As coronavirus cases began rising last year, the city council gave Mayor Walt Maddox authority to make decisions related to the pandemic quickly and without approval of the city council.

John Robert Taylor, 65, was sentenced Monday for convictions of attempted murder, public intoxication and resisting arrest.

Attorney General Marshall presented Investigator Cousette’s family with a commemoration in recognition of his service and sacrifice.

It’s designed to be a one-stop shop to help people get a vaccine appointment.

Over 50% of their employees have been vaccinated, thanks to the Greene County Health Department.

The UA System released the new COVID-19 data dashboard Friday, April 2.

A 1-year-old child and two women were killed in a head on collision Saturday morning in Tuscaloosa.

The clinic got an additional 100 doses of vaccine.

Instead of the traditional White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn this year, the White House is sending the official wooden Easter eggs to community health centers across the country including Centreville.

The accident happened on Highway 11 and University Boulevard East near Wildwood Trace just after 3 a.m.

Tuscaloosa police new deputy police chief Sebo Sandars and a few officers will be coming to Christ Baptist church of Tuscaloosa’s Easter community cook out Saturday at 1 p.m.

There is no charge to use the inmate email system.

After the challenges COVID-19 created for people and healthcare providers, Dr. Peramsetty says he’s more upbeat now that more clinics like his are able to vaccinate people.

The executive director for the Tuscaloosa County Economic Development Authority said it made good business sense to give Mercedes parts supplier SMP several hundred thousand dollars in tax breaks over time.

The walk-in clinic is taking place from 8am-11:30am. The clinic will be in the existing COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Building 137 Sports Atrium.

Antonio Montez Denson, 33, pleaded guilty to unlawful transport of firearms by a convicted felon on Jan. 28.

No lives were lost after three tornadoes touched down in Hale County recently, but many people are fearful that they may not be so lucky during the next storm.

This week, the Hale County Hospital is encouraging people to get protected against COVID-19 because the vaccine is available now.

The nearly 30 dogs, including puppies, were found on the property. ASPCA investigators said some of the dogs were found in a home, some in a garage, and some were in cages covered in mud and feces. Deceased animal remains were also found on the property.

Alabama One, United way of West Alabama, Capitol Park Title, and Two men and a truck are working together to gather supplies for those most impacted by last week’s tornado.

Paige designated the death as blunt force trauma because Cork fell 20-30 feet from a power pole.

Crimson Care is the newest healthcare provider that is offering the Moderna vaccine for those eligible to receive it in Tuscaloosa.

Crews unloaded pallets with 900 BStrong Global Empowerment Mission Family Necessities Kits in Sawyerville on Monday.

Volunteers working with Samaritan’s Purse have been helping families in west Alabama remove storm debris for more than week.

The tornado that hit Perry County was part of the long track tornado that caused destruction for 50 miles.

Call 205-371-7000 ext. 4 if you need the donation items picked up.

Two teens lost their lives in separate car accidents over the weekend in Tuscaloosa.

Red Cross crews set up mobile food and emergency supply distribution in Bibb, Calhoun, Cherokee, Chilton, Clay, Hale Jefferson, Perry, Pickens, Randolph, Shelby, St. Clair and Tuscaloosa counties.

At least 40 homes in the county were destroyed and more than 100 homes were damaged in places like Sawyerville off Highway 14 and in areas north of Greensboro.

Eric Wiggins says he is happy about what he has, not what he has lost.

The UA System released the new COVID-19 data dashboard Friday, March 26.

Trees and debris blocked roads across east, west and north central Alabama Thursday night.

Tuscaloosa Incident Command plays a key role in how city resources can be used to address any problems caused by severe weather Thursday.

Peco Foods donated 40,000 pounds of chicken to West Alabama Food Bank to help feed those in need. This is part of Peco’s long-term partnership with WAFB, with plans for another donation in the fall.

All 27 community storm shelters in the county are listed at tuscaloosacountyema.org

Police Chief Tonnie Jones confirms the shooting happened at a home on 1st Street SW at 15th Street just after 10 p.m. Tuesday.

Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center Director John Merkle said they want every eligible veteran in our area that wants a vaccine to receive the shot.

The Missing & Endangered Person Alert for Courtney Beard has been canceled.

Alabama State Troopers said Serrita Monte Turner was struck by a vehicle driven by a teenager before 1:00 p.m. on Joe Mallisham Parkway, approximately two miles west of Tuscaloosa city limits.

Northport Intermediate School is scheduled to open to new students and staff, in time for the new 2021-2022 school year.

The congregation of Greater Faith and Victory Worship Center has been affected by storms before.

Even though some businesses are making repairs for a fee, there were volunteers also helping for free.

A downed tree ripped one manufactured home in half. Luckily the family who lives there wasn’t home during the storm.

As little as that tree was, she is convinced God made it a mighty one.

Delivery of mail and packages will continue for Moundville, residential and business customers, provided it is safe to do so.

Several homes were damaged by storms Wednesday afternoon in the southern part of Tuscaloosa County.

There is tornado damage across the Moundville area.

Significant sized hail has been spotted in West Alabama as severe weather continues to move through the state.

Graduation will be held over three days at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.

Tuscaloosa police say around shift change, 27-year-old Demorius Mondreal Polke shot 33-year-old Sean Michael Barrett multiple times before turning the gun on himself.

The search continues Friday morning for a missing man from Pickens County.

The VA wants to vaccinate every eligible Veteran who wants to be vaccinated. That’s why the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center has eliminated age requirements to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Investigators said Preston Chase Peeks was last seen in Reform on February 15, 2021.

PARA will be bringing back their spring break and summer camps this year with one of the programs ramping up next week.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, UA had the chair designed to strategically place them in certain areas

Brain Jordan, 35, is charged with three counts of attempted murder and one count of arson.

Each chair is custom-made by UA staff from raw materials and includes the script “A” burned in the back.

Authorities say Robert Early Austin died after his car struck a truck on U.S. 11 at approximately 2 p.m. Monday.