Together, they're working to open Sugo Italian Restaurant in the Sweet Home space at 2218 University Boulevard next to Black Warrior Brewing Company. The duo joined the Thread for a joint Monday interview to preview the concept. "Traditionally in Italy, they call their red sauce either 'Sugo' or 'Ragu.'". Williams said.For more details on the fatality if any are released, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (12/11 - 12/18) 13 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the week of December 11th, 2023, which featured a disproportionate number of headlines from Northport.A fast-growing drive-thru coffee chain will open its first location in Tuscaloosa later this summer, a company spokesperson confirmed to the Thread Tuesday. The new-to-market concept is Scooter's Coffee, a Nebraska-based franchise with 650 stores in 29 U.S. states. A Scooter's Coffee spokesperson said they were first founded in 1998 in Omaha ...A man is fighting for his life early Sunday morning after a shooting at a gas station in Tuscaloosa, police have confirmed to the Thread. Captain Marty Sellers, the co-commander of the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit, said police were called to the scene of a shooting before dawn at the Marathon gas station at the corner of James I Harrison Parkway and Greensboro Avenue.For updates on this case as they are made available, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (1/1 - 1/8) 12 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the first week of 2024. Happy New Year, Roll Tide, and thanks for reading!For more on this story if any new developments arise, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (4/8 - 4/15) 10 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the 16th week of 2024 and the second of April, which saw four lives ended and several more ruined by gun violence.Stephen Dethrage Published: October 25, 2023. The fast-growing Chip gourmet cookie delivery company is all set to open its first store in Alabama this weekend at Tuscaloosa's Midtown Village. The sweets shop got started in Utah in 2016 by Sarah and Sean Wilson in 2016, who said the idea for the company was born out her own late-night pregnancy ...Pritchett was briefly booked in the Tuscaloosa County Jail before being released on a $300 bond. As the Thread first reported, Pritchett was also charged in December with knowingly passing on a sexually transmitted disease, although he was deemed a youthful offender and records in that case have been sealed. The misdemeanor charge could ...The Mobile, Alabama chicken chain exploded onto the local scene back in July 2020, when their store on 15th Street served more than 1,200 cars on its opening day. Get our free mobile app. Now, three years after the first Tuscaloosa location opened, work is underway to open a second local Foosacklys in Capital Market Center off Highway 69 South.Noah Haynes Published: September 19, 2023. Theatre Tuscaloosa will kick off their 2023-2024 season with a play about the famed comedian and writer, Erma Bombeck. The one-woman show, titled "Erma Bombeck: At Wit's End, " will star actress Carol DeVelice in the title role.Stephen Dethrage Published: February 19, 2024. (Stephen Dethrage | Tuscaloosa Thread) One of the last remaining dining options in a Tuscaloosa shopping center is permanently closed, joining a line of other vacant spaces in the outdoor mall. The 217,000 square-foot Shoppes at Legacy Park were built across 15th Street from the already-established ...Brittany Marshall Published: August 26, 2022. The University Town Center is looking to bring several new restaurants to their shopping center on the Strip just off the campus of the University of Alabama, including the city's third Whataburger. The University shared the news in a press release from UA's News Center announcing the addition of ...Employees at Mercedes battery and assembly plants near Tuscaloosa voted 56% against the union. The result handed the union a setback in its efforts to unionize workers at auto plants in the Deep ...A running list from the Tuscaloosa Thread of all restaurants and retailers who have opened, announced plans to come to the area or relocated so far in 2023. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (5/8- 5/15) 16 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the week of May 8th, 2023.For more on this breaking, developing story, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (12/11 - 12/18) 13 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the week of December 11th, 2023, which featured a disproportionate number of headlines from Northport.Stephen Dethrage Published: November 19, 2023. Police in Tuscaloosa County say a woman who was fatally shot in Northport Sunday was a 79-year-old woman suffering from a long-term illness, and her 80-year-old husband is the suspect. Captain Marty Sellers, the co-commander of the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit, said officers were called to the ...The Tuscaloosa Police Department has turned the investigation over to the multi-agency Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit, who told the Thread Monday that the investigation into the incident is still ongoing. VCU Commander Captain Jack Kennedy asked anyone who may have seen the shot fired to contact the investigative unit at 205-464-8690.Turn off the water source, disconnect any attached hose, remove the old spigot, clean the water pipe threads and install a new spigot to repair an outside faucet with stripped thre...Turn off the water source, disconnect any attached hose, remove the old spigot, clean the water pipe threads and install a new spigot to repair an outside faucet with stripped thre...Stay connected with the Tuscaloosa Thread to learn of future restaurant and retail developments happening in and around the Druid City. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (7/11 - 7/18) 19 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the week of July 11th, 2022.As always, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread for exclusive scoops from the restaurant and retail development beat. Restaurants and Retailers Who Opened or Announced in Tuscaloosa in 2023. A running list from the Tuscaloosa Thread of all restaurants and retailers who have opened, announced plans to come to the area or relocated so far in ...The victim of a fatal shooting in Tuscaloosa's South Park community Wednesday night was a teenager, and a 20-year-old suspect has been charged with his murder. Captain Jack Kennedy, the commander of the multi-agency Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit, said officers were called to the 3100 block of 2nd Avenue in Tuscaloosa around 9:15 p.m. Wednesday.Feb 15, 2024 · January 28th - Man Fatally Shot at Tuscaloosa's Landmark Apartments. After weeks of investigation and multiple arrests, police in Tuscaloosa have finally shared details about a deadly shooting at Landmark Apartments that claimed the life of a 30-year-old man. 4. March 5th - Tuscaloosa Man Charged with Blunt Force Murder of Ex-Girlfriend.Threading Concepts + SPA offers the best in class hair removal services performed by experts with over 30 years in the industry. Visit our locations in the Chicago area.Then, when Alabama beat Georgia in the 2021 SEC Championship but lost to the Bulldogs in the CFP final in January 2022, Mrs. Terry said she and Nick agreed - an SEC Title was enough to warrant funding another Habitat house. Now, even as Nick Saban leaves the football program and steps into retirement, the king and queen of the Crimson Tide have announced they will sponsor one more house - the ...For more from that side of the Black Warrior River as developments continue, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (4/22 - 4/29) 12 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the 18th week of 2024, including a deadly police shooting and major news about the old McFarland Mall.Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (5/13 - 5/20) 12 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the 21st week of 2024, which brought with it three new homicide cases and a defeat for the United Auto Workers union at the Mercedes plant in Vance.Stephen Dethrage Published: August 16, 2022. (Stephen Dethrage | Tuscaloosa Thread) Leaders in Tuscaloosa County once again called for DCH to move fully or partially under the umbrella of either the University of Alabama or the UAB Health System to improve conditions at its three hospitals and guarantee their long-term survival.The Tuscaloosa City Board of Education voted to promote a leader at the Alberta School of Performing Arts to principal Tuesday night, bringing a new face to one of the system's crown jewels. TASPA is a K-8 school that sharply focuses on visual and performing arts in addition to young students' other studies. Get our free mobile app.Stephen Dethrage Published: September 28, 2023. (Tuscaloosa City Schools) Students, faculty and parents at Northridge High School are mourning the Wednesday afternoon death of a junior studying there. The school said on Facebook that the student, junior Dennis Griffin, died at UAB Hospital on Wednesday. Get our free mobile app.10. Truck Driver Dies in Predawn Tractor Trailer Fire in Tuscaloosa Tuesday. The driver of a tractor-trailer died Tuesday morning when the vehicle caught fire behind a gas station in Tuscaloosa while they were inside. Police in Tuscaloosa are asking for help locating a man who has reportedly been missing for more than a month.For more coverage of all three governments and the communities they oversee, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (7/31 - 8/6) 12 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the week of July 31st, 2023.A man is fighting for his life early Sunday morning after a shooting at a gas station in Tuscaloosa, police have confirmed to the Thread. Captain Marty Sellers, the co-commander of the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit, said police were called to the scene of a shooting before dawn at the Marathon gas station at the corner of James I Harrison Parkway and Greensboro Avenue.The Tuscaloosa All-In-One-Ticket costs $11 for children and $17 for adults, but it grants admission to the Alabama Museum of Natural History, the Gorgas House Museum, Lake Lurleen State Park, the Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum, Moundville Archaeological Park and Paul W. Bryant Museum - all but one of which charge admission, making the 3-day pass a saving for those who make the ...The deadly police shooting of a West Alabama man made famous by a viral podcast is only getting stranger as state police said Thursday that he has only just been pronounced dead. As the Thread reported Monday, Tyler Goodson of Woodstock, Alabama was shot during a standoff with local police on Sunday night. A 32-year-old father of five, …Stephen Dethrage Published: May 2, 2024. (Stephen Dethrage | Tuscaloosa Thread) City leaders gathered in a breathtaking new public space on the banks of the Black Warrior River Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of Tuscaloosa's Western Riverwalk. The $12 million project, funded through federal grants and revenue generated by mayor Walt ...Engineers in Tuscaloosa unveiled "the world's most innovative energy storage system" Thursday and said with enough support and vision, it could "electrify the nation" and fundamentally change how people charge electric vehicles, power their homes and more. The big reveal was hosted at SWJ Technologies' North American …Tuscaloosa's new crisis center for people in urgent need of mental health care is just a week away from accepting patients to a still-growing facility with a sharp focus on privacy, dignity and respect. The Hope Pointe Behavioral Health Crisis Care will host a ribbon-cutting next week at their home in the heart of Tuscaloosa at 1401 Greensboro ...Stephen Dethrage Published: November 19, 2023. Police in Tuscaloosa County say a woman who was fatally shot in Northport Sunday was a 79-year-old woman suffering from a long-term illness, and her 80-year-old husband is the suspect. Captain Marty Sellers, the co-commander of the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit, said officers were called to the ...Stephen Dethrage Published: September 28, 2023. (Tuscaloosa City Schools) Students, faculty and parents at Northridge High School are mourning the Wednesday afternoon death of a junior studying there. The school said on Facebook that the student, junior Dennis Griffin, died at UAB Hospital on Wednesday. Get our free mobile app.Two communities in southwest Tuscaloosa County are in "desperate need of help" after a strong storm that residents believe involved a small tornado passed through the area Friday. Patsy Mozingo, a Fosters resident who lives on Sylvan Loop Road, reached out to the Tuscaloosa Thread directly to ask for the community's help, especially in Ralph.Mr. Edward (“Ed”) James LaVigne of Tuscaloosa, Alabama passed peacefully from this Earth on Monday, May 8, 2023. Ed's Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday May 12th at St. Francis University Parish at 404 9th Street in Tuscaloosa.For more details if any are made available, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (2/12 - 2/19) 13 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the news-heavy sixth week of 2024, which include a deadly plane crash, long-awaited details on a January murder and much more.Stephen Dethrage Published: January 4, 2024. (Stephen Dethrage | Tuscaloosa Thread) The family of the 24-year-old man who was fatally shot by police in Tuscaloosa last month have announced plans for his funeral and continue to call for transparency in the wake of his death. The deceased, Tristan Clark, was a passenger in …Stephen Dethrage Published: February 7, 2024. (Stephen Dethrage | Tuscaloosa Thread) Leaders from West Alabama traveled to the state's capital Wednesday for the annual Montgomery Drive-In, where they are in for a whirlwind of meetings with many of the state's elected officials and agency leaders. The trip is …The pros at Visit Tuscaloosa were named the best in the state at the Alabama Tourism Department's annual awards ceremony last month. In a Friday press release, the agency said they were named the state's Tourism Organization of the Year for 2023 in recognition of the staff's efforts to see travel and tourism in the Tuscaloosa area …For updates on the lawsuit and the city's ongoing efforts to end these overflows, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (1/1 - 1/8) 12 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the first week of 2024. Happy New Year, Roll Tide, and thanks for reading!This is a developing story, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread for updates as they become available. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (1/8 - 1/15) 16 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the second week of 2024, which included the shocking news that Nick Saban would retire as the head football coach of the ...Welcome to the YouTube page The Tuscaloosa Thread -- Druid City's newest source for live and local news, delivered with no subscription, no paywall, just news. Operating under Townsquare Media ...The $183 million arena would hold 10,400 seats for basketball and gymnastics competitions in Tuscaloosa. Greg Byrne, director of athletics, proposed the idea to the board of trustees, who approved the preliminary project scope and budget for a new athletic arena on UA's campus. Stay connected with the Tuscaloosa Thread for future updates on ...So Maddox and the council did just that and declared March 28th to be Ramesh Peramsetty in the city of Tuscaloosa. "Thank you, city of Tuscaloosa, for this recognition and for your support in helping me serve the community for 25 years, especially those who trusted me to provide the care they needed during the entire pandemic," Peramsetty said.For more stories about restaurant and retail development in West Alabama, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (12/4 - 12/11) 13 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the week of December 4th, 2023. Roll Tide!Brittany Marshall Published: February 24, 2023. Tuscaloosa businessman Stan Pate is suing several individuals for libel after they alleged online that he participated in illegal activities, including bribery and drug trafficking. According to court documents filed in the Circuit Court in Tuscaloosa County Tuesday, Pate is suing William l.Stephen Dethrage Published: October 23, 2023. (Noah Lueker | Tuscaloosa Thread) Police in Tuscaloosa County have arrested a man they believe is responsible for a Sunday afternoon shooting in Cottondale that left a 26-year-old seriously injured. Captain Jack Kennedy, the commander of the multi-agency Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit, said ...10-Year-Old Northport Boy Dies After Swimming Accident, Fundraiser for Family Launched. Loved ones are mustering support for a Northport family after their 10-year-old son died Tuesday after an accident in the water last week. According to a GoFundMe Page and information shared by Northport's Warrior Baseball youth league on Facebook, RJ Paulk ...This is a developing story -- stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread for more details as they become available. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (8/22 - 8/29) 18 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the week of August 22th, 2022.For updates on this situation and Jarrett's lawsuit as they develop, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (4/10 - 4/17) 17 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the week of April 10th, 2023. Filed Under: Featured, twelve25.Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (1/8 - 1/15) 16 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the second week of 2024, which included the shocking news that Nick Saban would retire as the head football coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide.Stephen Dethrage Published: February 12, 2024. (Facebook) Entrepreneurs are aiming to open a new restaurant and bar in Tuscaloosa County soon, quickly filling the space left empty when a similar concept closed last fall. As the Thread previously reported, Backwoods Bar & Grill in Coaling permanently closed after just a year in business, citing ...For updates if any are made available, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (4/8 - 4/15) 10 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the 16th week of 2024 and the second of April, which saw four lives ended and several more ruined by gun violence.A running list from the Tuscaloosa Thread of all restaurants and retailers who have opened, announced plans to come to the area or relocated so far in 2023. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (5/8- 5/15) 16 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the week of May 8th, 2023.Stephen Dethrage Published: December 5, 2023. (City of Tuscaloosa) The city of Tuscaloosa celebrated the completion of a major $10 million infrastructure project linking key parts of the growing River District downtown. The pedestrian bridge will take walkers over Jack Warner Parkway and connect the Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater and the recently ...The Tuscaloosa Thread covers breaking news, crime, sports, weather and more in West Alabama. It is a free and standalone digital news website that works with Townsquare Media's radio stations to provide local updates and leads.The Thread was the first to tell readers about Jake's Cafe coming to Tuscaloosa on McFarland Boulevard next to Dunkin Donuts, in the space where the Hwy 55 Burgers & Fries once occupied. That was nine months ago, though, last May, and Jake's executive chef and co-founder Teresa "Ree Ree" McLaughlin estimated they could get open by July or ...A teenage driver died Saturday night after a single-vehicle accident on Highway 69 just south of Tuscaloosa, State Troopers reported Sunday morning. Sergeant Jeremy J. Burkett, a spokesperson for the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency in West Alabama, said the 17-year-old was driving a 2005 Nissan Maxima when they left the roadway and struck a ditch.Tuscaloosa Police Arrest 2 Alleged Traffickers With Large Amount of Fentanyl and Meth Friday. A man and woman accused of trafficking deadly drugs were arrested in Tuscaloosa County Friday as part of an ongoing narcotics operation there, a police spokesperson told the Thread. Both suspects were charged with trafficking methamphetamine and the ...Employees at Mercedes battery and assembly plants near Tuscaloosa voted 56% against the union. The result handed the union a setback in its efforts to unionize workers at auto plants in the Deep ...Stephen Dethrage Published: July 18, 2023. (Stephen Dethrage | Tuscaloosa Thread) Leaders in Tuscaloosa are looking to raise $2.8 million to invest directly into improving the lives of people living in specific, underserved parts of the city. It is no secret nor surprise that people, especially children, achieve better outcomes when their ...Stephen Dethrage Published: February 19, 2024. (Stephen Dethrage | Tuscaloosa Thread) One of the last remaining dining options in a Tuscaloosa shopping center is permanently closed, joining a line of other vacant spaces in the outdoor mall. The 217,000 square-foot Shoppes at Legacy Park were built across 15th Street from the already-established ...2 Shot in Tuscaloosa Mobile Home, Victim's Ex-Boyfriend Arrested. A Tuscaloosa man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after he allegedly shot a woman and man through a bedroom window earlier this month. According to court documents filed Wednesday, a woman and man were in the bedroom of a residence in Tuscaloosa's Sherwood ...Stephen Dethrage Published: September 29, 2023. A suspect is in custody and there is no longer any threat to the Moundville community after an alleged home invasion and stabbing there Friday morning led to a brief manhunt. Captain Jack Kennedy, the commander of the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit, said sheriff's deputies and the …Noah Lueker Published: September 8, 2021. (Noah Lueker | Tuscaloosa Thread) A female student was charged with attempted murder after trying to hit another woman with her vehicle on the University of Alabama campus. The University of Alabama Police Department was initially called to 525 Devotie Drive near the Bryant Hall dormitory parking lot at ...Stay connected with the Tuscaloosa Thread to learn of future restaurant and retail developments happening in and around the Druid City. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (7/11 - 7/18) 19 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the week of July 11th, 2022.Bolt hole thread damage can be a frustrating and costly problem. Whether you’re working on a construction project or performing maintenance on heavy machinery, damaged bolt hole th...Sep 22, 2023 · The pros at Visit Tuscaloosa were named the best in the state at the Alabama Tourism Department's annual awards ceremony last month. In a Friday press release, the agency said they were named the state's Tourism Organization of the Year for 2023 in recognition of the staff's efforts to see travel and tourism in the Tuscaloosa area rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic.Stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread for updates as they become available. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (1/8 - 1/15) 16 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the second week of 2024, which included the shocking news that Nick Saban would retire as the head football coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide.For updates on this breaking story as they develop, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (4/10 - 4/17) 17 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the week of April 10th, 2023. All Homicides Investigated So Far in Tuscaloosa County in 2023.For more details on this case as they develop, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (7/3 - 7/10) 12 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the week of July 3rd, 2023. Filed Under: Featured, Walker County.. The Tuscaloosa City School District honored two schools and almStephen Dethrage Published: November 29, For more on this breaking, developing story, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (12/11 - 12/18) 13 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the week of December 11th, 2023, which featured a disproportionate number of headlines from Northport.Stephen Dethrage Published: July 18, 2023. (Stephen Dethrage | Tuscaloosa Thread) Leaders in Tuscaloosa are looking to raise $2.8 million to invest directly into improving the lives of people living in specific, underserved parts of the city. It is no secret nor surprise that people, especially children, achieve better outcomes when their ... This is a breaking, developing story that A beloved breakfast concept from a James Beard Award-winning chef in Oxford, Mississippi is coming soon to downtown Tuscaloosa. John Currence opened the first Big Bad Breakfast in Oxford in 2008, where his focus on true southern cooking has made it a staple there. "More than anything, I wanted to recapture the flavors of my childhood memory.The Tuscaloosa City School District honored two schools and almost two dozen students for demonstrating good character during the 2022-2023 school year in a Monday afternoon ceremony. Oakdale Elementary and Skyland Elementary School were designated as State Schools of Character by Character.org in January. 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