What to know about No Kings demonstrations across Alabama on Saturday
“No Kings” demonstrations are set to take place this weekend in more than 20 cities across Alabama. Here's what you need to know.
Tuscaloosa
City councilor Norman Crow wins HD63 special election
With nine of 10 precincts reporting, Crow received 1,112 votes on Tuesday while Democratic nominee Judith Taylor received 613 votes.
Online sales tax lawsuit pits Alabama’s biggest cities against counties, some lawmakers
Alabama online sales tax approach is the subject of a lawsuit filed by several large cities, which contend they're unfairly losing millions annually.
Tuscaloosa settles lawsuit over sewage overflows, agrees to upgrades
After two years of litigation, the city committed to evaluating and overhauling its sewage system, promising to invest $18 million in upgrades.
Marshall County passes resolution opposing changes to online sales tax
A battle is brewing between municipalities, counties and school boards over how to distribute the fast-growing revenue source.
City of Mountain Brook votes to join Tuscaloosa in lawsuit over online sales tax
As online sales tax revenue has grown, so have arguments over how the funding is distributed.
Tuscaloosa City Board of Education votes to sue state over online sales tax
Alabama's 8 percent online sales tax has no earmarking for local school systems.
Rep. Sewell to host 14th Annual Job Fair in Tuscaloosa
Sewell’s annual job fair is her largest constituent event of the year. This year, it will feature employers from at least 10 industries.
July 1, 2025
Joe Eatmon unseats incumbent Matthew Wilson in Tuscaloosa runoff
Political newcomer Joe Eatmon handily beat incumbent Matthew Wilson in the District 1 runoff, receiving 582 votes to Wilson’s 407.
Incumbents rout challengers in Tuscaloosa elections
Unofficial results suggest only one race will proceed to a runoff as most incumbents ran unopposed or won handily.