Politics
Tuscaloosa Visit
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle will visit Tuscaloosa on Friday, according to the White House. Thursday, the President said the damage in tornado-stricken states in the Southeast is "nothing short of catastrophic." Speaking at the White House, Obama says the loss of life has been heartbreaking, especially in Alabama, the state hit hardest. At least 250 people have been killed in six states in the deadliest tornado outbreak in 40 years. Obama says the federal government will do everything it can to help the states recover and rebuild. ...Read more
Vote Results
City of Tuscaloosa Special Election Results, Seven-Day Alcohol Sales (***Results are Preliminary and Uncertified. )
District One (3 of 4 Boxes Reporting)
Yes - 865
No - 162
District Two (3 of 4 Boxes Reporting)
Yes - 930
No - 175
District Three (3 of 4 Boxes Reporting)
Yes - 2,464
No - 635
District Four (3 of 4 Boxes Reporting)
Yes - 1,282
No - 72
District Five (3 of 4 Boxes Reporting)
Yes - 968
No- 418 ...Read more
Sexton Leaving
The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office has annouced the departure of Sheriff Ted Sexton, who has accepted the position of Division Chief for Homeland Security with the Los Angeles (California) County Sheriff’s Department. Sexton's last day as Tuscaloosa County Sheriff will be March 17, 2013. Sexton has served in various law enforcement roles for the past 35 years. ...Read more
Election Watch
TUSCALOOSA (WVUA) - A state representative from the Tuscaloosa area is announcing his plans to go after another office.
Republican state representative John Merrill announced he is running for Alabama Secretary of State. Merrill made the announcement Tuesday morning in Tuscaloosa. ...Read more
WVUA-TV Coverage
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Election Results
Updated: Wednesday, November 7, 3:15 a.m. **Winner
U.S. PRESIDENT ...Read more
| U.S. President | ||
| Precincts | 92% | |
| **Barack Obama (D) | 57,300,871 | 50% |
| Mitt Romney (R) | 55,528,740 | 48% |























