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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West Alabama Thursday Briefing
The University of Alabama is examining the impact the ban on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion law signed by Gov. Ivey will have on campus.
Pedestrian Bridge Safe For Now
The Veteran's Memorial Parkway pedestrian bridge is safe, for now.
West Alabama Wednesday Briefing
A DEI ban law awaits Governor Ivey's signature.
D.E.I. Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature
D.E.I. could become a thing of the past and a spark for protests in Alabama.
Halftime is Over in the Lottery Debate?
As state lawmakers begin the second half of the 2024 Regular Session, the future for a state lottery vote in Alabama is still up-in-the-air.
West Alabama Tuesday Briefing
An old idea is being revived.
Need Prompts West Alabama Food Bank Growth
The West Alabama Food Bank is fighting food insecurity.
State Sen. Gerald Allen Revives Eastern Bypass
There is no getting around it (excuse the pun} but it is just not easy driving in Tuscaloosa/Northport.
Northport Council to Select President Pro Tem Tonight
More change is coming to the Northport City Council.
Northport River Run Park Groundbreaking Today
Northport takes another step forward for high quality youth sports and recreation today.