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All homicides investigated in Tuscaloosa County in 2026. A regularly updated list of the Tuscaloosa Thread's coverage of all homicides in Tuscaloosa County in 2026. Gallery Credit: (Stephen Dethrage | Tuscaloosa Thread) 29 Tuscaloosa restaurants and retailers opened or announced this year. 2022 has been exciting for residents of and visitors to the Tuscaloosa area as dozens of new restaurants and retailers either opened new spaces here or announced plans to do so soon. As the year winds down, here's a look back at all the new spaces the Druid City can enjoy in 2023! Gallery Credit: (Stephen Dethrage | Tuscaloosa Thread) Huff and Co. Forté: Cuts and Cocktails opens in the Alamite Hotel. Tuscaloosa has a new option for fine dining after Forté: Cuts and Cocktails opened its doors on September 19 at the Saban-backed Alamite Hotel in downtown. (Jack Browns) One of the state's most beloved burger restaurants is coming to downtown Tuscaloosa early next year! One of Alabama Basketball's greatest success stories is bringing the taste of Cajun cooking to the Tuscaloosa Strip next year. (submitted) Roll Call, the city's newest rooftop bar and restaurant, opened in October on the top floor of the Alamite Hotel on 6th Street in the heart of downtown Tuscaloosa. (submitted) Good Dog Bar and Dog Park, already a hit in Birmingham and Auburn, will open a new 15,000-square-foot venue in Tuscaloosa that will offer covered turf space, grooming, boarding, daycare for pups and a bar for humans. (Brittany Marshall | Tuscaloosa Thread) Homewood Bagel Company expanded their Birmingham-based business to Tuscaloosa, officially opening on 15th Street in late October. With dozens of bagels, spreads and other treats available, they're a must-try. (Strange Brew) An independent coffeehouse that has become a staple in Starkville, Mississippi is hoping to do the same in Tuscaloosa when they open on the UA Strip sometime next month. (Brittany Marshall | Tuscaloosa Thread) The highly anticipated SoCal Cantina officially opened its doors in downtown Tuscaloosa in October with hopes of bringing Southern California and Miami vibes to the Druid City. (Brittany Marshall | Tuscaloosa Thread) Entrepreneur Jheovanny Gomez has brought his locally loved Jalapeños Mexican restaurant back to downtown Tuscaloosa in a renovated space that now features the largest selection of tequila in the state of Alabama. (Stephen Dethrage | Tuscaloosa Thread) A new Dollar Tree is coming to Tuscaloosa, but it will not replace the existing store on Skyland Boulevard, the last remaining trace of the now-demolished McFarland Mall. (Stephen Dethrage|Tuscaloosa Thread) Slim Chickens opens second Tuscaloosa location. The second Slim Chickens restaurant opened on McFarland Boulevard in March 2022 after opening its first Tuscaloosa location on Skyland Boulevard. (Stephen Dethrage | Tuscaloosa Thread) Hunt Club Honky Tonk Bar and grill opens in downtown Tuscaloosa. Tuscaloosa restaurateur Bo Lawrence opened his second restaurant concept in the former WIlhagan's Grille & Taproom on 4th Street near Temerson Square in late March. The Hunt Club Honky Tonk offers big steaks and great times in the renovated space. LL Flooring opens on McFarland Boulevard. Tuscaloosa's LL Flooring became the seventh Alabama location after its grand opening on McFarland Boulevard on March 28. (Brittany Marshall|Tuscaloosa Thread) Flavaz seafood and soul food relocates to University Mall. Owners Ashley Williams and her boyfriend, former NFL player Titus Brown, continue to "satisfy cravings" for all of Tuscaloosa after relocating their restaurant from West Tuscaloosa to University Mall in April. (Brittany Marshall|Tuscaloosa Thread) Artisan market "domo" Opens on jack warner parkway. Monarch Espresso bar owners Audrey and Paul Vermilyea opened an artisan market, providing quality meats, cheeses and seafood, as well as grab and go sandwiches and charcuterie boxes. (Brittany Marshall|Tuscaloosa Thread) Southern vibe clothing Co. boutique opens in Northport. Natalie Barger transformed her once online women's boutique into a storefron, located at the Bristol Park Shopping Plaza on Highway 69 North. She celebrated with a grand opening on May 5. coneandcookie.com Great American Cookie and Marble Slab Creamery opens Northport location. The second Tuscaloosa County Great American Cookie locations joined forces with Marble Slab Creamery to bring sweet treats to all of Northport and surrounding areas following its opening on July 6. (Stephen Dethrage|Tuscaloosa Thread) American Eagle moves from University Mall to Midtown Village. American Eagle and its sister brand, Aerie, across the street from University Mall to Midtown Village, opening the new store on July 14. (Bistro 17) Bistro 17 brings family-friendly dining option to downtown Tuscaloosa. Bistro 17 opened its doors on June 21, bringing American comfort food, gluten-free menu options and fresh cocktails to a family-friendly environment. (Brittany Marshall|Tuscaloosa Thread) Mo'Bay beignet Co. "making Tuscaloosa sweeter" in Temerson Square. The Mobile-based beignet restaurant kicked off the month of July by opening its doors to Tuscaloosa, bringing the sweet hot treat to the Druid City. (Brittany Marshall|Tuscaloosa Thread) EverHayes tween to teen boutique celebrates July grand opening. EverHayes offers clothing and accessories for young and teenage girls. The former online boutique opened its storefront on July 15. (Brittany Marshall|Tuscaloosa Thread) Fruit Lovely separates from Frutta Bowls chain. Fruit Lovely separated from franchise chain, Frutta Bowls, creating a newly-designed spot for for smoothies, fruit bowls and more in Midtown Village following its launch on July 28. Twitter: @RicFlairNatrBoy Wrestler Ric Flair opens "ghost" Wing restaurant. Ric Flair, one of history's best-known professional wrestlers, partnered with an area restaurant in early August to offer his new brand of "legendary" chicken wings here in Tuscaloosa. (Brittany Marshall|Tuscaloosa Thread) ExtraMile; Chevron gas station opens in Alberta. A joint ExtraMile convenience store and Chevron gas station are the newest kids on the block in Tuscaloosa's Alberta City after celebrating their grand opening in late August. Customers can use electric vehicle chargers, the only store in the state that offers them! (The Spoon of Tuscaloosa on Facebook) Local cancer survivor establishes The Spoon of Tuscaloosa food truck. Kendra Witherspoon-Ellis, a cancer survivor started a local food truck business, The Spoon of Tuscaloosa in August, which serves 'sustainable staples with soul' to the local community and the student populations of the area's University and colleges. (Noah Lueker, Townsquare Media) Avenue pub relocates to larger space. The iconic Tuscaloosa restaurant relocated to the former Grocery Brewpub location, which closed in June, after nearly a decade of being in its original space. (Brittany Marshall | Tuscaloosa Thread) BobaMania brought their much-beloved boba tea to Midtown Village and celebrated the grand opening of their second Tuscaloosa store in October. (submitted) A new bar and lounge opened in downtown Tuscaloosa in October, offering modern and traditional cocktails in a lively but secluded space in Temerson Square. (submitted) A haven for hobbyists looking for the tools, material and space to create unique things will open in downtown Tuscaloosa next month.

Dollar Tree Director Stephanie Stahl sells 1,185 shares. Stahl disposed of roughly $155,792 in stock after a 31% rally, retaining 4,089 shares worth over $537,000 in direct holdings. By Will Healy - Sep 8, 2026 at 1:00PM EST Key points. * The transaction involved 1,185 shares at $131.47 per share, representing a total value of ~$155,792 as of the September 4, 2026 transaction date. * The shares traded represent 22% of the total equity stake held by the insider prior to the filing. * The disposition was executed as a direct sell, leaving Stahl with 4,089 shares in direct ownership. * The transaction occurred after a period where the stock delivered a 31% return over the 12 months ending September 4, 2026. * 10 stocks The Motley Fool, LLC like better than Dollar Tree" Stephanie Stahl, a Director at Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR -5.62%), sold 1,185 shares of common stock on Sept. 4, 2026, according to a recent SEC Form 4 filing. Transaction summary. | Metric | Value | | Transaction value | ~$155,792 | | Shares sold | 1,185 | | Post-transaction shares (directly held) | 4,089 | | Post-transaction value | $537,376.38 | Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average sale price ($131.47); post-transaction value based on Sept. 04, 2026, market close ($131.42). Key questions. * What is the scale of the insider's remaining equity interest? Stahl retains direct ownership of 4,089 shares of common stock, representing an approximate 0.0021% ownership stake in the $24.7 billion discount retailer. * How did the execution price compare to the current market valuation? The transaction was executed at $131.47 per share, slightly above the $131.42 market close on Sept. 4, 2026. * What are the company's fundamental financial metrics? Dollar Tree reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of $20.1 billion and a net income of $1.6 billion. Company overview. | Metric | Value | | Share Price (as of market close 2026-09-04) | $131.42 | | Market Capitalization | $24.7 billion | | Revenue (TTM) | $20.1 billion | | Net Income (TTM) | $1.6 billion | Company snapshot. * Dollar Tree, Inc. is a retailer with a diverse product portfolio, including consumables, health and personal care products, household cleaning supplies, paper goods, and frozen or refrigerated foods, with merchandise priced at a consistent $1.25 per item. * The company generates revenue through a high-volume discount retail model that emphasizes value pricing and operational efficiency, enabling consistent profitability across its extensive store network serving price-conscious consumers. * Dollar Tree targets budget-conscious households and value-seeking consumers across North America, leveraging its fixed-price point strategy and broad merchandise assortment to capture market share in the discount retail segment. Dollar Tree, Inc. is a leading discount retailer with approximately 150,000 employees and a market capitalization of $24.7 billion, generating $20.1 billion in TTM revenue. The company's competitive advantage derives from its distinctive $1.25 fixed-price model, which collectively serves millions of consumers seeking value-oriented shopping experiences. With a one-year stock price appreciation of 31.09%, the company has demonstrated strong operational execution and market resilience within the consumer defensive sector. What this transaction means for investors. Stephanie Stahl sold a significant portion of her Dollar Tree stock, unloading about 22% of her holdings. Admittedly, that percentage might alarm investors, given that the Form 4 does not mention a specific reason for the transaction. Moreover, Dollar Tree stock has had a nice run over the last year. The consumer staples stock struggled for years but has prospered since the company announced the sale of its Family Dollar division, which it completed in July 2025. Given the aforementioned 31% gain, one might wonder whether Stahl was locking in some gains. Dollar Tree Premium Feature Moneyball Superscore Today's Change ( -5.62 %) $ -7.38 Current Price Key data points. Market Cap Day's Range $ 123.61 - $ 130.89 52wk Range $ 84.71 - $ 142.40 Gross Margin Whatever the reason for her sale, the state of Dollar Tree may also explain why she kept most of her stock. The budget pricing model makes it more recession-resistant, and with Family Dollar no longer a concern, the retailer can again focus exclusively on its core business. Additionally, its net income climbed by 62% yearly in the first half of fiscal 2026 (ended Aug. 1). At a P/E ratio of just 16, investors like Stahl are likely to want to stay invested in Dollar Tree stock. Should you buy stock in Dollar Tree right now? 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