Shelby Weiss, a junior at The University of Alabama, is a Multi-Media Journalist majoring in News Media with the hope of becoming an international travel writer. She has worked in broadcast news as an On-Air sports reporter at Crimson Tide Productions for three years, recently became a contributing writer to The Crimson White Opinions Column, and is now looking to bring her writing flair to the Tuscaloosa Thread as an intern. From Jacksonville, Florida, there’s nothing she loves more than traveling, a good book, and bringing you the latest news!
Shelby Weiss
University of West Alabama To Host Country Star Sammy Kershaw Friday
On top of his Hall of Fame status, Kershaw is a multi-platinum-record selling country music artist. With number one hits like “Love of My Life” and “She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful,” his song sales total more than 70 million.
Here’s How Tuscaloosa, Alabama Residents Can Help with Hurricane Ida Relief
With the outskirts of Hurricane Ida potentially causing four to six inches of rain and flooding in Tuscaloosa, here are some ways to send help to our neighbors experiencing the storm directly.
Northport Approves $700K Land Purchase for Recreational Site
The $700,000 land acquisition could potentially become a community aquatic center and house tournaments for youth sports.
New University Medical Center Opens in Carrollton, Alabama
A new primary care center is open now in Carrollton, Alabama, helping fill the void left when the Pickens County Medical Center closed there last January.
Former TFR Chief Alan Martin Recalls Leading through Tragedy After Tuscaloosa Tornado
Former TFR Chief Alan Martin remembers the tornado and the aftermath from the perspective of a city leader and first responder.
2 Charged in Beer Robbery from Tuscaloosa Dollar General
Two men are in the Tuscaloosa County Jail after allegedly robbing a Tuscaloosa Dollar General of several cases of beer last month.
PARA Foundation Celebrates Grand Opening of All-Inclusive Playground
The Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Foundation celebrated the Phase One grand opening of a all-inclusive playground inside Sokol Park Wednesday afternoon.
Buddy’s Rib & Steak in Northport Reopens After Repairs
The 43-year-old Northport restaurant staple was closed down for almost eight weeks after an SUV slammed into the building in early March.
UAPD Installs Watchtower On the Tuscaloosa Strip for A-Day
The tower will allow officers to monitor the Strip from above as large crowds arrive in Tuscaloosa to watch the annual A-Day scrimmage Saturday.
Alabama A-Day 2021: Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Find out everything you need to know for A-Day, including parking, gameday attendance, tailgating, and other festivities.