University Of Alabama Raises $2.1 Billion In Historic Campaign
Over a decade, Alabama's supporters donated more than 2 billion dollars, creating thousands of new scholarships and transforming campus facilities.
Local Education
Outage Closes Shelton State's Fredd Campus in West Tuscaloosa
Shelton State Community College's Fredd Campus is closed Thursday because of a power outage.
Tuscaloosa County Schools Need Bus Drivers, Will Train Hires
The Tuscaloosa County School System needs bus drivers and is starting a free training class later this month to help get people licensed for the job.
Eight Local Students Named National Merit Scholarship Finalists
Eight students from a mix of local city, county and private schools have been selected as finalists to receive National Merit Scholarships. They are among the 234 students named statewide.
Tuscaloosa City Schools Propose $201 Million FY27 Budget
Tuscaloosa City Schools (TCS) Finance Officer Jay Duke presented a $201 million proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 during its first reading this week.
Tuscaloosa City Schools Names New University Place Principal
The Tuscaloosa City Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday night to name Brittany Grayson as the new principal at University Place Elementary School, a role she begins today.
400 County High Freshmen Enrolled in Readiness Class at Shelton
Shelton State Community College and Tuscaloosa County High School are launching a pilot program that will introduce ninth graders to college coursework and credits this school year.
TCS Celebrate Another Year of Math & Reading Proficiency Progress
Tuscaloosa City Schools students posted higher proficiency rates in English language arts and math on this year's state assessment, and district leaders say the longer arc since 2021 shows sustained academic growth.
Reading Allies Seeks Volunteers to Help Local Kids Learn Literacy
Reading Allies is once again seeking volunteers to give 30 minutes a week to help children in the Tuscaloosa area learn to read.
Imagination Library to Celebrate Major Milestone in West Alabama
Dolly Parton's book program Imagination Library will celebrate a major milestone October 3rd in West Alabama, delivering a million free books to kids in rural counties where reading support matters most.