Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa News Director and Tuscaloosa native Don Hartley's name is synonymous with West Alabama. He has two lengthy careers under his belt. 23 years in radio and television news and sports journalism and 26 years as a county and state emergency manager. Don also worked as a press aide to former Alabama Governor Guy Hunt and U.S. Senator Jeremiah Denton. Don marched four years in the University of Alabama Million Dollar Band and did the stadium announcing for the band for 16 years. His attachment to UA also extended to being the radio play-by-play voice of Crimson Tide Baseball and Women’s Basketball. He also served as public address announcer for Bama Gymnastics. For several years, Don did radio and television play-by-play for high school football and basketball, including Central’s 2007 4-A AHSAA Championship Game at Legion Field in Birmingham. Don has earned three Alabama Broadcasters Association ABBY Awards for news and public affairs broadcasting as well as multiple Associated Press honors for both quality news and sports broadcasting. Don is married with two adult children and one grandson.
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Union Push at Mercedes Sparks Legislative Pushback
The anti-union fight in "right-to-work" Alabama is getting Republican backing in the Alabama Legislature.
West Alabama Thursday Briefing
The Alabama Legislature has become involved in the United Autor Workers attempt to unionize non-union car producers in the state.
West Alabama Wednesday Briefing
Tuscaloosa County Republican Rep. Cynthia Almond is sponsoring childcare tax credits legislation
Birmingham Southern College to Close in May
The struggle to save Birmingham Southern College is over.
Sec. Allen: Beware Misleading Voting Information
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is cautioning voters to be aware of misleading information leading up to the November General Election.
Mercedes Employees Claim Union Busting
The attempt to unionize the Vance Mercedes Benz plant is picking up momentum and sparking controversy.
West Alabama Tuesday Briefing
Three candidates will be interviewed for the Northport District 5 Council seat vacated by Jeff Hogg's resignation.
West Alabama Monday Briefing
A woman is dead after an officer-involved shooting in Tuscaloosa this morning.
West Alabama Friday Briefing
Northport and Tuscaloosa streets were the scene of a number of shots fired earlier this week.
1932 Super Tornado Outbreak Anniversary
In has happened before, more than once and it can happen again and again.