Scott Shepherd

March 6th, 2013 Forecast: Sunny. 54/32 Local: Brookwood police officer suffers broken leg during traffic stop confrontation. State: Crimson Tide's fourth trip to White House postponed. National:  Hugo Chavez is dead from cancer and it's all America's fault. Sports: Coach Saban really likes where the team is right now. Roll Tide.

This is one of my favorite times of year.  With just a hint of spring in the air, people start dusting off their grills and firing up the gas cookers which always means good food and good times. I got a phone call this morning from my brother-n-law inviting us to a crawfish boil at his house Friday night.

March 5th, 2013 Forecast: Showers 62/32 Local:John Mayer booked for Tuscaloosa Amphitheater on April 25th. State: Check your homeowners insurance to make sure sinkholes are covered. Now.  National:  Casey Anthony makes first public appearance since 2011. Sports: Minor league Mobile Bay Bears install POW/MIA seat inside stadium as a reminder of those who fought but never returned home

This Friday, I will make my first stop on my Journey to the Best Burger in Tuscaloosa. I am looking forward to it. Thanks for voting. I'll ask you to vote every week for my next stop.

Does the start of your workweek trigger overwhelming feelings of anxiety, sadness, or stress? Do you lack passion and motivation on Monday morning? Are you sluggish or tense? If you’re nodding affirmatively, you might have a case of the Monday Blues. ~ Forbes

March 3rd, 2013 Forecast: Mostly Sunny  65/53 Local: Rebuilding Tuscaloosa Police Department's East Precinct almost complete. State: Vice President Joe Biden speaks at Edmund Pettus bridge to commemorate Bloody Sunday. National: Sequester cuts? Kerry hands out $250 Million to Egypt. Sports: Alabama stars own Nike SPARQ competition in Atlanta

March 1st, 2013 Forecast: Partly Cloudy Hi-51 Local: Tuscaloosa County Commission questions tennis project State: Lawmakers' visit marks segregated past at Alabama National: White House to enact Sequester Sports: Alabama Beats South Alabama v

February 28th, 2013 Forecast: Sunny. 56F/35F Local: Homicide investigators seek public's help on murder of Kate Ragsdale. State: U.S Soldier and Huntsville resident asked to remove American flag from condo association. National: Rosa Parks statue unveiled at Capitol building. Sports: Alabama clinches win over Samford.

February 27th, 2013 Forecast: Sunny. 65F/35F Local: Tuscaloosa man, Bruce Henry, sentenced to almost six years for possessing child porn.  National: Seniors catching STDs at record rates. Sports: Revenge is a dish best served cold. Alabama demolishes Auburn.

Anyone that knows me, knows I am a big fan of the hamburger. Some fast food joints have a decent burger but I'm talking about a greasy spoon type with all the fixings. I love a hand made patty with a buttery bun, a juicy dripping cafe style home grown burger.