robberies. ...Stephen Dethrage Published: December 6, 2023. A Tuscaloosa man has been charged with a series of felonies after he allegedly broke into a woman's house, killed a dog there and then shot another man. According to court records filed Monday, 34-year-old Robert Scott Evans invaded a home on Harmony Lane in north Tuscaloosa …Emily Ruth Smith Farris (August 21st, 1983 - April 23rd, 2024) Emily Ruth Smith Farris, 40, of Tuscaloosa, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at DCH Regional Medical Center. She passed in peace, embraced in the loving arms of her husband. Stephen Dethrage.The Tuscaloosa Thread earned top honors in a national journalism competition for its 2022 reporting about DCH Regional Medical Center and a wrongful death lawsuit filed against them. Earlier this year, one Thread report and a five-story series won first-place honors in the Alabama Media Professionals Communications Contest and qualified for ...Oct 11, 2023 · Tuscaloosa's new crisis center for people in urgent need of mental health care is just a week away from accepting patients to a still-growing facility with a sharp focus on privacy, dignity and respect. The Hope Pointe Behavioral Health Crisis Care will host a ribbon-cutting next week at their home in the heart of Tuscaloosa at 1401 Greensboro ...Police have a suspect in custody after a shooting in Northport Saturday left a woman dead. Captain Marty Sellers, co-commander of the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit, confirmed the shooting at 1:40 p.m. Sunday. Sellers said the VCU and Northport Police are on the scene of a shooting in the 3200 block of 28th Street in Northport. An adult …Get the latest breaking news, sports, entertainment and obituaries in Tuscaloosa, AL from Tuscaloosa News.17 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the week of March 6th, 2023. Rising Star Character Students of the Month. During the 2022-2023 school year, Tuscaloosa City Schools, along with Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa, Legal Services of Alabama and Child Abuse Prevention Services, will highlight Rising Star Character Students ...Stephen Dethrage Published: May 19, 2023. (Stephen Dethrage | Tuscaloosa Thread) When Tuscaloosa's third Whataburger opens later this year, things are going to look different -- the Texas-based chain is ditching their normal bright orange branding at the new store on the Strip. As the Tuscaloosa Thread first reported more than two years ago ...A Tuscaloosa County man has been arrested and jailed after he allegedly transmitted child pornography via a local elementary school's messaging app. According to court documents filed Friday, a teacher at a northern Tuscaloosa County elementary school contacted police earlier this week after she received a text message with a …Police in West Alabama raided and closed Palace Bingo in Knoxville Wednesday over their alleged "fragrant and ongoing" violation of law that allows bingo halls to operate there. The raid began before dawn, sometime around 4 a.m. Wednesday, and police had all patrons of the bingo hall stop what they were doing and leave as Greene County sheriff ...They have also built 19 Habitat for Humanity homes here in Alberta and West Tuscaloosa. Mrs. Terry took to Facebook Tuesday to say their work will continue, even if the Sabans chose to reside somewhere other than Alabama. "It has been an incredible run these last 17 years at the University of Alabama and we take with us many amazing memories.For more on this breaking, developing story, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (12/11 - 12/18) 13 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the week of December 11th, 2023, which featured a disproportionate number of headlines from Northport.When it comes to sewing projects, choosing the right thread can make all the difference in the final outcome of your work. One of the most common questions that arises is whether t...Stay connected with the Tuscaloosa Thread for future updates on education highlights happening throughout the Druid City and surround areas. Rising Star Character Students of the Month. During the 2022-2023 school year, Tuscaloosa City Schools, along with Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa and Legal Services of Alabama, will highlight Rising Star ...Stephen Dethrage Published: May 2, 2024. (Stephen Dethrage | Tuscaloosa Thread) City leaders gathered in a breathtaking new public space on the banks of the Black Warrior River Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of Tuscaloosa's Western Riverwalk. The $12 million project, funded through federal grants and revenue generated by mayor Walt ...Feb 8, 2024 · Former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles will spend another month in the Tuscaloosa County Jail after attorneys and the circuit judge presiding over the capital murder case against him agreed to push back a hearing that was scheduled for later this month. As the Thread has covered extensively, Miles has been jailed since last January ...This is a developing story, stay connected to the Thread for more as it becomes available. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (2/12 - 2/19) 13 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the news-heavy sixth week of 2024, which include a deadly plane crash, long-awaited details on a January murder and much more.Stephen Dethrage Published: December 6, 2023. The city of Tuscaloosa is bustling Wednesday as the University of Alabama prepares to host NewsNation's Republican Primary Debate in Moody Music Building later this evening. The RNC has confirmed the Debate will feature New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, Florida Governor …Nov 2, 2023 · The City of Tuscaloosa's iconic Holidays on the Plaza skating rink and Tinsel Trail tree display will return to downtown later this month. Richard Rush, the city's communications director, said the seasonal attraction will open in Government Plaza on Friday, November 24th, and remain open for around seven weeks of holiday delight before it ...Jul 16, 2023 · Stay tuned to the Tuscaloosa Thread for updates. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (7/3 - 7/10) 12 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the week of July 3rd, 2023.Mar 18, 2024 · Stephen Dethrage Published: March 18, 2024. (7 Brew Coffee on Facebook) A franchise owner is scouting Tuscaloosa for the perfect spot to build the city's first 7 Brew Coffee drive-thru, a marketing rep confirmed to the Thread this week. The brand was born in Rogers, Arkansas and has spread to more than 200 locations across the United States.The heads of the three largest governments in the region will present their perspectives on the state of our community next month. Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox, Probate Judge and County Commission Chairman Rob Robertson and Northport Mayor John Hinton will head up the annual State of the Community panel when it returns to the Bryant Conference Center on Wednesday, August 9th.Druid City Brewing Opens New Taproom and Music Venue with Lofty Goals. Aidan Dollins Published: March 3, 2023. (Stephen Dethrage | Tuscaloosa Thread) After getting the final green light from the Tuscaloosa City Council, Druid City Brewing Company has moved to a new, substantially larger location in the same shopping center as their longtime ...Mar 30, 2024 · The VCU is still working the case and little information is available - stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread for updates as they come in. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (3/18 - 3/25) 10 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the thirteenth week of 2024, led by yet another deadly officer-involved shooting.Stay connected with the Tuscaloosa Thread for future updates on education highlights happening throughout the Druid City and surround areas. Rising Star Character Students of the Month. During the 2022-2023 school year, Tuscaloosa City Schools, along with Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa and Legal Services of Alabama, will highlight Rising Star ...A new Mexican restaurant is open in central Tuscaloosa, replacing the closed Margarita's Grill on the northeast corner of 13th Street and McFarland Boulevard. It has been said for centuries that when one door closes, another opens, and management is taking the adage literally at two Chick-fil-A restaurants in Tuscaloosa.Stephen Dethrage Published: October 23, 2023. (Noah Lueker | Tuscaloosa Thread) Police in Tuscaloosa County have arrested a man they believe is responsible for a Sunday afternoon shooting in Cottondale that left a 26-year-old seriously injured. Captain Jack Kennedy, the commander of the multi-agency Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit, …Tuscaloosa was proud to host the fourth GOP primary presidential debate Wednesday night, even if the city and state didn't come up much in the two-hour firefight. Mayor Walt Maddox said yesterday that the city's role was to be "best-supporting actor" while NewsNation and the University of Alabama partnered on the lion's share of debate execution.Tuscaloosa Police Chief Ramps Up War on Bars, City Eyes 5-Month Moratorium. The chief of the Tuscaloosa Police Department said the city "has enough" bars and should not allow any more to open in a series of meetings Tuesday. In an afternoon briefing of the city council, Chief Brent Blankley vehemently opposed two alcohol-related agenda items ...Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox and other leaders finally broke ground on the $12 million YMCA Tuesday morning. Jeff Knox, the CEO for the YMCA of Tuscaloosa, was effusive with his thanks for all those in the community who have advocated for this West Tuscaloosa institution for so long. "When I arrived in October 2020, three years ago, …Stephen Dethrage Published: January 9, 2024. (City of Tuscaloosa) After more than a decade of uncertainty and contention, a prominent property in the heart of Tuscaloosa has officially escaped the threat of condemnation and demolition. The almost infamous property was the Quik Mart service station at 1500 McFarland Boulevard which was badly ...For updates if any are made available, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (4/8 - 4/15) 10 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the 16th week of 2024 and the second of April, which saw four lives ended and several more ruined by gun violence.Stephen Dethrage Published: December 6, 2023. The city of Tuscaloosa is bustling Wednesday as the University of Alabama prepares to host NewsNation's Republican Primary Debate in Moody Music Building later this evening. The RNC has confirmed the Debate will feature New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, Florida Governor …Noah Haynes Published: August 14, 2023. Alabama businessman Stan Pate visited Tuscaloosa Monday morning for the groundbreaking of a new Guthrie's Chicken. In addition to the groundbreaking, Pate called in to the Steve and DC morning show on 95.3 The Bear to talk about some of his other projects.Live, local, breaking coverage of sports at the University of Alabama. Alabama Earns Commitment from 2026 DB Alabama Earns Commitment from 2026 DB Alabama and Kalen DeBoer earn their first commitment from the 2026 recruiting class, bolstering their defensive back depth. Top 5 Alabama Men's ...A running list from the Tuscaloosa Thread of all restaurants and retailers who have opened, announced plans to come to the area or relocated so far in 2023. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (5/8- 5/15) 16 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the week of May 8th, 2023.Stephen Dethrage Published: November 29, 2023. (Stephen Dethrage | Tuscaloosa Thread) Police have charged a Moundville man with robbing an area gas station at gunpoint this weekend, according to court documents obtained by the Tuscaloosa Thread. In a deposition filed Wednesday, police said a cashier was robbed at gunpoint inside the Big Sandy ...The apartments, which used to be called Watergate, are at 1310 37th Street East off James I. Harrison Parkway, just before Bowers Park. 2 men were shot there before dawn Thursday morning, including 41-year-old Travaris Keandre Banks, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Police worked all day to identify, locate and arrest 37-year-old Aaron ...For more details as they become available, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (2/12 - 2/19) 13 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the news-heavy sixth week of 2024, which include a deadly plane crash, long-awaited details on a January murder and much …After two years of growth in popularity and demand, they couple will celebrate the grand opening of a second location - this time in West Tuscaloosa - on Friday. Erica Grant told the Thread the new location opens Friday at 2601 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in west Tuscaloosa. Grant said the new restaurant will feature the wings and other ...A running list from the Tuscaloosa Thread of all restaurants and retailers who have opened, announced plans to come to the area or relocated so far in 2023. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (5/15 - 5/22) 11 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the week of May 15th, 2023.As always, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread for exclusive scoops from the restaurant and retail development beat. Restaurants and Retailers Who Opened or Announced in Tuscaloosa in 2023. A running list from the Tuscaloosa Thread of all restaurants and retailers who have opened, announced plans to come to the area or relocated so far in ...Two communities in southwest Tuscaloosa County are in "desperate need of help" after a strong storm that residents believe involved a small tornado passed through the area Friday. Patsy Mozingo, a Fosters resident who lives on Sylvan Loop Road, reached out to the Tuscaloosa Thread directly to ask for the community's help, especially in Ralph.As always, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread for exclusive scoops from the restaurant and retail development beat. Restaurants and Retailers Who Opened or Announced in Tuscaloosa in 2023. A running list from the Tuscaloosa Thread of all restaurants and retailers who have opened, announced plans to come to the area or relocated so far in ...Pritchett was briefly booked in the Tuscaloosa County Jail before being released on a $300 bond. As the Thread first reported, Pritchett was also charged in December with knowingly passing on a sexually transmitted disease, although he was deemed a youthful offender and records in that case have been sealed. The misdemeanor charge could ...For more details as they are made available, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (2/12 - 2/19) 13 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the news-heavy sixth week of 2024, which include a deadly plane crash, long-awaited details on a January murder and much more.For updates as they are released and more stories about crime and courts news in West Alabama, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (5/29 - 6/5) 14 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the week of May 29th, 2023.Narcotics agents reportedly took two pounds of methamphetamine off the streets of Tuscaloosa and Brookwood in separate busts Monday. Get our free mobile app. According to court documents obtained by the Tuscaloosa Thread, the West Alabama Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant at a home on Highway 216 in Brookwood Monday evening. After ...Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (10/30 - 11/6) 13 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the week of October 23rd, 2023) Gallery Credit: (Stephen Dethrage | Tuscaloosa Thread) Filed Under: Featured. Categories: Articles, Restaurants and Retail. Comments.The National Pipe Straight Mechanical thread chart provides the thread allowance, major diameter and pitch diameter of the external thread, as well as the minor diameter and pitch ...The Kentuck board is scheduled to meet Tuesday - for updates on the situation as they become available, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (12/4 - 12/11) 13 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the week of December 4th, 2023.Welcome to the YouTube page The Tuscaloosa Thread -- Druid City's newest source for live and local news, delivered with no subscription, no paywall, just news. Operating under Townsquare Media ...Tuscaloosa News Alabama softball kept its season alive behind a Kristen White RBI, defeating Tennessee, 3-2, in 14 innings in Game 2 of the Knoxville Super Regional at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium on ...Apr 14, 2024 · The Tuscaloosa Thread Obituaries page includes local death notices that have been submitted by surviving friends and family. To submit a free obituary, click here. Shirley Ann Mason Brown (April 10th, 1939 – April 14th, 2024)Man Found Dead at Tuscaloosa's Monnish Park, Foul Play Not Suspected. Investigators do not suspect criminal activity after an adult man was found dead in a public park in central Tuscaloosa Monday morning. Representatives for the Tuscaloosa Police Department and the multi-agency Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit confirmed a 57-year-old man was ...Dec 9, 2023 · Organizers of the merry Christmas Afloat lighted boat parade on the Black Warrior River in Tuscaloosa have postponed the event for the threat of bad weather Saturday night. The night-time holiday spectacle was planned for after nightfall Saturday, but severe storms are expected to pass through Alabama from about 5 p.m. Get our free mobile app.The Kentuck board is scheduled to meet Tuesday - for updates on the situation as they become available, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (12/4 - 12/11) 13 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the week of December 4th, 2023.Nov 15, 2023 · A Tuscaloosa City Councilman has been charged with a misdemeanor this week alleging that he willfully failed to file sales tax for one of his businesses last year, according to court records obtained by the Tuscaloosa Thread. The charge was filed against Councilman Cassius Lanier, who is late in his first term representing the city's District 7 ...Pose With Genuine On-Set DeLorean at “Back to the Future” Screening in Tuscaloosa. Stephen Dethrage Published: July 5, 2023. Getty Images. A piece of movie history will be in downtown Tuscaloosa next week for a screening of the 1985 classic "Back to the Future" at the Bama Theatre. The showing will be the last of the Theatre's Nostalgic ...Stephanie Taylor, a spokesperson for the Tuscaloosa Police Department, said a Chevrolet Tahoe was involved in a single-vehicle accident as it merged from Interstate-20/59 onto I-359 and crashed. Get our free mobile app. Taylor said officers responded to the accident around 2:45 a.m. Saturday and found the driver, a man, dead at the scene of the ...For more reports on crime and courts in west Alabama, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (5/1- 5/8) 18 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the week of May 1st, 2023. Filed Under: Featured, Mercedes Benz U.S. International, Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office.In industrial applications, a tight fit is essential for everything from water pipes to building support pillars. Thread gages make sure that pipes screw together smoothly and bolt...For more exclusive stories about restaurant and retail development in the area, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (2/27 - 3/6) 13 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the week of February 27th, 2023. Filed Under: Featured.A bakery and cafe made possible by crowdfunding from the Tuscaloosa community will open to the public on Loop Road this weekend. As the Thread first reported last summer, Ben Rosairo is a self-described Sri Lankan Brit who launched a successful Kickstarter campaign and raised more than $30,000 to find a brick-and-mortar home for his ever-expanding passion for baking sourdough.The heads of the three largest governments in the region will present their perspectives on the state of our community next month. Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox, Probate Judge and County Commission Chairman Rob Robertson and Northport Mayor John Hinton will head up the annual State of the Community panel when it returns to the Bryant Conference Center on Wednesday, August 9th.A running list from the Tuscaloosa Thread of all restaurants and retailers who have opened, announced plans to come to the area or relocated so far in 2023. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (6/12 - 6/19) 16 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the week of June 12th, 2023.Photo Courtesy of Bama Theatre via Facebook and cinematerial.com. The Tuscaloosa Arts Council has announced its winter film series for February. Titled "Bama Art House," the series will have three Tuesday screenings throughout the month, showcasing two international films and the full list of Oscar-nominated live-action shorts.Franchisee Looking for Location to Bring 7 Brew Coffee to Tuscaloosa. A franchise owner is scouting Tuscaloosa for the perfect spot to build the city's first 7 Brew Coffee drive-thru, a marketing rep confirmed to the Thread this week. The brand was born in Rogers, Arkansas and has spread to more than 200 locations across the United States.Stephen Dethrage Published: October 24, 2023. (Stephen Dethrage | Tuscaloosa Thread) Leaders gathered in West Tuscaloosa Tuesday to break ground on the new $12 million Benjamin Barnes YMCA after a decade of delays and debates about the facility's future. The Barnes branch first opened in 1961 at 2939 18th Street in West Tuscaloosa with funds ...Stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread for updates as they become available. All Homicides Investigated So Far in Tuscaloosa County in 2023. A regularly updated list of the Tuscaloosa Thread's coverage of all homicides in Tuscaloosa County in 2023. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (9/18 - 9/25)Get the latest breaking news, sports, entertainment and obituaries in Tuscaloosa, AL from Tuscaloosa News.The Thread was the first to tell readers about Jake's Cafe coming to Tuscaloosa on McFarland Boulevard next to Dunkin Donuts, in the space where the Hwy 55 Burgers & Fries once occupied. That was nine months ago, though, last May, and Jake's executive chef and co-founder Teresa "Ree Ree" McLaughlin estimated they could get open by July or ...The City of Tuscaloosa's iconic Holidays on the Plaza skating rink and Tinsel Trail tree display will return to downtown later this month. Richard Rush, the city's communications director, said the seasonal attraction will open in Government Plaza on Friday, November 24th, and remain open for around seven weeks of holiday delight before it ...A regularly updated list of the Tuscaloosa Thread's coverage of all homicides in Tuscaloosa County in 2023. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (6/12 - 6/19) 16 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the week of June 12th, 2023.Get the latest news and information from the Tuscaloosa area with the Tuscaloosa Thread app! Receive alerts about breaking news, weather, traffic and more before anyone else. Save articles and viral …