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Tennessee Teen Leads Police on Chase Across Alabama Before Arrest
A Tennessee teenager was arrested in Tuscaloosa after leading police on a pursuit that spanned most of the state Saturday morning.
Man Admits to Shipping Fake Pills That Killed Tuscaloosa Doctor
A Minnesota man has pleaded guilty to shipping counterfeit pills to a Tuscaloosa doctor and highly lauded University of Alabama professor who fatally overdosed after taking them in 2022.
Man Arrested for Tuesday Shooting in Tuscaloosa
One person is hospitalized and another jailed after a Tuesday afternoon shooting in Tuscaloosa, police reported Wednesday.
Man Shot Several Times in Tuscaloosa's Alberta City Monday
Police are investigating a Labor Day shooting in Tuscaloosa's Alberta City community that left a man shot several times but likely to survive.
Aliceville Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Major Domestic Abuse
A West Alabama man will spend 20 years in prison after badly injuring a woman in 2022, a prosecutor announced Thursday.
Northport Police to Crack Down on Car Safety Around Schools
The Northport Police Department is done looking the other way on traffic infractions which seem minor but could have serious consequences as the new school year gets fully underway this week.
Northport Police Charge Man With Cruelty After Finding Dead Dogs
Police have charged a local man with multiple felonies after six dead dogs were found at a residence in Northport earlier this month.
Surveillance Cameras Catch Dognapping from Tuscaloosa Bar
Surveillance cameras captured the moment a pet dog was stolen outside a famous Tuscaloosa bar Sunday and a reward is being offered for its safe return or the identification of the thieves.
Decomposed Body Found Behind Northport Shopping Center Wednesday
Police are investigating after a decomposed body was found behind a Northport shopping center early Wednesday morning.
Judge Again Denies Bond for Darius Mile in Tuscaloosa Murder Case
Former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles was transported back to the Tuscaloosa County Jail Wednesday morning after a judge once again denied a motion to grant bond in the capital murder case against him.