TUSCALOOSA, Ala. —

The University of Alabama's record-high economic impact of $3.333 billion is significantly benefiting Tuscaloosa and the state of Alabama, supporting thousands of jobs and generating substantial tax revenue.

One business that has benefited greatly from the university over the years is The Shirt Shop on Greensboro Avenue.

"It was started by Charles Berlin, a gentleman who opened it and owned it for, 42 years," said current owner Bethany Triplett. "And, is very involved in our community. And then I bought it from him in 22. I worked here as a student and started working here as a sophomore in college and worked for him for almost ten years before I bought it from him in 22."

Triplett emphasized the strong local community support in Tuscaloosa, attributing much of the c

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