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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tuscaloosa public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Vending Services at City Facilities by Business Enterprise Program for the Blind
The city would sign a three-year, no-cost permit letting the state's Business Enterprise Program for the Blind run vending machines in city facilities. It's a small program that creates vocational opportunities while supplying vending services at no charge to the city.
Tuscaloosa Regional Airport FY27 priorities
The airport files its annual federal pre-application, putting the terminal, control tower and ramp expansion at the front of the line for FY27 funding.
Football-season special event retail licenses
Dozens of tailgates, field parties and the Kentuck Festival get one-day retail licenses for September through November. One vote covers each applicant's full slate.
JR Crickets alcohol licenses
A new wings-and-burgers restaurant near University Boulevard gets its alcohol license after reapplying following a six-month lapse.
JR Crickets Tuscaloosa Alcohol License
A public hearing was scheduled on a retail beer and table wine license for JR Crickets Tuscaloosa on University Boulevard. Approval would let the venue serve beer and wine.
River Market competitiveness upgrade
Alcohol license for 10th Avenue Station
A public hearing was scheduled on Saboola, LLC's request for a retail beer and table wine license for 10th Avenue Station downtown.
Liquor license requests for Safari Tacos and Grill and Kentuck Arts Center
A public hearing was scheduled on Party Down, LLC's application for a special retail alcohol license (more than 30 days) at the Kentuck Arts Center on Jack Warner Parkway.