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 Tuesday Briefing
On a 3-to-1 vote the Northport City Council appointed Amwar Aiken to be the vacant 5th District council seat last night.
West Alabama Monday Briefing
It is no April Fool Joke; the Crimson Tide is headed to the NCAA Basketball Final Four!
Tide back in Sweet Home Alabama, For Now
It was "Sweet Home Alabama" for the NCAA West Region Champion Crimson Tide Basketball Team this afternoon.
Narcan Vending now in Walker County
Easier access to Opioid overdose aid is saving lives.
West Alabama Friday Briefing
A man was shot in the leg at the Shell service station located at the McFarland Boulevard and Skyland Boulevard intersection in Tuscaloosa.
Union Push at Mercedes Sparks Legislative Pushback
The anti-union fight in "right-to-work" Alabama is getting Republican backing in the Alabama Legislature.
West Alabama Thursday Briefing
The Alabama Legislature has become involved in the United Autor Workers attempt to unionize non-union car producers in the state.
West Alabama Wednesday Briefing
Tuscaloosa County Republican Rep. Cynthia Almond is sponsoring childcare tax credits legislation
Birmingham Southern College to Close in May
The struggle to save Birmingham Southern College is over.
Sec. Allen: Beware Misleading Voting Information
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is cautioning voters to be aware of misleading information leading up to the November General Election.