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105.1 The Block covers everything from local news stories to weather updates to business openings and closings to entertainment features to unique and interesting things you never even knew existed in and around West Alabama. Our content is available for free on our websites and our free mobile app.

Jobseekers can connect with potential employers at a hiring event in the Pickens County city of Carrollton later this mo...
08/01/2025

Jobseekers can connect with potential employers at a hiring event in the Pickens County city of Carrollton later this month.

The World of Beer in downtown Tuscaloosa has closed after seven years, but local management there is launching their own...
08/01/2025

The World of Beer in downtown Tuscaloosa has closed after seven years, but local management there is launching their own concept in the same space next week.

Alabama authorities have identified a man who was killed last week in a crash in Walker County after which the Tesla he ...
07/31/2025

Alabama authorities have identified a man who was killed last week in a crash in Walker County after which the Tesla he was driving caught fire.

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Alabama authorities have identified a man who was killed in a crash in Walker County last week after which the Tesla he was driving caught fire.

Major sales are going on ahead of the closure of a store that has sold craft goods, minerals, home decor, and other Bohe...
07/31/2025

Major sales are going on ahead of the closure of a store that has sold craft goods, minerals, home decor, and other Bohemian wares in Tuscaloosa's University Mall since 2006.

Major sales are going on ahead of the closure of a store that has sold craft goods, minerals, home decor, and more in Tuscaloosa's University Mall since 2006.

Here are the details on the heat advisory, peak temps, and storm chances for West Alabama.
07/31/2025

Here are the details on the heat advisory, peak temps, and storm chances for West Alabama.

Heat index values soar in West Alabama Counties, plus showers and thunderstorms are expected.

Looking for a job? Don’t miss Congresswoman Sewell’s Job Fair! 70+ employers await to meet you in Tuscaloosa.
07/31/2025

Looking for a job? Don’t miss Congresswoman Sewell’s Job Fair! 70+ employers await to meet you in Tuscaloosa.

Congresswoman Sewell’s job fair features 10 industries.

WVUA brings a new leader for the news department to Tuscaloosa with leadership over veterans and students.
07/30/2025

WVUA brings a new leader for the news department to Tuscaloosa with leadership over veterans and students.

WVUA brings a new leader for the news department into Tuscaloosa with leadership over veterans and students.

A longstanding Tuscaloosa formal wear and cosmetics store on Skyland Boulevard will close by November, and discounts are...
07/30/2025

A longstanding Tuscaloosa formal wear and cosmetics store on Skyland Boulevard will close by November, and discounts are underway to liquidate inventory.

A longstanding Tuscaloosa formal wear and cosmetics store on Skyland Boulevard will close by November and discounts are underway to liquidate inventory.

Moisture problems have led to mold formation in a new wing of Echols Middle School in Northport, which will cause minor ...
07/30/2025

Moisture problems have led to mold formation in a new wing of Echols Middle School in Northport, which will cause minor changes that will especially affect seventh graders.

Mold has been found in a new wing of Echols Middle School in Tuscaloosa County, which will cause minor changes that will especially affect seventh graders.

A west Alabama family has officially opened their new ice cream shoppe in the heart of downtown Tuscaloosa, where you ca...
07/30/2025

A west Alabama family has officially opened their new ice cream shoppe in the heart of downtown Tuscaloosa, where you can now beat the heat seven days a week.

A west Alabama family has officially opened their new ice cream shoppe in the heart of downtown Tuscaloosa, where you now can beat the heat seven days a week.

Tuscaloosa's soon-to-be-built Saban Center has another new partner in the Poarch Creek Indians, who have made one of the...
07/30/2025

Tuscaloosa's soon-to-be-built Saban Center has another new partner in the Poarch Creek Indians, who have made one of the biggest donations for the project's development to date in a collaboration announced Wednesday.

Tuscaloosa's soon-to-be-built Saban Center, now backed by the Poarch Creek Indians, promises to enhance STEM learning and support local youth initiatives.

🚨Stay updated on the heat advisory and plan accordingly using our heat index and peak heating timeframe guide.
07/30/2025

🚨Stay updated on the heat advisory and plan accordingly using our heat index and peak heating timeframe guide.

West Alabama continues to face dangerously high temperatures and humidity levels.

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