Long Island native and two-time Bama grad who is still trying to figure out this southern hospitality thing. Previously, I was the Assistant Sports Editor for UA's The Crimson White and a digital reporter for WVUA 23. I love writing, drinking Dr. Pepper and watching Rangers hockey. Reach out if you have a tip or want to know how to make a good marinara sauce.
James Benedetto
Spain Park Comes From Behind to Beat Tuscaloosa County, 35-34
In their final game of regional play, Spain Park trailed for 47 minutes and 26 seconds but in the waning moments, the Jaguars were able to take its only lead of the game as junior Bennett Meredith found senior Cooper Kelley on a seven-yard touchdown pass.
Former Alabama Quarterback Launches Gas Delivery Service
Former Crimson Tide walk-on quarterback Jackson Carpenter created a mobile delivery service for when you're running on empty.
Funding Cuts for PARA, TPL Reduced in 2021 Budget Compromise
During the Tuscaloosa City Council Finance Committee Meeting, Mayor Walt Maddox and the council reached a compromise that will see a 10 percent budget cut for both entities.
Tuscaloosa County Sees Uptick in COVID-19 Cases After Labor Day
Tuscaloosa County is seeing an uptick in positive COVID-19 cases that local officials are attributing to a travel-heavy Labor Day, but the spike is not as severe as it was after Independence Day.
Hueytown Hands Hillcrest Its First Loss, 28-24
The Gophers have now won their last three matchups against Hillcrest while also spoiling the Patriots' perfect record.
TCSS: 48 New COVID-19 Cases, 349 Quarantined in 10-Day Period
The Tuscaloosa County School System announced Friday that 48 students tested positive for the coronavirus from Sept. 1 to Sept. 11 and 349 students were quarantined.
Alabama Ranks Last in 2020 U.S. Census Response Rates
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Alabama is in last place with an 85 percent enumerated (self-response and enumerated in non-response follow up) response rate.
Alabama’s Skylar Wallace Enters the Transfer Portal
Alabama Softball's Skylar Wallace entered her name in the transfer portal Tuesday afternoon.
West Blocton Cruises to 52-30 Victory Over Holt
Matchups and a strong game plan led West Blocton to a 2-0 record in Region 3 play thanks to a 52-30 victory over Holt.
TCS Superintendent Pitches Dates for Staggered Opening of Schools
The board is expected to vote on Daria's proposal next week. If approved, TCS will move to a staggered, four-day learning week with each student in a classroom twice weekly.