Target Issues Nationwide Recall Of Baby Wipes Over Potentially Dangerous Bacteria

Target has issued a nationwide recall of Up & Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes and Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes.

Fast-Casual Burrito Chain Coming To Tuscaloosa

Fast-casual burrito chain Barberitos is planning to enter the Tuscaloosa market

Beef 'O' Brady's Announces Plans For Tuscaloosa Location

Beef 'O' Brady's has announced plans to open soon in Tuscaloosa.

Sports Illustrated Resort In Tuscaloosa Breaks Ground, Targets 2028 Opening

Here's the latest on the controversial and highly anticipated Sports Illustrated Resort set to open in Tuscaloosa in the coming years.

New Piggly Wiggly Slated To Open In Former Five Points Winn-Dixie This Fall

A new Piggly Wiggly grocery store is planned for Tuscaloosa’s Five Points area.

Martin Pizzeria Open For Business In Northport

A new family-owned pizzeria has opened in Northport in the former location of Chicago Pizza Express off of Highway 43.

Northport City Council To Consider Economic Development Package For Big Mike's Steakhouse

The Council will hold a public meeting to consider a proposed economic development agreement to bring Big Mike's Steakhouse to Northport.

Cavender’s Boot City To Hold Grand Opening For New Midtown Village Location

Cavender’s Boot City is set to celebrate the official grand opening of its new Tuscaloosa location next month.

Comfort Grounds To Celebrate Grand Opening In Downtown Tuscaloosa Friday

A new coffee shop is set to celebrate its arrival in downtown Tuscaloosa with a grand opening event later this week.

Northport's Crimson Rage Offering Special For A-Day Weekend

A striking new business concept in Northport is giving West Alabama residents a place to vent a little rage.

UWWA Names Jamie & Gene 'Poodgie' Poole As Tocqueville Society Family Of The Year

The Pooles have been named the United Way of West Alabama’s Alexis de Tocqueville Society Family of the Year.

Black Warrior Brewing Co. To Close For Good After More Than A Decade

A beloved staple of downtown Tuscaloosa announced Monday it will close for good after more than a decade.

Founder Of Northport's Front Porch Restaurant Dead At 86

A longtime West Alabama restaurateur remembered for starting the Front Porch restaurant, will be laid to rest on Monday.

Bryant Bank Promotes Two Executives, Announces Other Promotions

Bryant Bank on Wednesday announced a series of promotions across its Tuscaloosa market

West Alabama Businessman Bringing Steak n' Shake To Northport

Steak n' Shake is coming to Northport!

Manna Grocery & Deli Owner Frances Drennen Retires, Passes Torch To Daughter

Longtime business owner Frances Drennen is retiring from Manna Grocery & Deli.

Cavender’s Boot City To Open Location In Midtown Village

Western wear retailer Cavender’s Boot City announced on Tuesday it will open a new store in Tuscaloosa

Alabama ONE Credit Union Acquires Peoples Independent Bank

The acquisition will create a combined credit union with approximately $1.9 billion in assets serving markets across Alabama.

Leadership Tuscaloosa Holding Fundraisers To Benefit Project Honoring Chief Tuskaloosa

The Leadership Tuscaloosa Class of 2026 is hosting two upcoming fundraising events to support Project Warrior.

CiCis Pizza Celebrates Grand Reopening In Northport

CiCis Pizza at Northcreek Plaza on McFarland Boulevard ​is celebrating its grand reopening in Northport

Chamber Names Shelton State's Koh Member of The Year At 125th Annual Meeting

The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama recognized several of the region’s top volunteers and business leaders Thursday night.

Publix Super Markets Charities Donates $100K To Habitat For Humanity Of Tuscaloosa

Habitat for Humanity of Tuscaloosa this week announced it has received a $100,000 donation from Publix Super Markets Charities.

JamisonMoneyFarmer PC Announces Three New Shareholders

Certified Public Accounting and advisory firm JamisonMoneyFarmer PC on Tuesday announced its three newest shareholders.

Chicago Pizza Express Closes In Northport; New Pizzeria To Open In Its Place

Chicago Pizza Express off of Highway 43 in Northport has closed its doors for good

Chamber's Tanya Winstead Earns ACCE's 2025 Sales Contest Award

ACCE has recognized Tanya Winstead with its 2025 Sales Contest Award for dollar value of new sponsorship sales.

Black Warrior Brewing's Chili Cook-Off To Benefit Tuscaloosa's One Place

The 2026 Chili Cook-Off benefiting Tuscaloosa’s One Place is set for Saturday at Black Warrior Brewing Co.

Tuscaloosa's GRO Marketing To Merge With OuterBox

GRO Marketing announced a major milestone Friday as the company joins forces with OuterBox.

Hotel Capstone Converting To Graduate By Hilton

A well-known hotel on the University of Alabama campus is set for a major transformation.

PRCA Of West Alabama Presents Membership Awards

The West Alabama chapter of the Public Relations Council of Alabama recognized three members for outstanding service Thursday.

Northport Gazette Welcomes Rachel Seale As New Reporter; Bids Fond Farewell To Hayden Renfroe

Northport's weekly newspaper now has a new face on the beat after saying goodbye to a beloved reporter who is pursuing a new career

West Alabama Piggly Wiggly Owner Named AL Grocers Association's Retailer Of The Year

B&W Foods Inc. Co-Owner Jimmy “Jay” Welborn Jr.​ has been named the 2026 Retailer of the Year by the Alabama Grocers Association.

Verizon To Offer Credits After Nationwide Outage Impacts Tuscaloosa Customers

Verizon hopes to smooth things over with millions of customers who were unable to use their phones for most of the day Wednesday.

Tim Parker III Elected To Chair Tuscaloosa County Economic Development Authority Board

TCEDA on Wednesday announced it has elected Tim Parker III, president of Parker Towing Company, as its board chair.

Nationwide Verizon Outage Impacts Tuscaloosa Customers

Verizon customers in Tuscaloosa and across Alabama are currently being impacted by an ongoing nationwide outage of phone service.

PHOTOS: First Look Inside New Northport ALDI

ALDI's newest grocery store in Northport officially opened Wednesday morning

Anchor Tuscaloosa Announces Students Selected For 2026 Cohort

Anchor Tuscaloosa announced the members of its 2026 cohort of a program designed to connect talented students with the community.

United Way Of West Alabama Nets $4.9M Through Annual Fundraising Campaign

United Way of West Alabama on Tuesday announced it has surpassed its annual fundraising goal

COLUMN: West Alabama Banking Titan, Civic Leader Sam Faucett Dead At 90

Tuscaloosa Patch founder Ryan Phillips reflects on the life and legacy of Sam Faucett, who died Friday at the age of 90.

ALDI Gearing Up To Open Third Northport Location Next Month

Discount grocer ALDI announced on its website that it will open its long-awaited Northport location on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026

Alabama To Receive Nearly $5M As Part Of Settlement With Mercedes-Benz

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Monday that the state will receive nearly $5 million as part of a national settlement.