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City approves new development off McFarland Boulevard

More affordable homes are on the way to Tuscaloosa’s District 7.  Jerusalem Gardens is a new residential development that will be located off McFarland Boulevard east near Broadway Pizza.  The development will include 17 affordable homes. Tuscaloosa City Council Member Cassius…

Graduation weekend a boon for local businesses

With the University of Alabama’s spring 2022 graduation over the weekend, Tuscaloosa and surrounding areas were filled to the brim with visitors celebrating monumental achievements. Not to mention several UA sporting events,…

Suspects in Louisiana burglary, fire captured in Tuscaloosa

Two people wanted in connection with a burglary and fire at a Louisiana official's home last week were captured Wednesday in Tuscaloosa. Robert Kelly and Angela Goodfellow, both 43, are accused of breaking into the home of Louisiana Lt. Gov.…

Tuscaloosa hosts Big 10 Mayors Conference

Mayors from the state's 10 largest cities gathered in the Druid City over the weekend, with the goal of learning from each other on how best they can tackle their community's issues.…

City debating move for Benjamin Barnes YMCA

By WVUA 23 News Reporters Valarie Bracken and Karnera Gafford West Tuscaloosa's Benjamin Barnes YMCA could be moving to a new location as part of efforts to revitalize the branch. On Tuesday, the Tuscaloosa City Council tabled their vote for…

Sewer overflow reported in Glendale Gardens area

By WVUA 23 News Reporter Aajene Robinson A report today of a sanitary sewer overflow in the 2000 block of Glendale Gardens in Tuscaloosa. Glendale Gardens Neighborhood Association President James Mize said…

Woman charged with reckless murder in deadly 2021 crash

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Investigators say an Alabama woman has been charged with reckless murder and other counts in the death of a pregnant mother of four killed in a Tuscaloosa County wreck last summer. Court records show that a…

In 5-2 vote, Tuscaloosa OKs new district map

By WVUA 23 News Reporter Gracie Fusco After months of debate, the Tuscaloosa City Council on Tuesday approved its new district maps with a 5-2 vote. District 1 Council Member Matthew Wilson and…