Tuscaloosa’s District 1 City Council race heats up
The three-way race will almost certainly be one of the most interesting and possibly competitive elections in Tuscaloosa this year.
Tuscaloosa
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Sixteen of 19 workers at the Gaylord Chemical facility in Tuscaloosa voted to join the International Chemical Workers Union.
Tuscaloosa Salvation Army struggles to meet fundraising goal
The organization has been struggling to meet its annual Red Kettle Campaign fundraiser goal.
Opinion
Opinion
Follow this topic to stay updated on recent posts.
See recent postsAlabama Fire College trains our state’s best
A big reason why first responders in Alabama are the best in the country is because of the Alabama Fire College.
State, industry leaders highlight AMP Center and its impact on Alabama’s EV industry
The center works to support Alabama’s automotive industry through research and innovation in the electric vehicle space.
August 27, 2024
Democratic state politicians reflect on legislative session at Tuscaloosa town hall
State Reps. England, Travis, and McCampbell and Sen. Singleton discussed the failed gambling bill, IVF, and school funding with voters.
Opinion
Opinion
Follow this topic to stay updated on recent posts.
See recent postsCollege students shouldn’t be taxed more just for living in a college town
Students want to live in Tuscaloosa. They want to spend money in Tuscaloosa. Tuscaloosa should let them.
United Auto Workers lose union election at Mercedes by 597 votes
With just 44% of the vote, the UAW fails to unionize the Mercedes plant in Vance on the first try.
Mercedes worker says city councilor called Martin Luther King Jr. an “elitist classist”
Tuscaloosa city councilor and reverend Matthew Wilson recorded an anti-union video for Mercedes.
Union election at Mercedes in Tuscaloosa County begins today
After a four month organizing drive, Mercedes workers will vote this week on whether to join the UAW.