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Athletes. Musicians. TikTok Influencers. Those are NOT heroes. Talented individuals absolutely. A hero is someone that has sacrificed so much, and sometimes their life, to serve our country. A few weeks ago, on Veterans Day, a Tuscaloosa family heard about a local restaurant honoring veterans.

It is definitely a holiday staple. One of the most played songs every year after Thanksgiving. It holds the record for the fastest run to No. 1 in music history. Think about that. Music has a long, deep history. And, he lives right here in Tuscaloosa, as of 2021.

Donald Trump, Herschel Walker, Steve Young, Doug Flutie and Reggie White. What do they have in common? Not much, you might say. True. However, in 1983-1985 they were personalities involved in the U.S.F.L. The United States Football League. Once, a big part of the football history of Birmingham, Alabama.

Well, it came. The verdict heard around the world. I watched from a busy shopping center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. I want to know how Tuscaloosa and West Alabama folks feel about the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict. Tap the app below and let me know. Lots of inflamed passionate opinions are flowing here.

Nick Saban changed how I, as a diehard Alabama fan, look at college recruiting. Yeah, I don't really worry about it anymore. This goes back to the year that Saban swore he wasn't gonna leave the Miami Dolphins. Too bad so sad for them. I just have plenty of faith that we are gonna see plenty of the TOP recruits in Tuscaloosa each year.

This story really hit me hard. These things keep happening in Alabama. This story is bizarre. It sounds like a movie script but unfortunately it is absolutely real. Her name is Megan Green and she is a mother of three. She's been missing since Saturday. Much like the Garrett Walker story, in my opinion, this has so many strange and unanswered questions.

Here's the latest attempt from former Alabama and NFL superstar Henry Ruggs III and his attorneys to keep him out of jail. You get what you pay for, as they say. Clearly, Henry Ruggs, who spent a few years living here in Tuscaloosa, is paying them plenty of money. Ruggs lawyers are arguing that turning over medical records are a violation of "doctor-patient privilege".

OK now, raise your hand if you hate to save money! Yeah, I don't see you (or anyone) raising their hand. According to rent.com, these are the best, or cheapest cities to live in throughout the state of Alabama. You might be surprised where some cities rank and it could influence future moves.

Hollywood likes to make fun of Alabama. They have for decades. However, in recent years they can't get enough of filming in cities like Tuscaloosa, Birmingham and Mobile. Bruce Willis has been in Tuscaloosa as well as Birmingham working on a major motion picture. We have all heard about Atlanta becoming "Hollywood South" but it looks like Hollywood just prefers the SOUTH.

Here we go AGAIN! Now, this fight is still causing heartburn in 2021. Is this the way families in Tuscaloosa, Alabama are handling the holidays? According to a study out today, 3 in 5 Americans, are telling unvaccinated family members that they are not welcome at this years festivities.