WTSK-AM (Tuscaloosa, AL)

The 2026 Youth Symposium, designed for youth ages 12–18 and hosted by the Epsilon Mu Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon. The event will be held in the Holiday Inn Express Conference Room at 6350 Interstate Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35453.

Alabama is grabbing national attention as one of the most popular states Americans are moving to in 2025, and that’s big news for folks who already call this place home. According to U.S. News and data from the United Van Lines Moving Trends report, Alabama ranked among the Top 10 states drawing new residents nationwide this year. The survey of migration patterns shows Alabama finished right in the mix with other states that are attracting people from across the country. What’s behind the influx?

As the winter season rolls on, the thrill of snow in Alabama was confined to the southern part of the state, as well as areas of the Florida Panhandle and portions of central Georgia. Today in West Alabama, highs will be in the low 40s with sunny conditions. Looking ahead to Monday, January 19, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. While King was born on January 15, 1929, his birthday is observed each year on the third Monday in January.

Praise 93.3 will host our 48-hour Christmas Praise Music Marathon starting on Christmas Eve and flowing straight through Christmas Day. This is a joyful musical celebration of the birth of Christ featuring nonstop Christmas music and holiday favorites. The year’s celebration gathers the iconic classics and soulful gems from Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Fred Hammond, Shirley Caesar, and more.

The University of Alabama has moved up two spots in the U.S. News and World Report's Best Colleges 2026 ranking. The Capstone is now placed overall at 169th out of 436 national universities in the study. A breakdown in programs at UA shows the Tuscaloosa campus in the top 25 for nursing at 22nd, 92nd in top public schools, 112th in economics, 122nd in best colleges for veterans, 154th in best value schools, 86th in best undergraduate engineering program and 426th top performers in social mobility.

Mental health is a major concern not just in Alabama but in the United States as a whole. People often tend to forget how impactful mental health is on teens while they're growing up. The statistics on mental health in Alabama may not look like what you think they do. According to Nami, Alabama is currently facing a mental health crisis. The number of teens in Alabama is even more alarming. According to Nami, 1 in 6 adolescents aged 12-17 experience a major depressive episode in Alabama each year.

The Tuscaloosa Branch of the NAACP will continue its yearly tradition by hosting its Annual Juneteenth Parade and the “Living Legends” luncheon. PARADE INFO The annual Tuscaloosa Branch of the NAACP parade will take place on Saturday, June 14, and will feature organizations and groups from Tuscaloosa and surrounding counties. Organizers encourage residents to view the parade along Martin Luther King Blvd. between Westlawn Middle School and Shelton State – C.A. Fredd Campus.

Foodies love new spots. So be sure to save this foodie alert and keep it handy for your next adventure. Southern Living released “The 20 Best New Restaurants In The South,” according to their editors. How did Southern Living narrow down this hit list of 20 locations?

Northport's new ALDI supermarket is set to open soon in the former home of the Winn Dixie it replaced on McFarland Boulevard, the German grocer announced Tuesday. As the Thread previously reported, the store at 10 McFarland Boulevard closed last July to convert formats after ALDI acquired the Winn Dixie brand from Southeastern Grocers in 2023.

Christmas music transforms the holiday season, wrapping hearts in warmth and nostalgia. It creates a soundtrack of togetherness, whether it's the soft hum of a cherished hymn or the cheerful notes of a festive tune. Praise 93.3 will feature nonstop Christmas tunes to celebrate the holiday season with all your favorite Gospel artists.