Tuscaloosa Alabama

Locals, visitors and spooky enthusiasts are being invited to some of the oldest historic homes in Tuscaloosa. During the free “Mourning Matters: Grieving and Etiquette in the Antebellum South and Further” event, participants can learn about the sociocultural expectations and practices of mourning and grieving after the Civil War and greater Victorian Era.

Locals and visitors from across the country will make their way to the Kentuck Festival of the Arts this weekend. The event also brings in more than 270 artists from all walks of life. One such creative is Abi Brewer. She shared insights with Alabama Public Radio into what fuels her work and creativity.

You’ve might have already heard his voice on the Alabama Public Radio airwaves on Saturday nights alongside string instruments. However, APR is properly introducing the new host to our Bama Bluegrass weekend programing, Jeffery Albright.

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.

Stillman College is inviting the Tuscaloosa community to a community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships. The school's third annual National Night Out is set to take place on Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 4-8 p.m. Admission is free.

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 Tuscaloosa Police Department is launching a new smartphone app to help better connect with the Druid City community. The app is free to download and is available on both Apple and Android devices.

Volunteers are needed for the 53rd Kentuck Festival of the Arts. The event will have its Tuscaloosa debut on Oct. 19 and 20 at Snow Hinton Park. This includes helping with different set ups, parking, stages, hospitality, tickets, check in and kids activities.

Applications are now open for artist booths, live performers and vendors at the 2025 Druid City Arts Festival, hosted by the City of Tuscaloosa. The event is now in its 16th year.

Alabama has returned to No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time in two years following its dizzying victory over Georgia, making this 16 of 17 seasons the Crimson Tide have held the top spot at some point. Alabama received 40 of 63 first-place votes and leapfrogged three teams to take over No. 1 from Texas.