tuscaloosa county commission

Tuscaloosa moving forward with county jail updates

The Tuscaloosa County Jail is expanding, and on Wednesday Tuscaloosa County Commissioners discussed next steps on that road. What's needed now is a temporary jail site for inmates while the areas they're usually housed in are altered. The temporary site…

Funding approved for volunteer firefighters

Tuscaloosa County Commissioners met Wednesday morning and approved several items on its agenda, including the purchase of several thermal cameras and gas detectors. The new equipment will be used to help local volunteer fire departments. "These first responders play a…

West Alabama Food Bank gets major donation

The West Alabama Food Bank is getting a nice financial boost this week thanks to the Tuscaloosa County Commission. The nonprofit organization requested $150,000 from the county commission, and…

PARA gets $1.3M for new lights at Sokol Park

By WVUA 23 News Reporter Aajene Robinson Sokol Park is about to get a lot brighter, as the Tuscaloosa County Commission recently approved $1.3 million in funding for new LED field lights. The…

PARA requests help covering renovations at golf course

By WVUA 23 News Reporter Gracie Johnson The Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authority is looking for help updating Ol' Colony Golf Course. PARA requested $47,580 from the Tuscaloosa County Commission Wednesday, and they'll…