In December 1990, I migrated South from Joliet, Illinois, (Yeah, home of Stateville Penitentiary), to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to come work in a cow pasture at the LEGENDARY Z102. I told myself back then, "If I don't like it here, I can always move back in 6 months". Well, here it is, 25 Years later and I'm still HERE! I LOVE this town, I LOVE these people, and I'm a LUCKY man who's been able to entertain folks on the radio for over 3 decades. I'm HONORED to have been voted "Tuscaloosa's Favorite Radio DJ" on 8 different occasions, and I'm still FLATTERED when people stop me on the street to either hug my neck or shake their fist at me! I've emceed at over 1000 events, as I consider myself part DJ, part comedian, & part lounge singer. I'm also an accomplished hard rock guitarist thanks to spending a few years on the road in several non-famous bands. I'm a HUGE Chicago Sports Fan, (GO CUBS!), as well as an Alabama Football Fan, (ROLL TIDE!). I'm also quite fond of Tom Jones, Lifetime Movie Network Movies, Eddie Van Halen, Greek Food, Ric Flair, The Beach, & Long John Silver's.
Louie Linguini
State Troopers Expecting Heavier Than Normal Labor Day Holiday Travel
The ALEA (Alabama Law Enforcement Agency), is telling Alabamians to expect "heavier-than-usual" traffic on Alabama State Highways and Waterways this upcoming Labor Day weekend.
Sources say that ALEA’s Highway Patrol and Marine Patrol Divisions will increase patrol and enforcement efforts across the state to promote safety from 12:01 a...
Tuscaloosa Police Need Your Help Catching This Man
Tuscaloosa Police are searching for a robbery suspect, who allegedly broke into a building in the 100 block of East 39th Street back last Thursday, (Aug. 10th).
Tuscaloosa Police say that when they arrived on the crime scene, two windows had been broken out on the east side of the building...
Is There A Tropical Disturbance Headed To The U.S. Soon?
Is there a Tropical Storm heading our way next week? The National Hurricane Center seems to thinks so. In fact, Hurricane Hunters are scheduled to take a closer look on Monday, August 7th.
According to initial reports, the tropical weather mass continued to show signs of organization in the west Caribbean on Sunday afternoon...
Tuscaloosa Amphitheater Set To Start Using New Walk-Thru Metal Detectors
Tuscaloosa concert goers should be experiencing shorter waiting lines than what they've been accustomed to because new walk-through metal detectors are now in place at The Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. This is a change from the handheld metal detecting wands that the Amp staff has been using at previous concerts...
City Considering New Safety Measures On Lake Tuscaloosa
The April deaths of Shelly Darling and Liz Whipple has created a new awareness of electric shock drownings. And now, the city Of Tuscaloosa is taking steps to help prevent such drownings in the future.
A plan is being considered that would include mandatory dock inspections...
Old Tuscaloosa Sign Provides a Fun Little Geography Lesson
So, yesterday when I was driving up to Birmingham to shop around for a few yours, I stopped at Wilson's Texaco on Skyland to fill up my car. As I was pumping my gas, I noticed THIS sign. I've seen it many times before, but I've never really paid attention to it...
April 27, 2011 – We Will Never Forget
April 27, 2011 is a day that NO one in Tuscaloosa will ever forget. Through the years, the question has always been asked, "Where were you when Kennedy was shot?", or "Where were you on 9/11?". In Tuscaloosa, the question is, "Where were you on April 27th, 2011...
What??? Walmart Neighborhood Market Isn’t Open 24 Hours Anymore?!
I admit it! I am a HUGE fan of The Walmart Neighborhood Market on Skyland and Hargrove. I'm easily in there AT LEAST a couple times a day. The Location, The Selection, The Pricing, & The Convenience, has been a Godsend for those of us who live on the Eastern Part Of Town. It...
Two Women Found Dead In Lake Tuscaloosa
Two women, ages 34 and 41, were found dead early Saturday morning in Lake Tuscaloosa. The victims have been identified as Liz Whipple and Shelly Darling.
The women were last seen on Friday morning, and reported missing by family members on Friday evening when one of the victims didn't return home for dinner...
What Should Tuscaloosa Build On This Vacant Lot?
There'a a chance that you've passed through this intersection a few times. I've passed through it probably a THOUSAND times, because it's part of my daily commute to work. The intersection is located at the corner of Skyland Boulevard. & Hargrove Road.
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