Alabama

College football approved three new rules ahead of 2024, and the new competitive advantage is already being used at Alabama's practices.

A serious traffic crash this morning in Tuscaloosa County is causing problems and backups. I-20/59 has multiple lanes blocked westbound at Buttermilk Road. Traffic is being diverted onto Highway 11 at this time.

A serious accident in Tuscaloosa is causing major delays in travel plans this morning. It could take several more minutes to get it cleared off the road. Updates coming.

A native of Tuscaloosa, Eddie Sherwood, has been named the new Executive Vice-President of CB&S Bank in Tuscaloosa. Sherwood is a graduate of the University Of Alabama and has deep ties to the community. The new EVP has been in the banking industry for over 40 years.

We are receiving reports from drivers in Tuscaloosa that an 18-wheeler and a car have collided and it is causing major delays.

Currington, along with opening act Kip Moore, arrive in Tuscaloosa on May 17, 2024, at Mercedes Benz Amphitheater. Billy Currington has been a mainstay on the country music charts since 2003.

According to Mercedes-Benz the production schedule for DAY SHIFT on Tuesday, January 16. Of course, the decision is due to road conditions. Speaking of road conditions, a few updates:

WELL, I had it on pretty good authority from a man who has serious ties to the University Of Alabama. He was not employed by the university, I want to make that clear. However, he told me that it was going to happen so I took his word and wrote this story below:

The storms that rolled through almost all of Alabama last evening knocked out power for thousands in the Tuscaloosa area. At this time, we have not received any reports of significant damage or injuries in the region.

Local West Alabama law enforcement agencies are closing out 2023 with another push to recruit and hire for multiple positions. The Tuscaloosa Thread has already reported on the efforts to hire officers to help reverse the issue of the Tuscaloosa Police Department being understaffed in 2023. As we wrap up the year, the TPD is trying to encourage experienced officers and recruits to join the force in 2024.