Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa News Director and Tuscaloosa native Don Hartley's name is synonymous with West Alabama. He has two lengthy careers under his belt. 23 years in radio and television news and sports journalism and 26 years as a county and state emergency manager. Don also worked as a press aide to former Alabama Governor Guy Hunt and U.S. Senator Jeremiah Denton. Don marched four years in the University of Alabama Million Dollar Band and did the stadium announcing for the band for 16 years. His attachment to UA also extended to being the radio play-by-play voice of Crimson Tide Baseball and Women’s Basketball. He also served as public address announcer for Bama Gymnastics. For several years, Don did radio and television play-by-play for high school football and basketball, including Central’s 2007 4-A AHSAA Championship Game at Legion Field in Birmingham. Don has earned three Alabama Broadcasters Association ABBY Awards for news and public affairs broadcasting as well as multiple Associated Press honors for both quality news and sports broadcasting. Don is married with two adult children and one grandson.
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West Alabama Thursday Briefing
Human trafficking is a major issue in West Alabama due to the presence of the I 20/59 corridor.
West Alabama Wednesday Briefing
Southern governors are fighting back against the UAW.
Ivey and Southern Governors Battle UAW
Southern governors whose states are home to non-union auto plants are throwing down the gauntlet in a united front against unionization efforts.
West Alabama Tuesday Briefing
A series of shootings, several fatal, have plagued Tuscaloosa since the first of the year and have city leaders concerned.
An Alabama Native Survived the Titanic
Alabama has a Titanic connection.
West Alabama Monday Briefing
The second juvenile victim of a Friday night shooting in west Tuscaloosa has died.
West Alabama Friday Briefing
A big assist is coming from grants to help low-income residents reduce energy costs.
West Alabama Thursday Briefing
Yet another shooting in Tuscaloosa has left a person dead.
West Alabama Wednesday Briefing
A third person has been arrested as a result of allegations of child abuse at the Moundville Methodist Church day care.
West Alabama Tuesday Briefing
Moundville Police Chief Toby Banks will meet with parents of children enrolled at Moundville Methodist Daycare Center