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Kirkpatrick arrested on marijuana charges

Kirkpatrick arrested on marijuana charges

Taylor Holland January 18, 2012

Former University of Alabama cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick and former teammate Chris Rogers were arrested early Tuesday morning on charges of marijuana possession. The Manatee County (Fla.) Sherriff’s...

Tyner hopeful to move on

Stephen N. Dethrage January 18, 2012

City Councilman Kip Tyner said Tuesday night that in spite of his December arrest for possession of cocaine and the program he has enrolled in as part of a plea to clear his record, his support has not...

System Chancellor to leave position

Rich Robinson January 17, 2012

University of Alabama System Chancellor Malcolm Portera announced Monday that he would be stepping down after nearly 10 years of holding the position. “The time is right for a transition in leadership...

Tuscaloosa bars plan specials for BCS Championship game

Tuscaloosa bars plan specials for BCS Championship game

Courtney Stinson December 9, 2011

In case you didn’t hear the jubilant cry across Tuscaloosa on Sunday, the Crimson Tide is playing in the BSC National Championship. Unfortunately, tickets and hotel rooms for the game are becoming more...

Animal shelter encourages adoption

Jasmine Cannon December 8, 2011

The Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter is one of the main domains where one can find a cat or dog without a home. While the shelter has seen an abundance of animals come through its doors, they are doing...

Smoking bans spread across SEC universities

Elizabeth Manning December 8, 2011

A UA freshman is joining students in an attempt to better the campus by pushing for a ban on tobacco and smoking. Jesse Davis noticed the copious amount of tobacco and cigarette use on campus while walking...

Alabama ‘personhood’ bill filed

Melissa Brown December 7, 2011

State Sen. Phil Williams (R-Madison) has pre-filed “personhood” legislation for the Feb. 2012 legislative session in a move that could bring the issue of abortion to the front and center of Alabama...

Alabama ranks low in opportunity measures

Alabama ranks low in opportunity measures

William Evans December 6, 2011

The state of Alabama ranked 47th in a scale measuring the economic mobility afforded to citizens of all 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to the Opportunity Index released by Opportunity...

Forest Lake residents discuss rebuilding plan

Forest Lake residents discuss rebuilding plan

William Evans December 5, 2011

Concerned owners of property in Forest Lake met Thursday, Dec. 1, at Forest Lake United Methodist Church to discuss the rebuilding of the community under the guidelines of the Tuscaloosa Forward Plan....

Students needed to spend Caring Days with elderly

April Ivey December 1, 2011

Caring Days, a day care center for adults who have memory disorders, is looking for compassionate students to volunteer with their program. The day care is designed to provide a level of assistance to...

Student forms group to help soldiers

Melissa Brown December 1, 2011

When University of Alabama junior Chelsea Pickett watched her younger brother graduate from boot camp at Parris Island earlier this fall, she was moved as she reflected on the generations of military service...

Tuscaloosa Forward focuses on Rosedale, 10th Avenue

Tuscaloosa Forward focuses on Rosedale, 10th Avenue

Elizabeth Manning December 1, 2011

Tuscaloosa residents and city officials met yesterday at Central High School to discuss the rebuilding of the Rosedale and 10th Avenue areas and voice their opinions on the matter. David Griffin, a member...