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ALDOT To Begin Painting Third Avenue East Bridge On Thursday
ALDOT on Thursday announced plans for a nighttime painting project on the Third Avenue East bridge over I-20/59 in Tuscaloosa.

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ALDOT on Thursday announced plans for a nighttime painting project on the Third Avenue East bridge over I-20/59 in Tuscaloosa.

The City of Tuscaloosa announced on Wednesday that the Tuscaloosa Farmers Market has once again been voted Best Farmers Market in Alabama.
The Tuscaloosa County Chapter of The University of Alabama National Alumni Association is once again set to host its annual kick-off event.
The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit has announced an arrest after police responded to a double homicide in Tuscaloosa late Tuesday
Stillman College this week announced the nomination deadline for its Athletic Hall of Fame is set for Aug. 31.
The University of Alabama's name, image and likeness collective, Yea Alabama, is set to host a season kickoff dinner and auction.
Northside High School on Tuesday announced that Jeremy Madden has been hired as the school's next principal.
Law enforcement agencies from across the Tuscaloosa metropolitan are set to gather at Palmore Park Tuesday for National Night Out.
The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa on Monday announced it is once again accepting applications for its Small Grants Program.
DCH Health System on Monday announced that Rodney Clark has been hired as the new administrator of Fayette Medical Center.
The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit is investigating a Sunday night shooting that fortunately did not result in any injuries.
A Bessemer man is dead after a single-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon on Alabama Highway 216 in Tuscaloosa County.
Two Pickens County men have been given lengthy prison sentences in unrelated cases after being found guilty of sexually abusing children.
Two Pickens County men have been given lengthy prison sentences in unrelated cases after being found guilty of sexually abusing children.
The Tuscaloosa County Branch NAACP is calling for accountability and additional measures by a local restaurant.
A man who went viral for verbally chiding another man for using racist language at a Tuscaloosa restaurant has released a public statement.
The Tuscaloosa City Council on Tuesday approved to enter into a contract with a new booking agent for the Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater.
Synovus Bank on Wednesday announced it has promoted former Alabama basketball player Blake Thrasher to Tuscaloosa market executive.
Kickoff is right around the corner and fans will be able to get an up-close look at the Crimson Tide on Fan Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Theatre Tuscaloosa on Tuesday announced that its longtime executive producer Tina Turley will retire after 18 years of service