Tuscaloosa Academy student-athlete selected for National Football Foundation Team of Distinction
Tuscaloosa Academy Alumnus Earns National Recognition Tuscaloosa Academy graduate Russell Cole has been honored as a member of the 2025 National Football Foundation (NFF) distinction team. This accolade acknowledges academic athletes from outstanding high schools across the country for their achievements in sports, academics, and community involvement. Cole was chosen as the only representative from […]
Mountain Brook decides to join Tuscaloosa in lawsuit regarding online sales tax
Mountain Brook Joins Tuscaloosa in Revenue Distribution Lawsuit On Monday, the Mountain Brook City Council unanimously agreed to support Tuscaloosa in a lawsuit against Alabama regarding the distribution of revenue from the Seller Use Tax (SSUT). The SSUT is an 8% tax on online purchases, with half of the revenue going to the state and […]
Tuscaloosa City Board of Education decides to take legal action against the state regarding online sales tax.
Tuscaloosa School Board Takes Legal Action Over Internet Sales Tax The Tuscaloosa School Board made a unanimous decision on Tuesday to file a lawsuit against Alabama regarding the distribution of internet sales tax. This move follows a recent vote by the Tuscaloosa City Council, which also expressed intentions to sue the state, arguing that this […]
Tuscaloosa BBQ Tour: 5 must-visit places for fans of Southern barbecue
The South is often associated with comfort food, and BBQ probably stands out as the most iconic. The debate over who serves the best barbecue seems to have no clear winner, as many folks in the South have their favorites. Tuscaloosa, known for being a hub for Alabama football, also serves as a fantastic spot […]
Tuscaloosa officials take oath as Mayor Maddox shares a new financial plan.
The city and school officials officially began their terms on May 19 at a joint inauguration ceremony held at the Tuscaloosa River Market. This event marked the start of a new four-year term for all seven city council members, the eight members of the Tuscaloosa City Board of Education, and Mayor Walt Maddox. A new […]
The University Club: Restoring a historic gem in the heart of Tuscaloosa
A beloved special events and private dining venue with a fascinating history, the University Club is set to reopen to the public in May. With its iconic Greek Revival architecture and soaring columns, this storied building sits at the top of Queen City Avenue on the University of Alabama campus and has been a cherished […]
Auburn to Bama? Former 5-star guard now in portal expected to visit Tuscaloosa
Before the transfer portal, it was nearly impossible for a player in any sport to transfer directly from one rival team to another. But in today's era of college sports, that reality may not be too far off. Former Auburn five-star guard Aiden Holloway, a McDonald's All-American and unanimous top-20 player in the 2023 class, […]
Tide Hoops lands their missing piece as star center heads to Tuscaloosa
Arguably the biggest weakness for the Alabama Crimson Tide going into the 2023-24 season, despite their first-ever Final Four appearance, has been their rim-protecting big men. The staff expected Charles Bediako to return after the 2022-23 season, but Bediako's announcement that he would remain in the draft and not return to college surprised the staff […]
Tuscaloosa animal shelter seeking foster families for healthy dogs amid temporary closure due to outbreak
Tuscaloosa's Metro Animal Shelter announced over the weekend that it will be closed for the next two weeks due to an outbreak of canine distemper in the city. “We are seeking emergency foster homes for asymptomatic dogs and puppies. Dogs and puppies with mild symptoms are being isolated for further treatment of symptoms while awaiting […]
Tuscaloosa student selected for elite U.S. Navy summer flight academy
A Tuscaloosa High School student will receive a very high honor this summer. Northridge High School student Maureen York was selected as one of 28 outstanding 11th and 12th graders nationwide to complete the intensive, eight-week U.S. Navy Summer Flight Academy aviation program at Elizabeth City State College in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The program […]
