Tuscaloosa To Host City Career Fair Oct. 15 At River Market

The City of Tuscaloosa will hold a career fair on Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Tuscaloosa River Market.

University Beach Bond Validation Hearing Continued To Later Date

The hearing on the University Beach Improvement District’s petition to validate nearly $60M in bonds set for Tuesday has been continued.

Northport Citizen Of The Year Honorees Revealed For 2025

Northport Citizen of the Year Inc. on Tuesday announced its 2025 honorees.

Tuscaloosa County To Host Fall Cleanup Day Nov. 1

Tuscaloosa County residents will have an opportunity to declutter their homes next month during a free cleanup event.

Tuscaloosa Looking To Fill Two Seats On Tourism & Sports Commission Board

The city is accepting applications for two seats on the Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports Commission Board of Directors.

GUEST COLUMN: Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox | SSUT Myth Busting (Part I)

Here's the latest column from Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox amid his push for reforms to the state's internet sales tax.

GUEST COLUMN: Dr. Robert Bentley | Alabama Health Care And The Big Beautiful Bill

Tuscaloosa physician and former Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley shares his thoughts on the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill.

GUEST COLUMN: A Letter from Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson shares his thoughts amid the ongoing push for reform of the state's Simplified Sellers Use Tax (SSUT).

Tuscaloosa Nets $800K Federal Grant For Ash Street Sidewalk Project

The City of Tuscaloosa has been awarded an $800,000 federal grant for the Ash Street Sidewalk Project.

Leaders Celebrate Opening Of McWright's Ferry Road, Dedicate Bridge Named For McAbee Family

City and county leaders gathered Friday morning to celebrate the opening of the new McWright’s Ferry Road extension

Tuscaloosa County Commission Reaffirms Opposition To Internet Sales Tax Reforms

The commission voted to reaffirm its opposition to any proposed changes to the state's Simplified Sellers Use Tax or SSUT

Hearing Date Set For Judge To Consider $59M University Beach Bond Issuance

Residents are ordered to show cause at the Oct. 14 hearing why the bonds should not be validated.

Tuscaloosa Accepting Applications For Zoning Board Positions

The City of Tuscaloosa is accepting applications for two supernumerary seats on its Zoning Board of Adjustments

University Beach Improvement District Seeks Court Approval For $59.7M Bond Issuance

​The complaint asks the court to confirm the legality of $59.7 million in Special Assessment Revenue Bonds

Alabama Officials Respond After Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Shot And Killed In Utah

Officials in Alabama are speaking out after conservative activist and organizer Charlie Kirk was shot on Wednesday in Utah.

Tuscaloosa Approves 15-Year Deal To Host Kentuck Festival Of The Arts

The partnership agreement will keep the Kentuck Festival of the Arts in the city for the next 15 years.

Applications Available For Tuscaloosa Public Library Board Of Trustees

​ The City of Tuscaloosa on Monday announced it is accepting applications for the Tuscaloosa Public Library Board of Trustees.

Brinyark Announces Re-Election Bid For House District 16

State Rep. Bryan Brinyark on Monday announced that he will seek re-election to the Alabama House of Representatives.

GUEST COLUMN | The Duck Test: 'Door Dash Loophole'

Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox shares his thoughts in his latest editorial focusing on reforming the state's internet sales tax.

Nominations Open For 2025 Northport Citizen Of The Year Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Northport Citizen of the Year Award.

Indivisible West Alabama To Protest Trump's Use Of National Guard In D.C.

Saturday's event will be held outside of the Richard Shelby Federal Building & Courthouse from 10 a.m. until noon.

UA Professor David Albright To Chair Veterans Rural Health Advisory Committee

UA Professor David Albright​ has been appointed chair of the Veterans Rural Health Advisory Committee.

GUEST COLUMN | Mayor Walt Maddox: 'Door Dash Loophole' And Dark Walmarts (Part 1)

Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox provides the latest installment in his ongoing series pushing for reforms to the state's internet sales tax.

Sports Illustrated Resorts, Benjamin Barnes YMCA Partner For Free Youth Basketball League

The partnership will cover all league fees for 300 participants in the basketball program at the Benjamin Barnes Branch YMCA

Tuscaloosa Council To Vote On 15-Year Partnership With Kentuck Festival

The 54th Kentuck Festival Of The Arts is set for Oct. 11-12.

Tuscaloosa City Offices To Close For Labor Day, Trash Collection Delayed

Tuscaloosa City Hall will close early at 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, and 311 services will close at 5 p.m. ahead of Labor Day.

Junior League Of Tuscaloosa Announces 2025-26 Leadership Team

The Junior League of Tuscaloosa on Tuesday announced its leadership team for 2025-26.

GUEST COLUMN: Think About What You Don’t See When You Go To Vote This Tuesday

Northport resident Jack Roberts shares his thoughts on the eve of the Northport municipal election

Northport Officials Unveil Improvements To Civitan Building, Break Ground On Main Avenue Streetscape Project

Northport celebrated the reopening of the renovated Civitan Building and a groundbreaking for Main Avenue Streetscape Project.

GUEST COLUMN: Unlocking Destination Sourcing For Rural Alabama (Part II)

Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox gives the second part of his last column amid the city's push for changes to the state's internet sales tax.

Tuscaloosa Mayor Proposes FY26 Budget Totaling Nearly $240M

Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox on Tuesday presented his proposed budget for fiscal year 2026,

GUEST COLUMN | Jason Barksdale: Clearing The Air

Northport mayoral candidate Jason Barksdale responds to a guest column written by a Northport resident and published on Monday.

PHOTOS: Northport Celebrates Opening Of River Run Park

Northport celebrated the opening of River Run Park on Saturday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the official debut of the park.

New And Improved McWright’s Ferry Road Opens Ahead of Schedule

The City of Tuscaloosa on Friday opened the new section of McWright’s Ferry Road from the Bryant Bridge intersection to near Waterfall Lane.

GUEST COLUMN: Unlocking Destination Sourcing For Rural Alabama

Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox gives his thoughts amid the city's push for changes to the state internet sales tax.

City Leaders Break Ground On Linton's Barbershop Civil Rights Park

Leaders broke ground Thursday morning on Linton's Barbershop Civil Rights Park at the former site of Howard-Linton Barbershop.

City Of Tuscaloosa Sues State For Failure To Update Internet Sales Tax Program

The City of Tuscaloosa and Tuscaloosa City Schools (TCS) filed a joint lawsuit Tuesday against the Alabama Department of Revenue over SSUT.

City Of Tuscaloosa Collects Over 1,000 School Supplies For Parking Tickets

The City of Tuscaloosa this week presented Tuscaloosa City Schools with a school supply donation collected during the drive.

Leaders Break Ground On Saban Center; Poarch Creek Indians Donate $5M

Local and state leaders gathered Wednesday morning at the Tuscaloosa River Market for a groundbreaking ceremony for the Saban Center.

Slate Of Events Announced For River Run Park Grand Opening

​ The City of Northport is gearing up to celebrate the grand opening of River Run Park on Saturday, Aug. 16