The Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority (PARA) has announced the three individuals who have been chosen as Grand Marshals for the 45th Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade, which will be held on Monday, Dec. 6. This year's parade theme is "Super Heroes Celebrate Christmas."
The community has already purchased more than $7,500 in gifts for the families of Tuscaloosa County coal miners who have been on strike for nearly seven months now.
The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) Local Union 1948's members voted on Sunday to ratify a new contract at the Shoal Creek metallurgical coal mine, which is owned by Peabody Energy.
In response to the spike in gun violence in the Tuscaloosa area, Doris Lucas decided to host a Stop the Gun Violence Rally last Sunday at Palmore Park.
As employees at Warrior Met Coal continue to strike, the United Mine Workers of America's Local Union 2397 will host a fundraiser to support the workers Saturday.