Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox

Two Alabama mayors are continuing their annual tradition of an Iron Bowl wager to benefit local charities. State football rivals Auburn University and The University of Alabama face off at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday.

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.

The City of Tuscaloosa has cut the ribbon to open Snow Hinton Park after completing multiple upgrades. This includes an ellipse feature/walking track, new restrooms, a new pavilion, lighting and security upgrades as well as expanded parking.

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.

Tuscaloosa residents are preparing for a run that will support the city’s preschool education. The annual Tuscaloosa Mayor’s Cup 5K for Pre-K, which is also referred to as the Mayor’s Cup, will take place Saturday, April 27.

Tuscaloosa has officially launched Tuscaloosa’s Business Opportunity Program. The program’s expanded scope and mission will include an information hub, continuous improvements to ensure the program is meeting the needs of the community, and a network of community leaders.

Governor Kay Ivey joined Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox on Friday, March 1, to announce their participation in the National Governors Association’s Disagree Better Initiative, a yearlong initiative to help Americans learn the skills of healthy conflict.

Tuscaloosa residents are preparing for a run that will support the city’s preschool education. Registration is currently open for the annual Tuscaloosa Mayor’s Cup 5K for Pre-K, which is also referred to as the Mayor’s Cup.

Plans are shaping up as the city of Tuscaloosa gets ready to host the Kentuck Festival of the Arts for the first time ever. The annual arts festival now enters its 53rd year and has always been held in Northport. However, the Druid City and Kentuck struck an agreement last month for Tuscaloosa to host the festival in 2024. This came after some back and forth between Northport and Kentuck leaders.

Tuscaloosa is looking to establish a mental health court inside the city's municipal court to help people get the treatment they need. Mayor Walt Maddox…