Despite a healthy level of preparedness to deal with the tornadoes of April 27, 2011, one thing the city of Tuscaloosa would have preferred to be different: the emergency command center, two floors ...

The Tuscaloosa City Council has moved forward with the process to hire a new executive director of public safety after a tied ...

Tuscaloosa is preparing to adopt its 2026 fiscal budget, with 40% dedicated to public safety, including police, fire and ...

Long before horrific tornadoes slammed Tuscaloosa in 2000 and 2011, Walt Maddox knew how to find his safe space, being raised in a weather-aware family. "One of the first memories of life I have is ...

Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox won his sixth term in office and plans to run again in 2029. Maddox outlined his plans for improving public health and safety, education, and addressing the city's revenue ...

Will Alabama football continue to host its annual A-Day spring game? Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox isn't so sure. In fact, he isn't sure he wants it to, either, he told The Tuscaloosa News. "From the ...

Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox joined federal officials in Washington today in the announcement of a new disaster relief partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Corporation ...

Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox spoke of a "strange mixture" of excitement and humility after winning a sixth term in Tuesday's municipal election, similar to feelings at his first successful run in 2005 ...

Between now and November, Kay Ivey and Walt Maddox will criss-cross Alabama, boring us with speeches, attending rallies and acquiescing to interviews. They’ll make promises, sincere or not. Maddox ...

From the moment a mile-wide tornado destroyed 13% of the city on April 27, 2011, the Tuscaloosa News has been reporting on the deadly storm and its aftermath. Here’s an example of our past coverage, ...