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Tuscaloosa Police Officer Shoots Suspect on Skyland Boulevard
A man is being treated at DCH Regional Medical Center after he was shot by a Tuscaloosa Police Officer Thursday night.
Tuscaloosa Strip Fight Leaves Victim with Broken Neck
A Tuscaloosa County man is being charged with felony assault after a fight on the Tuscaloosa Strip left a woman with a broken neck.
1 Arrested After Tuscaloosa East Edge Apartment Shooting
Several East Edge Apartments residents called 911 late Tuesday night to report shots being fired in the complex.
Lanier Obtains State, Federal Pardons; Case Goes to Judge
District 7's apparent new city councilman was granted pardons for his felonies, both state and federal, making him eligible to take office in May.
Shoeless Bandit Burgles Cellphone Store
The Tuscaloosa Police Department alerted the public of a man who broke into the Crimson Wireless cellphone store earlier this week.
Fayette County School Burglar Receives 30-Year Prison Sentence
This is not the first time Cannon had been caught breaking into the school – he's done this once before and was caught by the Berry Police Department.
Temerson Square Hit-and-Run Suspect Identified, Arrested
The victim of the downtown hit-and-run is currently at DCH Regional Medical Center facing "life-threatening injuries."
Man Fighting for Life After Hit-And-Run in Temerson Square
A man is fighting for his life at DCH Regional Medical Center Thursday night after a hit-and-run in downtown Tuscaloosa's Temerson Square.
Alabama Senate Passes Controversial Gun Bill
Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith took to Facebook to voice his complaints, which he feels the public should be aware of and concerned about.
Attorney General, City Officials Honor Fallen TPD Officer
The family of Dornell Cousette was joined by members of TPD and Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall in a memorial service for the fallen officer.