Tuscaloosa County

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Tuscaloosa residents are casting their votes for Mayor, City Council and Tuscaloosa City Schools Board of Education. Polls for the March 4 general election are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Take a look inside to see who's on the ballot.

Tuscaloosa residents will soon cast their votes for Mayor, City Council and Tuscaloosa City Schools Board of Education. The municipal elections are set for March 4, and the last day to apply for a regular absentee ballot is Feb. 27.

Africa, African culture and Africa history will soon be front and center in an Alabama showcase. The topics are the focus as the annual Tuscaloosa Africana Film Festival, co-sponsored by The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences, marks 12 years.

The City of Tuscaloosa is kicking off Arbor Week celebrations this weekend. Arbor Week is a time to celebrate growing trees and is an extension of Arbor Day. The week-long holiday was signed into effect after the Birmingham Beautification Board, the State Garden Club, the Alabama Forestry Commission and the State Board of Education and State Legislature signed an act making Arbor Week the last full week of February.

When February rolls around, high school students in one Alabama county have the opportunity to be changemakers in their schools and communities through a new initiative. The Leaders to Legends program, soon to be launched by The University of Alabama, is open to Tuscaloosa County sophomores.

Tuscaloosa leaders have broken ground on the Tuscaloosa Tennis Center expansion and Jaycee Park upgrades project. The expansion will add 17 new outdoor courts with player and spectator seating and better lighting. Jaycee Park upgrades include walking trail improvements, maintenance building and security upgrades.

Fall is here in Alabama with cooler weather and more seasonal activities with the changing of the leaves. Families, residents and students are making plans for the break at the end of the month, Crimson Tide fans are enjoying the last games of football season, and many events are set for around Tuscaloosa for November.

The City of Tuscaloosa is breaking ground on the new Burrell Odom Park. Improvements to the neighborhood park will include new lighting and security, a new walking track, two new playgrounds and a new basketball court.

The City of Tuscaloosa Farmers Market is getting recognition for being voted Best Farmers Market in Alabama in the 2024 America’s Farmers Market Celebration Awards. This is the third consecutive year the Druid City’s market has won the majority of votes for best market in the Yellowhammer State.