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![Police Searching Area of Tuscaloosa for Driver After Chase](http://townsquare.media/site/993/files/2024/02/attachment-attachment-state-troopers-3_nl-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Police Searching Area of Tuscaloosa for Driver After Chase
Police from multiple law enforcement agencies are scouring an area of Tuscaloosa Thursday evening searching for a driver who bailed from his vehicle after a long, high-speed chase.
![Former Lake View Mayor Now Accused of Producing Child Pornography](http://townsquare.media/site/993/files/2024/07/attachment-Paul-Calhoun-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Former Lake View Mayor Now Accused of Producing Child Pornography
The former mayor of a west Alabama town is now accused of creating child pornography as well as possessing thousands of illegal photos and videos.
![Former UA Student Gets 25 Years for Sextortion of Minors](http://townsquare.media/site/993/files/2024/07/attachment-Yeager.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Former UA Student Gets 25 Years for Sextortion of Minors
A former University of Alabama student who was arrested in Tuscaloosa almost four years ago has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the sexual extortion of nearly 20 children.
![New Arrest Made for "Targeted" September Murder in Northport](http://townsquare.media/site/993/files/2024/07/attachment-Northwood-Lake-Murder-Suspects.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New Arrest Made for "Targeted" September Murder in Northport
A second suspect has been arrested for a "targeted" murder set for September in Northport.
![Woman Steals $300,000 from Tuscaloosa Church for TikTok Coins](http://townsquare.media/site/993/files/2024/07/attachment-Francis.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Woman Steals $300,000 from Tuscaloosa Church for TikTok Coins
A woman stole around $300,000 from a Catholic church in Tuscaloosa and gave most of it to content creators on TikTok, federal authorities announced Friday.
![West Blocton Man Charged With Killing Wife, 4 Young Children](http://townsquare.media/site/993/files/2023/06/attachment-IMG_0173.jpg?w=980&q=75)
West Blocton Man Charged With Killing Wife, 4 Young Children
A 32-year-old Bibb County man has been arrested and charged with five counts of capital murder after he allegedly killed his wife and four young children Thursday night.
![19-Year-Old Missing from Moundville Thursday Found Safe](http://townsquare.media/site/993/files/2024/07/attachment-Missing-Bibb.jpg?w=980&q=75)
19-Year-Old Missing from Moundville Thursday Found Safe
UPDATE: A 19-year-old who was reported missing from Moundville Thursday has been found safe.
![West Tuscaloosa Gunfight Leaves 1 Injured, Several Houses Struck](http://townsquare.media/site/993/files/2023/07/attachment-attachment-west-precinct.jpg?w=980&q=75)
West Tuscaloosa Gunfight Leaves 1 Injured, Several Houses Struck
A Wednesday morning gunfight in west Tuscaloosa injured one man and saw several area homes struck by bullets.
![Scooter's Sales to Benefit Tuscaloosa City Schools Next Week](http://townsquare.media/site/993/files/2023/08/attachment-IMG_1372.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Scooter's Sales to Benefit Tuscaloosa City Schools Next Week
A local coffee outfit will donate a portion of their proceeds to help Tuscaloosa City Schools next week, they announced Tuesday,
![Alabama Troopers Vie for Votes in Best-Looking Cruiser Contest](http://townsquare.media/site/993/files/2024/07/attachment-ALEA-Best-Cruiser-Submission-2024-.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Alabama Troopers Vie for Votes in Best-Looking Cruiser Contest
Alabama State Troopers are asking for votes in a contest to name the best-looking highway patrol cruiser in America.