Not even two weeks into classes and the city of Tuscaloosa is taking precautions once again, this time in the form of a two-week bar shutdown from Mayor Walt Maddox.
The decision was announced on Monday and will go into effect at 5 p.m. CST, and continue until Sept. 8. Maddox also added during his press conference that he would be putting in a request to the Alabama Beverage Control Board to also attempt to suspend walk-up alcohol sales and only allow seated customers to order drinks.
Any failure to comply with the new orders from the city will result in a fine up to $500 and/or up-to 180 days in municipal jail according to the executive order posted earlier today.