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Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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Tuscaloosa Thread@TCLThread · Jul 25

Dozens of children were in downtown Tuscaloosa Friday, braving rain and sweltering heat to practice their entrepreneurial skills and sell cups of lemonade to raise money for a local nonprofit. tuscaloosathread.com/?p=64574

TCLThread's tweet card. Children in downtown Tuscaloosa sold lemonade on a hot and rainy Friday to support the Boys & Girls Club, raising funds for vital community programs.

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Tuscaloosa Thread@TCLThread · Jul 25

Incumbent Northport City Councilwoman Jamie Dykes is running for re-election and told the Thread she believes she can accomplish a lot if given a second term representing District 4. tuscaloosathread.com/?p=64565

TCLThread's tweet card. Incumbent Northport City Councilwoman Jamie Dykes is running for re-election and told the Thread she believes she can accomplish a lot if given a second term representing District 4.

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Tuscaloosa Thread@TCLThread · Jul 25

US Senator Tommy Tuberville will be in Tuscaloosa early next week to speak at a Summit revolving around how online sales tax is collected and distributed in Alabama. tuscaloosathread.com/?p=64559

TCLThread's tweet card. US Senator Tommy Tuberville will be in Tuscaloosa early next week to speak at a Summit revolving around how online sales tax is collected and distributed in Alabama.

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Tuscaloosa Thread@TCLThread · Jul 24

Annette Nevin Shelby, the wife of longtime US Senator Richard Shelby, passed away at her home in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday. tuscaloosathread.com/?p=64545

TCLThread's tweet card. Annette Nevin Shelby, the wife of longtime US Senator Richard Shelby, passed away at her home in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday.

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Tuscaloosa Thread@TCLThread · Jul 24

Congresswoman Terri Sewell has shared a list of more than 70 employers across at least ten industries who will look to make hires at her Tuscaloosa job fair next week. tuscaloosathread.com/?p=64541

TCLThread's tweet card. Alabama Congresswoman Terri Sewell has shared a list of more than 70 employers across at least ten industries who will look to make hires at her Tuscaloosa job fair next week.

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Tuscaloosa Thread@TCLThread · Jul 24

A truly Tuscaloosa restaurant that launched as a food truck will permanently close today after serving burgers, shakes, and "granddaddy" fries for almost a decade. tuscaloosathread.com/?p=64536

TCLThread's tweet card. A truly Tuscaloosa restaurant that launched as a food truck will permanently close today after serving burgers, shakes, and "granddaddy" fries for almost a decade.

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Tuscaloosa Thread@TCLThread · Jul 23

Authorities in Bibb County shared horrifying details of their sprawling investigation into a child sex abuse ring that allegedly operated for years in a storm shelter in Brent, a town about 35 miles southeast of Tuscaloosa. tuscaloosathread.com/?p=64525

TCLThread's tweet card. Authorities in Bibb County shared horrifying details of their sprawling investigation into a child sex abuse ring that allegedly operated for years in a storm shelter in Brent, a town about 35 miles...

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Tuscaloosa Thread@TCLThread · Jul 23

Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox made a pitch on Tuesday to establish a new leadership position overseeing the city's police, fire department and E-911 service. tuscaloosathread.com/?p=64507

TCLThread's tweet card. Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox made a five-point pitch on Tuesday to establish a new leadership position overseeing the city's police, fire department and E-911 service.

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Tuscaloosa Thread@TCLThread · Jul 22

Alabama sends workers to Texas to help with the ongoing search effort for the missing. Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue dispatched units to Kerrville, Texas, to assist in locating the final three missing flood victims. tuscaloosathread.com/ixp/532/p/tusc…

TCLThread's tweet card. Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue joins the National Guard in Texas, searching for three missing flood victims along the debris-laden Guadalupe River, showcasing community spirit amid disaster recovery efforts.

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Tuscaloosa Thread@TCLThread · Jul 22

A drug trafficking suspect from Huntsville is still being held in the Tuscaloosa County Jail after narcotics agents intercepted and seized $24,000 in alleged drug money meant to bond him out. tuscaloosathread.com/?p=64496

TCLThread's tweet card. A drug trafficking suspect from Huntsville is still being held in the Tuscaloosa County Jail after narcotics agents intercepted and seized $24,000 in alleged drug money meant to bond him out.

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Tuscaloosa Thread@TCLThread · Jul 22

A teacher at a Christian school in Tuscaloosa who was arrested last week over an alleged sexual relationship with a student is headed back to jail after she reportedly violated her bond conditions by contacting a child almost immediately upon her release. tuscaloosathread.com/?p=64498

TCLThread's tweet card. A teacher at a private Christian school in Tuscaloosa who was arrested and fired last week over an alleged sexual relationship with a student is headed back to jail.

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Tuscaloosa Thread@TCLThread · Jul 22

Sip some lemonade and cheer on the entrepreneurial spirit of our local youth at 🍋 Lemonade Day, hosted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Alabama. More info here. tuscaloosathread.com/ixp/532/p/lemo…

TCLThread's tweet card. Celebrate young business leaders at Lemonade Day Tuscaloosa.

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Tuscaloosa Thread@TCLThread · Jul 22

Heat Advisory Alert: A heat dome is bringing sweltering temps to our region. Make sure to stay cool and hydrated. tuscaloosathread.com/ixp/532/p/west…

TCLThread's tweet card. A Heat Advisory is in effect as temperatures soar in West Alabama.

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Tuscaloosa Thread@TCLThread · Jul 21

A Northport father of four is running for city council when voters go to the polls late next month, and is running on a platform of transparent, responsible governance. tuscaloosathread.com/holt-clark-run…

TCLThread's tweet card. A Northport father of four is running for city council when voters go to the polls late next month, and is running on a platform of transparent, responsible governance.

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Tuscaloosa Thread@TCLThread · Jul 21

Following a record high in 2020, Knoxville’s murder rates have dropped significantly. What can Tuscaloosa learn after seeing more homicides than ever last year? tuscaloosathread.com/knoxville-murd…

TCLThread's tweet card. Following a record high in 2020, Knoxville’s murder rates have dropped significantly. What can Tuscaloosa learn after seeing more homicides than ever last year?

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Tuscaloosa Thread@TCLThread · Jul 21

Feeling the heat? West Alabama is under a Heat Advisory. Find out what that means for you with our heat index values guide. tuscaloosathread.com/ixp/532/p/west…

TCLThread's tweet card. Stay aware of the potential heat index values across West Alabama. Here is our guide to help you out

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Tuscaloosa Thread@TCLThread · Jul 20

A pedestrian from Northport was killed early this morning in when she was struck by a vehicle being driven by a Tuscaloosa teenager. tuscaloosathread.com/?p=64459

TCLThread's tweet card. A pedestrian from Northport was killed early this morning in when she was struck by a vehicle being driven by a Tuscaloosa teenager.

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Tuscaloosa Thread@TCLThread · Jul 18

A 35-year-old teacher at a Christian school in Tuscaloosa has been arrested after the parents of a student there allegedly discovered she was in a sexual relationship with their daughter. Police believe there may have been other victims. tuscaloosathread.com/?p=64453

TCLThread's tweet card. A 35-year-old teacher at a Christian school in Tuscaloosa has been arrested after the parents of a student there allegedly discovered she was in a sexual relationship with their daughter.

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Tuscaloosa Thread@TCLThread · Jul 18

A west Alabama man has pleaded guilty to the murder of a young mother whose body was discovered in Fayette County last summer, and he will spend the rest of his life in prison. tuscaloosathread.com/?p=64435

TCLThread's tweet card. A west Alabama man has pleaded guilty to the murder of a young mother whose body was discovered in Fayette County last summer, and he will spend the rest of his life in prison.

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Tuscaloosa Thread@TCLThread · Jul 18

Parents in West Alabama, get ready! The annual tax holiday begins at midnight, making it an ideal time to stock up on school essentials. tuscaloosathread.com/school-supply-…

TCLThread's tweet card. As the clock strikes midnight, Alabama families can enjoy tax-free shopping for school supplies during this year's back-to-school sales tax holiday.

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