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Tuscaloosa Mayor Reveals Intense New Details on Car Wreck
Walt Maddox spoke on the Steve & DC morning show with the full story of what happened Sunday night.
Tuscaloosa Mayor Maddox in Car Accident, Provides Update
Walt Maddox informs the public on his condition after a car accident Sunday evening.
Mavis Withdraws Plans for New Northport Store Over Facebook Furor
Representatives for Mavis Discount Tires are stepping back from a plan to build a new store in Northport after a weekend of public outcry on social media.
Tuscaloosa City Council OKs $10,000 Retention Bonus for Police
The Tuscaloosa City Council unanimously approved a one-time $10,000 retention bonus for its police officers as they struggle to maintain the full force of the department.
Northport Mayor Plans to Veto Sale of Park, Community Center
Mayor John Hinton received applause at the Northport City Council meeting Monday as he announced his plans to veto the sale of a community park.
Tuscaloosa Holds Groundbreaking for McWright's Ferry Road Project
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Friday for the McWright's Ferry Road Extension project aimed at reducing commute times.
Leaders Seek $2.8 Million to Pour in Underserved West Tuscaloosa
Leaders in Tuscaloosa are looking to raise $2.8 million to invest directly into improving the lives of people living in specific, underserved parts of the city.
Alabama Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Returns
Many back-to-school items will be tax-free across the state of Alabama this weekend.
Tuscaloosa Lawmakers Doubt Montgomery Will Agree on Redistricting
The Supreme Court is probably going to end up drawing Alabama's Congressional map and no one is sure how it'll look or when the matter will be settled.
Northport Attorney Bryan Brinyark Seeks House District 16 Seat
Northport attorney Bryan Brinyark is seeking to represent the region in the Alabama House of Representatives, he officially announced last week.