Long Island native and two-time Bama grad who is still trying to figure out this southern hospitality thing. Previously, I was the Assistant Sports Editor for UA's The Crimson White and a digital reporter for WVUA 23. I love writing, drinking Dr. Pepper and watching Rangers hockey. Reach out if you have a tip or want to know how to make a good marinara sauce.
James Benedetto
Druid City Brewing Company Hosts Supply Drive for Gulf Coast
The Druid City Brewing Company is hosting a supply drive this weekend to help aid people along the Gulf Coast that were affected by Hurricane Sally.
UA Cancels Spring Break, Delays Start of Spring Semester A Week
The University of Alabama announced on Wednesday that it is canceling the spring break holiday and will instead, delay the start of the spring semester a week.
BREAKING: ABC Repeals Prohibition on Alcohol Sales After 11 p.m.
ABC Spokesperson Dean Argo said that emergency rule 20-X-6.21 ER, which the board adopted Tuesday, will eliminate that limitation, but will require ABC licensed bars, restaurants and lounges to "follow the directives that were used by the governor and/or state health officer."
City of Tuscaloosa Temporarily Suspends Web-Based Water Payments
The City of Tuscaloosa announced that it will temporarily suspend all online water bill payments in a Monday press release.
Shelton State Introduces Manufacturing Program
The school said that the program received input from local business and industry leaders and will hope to prepare students for employment in West Alabama.
ABC Board Expected to Allow Bars to Serve Alcohol After 11 Again
The Alabama ABC Board is planning to drop its 11:00 p.m. prohibition of alcohol sales for bars and restaurants in a Thursday meeting.
Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter Reduces Fees for Adoption Event
From Oct. 1-4, the animal shelter will waive all adoption fees so adopters pay $25 or less for their next pet.
Former Alabama Quarterback Launches Gas Delivery Service
Former Crimson Tide walk-on quarterback Jackson Carpenter created a mobile delivery service for when you're running on empty.
Funding Cuts for PARA, TPL Reduced in 2021 Budget Compromise
During the Tuscaloosa City Council Finance Committee Meeting, Mayor Walt Maddox and the council reached a compromise that will see a 10 percent budget cut for both entities.
Tuscaloosa County Sees Uptick in COVID-19 Cases After Labor Day
Tuscaloosa County is seeing an uptick in positive COVID-19 cases that local officials are attributing to a travel-heavy Labor Day, but the spike is not as severe as it was after Independence Day.