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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Alabama Legislature & NLRB at Odds
A battle between Alabama and the union friendly National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is taking shape.
West Alabama Thursday Briefing
There is positive response for Stan Pate's "Encore" mixed-use development coming from Tuscaloosa City Hall.
West Alabama Wednesday Briefing
Tuscaloosa businessman and developer Stan Pate has presented his view of the future for the old McFarland Mall property as a multi-use development.
West Alabama Tuesday Briefing
Progress improving the entry into Tuscaloosa off I20/59 could be made this afternoon.
War of Words Over Mercedes Union Vote Heat Up
With one win in his pocket, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain has stepped up the war of words over organized labor's attempt to unionize southern auto producers.
West Alabama Monday Briefing
An inmate who was arrested April 12th on drug charges in Walker County has died.
Chattanooga VW Workers Vote Union
“Workers at our plant are ready for this moment,” said Jeremy Kimbrell, a Mercedes worker at the Vance plant.
West Alabama Friday Briefing
A Union vote has been set at Mercedes but not without verbal sparring.
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.