Local Politics

The council also voted to suspend step raises for city employees, although police officers and firefighters may see their salaries increase next spring.

The Northport City Council adopted its $37.5 million general fund budget Monday, which included large increases in funding of agencies like the Tuscaloosa Public Library and PARA.

Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox has appointed Jarrod Milligan as the Executive Director of Public Infrastructure and Public Services. He also appointed Carly Standridge as the Chief Financial Officer.

The $700,000 land acquisition could potentially become a community aquatic center and house tournaments for youth sports.

The Tuscaloosa County Commission unanimously approved $3.3 million in water infrastructure improvements in northern Tuscaloosa County. The funds will be allocated to three water associations in rural parts of District 1.

In Mayor Walt Maddox's FY 2022 budget presentation, he concentrated on the proposed upcoming projects made possible through Elevate Tuscaloosa funding. Here's a comprehensive list of what you missed.

One of the standout points in the Maddox's annual budget presentation involved what he deemed the new "elite" Police and Fire Pay Plan.

A Tuscaloosa County elementary school has issued a temporary mask mandate after COVID-19 infection rates in two classrooms peaked at 30%.

The Tuscaloosa City Council unanimously approved a new financial incentive for City employees made available through federal funding in response to COVID-19 at their regular meeting Tuesday.

Bill Lamb, former Tuscaloosa County CFO, announced Tuesday his intention to seek the Republican nomination for the District 62 seat in the Alabama House of Representatives