How Northport Will Spend Its $4.8M From American Rescue Plan

Here's a quick look at the list of projects approved by the Northport City Council this week that will be covered by federal aid.

500+ Sign Up For Tuscaloosa County Rental Assistance Program

The Commission also unanimously approved a set of standard operating procedures for its emergency rental assistance program.

Tuscaloosa Native Named To USS Alabama Battleship Commission

Brian Butler, a retired Navy captain and former head of HR for the City of Tuscaloosa, was recently tapped to serve on the Commission.

City Of Tuscaloosa: City Of Tuscaloosa's Tuscaloosa Builds Program To Host Starting Your Small Business Session

See the latest announcement from the City of Tuscaloosa.

Tuscaloosa County Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

April Hoffman has served as the county's assistant finance director since 2019 and will take the place of longtime CFO Bill Lamb.

Tuscaloosa County To Address Water Issues With Federal Aid Funds

The Tuscaloosa County Commission hopes to address drinking water infrastructure issues with funds through the American Rescue Plan.

Tuscaloosa Area Unemployment Increases: Feds

The unemployment rate in Tuscaloosa County increased recently.

Tuscaloosa County Commission Agenda Breakdown: July 7, 2021

Here's a look at the full agenda for Wednesday's regular meeting of the Tuscaloosa County Commission and the stories I'll be following.

Officials Estimate Nearly $3M In Flood Damage In Northport

Here's a breakdown of the latest damage assessments from the June 19 flooding event in Northport brought on by Tropical Storm Claudette.

Northport City Council Meeting Agenda Breakdown: July 6, 2021

Here's a look at the bigger items on the agenda for the regular meeting of the Northport City Council coming up on July 6

Northport Considering Additional $250K For Flood Repairs

The request, which could come in a higher amount, comes in addition to a $750,000 allocation approved immediately following the flood event.

City Of Tuscaloosa: Project Unity Draft Recommendations Open For Community Feedback

The City of Tuscaloosa's Project Unity initiative has published draft recommendations. Recommendations will be available for the public ...

Tuscaloosa's 'Project Unity' Draft Recommendations: What To Know

Here are the biggest takeaways from the draft recommendations for Project Unity in Tuscaloosa, as the city looks for public input.

TCSS Takes The Stage At 2021 Model Schools Conference In Tuscaloosa County

'The impact of those circumstances comes to our districts. That impact comes to our schools.'

Tuscaloosa Republican Bill Poole To Run For Alabama House Speaker

State Rep. Bill Poole, a Tuscaloosa Republican, has announced he will run for speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives in 2022

State Rep. Rodney Sullivan Will Not Seek Re-Election In 2022

The Republican and Northport native announced on Tuesday that he will not seek a second term in the legislature.

Northport Council Calls Special Meeting To Discuss Flood Issues

The Northport City Council will hold a special called meeting July 6 to discuss flooding issues in the city.

Tuscaloosa To Host Open House Tonight For Airport Master Plan

The City of Tuscaloosa invites the public to visit the airport and learn more about the proposed 20-year plan for TCL.

Tuscaloosa County Likely To Miss Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Tuscaloosa area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

Preparing For The 2021-2022 School Year In Tuscaloosa County

Tuscaloosa County School System students will return for the 2021-2022 school year on Thursday, August 12, 2021.

Tuscaloosa Water Conservation Order Allowed To Expire

The City of Tuscaloosa says the necessary repairs have been made to allow for the expiration of an emergency water conservation order.

Northport Council Votes Down Controversial Group Home Proposal

The Northport City Council voted down a request to build a group home for young boys on 8th Street following opposition by residents.

Northport Declares Emergency In Wake Of Destruction By Claudette

The City of Northport has declared an emergency following flooding over the weekend, while also freeing up money for repairs.

Leaks Identified As Water Conservation Order Remains In Place

Progress is being made to address several water leaks around Tuscaloosa, but the emergency conservation order remains in effect.

Updates: Holt Leak Found; List Of Impacted Water Associations

Here are the impacted water associations in Tuscaloosa County, along with an update on a separate leak that saw a Holt water tank depleted.

City Of Tuscaloosa: Mayor Maddox Declares A Water Conservation Emergency

See the latest announcement from the City of Tuscaloosa.

South Tuscaloosa Urged To Conserve Water Until Leak Repaired

A sewage line leak somewhere in the city's system has prompted officials to urge residents to conserve water on the south end of the county.

Northport To Consider Proposed Group Home, New Benefit Policy

Here's a look at the agenda for Monday's regular meeting of the Northport City Council.

Summer Training And Jobs Program Accepting Applications In Tuscaloosa

Interviews will be held Friday, June 18 and orientation will begin at 9 A.M. Monday, June 21 at the McDonald Hughes Center.

Northport City Council To Discuss Housing Authority Plans

The Northport City Council will meet in a work session Monday to discuss the future of the agency.

Takeaways From Maddox's PARA Pitch To County Commission

Here's a breakdown from Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox's parks funding pitch to the Tuscaloosa County Commission on Wednesday

Longtime Tuscaloosa County CFO Bill Lamb Retiring After 39 Years

Tuscaloosa County CFO Bill Lamb attended his last County Commission meeting Wednesday as he plans to retire after nearly four decades.

Gun Arrests Spike In Tuscaloosa + Field Set For District 7 Race

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City Of Tuscaloosa: Tuscaloosa National Airport Master Plan Open House

See the latest announcement from the City of Tuscaloosa.

Closed-Door Tuscaloosa Council Gathering Raises Concerns

Concerns are circulating after Patch confirmed that all six members of the Tuscaloosa City Council met in an unpublicized gathering Monday.

Tuscaloosa Leaders Hosting Roundtable To Address Recent Violence

Tuscaloosa city leaders will gather Tuesday for a roundtable discussion to address a noticeable uptick in violence in recent weeks.

Tuscaloosa County Commission Meeting Agenda: June 16, 2021

Here's a look at the agenda for the upcoming Tuscaloosa County Commission meeting on Wednesday. Follow us here for updates from the meeting!

Mayor Maddox Provides Clarity Amid Personnel Changes In City Hall

Patch caught up with Tuscaloosa's mayor after two high-profile department heads left for other jobs and the city's CFO was placed on leave.

City Of Tuscaloosa: City Of Tuscaloosa And PARA To Host July 4th Celebration On The River

See the latest announcement from the City of Tuscaloosa.

Unemployment Improves In Tuscaloosa Area: Feds

Tuscaloosa County's unemployment rate is higher than the Alabama average.