Local News in Tuscaloosa

Opinion | The scope of history grants unique weight to the issue of AI regulation

When people talk about the news, it is generally through the lens of the present. It can often be divisive and antagonistic. There is nothing inherently wrong with that approach, but personally, I like to think through topics in relation to history. I think it makes everything…

Opinion | Hate should be avoided, even in politics

It is often said, “you should not speak ill of the dead,” meaning that once someone has passed away, one should avoid negative remarks about the person out of respect for their life. And while there are exceptions to this rule — good things cannot be said about every person’s…

Opinion | Paying premium prices for a discount connection

As a graduate student, my day depends on connectivity. I need Wi-Fi to access readings during classes, submit assignments and work on campus from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. So when The University of Alabama’s network drops mid-class or crawls to a halt in my office, it isn’t a minor…

Alabama’s win over Florida State once again stalled by slow start

A rainy forecast wasn’t the only cause of déjà vu in Alabama’s rematch with Florida State. Early in the game, the Crimson Tide’s defense and rushing attack struggled in ways that resembled its issues a year ago in Tallahassee. Slow starts have been a recurring theme in head coach…

Alabama men’s tennis gears up for fall tournament season

Fall tournament season quickly approaches for Alabama’s men’s tennis as they hope to build toward a successful 2026-27 campaign. Last season, head coach George Husack’s team ended with a lackluster 12-17 overall record, finishing the year on an eight-game conference losing…

School of Leadership and Policy prepares for Fall 2027 opening

The University of Alabama’s School of Leadership and Policy has begun accepting applications for its new Master of Public Policy program ahead of the school’s Fall 2027 opening. The school will offer a Bachelor of Arts in public policy, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational…

No. 18 Alabama men’s golf finishes fourth at OFCC/Fighting Illini Invitational

Juniors Miles Eubanks and William Jennings notched top 10 finishes as No. 18 Alabama men’s golf finished fourth in the Olympia Fields Country Club/Fighting Illini Invitational on Saturday. Eubanks and Jennings each finished with a 9-under-par 201 as all five Crimson Tide golfers…

Tuscaloosa City Council President dies at age 70

Tuscaloosa City Council President and District 5 Councilor Kip Tyner died Friday. Tyner was a Tuscaloosa native and graduated from Tuscaloosa High School, and later from The University of Alabama, where he got a degree in journalism. Tyner was first elected to the city council…

Gallery: Sports Sept. 16-Sept. 19

Alabama volleyball beats Southern 3-0 in Crimson Classic finale

Alabama volleyball closed out the Crimson Classic and nonconference play with a 3-0 win against Southern University on Saturday afternoon. The Crimson Tide swept the Jaguars in the first set, 25-16, and easily won the next two, 25-11. Alabama’s win over Southern extends their…