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Some GOP-led states, including Alabama, are bringing back death penalty for child rape convictions
2+ hour, 39+ min ago (395+ words) Alabama approved legislation Thursday to add rape and sexual torture of a child under 12 to the narrow list of crimes that could draw a death sentence. The Supreme Court in 2008 ruled that such sentences were not a "proportional punishment" and…...
Phoenix House gets $50K grant from Tuscaloosa Rotary Club for upgraded restrooms in Cottondale facility
3+ week, 2+ day ago (133+ words) Phoenix House gets $50K grant from Tuscaloosa Rotary Club for upgraded restrooms in Cottondale facility'WVUA 23 A local rehabilitation facility is getting $50,000 from another area organization so it can make some much-needed facility upgrades. The Phoenix House of Tuscaloosa, which is a…...
BF Goodrich employee severely injured in June 22 workplace incident
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (140+ words) As is protocol, The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit is investigating after an employee at the BF Goodrich Manufacturing Plant in Tuscaloosa was seriously injured while working June 22." The employee, who VCU is not naming to protect the family's privacy, suffered…...
TPD continue to search for owners of runaway goat
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (124+ words) The search continues for the owners of a runaway goat that was captured on Feb. 23 by animal control. Tuscaloosa Police Department announced on their Facebook page that the goat had first been spotted ... The search continues for the owners of…...
Alabama Softball Prepares for First Home Tournament
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (275+ words) Alabama Softball Player Kristen White (3) slides into base against Western Michigan at Hillenbrand Stadium in Tucson, AZ on Sunday, Feb 9, 2025. Alabama softball player Jocelyn Briski (23) pitches the ball against Tennessee at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, TN on Saturday,…...