Cap’t Ray, Ray Allen has enjoyed over 30 years in Broadcasting much spent on the airways in the Tuscaloosa Market. Over the years Cap entertained during the morning hours playing everything from Country to Classic Rock. Having lived in West Alabama for over 45 years he knows the roadways pretty well and spots traffic problems quickly and gets the information out on radio and social media. His goal is to provide you with current and correct information daily. Outside of radio, Cap loves to bake and cook and is an Uber driver with over 2000 rides given. He served on the Northport City Council and on various committees for the City.
Ray Allen
NWS Bham issues Severe TS Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9 PM
Access to Tuscaloosa City Hall Restricted for the Public, Effective Immediately
Access to Tuscaloosa City Hall restricted for the public.
Toll Bridge will not take cash until further notice
No cash for Toll Bridge crossings
Boaters Discover Deceased Male at Fosters Landing
At about 5:30 PM yesterday the Tuscaloosa Co. Sheriffs Office was called to the Fosters boat landing off US 11/43 near Fosters. Boaters had returned to the landing from the river and discovered a deceased male that had been shot several times...
17 Year Old Suspect Arrested For Attempted Murder
The Tuscaloosa Police Dept. and the Violent Crimes Unit were dispatched to the intersection of 20th St. And Dinah Washington Av. on a reported shooting. The victim was located and found to have injuries from being shot with a shotgun. The victim was treated at DCH and will survive...
Paving on Lurleen overnight tonight
Paving on Lurleen SB starting at 3 am in the morning Saturday
Wreck closes 20/59 EB
Wreck on 20/59 EB just past McFarland has closed the interstate. Use Skyland Blvd or University Blvd as alternate route.
Skyland Blvd to Close For Bridge Demolition
Bridge Demolition to close Skyland Blvd this weekend.
Suspect Charged with Murder of Lake View Woman
Suspect captured in the Lakeview murder.
No Live Steaming of the Alabama-Michigan Bowl Game
Due to contractual restrictions from the Citrus Bowl and Learfield/IMG we are unable to live steam today's Alabama-Michigan game on 953thebear.com or tide1009.com We regret not being able to the game. Game Day all day coverage is live on the radio on 95...