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Northport Native, Acting Army Secretary Adam Telle To Headline Chamber Event

The Chamber in Session: Federal Affairs Briefing is set for Friday, Nov. 20, at 8 a.m. at the Tuscaloosa River Market.

Amendment Would Allow AL School Districts In Different Counties To Merge: What To Know

AL voters will decide next week whether to amend the state constitution to allow public school systems in different counties to consolidate

5 Candidates Qualify For Special Election To Fill Open Seat On Tuscaloosa City Council

Five candidates have officially qualified to run in the Dec. 8 special municipal election for the open District 5 seat.

Tuscaloosa Co. Voters To Decide If Full-Time Mayors Can Join RSA: What To Know

Tuscaloosa Co. voters will soon decide on a measure to allow full-time mayors in the county to participate in the state's retirement system

Tuscaloosa Urban Development Director Selected For Statewide Leadership Program

Ashley Crites has been selected to participate in Leadership Alabama’s Class IX of the Alabama Leadership Initiative.

Sewell Announces $1M For New Aliceville Police, Fire Department Facility

Sewell pointed out that the funding will help establish a joint public safety building for the two departments

Tuscaloosa Unveils $1.4M Plaza Honoring Legacy Of Local Civil Rights Leader

The City of Tuscaloosa on Wednesday officially unveiled its new Linton's Barbershop Plaza

Druid City Brewing Co. Owner Bo Hicks Announces Run For Open Tuscaloosa Council Seat

Tuscaloosa business owner Bo Hicks officially announced Wednesday that he is running for the open Tuscaloosa City Council District 5 seat

Congresswoman Terri Sewell Donates $250K To Tuscaloosa Public Library

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell recently presented a $250,000 check to the Tuscaloosa Public Library to fund critical infrastructure improvements.

NASA Names UA Alum Stephen Cash As Director Of Marshall Space Flight Center

NASA has named veteran engineer and aerospace executive Stephen Cash director of the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville.

'No Kings' Protest Planned For Saturday In Downtown Tuscaloosa

Local advocacy organizations will once again host a "No Kings" demonstration in downtown Tuscaloosa on Saturday.

ALDOT Awards $167M Contract To Replace Tuscaloosa's Woolsey Finnell Bridge

ALDOT has awarded a $167 million contract to replace Tuscaloosa's aging Woolsey Finnell Bridge

Tuscaloosa Municipal Court To Host First-Ever Community Connections Resource Fair

The City of Tuscaloosa's Municipal Court will host its inaugural Community Connections Resource Fair next month

Tuscaloosa Farmers Market Canceled Saturday Due To Severe Weather

The City of Tuscaloosa has canceled its weekly farmers market scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10, due to the threat of severe weather.

Tuscaloosa Council Sets Special Election Date To Fill Open District 5 Seat

Tuscaloosa voters in City Council District 5 will soon head to the polls for a special municipal election to fill the vacant seat.

Former Alabama Finance Director Bill Poole Announces New Private-Sector Roles

Former Alabama Finance Director Bill Poole announced Monday that he is returning to Tuscaloosa for a several new roles.

Tuscaloosa Designates 3 Lake Boat Landings As Drinking Water Protection Areas

The City of Tuscaloosa is designating three public boat landings on Lake Tuscaloosa as Drinking Water Protection Areas

Tuscaloosa To Rename Park, Street In Honor Of Kip Tyner

The city on Monday announced it will rename Alberta Park and 26th Avenue East in honor of late City Council President Kip Tyner.

City Of Tuscaloosa Honors More Than 90 Employees At Excellence Awards

More than 90 City of Tuscaloosa employees were recognized for their service, leadership and job performance

New Alabama Laws Take Effect Oct. 1: Here’s What’s Changing

A slate of new Alabama laws will take effect next month

Funeral, Celebration Of Life Set For Tuscaloosa Council President Kip Tyner

Funeral and memorial services have been announced for longtime Tuscaloosa City Council President Kip Tyner

New Alabama Vaping Restrictions Take Effect Oct. 1

A new Alabama law that puts vaping under the same indoor restrictions as traditional smoking will take effect Oct. 1

Tuscaloosa County Civic Hall Of Fame Announces 2026 Class

Four longtime community leaders will be inducted into the Tuscaloosa County Civic Hall of Fame

Major Upgrades Completed At Tuscaloosa’s Riverview Boat Ramp

State and local officials gathered Tuesday to celebrate the completion of improvements to the Riverview Public Boat Ramp in Tuscaloosa

Special Election To Fill Kip Tyner’s Tuscaloosa Council Seat Expected By Year’s End

Tuscaloosa City Council is expected to call a special election in the coming weeks to fill the District 5 seat

Tuscaloosa Remembers Alberta Advocate, Animal Lover And Council President Kip Tyner

Here's what those around Tuscaloosa had to say following news that longtime City Councilor Kip Tyner died Friday.

Tuscaloosa City Council President Kip Tyner Dead At 70

Tuscaloosa City Council President Kip Tyner, a longtime public servant who represented District 5 for nearly three decades, died Friday.

Tuscaloosa County PARA Executive Director Brian Davis To Retire In 2027

PARA Executive Director will retire early next year.

Federal Judge In Alabama Assigned High-Profile SEC Lawsuit Against LSU, Lane Kiffin

A federal judge in Alabama has been assigned a high-profile legal battle between the Southeastern Conference and LSU

Tuscaloosa Tennis Center Named One Of Nation's Top Tennis Facilities

The Tuscaloosa Tennis Center has been recognized as one of the top tennis facilities in the country

Northport Native, TCHS Grad Adam Telle Named Acting Secretary Of The Army

A Northport native and Tuscaloosa County High School graduate has been named the acting secretary of the U.S. Army.

County Approves Site Work For New Storm Shelter At Carroll's Creek Fire Station

Commissioners voted to move forward on the next steps to help the Carroll's Creek Fire Protection District build a new storm shelter

Tuscaloosa Launches Recycled Art Contest Ahead Of Kentuck Festival

The all-ages competition is aimed at encouraging creative reuse while raising awareness about waste and recycling.

Tuscaloosa Awarded $40K Grant For Chief Tuskaloosa Plaza Project

The project is planned for Greensboro Avenue between Embassy Suites and Homewood Suites.

AL Governor Proclaims Aug. 1 As 'Will Roberts Day'

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has officially proclaimed Aug. 1 as "Will Roberts Day."

Area Leaders Break Ground On Major Road Improvement Project In West Tuscaloosa

City leaders broke ground Tuesday morning on the next phase of the Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard/Jack Warner Parkway Improvement.

Tuscaloosa Accepting Applications for Home Repair Assistance Program

The city will will begin accepting applications for the federally funded program on July 20.

County Nets $75K State Preservation Grant For Historic Bama Theatre

The Historic Bama Theatre is set to receive a $75,000 state preservation grant to help fund window replacements and other improvements.

Alabama, Auburn Issue Joint Statement Opposing Bipartisan College Sports Bill

The University of Alabama and Auburn University issued a joint statement Monday opposing the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act