Month: July 2016

At first, the fatal DUI crash that killed two young girls just outside of Tuscaloosa looked like so many other tragedies caused by drunk driving. Then the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s office realized who they had just arrested: a highly-decorated and famous NASA astronaut. James Donald Halsell Jr. was an accomplished NASA pilot who flew with … Read moreWrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Astronaut in Tuscaloosa DUI

A long holiday weekend along the Gulf Coast and elsewhere is helping to bring about a surge in tourism in Alabama, and officials hope visitors will set another record for spending in 2016. Industry leaders say hotels and condominiums in Baldwin County reported high occupancy rates for the July 4 holiday, which coastal tourism promoter … Read moreHoliday Weekend Boosts Tourism in Alabama