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![City of Northport Seeks Interested Parties for Hogg's Vacant Seat](http://townsquare.media/site/993/files/2022/03/attachment-3-feasibility-study-says-northport-alabama-waterpark-could-happen.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
City of Northport Seeks Interested Parties for Hogg's Vacant Seat
The Northport City Council is now actively seeking people interested in filling the seat vacated earlier this month by the shock resignation of former Council President Jeff Hogg.
![Northport Has 60 Days to Fill Hogg's Seat, Bobo Named President](http://townsquare.media/site/993/files/2021/02/Christy-Bobo_SD.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Northport Has 60 Days to Fill Hogg's Seat, Bobo Named President
Christy Bobo, the former president pro tempore of the Northport City Council, has assumed the role after the shock Thursday resignation of embattled president Jeff Hogg.
![BREAKING: Jeff Hogg Steps Down from Northport City Council](http://townsquare.media/site/993/files/2022/03/attachment-jeff-hogg_sd-1.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
BREAKING: Jeff Hogg Steps Down from Northport City Council
Northport City Council President Jeff Hogg has resigned from office after eight years, he announced in a letter distributed Thursday afternoon.
![Residents Fight For Pedestrian Bridge Tuscaloosa Eyes Demolishing](http://townsquare.media/site/993/files/2024/03/attachment-Bridge-Protest.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Residents Fight For Pedestrian Bridge Tuscaloosa Eyes Demolishing
The Tuscaloosa City Council punted this week on whether to demolish an aging pedestrian bridge over Veterans Memorial Parkway as nearby residents rally together in a push to preserve it.
![LIVE RESULTS: Polls Close in Alabama's Super Tuesday Primary](http://townsquare.media/site/993/files/2024/03/attachment-GettyImages-2052949544.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LIVE RESULTS: Polls Close in Alabama's Super Tuesday Primary
Polls have closed in Alabama's primary elections, which were also held in more than a dozen other states and territories on this Super Tuesday ahead of November's Presidential election.
![Tuscaloosa Chamber in Montgomery for Annual Drive-In This Week](http://townsquare.media/site/993/files/2024/02/attachment-IMG_3671.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Tuscaloosa Chamber in Montgomery for Annual Drive-In This Week
Leaders from West Alabama traveled to the state's capital Wednesday for the annual Montgomery Drive-In, where they are in for a whirlwind of meetings with many of the state's elected officials and agency leaders.
![Northport Commits $500,000 to Improving Community Centers & Parks](http://townsquare.media/site/993/files/2024/01/attachment-IMG_0852.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Northport Commits $500,000 to Improving Community Centers & Parks
Public spaces in Northport are in for upgrades after the city council voted to invest $500,000 in improving their parks and community centers Tuesday night.
![Northport Eyes $500,000 for Upgrades to Parks & Community Centers](http://townsquare.media/site/993/files/2023/07/attachment-IMG_0790.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Northport Eyes $500,000 for Upgrades to Parks & Community Centers
The city of Northport is looking to dedicate half a million dollars in tax revenue to improving four of its public spaces, leaders announced Thursday.
![Tuscaloosa Mayor: City Will Build on Foundation Laid by Sabans](http://townsquare.media/site/993/files/2023/03/attachment-attachment-img_0126.jpg?w=980&q=75)
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](http://townsquare.media/site/993/files/2024/01/attachment-GettyImages-632662830.jpg?w=980&q=75)
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.