Stan Pate, a Tuscaloosa businessman, is giving away over $50,000 to local listeners of a Tuscaloosa radio station along with a local charity of their choice.
Stan Pate, a Tuscaloosa businessman, is giving away over $50,000 to local listeners of a Tuscaloosa radio station along with a local charity of their choice.
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The Ice Cream of the Future is a thing of the past on Tuscaloosa s 15th Street as the Dippin Dots store that has operated there for more than 20 years has permanently closed.
In an exclusive interview with The Tuscaloosa Thread, Dippin Dots Senior Director of Franchising Steve Rothenstein said the company originally closed the 15th Street location back in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
He confirmed Wednesday afternoon the store will not reopen.
Fans of the company s one-of-a-kind beaded ice cream need not panic, though, Rothenstein said. Dippin Dots products will still be readily available in several area locations such as convenience stores.
Urban Bar & Kitchen Officially Opens in Downtown Tuscaloosa
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When the golden scissor cut through the red Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama ribbon, visible relief ran over Gary McGee s face.
As he celebrated the opening of Urban Bar & Kitchen with a subtle fist pump, it symbolized overcoming a tough year for the restauranteur.
In an exclusive interview with The Tuscaloosa Thread, McGee said ever since he had to close the Levee Bar & Grill back in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he has been eager to the back into the restaurant industry.