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The joint UAPD and Tuscaloosa Police precinct on the Strip.

Tuscaloosa breaks ground on $1.1M police logistics facility

Cameron Cortez, Staff Writer June 16, 2025

The City of Tuscaloosa broke ground on a new Police Logistics Building on Wednesday. It will support emergency response operations for the Tuscaloosa Police Department and Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue. Mayor...

Peter J. Mohler appointed as 30th president of the University of Alabama but the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees

Peter Mohler named 30th UA president

Victor Hagan, Assistant News Editor June 16, 2025

The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees appointed Peter J. Mohler as the 30th president of The University of Alabama Monday. His term as president will begin July 21. “To the faculty, staff,...

Protesters demonstrated against President Donald Trump at the "No Kings Tuscaloosa" rally.

Hundreds rally at ‘No Kings Tuscaloosa’ protest

Victor Hagan, Assistant News Editor June 14, 2025

Around 500 people rallied at “No Kings Tuscaloosa” Saturday outside the Richard Shelby Federal Building and Courthouse, joining protesters across the nation in opposition of President Donald Trump. “We...

Kipsang participating in the Crimson Tide Invitational on April 23, 2022 at Sam Bailey Track and Field Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Former SEC Champion, NCAA record holder Eliud Kipsang dies at 28

Fisher Isbell, Contributing Writer June 12, 2025

Former renowned Alabama distance runner and two-time SEC champion Eliud Kipsang died Tuesday after suffering cardiac arrest on June 6. He was 28. Kipsang was admitted to the intensive care unit at Good...

Tuscaloosa council awards $74M Saban Center contract, delays vote on resort project, honors Juneteenth

Tuscaloosa council awards $74M Saban Center contract, delays vote on resort project, honors Juneteenth

Cameron Cortez, Staff Writer June 11, 2025

The Tuscaloosa City Council approved a $74 million construction contract for the Saban Center, delayed a vote on a proposed resort at 105 Rice Mine Road North and reaffirmed Juneteenth as an official city...

Sarah Bridger Gilmore, Executive Director of Strategic Communications for the city of Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa mayor appoints new executive director of strategic communications

John Weinstein, News Editor June 11, 2025

Walt Maddox, mayor of Tuscaloosa, appointed former Tuscaloosa grants manager Sarah Bridger Gilmore as executive director of strategic communications Monday. Gilmore replaced Richard Rush, who will now...

Protesters demonstrate against the Trump administration at the Hands Off! Tuscaloosa protest at Richard Shelby Federal Building and Courthouse in April.

Activists to host ‘No Kings Tuscaloosa’ protest

Victor Hagan, Assistant News Editor June 11, 2025

Indivisible of West Alabama, a local activist organization, will host a  “No Kings Tuscaloosa” protest outside the Richard Shelby Federal Building and Courthouse Saturday from 6-8 p.m. The protest...

The new expansion includes up to 10 new pickleball courts.

YMCA holds ribbon-cutting for new pickleball courts

Carson Posman, Contributing Writer June 11, 2025

City officials and YMCA leaders held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Thursday to celebrate the opening of two new pickleball courts outside the downtown YMCA. The new ADA-accessible courts, located at 2300...

A member of UA's Tikkun Olum Makers club speaks at the club's annual Pitch-A-Thon in the Cube on March 1, 2025.

Students win TOM Global Innovation Challenge

Maven Navarro, Editor-in-Chief June 11, 2025

Several UA students received awards at the Tikkun Olam Makers 2025 Global Innovation Challenge, a competition where students design affordable solutions to help people with disabilities. “Each year,...

The College of Arts and Sciences will be renamed after J. Frank Barefield, after he made a $35 million gift commitment to the University.

College of Arts and Sciences renamed after alum donation

Victor Hagan, Assistant News Editor June 6, 2025

The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees approved the naming of the College of Arts and Sciences after University alum J. Frank Barefield Jr. Friday. Barefield made a $35 million gift commitment...

Tommy Tuberville to run for governor

Tommy Tuberville to run for governor

John Weinstein, News Editor June 4, 2025

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville has announced his campaign for governor of Alabama in the 2026 election. Multiple Alabamians have since announced their own campaigns to replace him in the Senate. Tuberville...

Riverfront resort clears first vote despite local pushback

Riverfront resort clears first vote despite local pushback

Cameron Cortez, Staff Writer June 4, 2025

A Sports Illustrated resort is one step closer to rising along the Black Warrior River after the Tuscaloosa City Council voted Tuesday to move its construction in District 3 forward — but not without...