UA Nursing Expansion | Reward In 1996 Cold Case | New Nonprofit Leader: Weekend Roundup

TUSCALOOSA, AL — It was another busy week across Tuscaloosa and West Alabama, with no shortage of headlines.

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Every Saturday we will bring you a roundup of the biggest stories we covered over the last week, just in case you might've missed something important.

Scroll through the links below to catch up on the events that shaped the news cycle over the last week in the Tuscaloosa Patch coverage area.

Bull On The Loose In Pickens County Corralled By Deputies

Authorities say a 1,500-pound bull that escaped near Pickens Academy on Friday prompted an unusual response from law enforcement, sending deputies and police officers on an impromptu rodeo before the animal was safely captured.

Historic Tuscaloosa To Honor 5 Preservation Champions At Annual Banquet

Historic Tuscaloosa on Friday announced it will recognize five individuals and organizations for their contributions to preserving the city's history.

Longtime Holt High Basketball Coach Leaving For New Job In County School System

One of the most decorated boys basketball coaches in Holt High School history is stepping down to take another job in the Tuscaloosa County School System.

Homicide Investigation Underway After Man Found Dead In Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa police and Violent Crimes Unit investigators responded Thursday to a homicide in the 5500 block of 20th Avenue East.

UA System Expanding Nursing Programs As Nurse Shortage Looms

The University of Alabama System announced Wednesday it is expanding nursing education across its three campuses in an effort to strengthen the state's healthcare workforce.

Governor's Reward Reissued, Increased For Leads In 1996 Cottondale Cold Case

The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit announced Wednesday that a $10,000 reward is now being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the 1996 killing of Carrie Loraine Bowles.

Tuscaloosa Barbershop Hosting Back-To-School Haircut Giveaway

The Back-to-School Haircut Giveaway is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 9, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Fatheadz Barbershop, which is located at 2516 Paul W. Bryant Drive in Tuscaloosa.

DCH Expands West Alabama Palliative Care Program

DCH Health System on Wednesday announced it will expand its West Alabama Palliative Care program on Aug. 10.

Easterseals Of West Alabama Names Dusty Wilder Executive Director

Dusty Wilder has been named the new executive director of Easterseals of West Alabama after serving in the role on an interim basis for the past five months.

Historic Tuscaloosa Seeks Volunteers For Battle-Friedman House Workday

Historic Tuscaloosa is seeking volunteers to help preserve one of the city's best-known historic landmarks during its annual Battle-Friedman House Volunteer Workday next month.

Authorities Warn Of Scam Calls Targeting UA Students, Employees

The University of Alabama Police Department is warning students and employees about a phone scam in which callers falsely claim to be a local law enforcement official and demand immediate payment to avoid arrest.

TTL Taps Former Tuscaloosa City Councilor For Executive Role

Engineering and consulting firm TTL, Inc. has named former Tuscaloosa city councilor and school board chairman Lee Garrison as its new vice president of external affairs.

Tuscaloosa Woman Killed In Hale County Crash Monday

A Tuscaloosa woman was killed Monday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash in Hale County.

Ryan Coleman-Williams Named To Maxwell Award Watch List

Alabama wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams has been named to the preseason watch list for the 2026 Maxwell Award, recognizing the nation's top college football player.