Tag: Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa works to create a mental health court
An Alabama city is working to establish a mental health court inside the city’s municipal court.
“This is one way, with really misdemeanor...
German firm SWJ Technology to build headquarters in Tuscaloosa
A German firm is opening its new North American headquarters in Alabama.
SWJ Technology will build the new 5,000-square-foot facility in a part of Tuscaloosa...
Walt Maddox proposes penny tax for ‘Elevate Tuscaloosa’ project
Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox has proposed a one-cent sales tax to raise money for the Elevate Tuscaloosa initiative, ABC 3340 reports. Maddox believes this will shift...
Montgomery VA Medical Center earns 1-star facility rating, others improve
A new report from the Veterans Administration shows two Alabama VA medical centers have made some improvements in its quality of services over the...
Alabama fraternity says business violated civil rights
A fraternity hoping to rent a restaurant pavilion for a social event says in a lawsuit that the Alabama business refused because most of...
Tuscaloosa, Northport police departments experience officer shortage
The Tuscaloosa and Northport police departments are both facing officer shortages.
According to the Tuscaloosa News, Tuscaloosa needs 20 more officers, as the city is budgeted...
Tuscaloosa sheriff’s office vindicated, threatens legal action against internet trolls
Tuscaloosa County Sheriff Ron Abernathy called a press conference on Wednesday to announce the lawsuit over an investigation regarding the alleged rape of Megan Rondini,...
Mayor proclaims May 12 Lemonade Day, encourages mini-entrepreneurs in Orange Beach
During the city council meeting last Tuesday, Orange Beach, Ala. Mayor Tony Kennon proclaimed this Saturday, May 12, Lemonade Day Coastal Alabama.
The event is part...
Three of Alabama’s Big 5 cities rank in top 4% of...
College graduates owe around $1.521 trillion in student loans — a depressing figure for the many graduates who leave school with debt that exceeds...
On this day in Alabama history: State capital relocated to Tuscaloosa
The state capital was relocated from Cahaba to Tuscaloosa. Located in Dallas County, Cahaba – originally known as Cahawba – was designated the future...
