Here's a look at different committee assignments for west Alabama legislators in the House of Representatives and Senate.
Patch spoke with supporters and detractors of a measure that would see Alabama repeal its law requiring permits for concealed handguns.
State Rep. Cynthia Almond was elected this week to chair the Tuscaloosa County Legislation Committee in the House of Representatives.
See the latest announcement from the City of Tuscaloosa.
The Northport City Council on Monday voted 3-2 to approve a contentious 51-unit townhome development near the Northwood Lake subdivision.
The City of Northport aims to take additional measures addressing violent crime following the recent shooting death of a teenager.
Here's a look at a list of bills we are following after the close of the first week of the 2022 Alabama Legislative Session.
The Tuscaloosa County Commission approved more than $316,000 in needed improvements for the Tuscaloosa County Jail and the TCSO firing range
"Our administrators evaluate our staffing levels daily. Our goal is always to keep our doors open for our students."
State Rep. Chris England hopes the holiday honoring the only president of the Confederacy will be renamed to honor state employees.
The Tuscaloosa County unemployment rate worsened recently, according to the newest figures.
One state representative has proposed repealing the state's version of the legislation to bring Alabama more in line with the NCAA's policy.
One state representative has proposed repealing the state's version of the legislation to bring Alabama more in line with the NCAA
See the latest announcement from the Tuscaloosa County Government.
The Tuscaloosa City Council is set to move ahead on $350,000 in improvements to the Bowers Park pool
The Tuscaloosa City Council looks to host two public hearings over the coming weeks to gather community feedback on the process.
The Tuscaloosa Public Library has ask for Tuscaloosa City Council input in hiring its next executive director.
Gov. Kay Ivey said Tuesday night that she plans to propose $12 million in funding to construct two new mental health crisis centers.
Here's a look at our biggest takeaways from Gov. Kay Ivey's State of the State Address on Tuesday night to kick off the legislative session.
Here's a link to watch Gov. Kay Ivey deliver the 2022 State of the State Address as the 2022 Legislative Session kicks off.
The community is mourning the loss of a longtime school board member and Northport City Councilman who died this week.
The bill, if passed, would repeal permit requirements for concealed carry gun owners and for handguns in vehicles.
One Northport city councilman is collecting donations for a senior in his district who is faced with unaffordable utility bills.
The Randall Family Park and Trailhead, along with 0.6 miles of Riverwalk path, make up Phase One of the city's Northern Riverwalk Project.
Northport officials say a street improvement project more than two decades in the making is set to finally come to fruition.
The Tuscaloosa County Commission on Wednesday unanimously approved $175,000 to be given toward different workforce development efforts.
Here's a look at what West Alabama candidates raised and spent in December 2021 ahead of this year's General Election.
The link to provide feedback (below on this page) will be open through Friday, January 7, 2022, at Noon.
A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of more than a dozen residents of nearby neighborhoods following an oil spill discovered in Northport.
The Northport City Council is set for a first reading of a conditional use approval for a controversial residential development.
Tuscaloosa Patch founder Ryan Phillips expresses his concerns over a proposed change to the date of the City of Tuscaloosa's next election.
A change in date for the city's next municipal election could drastically impact voters who live part-time in Tuscaloosa
A Democrat running for Alabama Senate District 21 received her most high-profile campaign endorsement yet over the weekend.
The process for design & construction for the new fire station will begin in early 2022.
The new fire protection agreement will add a new Station 11 and much-needed equipment for Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue
A controversial Tuscaloosa recycling center will move its automobile shredder following protests from local residents.
The Petroleum & Convenience Marketers of Alabama has endorsed Tuscaloosa businessman Tripp Powell in his bid for Alabama Senate District 21.
The Northport City Council on Monday unanimously approved to enter into a settlement for a class action lawsuit against a large drugmaker.
The City of Northport will consider joining the State of Alabama on Monday in a settlement from a lawsuit against a large-scale drugmaker.
Two west Alabama legislators recently received one of Alabama's most-coveted political endorsements as they run for re-election