holidays

Citizens of Tuscaloosa are lighting up their homes for the chance to win a cash prize for the best holiday light display.

People were welcomed with soft music, decorated tables, and they were served by elected officials, members of Greek letter organizations, and volunteers.

The holiday season has officially begun, and a Tuscaloosa station is helping everyone get into the spirit.

The City of Tuscaloosa announced Wednesday it would move its seasonal ice skating rink, formerly known as Holidays on the River, to its new home at Government Plaza this year.

This year, Maye hopes to collect 1,000 blankets, clothing items such as socks and caps, and toiletries like deodorant, toothpaste, soap, toothbrushes and toiletry bags.

The store originally opened on Skyland Boulevard this time last year near Walgreens Pharmacy and Vowell's grocery store.

A spokeswoman for TPD issued a statement outlining "just some" of the issues officers saw over the holiday weekend.

The state of Alabama recognizes three Confederate days as official state holidays.