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Tuscaloosa Library to Cut Some Services in Northport Over Funding
The Tuscaloosa Public Library is reducing the virtual offerings available to residents of Northport over a disparity in funding from local governments, its leaders announced Thursday.

President of Tuscaloosa NAACP Vying for City Council Seat
The president of the Tuscaloosa Chapter of the NAACP has officially entered the race for a seat on the city council.

Here's Everyone Running in Tuscaloosa's March Municipal Elections
Qualifying has officially ended for the March municipal elections in Tuscaloosa, setting up several contested races for city council seats and the mayor's office.

Head of Tuscaloosa Nonprofit Seeks Re-Election on School Board
The executive director of an important local nonprofit agency will seek a second term on the Tuscaloosa City Schools Board of Education, she confirmed on Monday.

Tuscaloosa Attorney Clint Mountain to Run for School Board Seat
A Tuscaloosa attorney will campaign to represent District 4 on the City Board of Education in March elections, he announced Friday morning.

Funeral Director to Challenge Lanier for Tuscaloosa Council Seat
A longtime funeral director in Tuscaloosa will challenge businessman Cassius Lanier for his seat representing District 7 on the city council when voters go to the polls in March.

Tuscaloosa Councilman John Faile Seeks Re-Election in District 6
A lifelong public servant will seek another term on the Tuscaloosa City Council and run for re-election in March, he told the Thread last week.

Tuscaloosa Recruiting Poll Workers Ahead of March's Elections
Tuscaloosa is recruiting poll workers ahead of its March municipal elections for the city's seven city council and school board seats, the board chairmanship and the mayor's office.

Eric Wilson Seeks Third Term as Tuscaloosa's School Board Chair
The head of Tuscaloosa's city school board will run for another term as its chair in March's municipal elections, he announced Friday.

Ivey Calls for Special Election to Replace West Alabama Senator
Governor Ivey has set a special election to replace a West Alabama senator after she appointed the incumbent to serve in her administration, adding another race to a crowded 2025 calendar.