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2 Deadly Shootings in 4 Days at Alabama Convenience Store

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Courtesy of: 33/40 in Birmingham A teen is accused of a deadly shooting at a convenience store Wednesday, which happened at the same location as a fatal shooting on Sunday. The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit says that 18-year-old Lamarcus McNeal is charged with murder in the death of 18-year-old Xzavier Eatmon. Police say Eatmon was fatally shot Wednesday outside Winston’s…

AHSAA Super 7 announces sites through 2032, including Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Auburn

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MONTGOMERY, ALA. — The future of the AHSAA’s Super 7 State High School Football Championships has been set for the years 2021-2032, pending final approvals in process from the AHSAA and community partners. The new structure continues the tradition of using the state’s premier football venues as the backdrop for student-athletes in all seven AHSAA classifications to compete for their football…

‘Baby Trump’ Balloon Slashed at Alabama Appearance

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Photo Courtesy of Nic Gulas TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) – Organizers say a man slashed a Baby Trump protest balloon during President Donald Trump’s trip to Alabama. The incident occurred Saturday during Trump’s visit to watch the University of Alabama football game. The towering Baby Trump balloon was set up in a nearby park. Jim Girvan is an organizer of the…

Crash Involving School Bus Seriously Injures Car Driver

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) – A crash involving a school bus left the driver of a car with serious injuries but didn’t injure any students. News outlets report that the accident involving a Tuscaloosa city school bus happened Thursday morning on Alabama 69. Photos and video from the scene show a car with severe damage to its front end near the…

Report: Alabama Hospitals Pay Hackers in Ransomware Attack

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) – An Alabama hospital system that quit accepting new patients after a ransomware attack says it has gotten a key to unlock its computer systems. DCH Health Systems announced Saturday it is bringing systems back online. A statement didn’t say how the three-hospital system got the key to unlock its data. But The Tuscaloosa News quotes spokesman…

Funeral Set for Alabama Officer Killed in Shooting

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) – Funeral services are set in Tuscaloosa for a police officer who was killed in the line of duty. A memorial is planned for noon Sunday for investigator Dornell Cousette, who was shot to death while trying to make an arrest on Monday. The funeral will be held in the gymnasium of Shelton State Community College, and…

UA and Tuscaloosa Continue Shared Goal of Growing Businesses

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) – Officials say they expect new arrangements between the University of Alabama and Tuscaloosa’s business incubator to help entrepreneurs and generate new jobs. The Tuscaloosa News reports that the Bama Technology Incubator, which features on-campus support for startup companies, will now be known as Edge Labs. Officials say the name change is significant, as it will emphasize…

15-Year-Old Girl in Critical Condition After Tuscaloosa Shooting; 2 Arrested

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The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit is investigating a shooting that left a 15-year-old girl in critical condition. According to police, the shooting took place in the 2100 block of University Blvd around 2:15 a.m. Sunday morning. The teen was transported via private vehicle to DCH Regional Medical Center and later flown to Children’s Hospital in Birmingham where she remains in…