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Tuscaloosa Mayor: City Will Build on Foundation Laid by Sabans
Tuscaloosa will continue to grow, expand and thrive, even after the Wednesday retirement of the greatest college football coach in history.
Every Tuscaloosa Police Officer to Wear Body Cams, Council Says
Every Tuscaloosa Police officer will make use of a body camera as they interact with the public in the future, members of the city council pledged Tuesday.
Republican Attorney Bryan Brinyark Wins Vacant Alabama House Seat
Republican Bryan Brinyark cruised to victory in Tuesday's general election to fill District 16's vacant seat and represent parts of West Alabama in the state House of Representatives.
Northport Makes Last-Minute Plea to Meet with Kentuck Leaders
Facing possibility that the Kentuck Festival of the Arts might leave its longtime home in Northport, city council president Jeff Hogg made a last-minute plea Monday to keep negotiating.
Tuscaloosa to Consider "Memorandum of Understanding" With Kentuck
The Tuscaloosa City Council is set to consider entering into a "memorandum of understanding" with Kentuck next Tuesday - an agenda item that is raising eyebrows across the Black Warrior River in Northport.
Councilman Pays Owed Taxes, November Charge Dismissed
A charge accusing Tuscaloosa City Councilman Cassius Lanier of failure to pay taxes has been dismissed after he settled financial matters related to the case.
Tuscaloosa Council Punts on Advancing Vote on Schools Tax
Citizens of Tuscaloosa are one step closer to voting on whether to increase their property taxes to support municipal schools after a city council meeting on Tuesday.
Tuscaloosa Cuts Ribbon on $10 Million Downtown Pedestrian Bridge
The city of Tuscaloosa celebrated the completion of a major $10 million infrastructure project linking key parts of the growing River District downtown.
City Seeks Input on Upgrades to Tuscaloosa's Massive Bowers Park
The city of Tuscaloosa is seeking public input on how to improve one of its biggest and most varied parks - Bowers Park off James I. Harrison Parkway.
Tuscaloosa Finalizes Renaming of 6th Street for Insurance Leader
The city of Tuscaloosa installed signage on Thursday finalizing the renaming of a downtown street in honor of a late local business leader.