Summer

Midtown Village in Tuscaloosa is showing free movies every Saturday night through the 4th of July!

There are few things more brutal than a West Alabama summer. It's hot. It's humid, and heck--it's just plain MISERABLE. Beat the heat this year when you check out our list of the chillest places in and around Tuscaloosa!

Summer's here, and there's no better way to kick off the season than a vacation. You don't have to travel far to have a good time, and even if there isn't room to budge in your budget, you can still get away for the weekend at one of our state's many travel hot spots...

Another summer is arriving in Tuscaloosa and that means it's time to get out and enjoy the things this city has to offer. Whether you're a new resident or you've lived here for years, you might not know about some of the great activities that Tuscaloosa has to offer...

There have been far too many stories in the news this summer about parents leaving their kids in the car while they go in and shop. This is not okay! We all know that a quick trip in the store can end up being much more than that.

An ongoing investigation by the Food and Drug Administration has prompted Consumer Reports to urge parents not to use spray-on sunscreen on or near children.

The convenience of the climate controlled, indoor workout is nice, but sometimes, we just want the fresh air and to be outside. You may be ready to go for a power walk, a run or even play time with the kids. It's no mystery, the summer months in the south get very hot and humid with plenty of sunshine. We can handle it, right? Sure, using common sense with a few exercise safety tips and you'll be

Don't get burned! Take precautions to protect your skin from the summer sun and enjoy being outdoors. Let's dig into what the 'UV Index' is all about and tips for sun protection for you and your family.

"It's so hot outside." "Can't summer be over?" "UGH. So hot outside. Thanks, Obama." That's what you think you sound like right now. "Blahblahblah mememe moomoomoo" is what your constant summer griping actually sounds like to me.

Hey, did you notice it's hot outside? Like, pretty freaking hot. Maybe you can't afford the luxury of air conditioning. Maybe it doesn't matter because you still have to go outside. Don't panic (and certainly don't run). Here's a GIF guide to surviving a summer heat wave.