Announcements

Using funds from the new gas tax the legislature approved earlier this year, the Alabama Department of Transportation with expand a stretch of McFarland Bouelvard.

The tornado watch is in effect until 11 p.m. Central and calls for the possibility of tornadoes, strong wind and marble-sized hail.

“Essentially what we want to do is be Tuscaloosa’s newest tradition. We’ll have great food, a great environment and great times for our patrons and the city of Tuscaloosa,” said Jay Jarrett.

City leaders announced Thursday that an ALDI grocery store will be the first tenant in a large cleared lot next to Lowes on McFarland Boluevard in Northport.

Dub Taylor, Teddy Keaton, and Tory Shumpert, and Dr. Luis Rodriguez will present an event to assist entrepreneurs with the proper steps to success.

Three different automotive suppliers in Cottondale and Northport announced pending layoffs this week that will eliminate 300 jobs in the area.

Sunday, April 7, the Stillman College Choir will host its Sacred Spring Concert at Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church.

The Tuscaloosa Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated will spearhead "Go Orange and Blue" at the Sam's Club parking lot from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa and Julio Jones Kia Mazda have teamed up to host a tornado relief drive for our neighbors in need, and we're asking everyone in Tuscaloosa and West Alabama to step up and join the 'Tide for Tigers' movement.

Forecasts Monday afternoon called for up to four inches of snowfall in Tuscaloosa.