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UA alum Kim Cross writes book on tornado

UA alum Kim Cross writes book on tornado

Collin Burwinkel April 7, 2015

April 27, 2011. A dark, gloomy day most current students didn’t see, but many remember. A powerful EF4 tornado ripped across Alabama, killing 64 people, including six University of Alabama students....

The Hunt Is On: Tuscaloosa woman founds Bigfoot group

The Hunt Is On: Tuscaloosa woman founds Bigfoot group

Matthew Wilson April 6, 2015

Tuscaloosa native Mary Katherine Scruggs said her first encounter with the creature she calls Bigfoot occurred on a warm spring night in 2013. Scruggs’ family lived in a secluded area in northwest Tuscaloosa,...

Specialty grocery to open downtown

Specialty grocery to open downtown

Alana Norris April 6, 2015

Those in need of a place to fill their daily snack cravings, look no further. Cravings, a local specialty grocery store, is coming to downtown Tuscaloosa on Tuesday.The long, narrow store with high ceilings...

Vintage boutique opens in downtown Northport

Vintage boutique opens in downtown Northport

Becca Murdoch April 6, 2015

Off Main Avenue in historic downtown Northport, a treasure trove of vintage finds awaits those looking to stand out in a crowd.This Ol’ Thing Vintage is a boutique specializing in pre-1975 clothing and...

Conner returns to Central to coach football

Conner returns to Central to coach football

Jeremiah Johnson March 30, 2015

Dennis Conner serves as the head coach of the Central High School football team, but his impact on the players and community extends beyond the drawing boards.Conner grew up on the west side of Tuscaloosa,...

Northport duo to play Druid City Brewing Company

Mary Catherine Hodges March 25, 2015

In 2001, a boy from central London and a girl from Tuscaloosa met.The boy, Rick Asherson, was a young keyboardist who only played in his garage for personal entertainment. The girl, Debbie Bond, was a...

Startup Weekend back in town

Startup Weekend back in town

Elizabeth Elkin March 24, 2015

Entrepreneurs will have the chance to collaborate on business ideas this weekend with the return of Startup 
Weekend Tuscaloosa.The 54-hour event, hosted by Pam Hill and the STEM Path to the MBA program,...

Cajun staples offered at New Orleans Fry House in Temerson Square

Cajun staples offered at New Orleans Fry House in Temerson Square

Matt Lund March 23, 2015

While driving downtown, you may have noticed a glittery purple and gold addition. Next to Edelweiss in Temerson Square, New Orleans Fry House hints at the tantalizing prospect of serious creole cuisine...

UA Alumni take business West

UA Alumni take business West

Elizabeth Elkin March 11, 2015

Two University of Alabama graduates have become part of the largest franchised moving company both in the United States and internationally, and they are currently part of the 
company’s expansion...

Homegrown Alabama will return with market in April

Homegrown Alabama will return with market in April

Nick Privitera March 11, 2015

Homegrown Alabama, a student organization that hosts farmer’s markets to promote local produce and farmers, will celebrate its 10th season in April.The organization will host its first market Thursday,...

Then-UA student designed statue of Saban

Then-UA student designed statue of Saban

Kristen Ellis March 3, 2015

Many Alabama fans have seen the statues of Nick Saban and other celebrated coaches on the Walk of Champions, but few know about their creations. Jeremy Davis, who crafted the Saban statue in 2010, is the...

Three reasons to visit Avenue Pub

Three reasons to visit Avenue Pub

March 2, 2015

This week’s spotlight falls on Avenue Pub in Temerson Square downtown, and yeah, it’s that good. Freedom-soaked Americana bar food like this needs no introduction, so without further ado, here are...