Walt Maddox, mayor of Tuscaloosa, appointed former Tuscaloosa grants manager Sarah Bridger Gilmore as executive director of strategic communications Monday. Gilmore replaced Richard Rush, who will now...

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville has announced his campaign for governor of Alabama in the 2026 election. Multiple Alabamians have since announced their own campaigns to replace him in the Senate. Tuberville...

The University of Alabama Early College reduced tuition for high school students enrolling in its dual enrollment program to $33 per credit hour — an over 90% reduction to the previous rate of $385 per...

The Women and Gender Resource Center was renamed the Camellia Center on Monday. First established in 1993 as the Women’s Resource Center, the program was created to promote women’s inclusion and opportunities...

Michael Davis was found guilty of capital murder Friday for the murder of Jamea Harris on the Strip in 2023. He has been sentenced to life in prison without parole. The jury presented its verdict following...

Michael “Buzz” Davis, who is on trial for capital murder for allegedly shooting 23-year-old Jamea Harris on the Strip in January 2023, testified as the defense’s final witness Friday. Davis said...

Brandon Miller, current Charlotte Hornets forward and former player for the Crimson Tide basketball team, testified Thursday during the State of Alabama v. Michael Lynn Davis trial for the January 2023...

Former Crimson Tide basketball player Jaden Bradley testified in the Strip capital murder trial of the State of Alabama v. Michael Davis Wednesday, the second day of the evidentiary portion of the trial....

The trial for Michael Davis, who is being charged with the murder of Jamea Harris on the Strip in 2023, began at the Tuscaloosa County Courthouse Monday. Former Crimson Tide basketball player Darius Miles,...

The University updated the Capstone Creed Tuesday. The revision, which is the first since 2016, removed mention of equity and inclusion. The 2016 update was the first revision to the creed, which was...

Mayor Walt Maddox proclaimed April 2025 as “Fair Housing Month” at the Tuscaloosa City Council meeting on Tuesday. This April marks the 57th anniversary of the passage of the Fair Housing Act in...

The Capstone International Center and Tuscaloosa Sister Cities International hosted the 39th annual Sakura Festival at Snow Hinton Park on Saturday as a celebration of Japanese culture Each year has...

The UA chapter of Turning Point USA hosted Christine Yeargin for a guest lecture on abortion pills and their impact on women’s health at North Lawn Hall on Thursday. Yeargin is an anti-abortion advocate...

The Tuscaloosa City Council approved Rolf’s Cafe and Bistro’s applications for an occupancy increase and a restaurant retail liquor license on Tuesday. Rolf Meyer, owner of Rolf’s Cafe and Bistro,...

The Tuscaloosa City Council authorized the appointment of election officers on Tuesday in preparation for the upcoming municipal election occurring March 4. Tuscaloosa residents will elect a mayor and...

During the month of love, singles on and off campus are looking forward to first dates with potential romantic partners. However, while a first date is the perfect opportunity for an enjoyable time, not...

Bama Students for Palestine, a student-run group in solidarity with Palestine, hosted an arts and crafts fundraiser in ten Hoor Hall on Friday to raise money for Palestinian families. By charging a $5...

The Charles Schwab Corporation announced the availability of 24-hour trading five days a week, on Wednesday. This will allow all clients to participate in overnight trading in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100...

The Tuscaloosa City Council approved Algabi Inc. for an alcohol license to operate at Tide Mart. The license will allow for the purchase of alcohol from the store for off-premise consumption only. The...

Following a discography of experimental rock featuring a plethora of unique instrumentality, the art-rock band Squid does not disappoint with the release of its third album, “Cowards,” which cane on...

The Actor’s Charitable Theatre, a community theater company for actors of all ages, held its first performance of the musical “Chicago” on Friday.  The musical is a satire that follows women...

The Kappa Alpha chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity hosted “Real Talk: Relationships Unfiltered” with the Women and Gender Resource Center on Monday as a collection of presentations aiming to...

The UA Bateman Team hosted the “Save Our Stories” exhibit in Reese Phifer Hall Wednesday to raise awareness about ongoing book restrictions in Alabama libraries.  Legislators in multiple states,...

Whether they discuss it or not, all professors have personal lives outside of the classroom. As the semester system only allows students mere months to get to know their professor, it’s easy for a student...

UA Mock Trial will host its annual Crimson Classic Invitational tournament Saturday and Sunday. The organization will compete against 28 mock trial teams from various universities, all of which have...

The South Korean series “Squid Game” became the most watched show on Netflix shortly after it debuted in September 2021, garnering over 265 million views with its first season, and on Dec. 26, over...

The first of the two-part film adaptation of the Broadway musical “Wicked” released on Friday, excelling in ways the live production never could. Both the movie and play serve as a prequel to the...

The long-anticipated “Gladiator II” released on Friday, 24 years after the release of “Gladiator.” While it doesn’t quite live up to its predecessor, the sequel is sure to entertain those who...

The Student Government Association hosted its third annual Battle of the Bands competition on Wednesday at Druid City Music Hall, with Elbow Joint winning first place. The band competed against three...

Students at the University of Alabama were invited to attend a “goth picnic” at the Peter Bryce gravesite on Thursday under the full moon.  With a culture primarily surrounding Greek life and football,...

Students for Sensible Drug Policy held a “Spooktacular Substance Smarts” event on Monday to raise awareness about harmful Halloween-related substance myths.  In addition to handing out candy, SSDP...

While it may be comforting to vent about an issue with a close friend, advice is most reliable when it comes from someone at a further stage in life. In college, students approaching graduation can be...

“Saturday Night Live” premiered as a show consisting of comedy sketches performed by a cast of celebrities on Oct. 11, 1975. On the 49th anniversary of the first episode, a biopic titled “Saturday...

School curricula have largely gone digital, and it’s beginning to seem as if even the largest libraries pale compared to what the internet offers. However, there are a myriad of ways students can utilize...

On harsh journeys, such as navigating a collegiate career, there comes a point when one becomes exhausted from holding fast and pushing through signs of certain defeat. Instead, it is tempting to abandon...

The Office of Student Involvement introduced Tide2 as a leadership opportunity for sophomores last fall, and after one year of development, Tide2 has grown its outreach, increased in membership and reworked...

Former president and CEO of Waffle House Walt Ehmer died on Friday at the age of 58 due to complications with cancer treatments. Born in 1966, Ehmer had a reputation as a kind, community-involved man,...

Stand-up comedian Tom Segura will perform live at the Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater Friday.  With comedy specials on Netflix and experience with podcasting, Segura is a multitalented success currently...

As a reimagining of the 1994 film, “The Crow” released in theaters Friday with all the right pieces but was poorly put together.  The premise builds around the murder of Eric Draven and Shelly...

As The University of Alabama welcomes its class of 2028, new students may be looking for ways to feel excited about their new school. Here are five movies set in Alabama, some of which even take place...

After selecting classes for my freshman year, I realized that an elective I chose called “Intro to Listening” was regarded as the “easy” class around campus. Hearing these rumors, I expected to...

Reading Allies, a nonprofit organization that aims to help elementary-school students work on their reading skills, opened its volunteer sign-up Aug 9. Focused on first, second and third grades, the organization...

After sitting through the opening scene of Eli Roth’s new film, “Borderlands,” viewers will quickly realize that they are witnessing quite possibly the worst film of the year. With a 10% critics’...

After two months of anticipation, “House of the Dragon,” the prequel to “Game of Thrones” that tells the royal family’s origin story, concluded its second season with the eighth episode. With...