Tuscaloosa Council Names McWright's Ferry Road Bridge For Leroy & Ruth McAbee

The Council voted to name the newly constructed bridge on McWright’s Ferry Road in honor of the longtime business and civic leaders.

Tuberville Headlines Internet Sales Tax Summit In Tuscaloosa

Here's an extensive look at today's summit at the Tuscaloosa River Market, where leaders discussed reforms to Alabama's internet sales tax.

Tuscaloosa Mayor Seeks Council Support To Establish Department Of Public Safety

Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox is lobbying the City Council to support the creation of a Department of Public Safety.

Indoor Golf Simulator Coming To Jerry Pate Golf Center At Ol’ Colony

PARA on Wednesday announced a new indoor golf and training destination and experience is coming to Ol' Colony

Northport Council Approves Submitting Application For University Beach State Tax Rebates

The Northport City Council on Monday voted 3-2 to approve sending an application for University Beach developers for state tax rebates.

GUEST COLUMN: Eliminating Unnecessary Barriers For Teen Drivers

State Rep. Ron Bolton, R-Northport, discusses a topic he is working to address in the legislature.

Northport Lawmaker Airs Concerns About University Beach As Developers Seek State Tax Rebates

A west Alabama legislator is speaking out on the development as the Texas-based developers seek new tax rebates from the state.

Tuscaloosa Leaders Cut Ribbon On New Fire Station 6

The City of Tuscaloosa on Thursday held a ribbon cutting for the new Fire Station 6 at the intersection of Hargrove Road East and Loop Road.

Tuscaloosa County Democratic Chair Enters House District 63 Race

Judith C. Taylor has been named the party's nominee for the special election to fill the open District 63 seat in the Alabama House.

Tuscaloosa Mayor Gives Updates As McWright's Ferry Road Extension Nears Completion

Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox on Thursday provided the community with some notable updates on the McWright's Ferry Road extension project.

State Reopens Fosters Ferry Public Boat Ramp, Gives Updates On Other Projects

The boat ramp was temporarily closed in April 2025 to repair and repave the parking lot in an effort to correct drainage issues.

Carrollton's Jodie Minor Announces Democratic Bid For Senate District 21

Former Pickens County basketball standout and Army veteran Jodie Minor has announced his Democratic bid for Senate District 21.

Public Input Meeting Set For Historic Stillman Boulevard Bridge Replacement Project

Tuscaloosa city officials will host a come-and-go public input meeting to discuss proposed upgrades to the Stillman Boulevard Bridge.

Tuscaloosa To Participate In Alabama Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday

The City of Tuscaloosa announced Wednesday that it will participate in the Alabama Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday this weekend.

Longtime GOP Sen. Gerald Allen Announces Reelection Bid

Alabama State Sen. Gerald Allen, a Republican from Tuscaloosa, on Wednesday officially announced his reelection bid.

City Of Tuscaloosa Providing Extra Dumpsters For Fall Semester Moving Season

The City of Tuscaloosa on Monday announced it has placed 10 additional roll-off dumpsters for student use during the moving season.

GUEST COLUMN: Let’s Talk About What The Northport City Council Really Did

One reader says the Northport City Council hasn’t merely ignored the will of voters for the past four years. It’s far, far worse than that.

Tuscaloosa Accepting Applications For Jemison Van de Graaff Board Of Directors

The City of Tuscaloosa this week announced it is accepting applications for the Jemison Van de Graaff Board of Directors.

Tuscaloosa Mayor Touts City's Credit Ratings From Fitch & Moody's

Mayor Walt Maddox announced that the city has once again received a AAA credit rating from Fitch and a reaffirmed Aa1 rating by Moody's.

Tuscaloosa Program To Help Certain Homeowners With Renovations

The program will provide funding to improve or rehabilitate permanent residential structures within city limits.

City Of Tuscaloosa Accepting School Supplies For Parking Tickets

The City of Tuscaloosa is accepting school supply donations to cover overtime parking tickets.

COLUMN: More Red Flags At University Beach

Tuscaloosa Patch founder and Northport native Ryan Phillips provides in-depth reporting and perspective about the contentious project.

Northport Addresses Confusion Over Municipal Election Polling Locations

This comes after several individuals posted photos online of voter registration letters with the wrong polling location listed.

Steverson Announces Bid For Sixth Judicial Circuit Court Seat

Judge Dennis Steverson on Wednesday announced his candidacy for Place 7 Circuit Court Judge in the Sixth Judicial Circuit of Alabama.

City Of Tuscaloosa Expands Program Offering Free College Credits To TCS Students

Local high schoolers will now have improved access to free college coursework through a major expansion of the Elevate scholarship program.

Terry Saban, Northport Officials Dedicate New Playground In Civitan Park

Terry Saban and Northport city officials gathered Friday to cut the ribbon on a new Nick's Kids Foundation playground in Civitan Park.

Tuscaloosa Accepting Resumes For Industrial Development Authority

The City of Tuscaloosa on Tuesday announced it is accepting resumes for the Industrial Development Authority (IDA).

Governor Sets Date For Special Election To Fill House District 63 Seat

Gov. Kay Ivey has officially set certain dates leading up to a special election to fill the now-vacant House District 63 seat.

PHOTOS: 'No Kings' Protest Held In Downtown Tuscaloosa

Here's a look at what we saw on the ground in Tuscaloosa during Saturday's "No Kings" protest

Tuscaloosa City Councilor Norman Crow Announces Bid For House District 63 Seat

Tuscaloosa District 3 Councilor Norman Crow has announced he will run for the Alabama House of Representatives.

Tuscaloosa Leaders Break Ground On New $1.1M Police Logistics Building

Construction on a new $1.1 million Police Logistics Building for the City of Tuscaloosa is expected to be completed this winter.

University Beach Improvement District Board Manager Has Long History Of Regulatory Violations

An official closely involved with the University Beach development in Northport has a documented history of serious regulatory violations.

Indivisible Of West Alabama To Participate In 'No Kings' Anti-Trump Protest Saturday

​ Local activist group Indivisible of West Alabama​ plans to gather outside the Federal Building and Courthouse on Saturday, June 14

Questions Persist After University Beach Improvement District Board Meeting

Here's the latest after the first formal meeting of the University Beach Improvement District Board of Directors.

Tuscaloosa Mayor Appoints Sarah Bridger Gilmore As Executive Director Of Strategic Communications

Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox on Monday announced the appointment of Sarah Bridger Gilmore as executive director of Strategic Communications.

Almond To Leave Legislature To Lead Public Service Commission

Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday announced State Rep. Cynthia Lee Almond, a Republican from Tuscaloosa, will serve as president of the PSC

City Of Tuscaloosa To Host Hazardous Waste Disposal Day This Weekend

The City of Tuscaloosa on Tuesday announced it will once again host its Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day on Saturday, June 7.

Northport City Administrator Glenda Webb To Retire In October

Northport City Administrator Glenda Webb has informed the Northport City Council she will not renew her contract and will retire on Oct. 1.

Northport Council Greenlights New Partnerships For River Run Park

The Northport City Council on Monday approved several new partnerships for the highly anticipated River Run Park at Northport Shore.

Northport Approves Extension For Diamond Jim's Steakhouse Developer

The Northport City Council on Monday voted to grant a timetable extension to a highly anticipated steakhouse coming to the city.