Tuscaloosa Times news Tuscaloosa Times news Rss feed

  • Mixed Reaction to AMA Obesity Classification

    The American Medical Association recently classified obesity as a disease, sparking renewed conversation about weight in America. The Centers for Disease Control says more than a third of Americans are ...

  • Boyd Oregon State silence Indiana at CWS

    Pitcher Matt Boyd was dominant as Oregon State eliminated Indiana, 1-0 at the College World Series. Boyd pitched a four-hit complete game shutout. It's the pitchers third shuout of the year and the first time the Hoosiers have been shutout this season. Oregon State scored the games only run in the fourth inning. Kavin Keyes scored on Jake Rodriguez's sacrifice fly to right. The ...

  • Major power outage in Cullman affecting Hanceville local poultry plant

    A major outage at the Cullman Power Board's south substation has knocked power out to the Cities of Cullman and Hanceville. (Cullman Power Board ...

  • Ramsay McCormack building in Ensley concerning business owners

    There are complaints about the tallest building in Ensley. Some business owners say it's a nuisance. They want the Ramsay McCormack building to come down because it's a safety hazard and an eye sore. Age is taking a toll on the tallest building in Ensley. Broken windows and glass on sidewalks cut into hopes for nearby business owners. Antonio Spurling with Spurling Associates says, ...

  • Birmingham police investigating shooting at a home near Fountain Heights Park

    Birmingham police are investigating a shooting at a home near Fountain Heights Park Wednesday night. Officers responded to a report of a person shot at a residence in the 1400 block of 17th Street North at around 8:30 p.m. Birmingham Fire and Rescue workers also responded to the location. Police began a search for a suspect near some nearby apartments shortly after arriving at the scene. It is ...


clear
Tuscaloosa Weather
75.3°F Clear
Winds: Calm
Fri
partlycloudy
91° 70°
Sat
partlycloudy
91° 72°
Sun
chancetstorms
90° 70°
Last Updated on June 20, 12:40 AM CDT
Weather sourced from Weather Underground

Movie Review

Doctor Dolittle

"Doctor Dolittle" is a sometimes gross, sometimes sweet-natured comedy about the value of not fitting in. The story is about a man who can talk to animals, and because this mysterious gift that makes him different, people brand him "weird." The movie puts forth a good (if somewhat overstated) message that sometimes what some label "weird" should not automatically be labeled ... ...

On Facebook

  • State officials approve new hospital in Florence

    MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - State officials have voted to allow a nearly 300-bed hospital to be built in northern Alabama. The TimesDaily of Florence ...

  • Incumbents mostly victorious in monitored election

    http://bit.ly/18YrGfC ) that Evergreen Mayor Pete Wolff beat two challengers and most incumbent councilmembers were victorious in a municipal election Tuesday night that was monitored by federal officials. The U.S. Department of Justice announced plans earlier this week to dispatch observers to monitor polling places to keep tabs on reports of discriminatory voting practices. A judge postponed ...

  • Former The Sopranos star James Gandolfini dead at 51

    HBO representatives and managers have confirmed to the Associated Press that actor James Gandolfini died from a heart attack Wednesday while on vacation in Italy. Gandolfini, 51, was best known for his starring role in the hit HBO series "The Sopranos". The three-time Emmy Award winner was also popular for roles in movies such as "Crimson Tide", "Get Shorty", ...

  • Birmingham man charged with capital murder for death of 54-year-old woman in 2012

    The Birmingham Police Department reports that a suspect has been arrested in connection with a 2012 homicide investigation. James Henry, 57, of Birmingham, has been charged with capital murder for the death of 54-year-old Starlanda Brown. Brown was found unresponsive by officers at an apartment located at 518 Center Street South on Thursday, October 4, 2012. Fire and rescue units were called to ...

  • Accountability Act means growth for some private church schools

    Critics of the new Alabama Accountability Act say it will do little to help students now enrolled in failing schools make a move to get a better education. They blame transportation problems and the uncertainty over funding.But some private church schools have a different take, and see the Act as a way to grow. Phillip Turner, the administrator of the Northside Christian School, expects a 40 ...

More Tuscaloosa Times news