Shelby Weiss, a junior at The University of Alabama, is a Multi-Media Journalist majoring in News Media with the hope of becoming an international travel writer. She has worked in broadcast news as an On-Air sports reporter at Crimson Tide Productions for three years, recently became a contributing writer to The Crimson White Opinions Column, and is now looking to bring her writing flair to the Tuscaloosa Thread as an intern. From Jacksonville, Florida, there’s nothing she loves more than traveling, a good book, and bringing you the latest news!
Shelby Weiss
Tuscaloosa Art Business Offers Creative Outlet for Children
When other businesses were finding it difficult to break even and when many closed their doors for good, the Art Garage boomed with business.
Tuscaloosa Woman Runs Diaper Bank, Serving Families In Need
Essentially, a diaper bank operates similarly to a food bank and receives monetary or diaper donations then distributes the collected items to families in need.
Lonely? Drown Your Single Sorrows in These 5 Romantic Reads
This Valentine's Day, curl up to these five books that will make you forget about your relationship status for a couple of hours.
Combination Rita’s & PJ’s Coffee on the Strip Opening Soon
The long-awaited PJ’s Coffee and Rita’s Italian Ice combination on the Strip has finally set a date for its grand opening.
Meet the Mounted Posse, an Antiquated Aid for a Modern Sheriff
The Mounted Unit, is a group of 13 civilian volunteers that train their personal horses to aid the sheriff’s department in search and rescue missions.
Leaders Focus on Security, Fraud Prevention Ahead of Elections
Suspicion of election fraud has spiked since the 2020 presidential election, and with the Tuscaloosa municipal elections approaching quickly, the validity of our ballot counting has been called into question.
Personal Thoughts on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Today, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Tuscaloosa Thread intern Shelby Weiss remarks on the events of past and present that shape her worldview as a member of the Jewish community.
West Alabama Food Bank Needs Post-Holiday Help
As the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the community, the West Alabama Food Bank needs the public's help trekking through the post-holiday lull in food donations.
New Ownership Transforms Cravings, a Downtown Tuscaloosa Staple
Under new ownership, Cravings has transformed from an odds-and-ends bodega-style store into a designer deli and one-stop-shop for any occasion.
TFR to Use Mall Lot for Firetruck Training Program
Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue is expected to begin its annual firetruck-driving training course in the University Mall’s parking lot from Jan. 25 through Feb. 28.