Ron Abernathy

The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office announced a new email program Tuesday designed to provide stronger communication between inmates at the Tuscaloosa County Jail and their loved ones.

The Tuscaloosa County Commission and Sheriff Ron Abernathy announced the launch of a multi-agency effort to reduce roadside litter and illegal dumps Wednesday morning.

Debate and controversy over COVID-19 containment protocols in the Tuscaloosa County Jail continue this week as activists argue that officials are not doing enough to protect incarcerated individuals from the virus.