Mayor Maddox said a Sunday shooting that left one person dead and several others injured was a "senseless" drive-by near Freemon Park in the city's west side.
The Tuscaloosa City Council accepted the surrendering of a business license from the infamous Masters Inn on McFarland Boulevard, which will shut down by February 15 of next year.
The mayors of Tuscaloosa and Auburn will continue their long-standing Iron Bowl wager, where the losing team's mayor must make a donation to the other mayor's local charity of choice.
City of Tuscaloosa leaders broke ground on River District Park, which will serve as the anchor point for several new developments along the Black Warrior River.
Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox took time Friday to update residents on the progress of the $21.5 million expansion of the Western Riverwalk, which is scheduled to start Summer of 2022.
Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox has named a long-time city employee to serve as the first director of the Saban Center and oversee its construction and completion.
The council also voted to suspend step raises for city employees, although police officers and firefighters may see their salaries increase next spring.