# The Tuscaloosa News — Breaking News + eNewspaper

> Local news, eNewspaper, and real-time alerts for Tuscaloosa. (iPhone/iPad app by Gannett.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tuscaloosa-news/id394646069 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gannett](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797)
- Category: News
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.54/5 from 320 App Store ratings · 60 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 182 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Armenian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German and 21 more
- Released: 2010-09-30
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tuscaloosa-news/id394646069/reviews.md

## What is The Tuscaloosa News?

From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — the Tuscaloosa News app delivers the local news that matters most to your community.

APP FEATURES:
• Access all of our in-depth journalism, including things to do around town, sports coverage from high school to the pros, and much more.
• Enjoy a streamlined, fast-loading experience that makes it easy to view the stories, photos, and videos that matter to you.
• Get breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts with real-time notifications tailored to your interests.
• Customize your experience by saving your favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode, or reading offline.
• eNewspaper: Just like our print edition but accessible on your mobile devices. And access to USA TODAY and 200+ local eNewspapers. 

MORE INFORMATION:
• Privacy Policy: https://cm.tuscaloosanews.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://cm.tuscaloosanews.com/terms/
• Help Center: https://help.tuscaloosanews.com
• Subscriptions are charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.

## Key features

- In-depth local journalism
- Breaking news alerts
- Sports coverage
- Streamlined reading experience
- Offline reading
- eNewspaper access
- Customizable notifications

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Subscription | $16.99 | per month |


## What do users think of The Tuscaloosa News?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Great local news coverage
- 👍 Excellent Bama Sports coverage
- 👍 Good for keeping up with Alabama info
- 👍 Appreciate reading the full paper
- 👍 Well-written stories and great photography
- 👍 Excellent commitment to new media
- 👍 Great online presence
- 👍 Timely and interesting content
- 👍 Great app for Tide fans
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Much better app
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Great access anywhere
- 👍 Love the ease and use
- 👍 Great app for obituaries
- 👍 Helps know community happenings
- 👍 Great news
- 👍 Enjoy reading on iPad

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Blank screen issue
- 🐛 Unable to access eNewspaper
- 🐛 Unfamiliar format
- 🐛 Cannot find old browsing mode
- 🐛 App not tracking disabled
- 🐛 Clumsy replacement app
- 🐛 Not user-friendly
- 🐛 Cannot sign in to account
- 🐛 Takes to 'subscribe now'
- 🐛 Too much trouble
- 🐛 Terrible app
- 🐛 Keeps saying need to subscribe
- 🐛 No problem taking money
- 🐛 Disappointed in business practices
- 🐛 Declined refund for auto-renewal
- 🐛 Mark up feature not working
- 🐛 Tangles of ads, poor design
- 🐛 Click bait
- 🐛 Bad integration
- 🐛 Liberal rag
- 🐛 Out of touch with community
- 🐛 Content going subscription only
- 🐛 Pathetic excuse for an app
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Where is local news?
- 🐛 Terrible app
- 🐛 Worst app ever
- 🐛 Horrible waste of time and money
- 🐛 Horrible online service
- 🐛 Unacceptable app
- 🐛 Shameful
- 🐛 Greed
- 🐛 Doesn't work in iOS 9
- 🐛 App not updated since 2012
- 🐛 Formats terribly
- 🐛 Piece of junk
- 🐛 Changed rules while game was on
- 🐛 Nothing except obits will display
- 🐛 Feedback email returned
- 🐛 Cannot send to Facebook or Twitter
- 🐛 Connectivity errors
- 🐛 Unusable
- 🐛 Never works
- 🐛 Stopped working
- 🐛 Very frustrating
- 🐛 Useless app

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently on opening a new story (OS 14)
- Blank screen when accessing eNewspaper
- Unable to access eNewspaper after subscription
- Cannot sign in to account, redirects to subscribe
- Mark up feature not loading
- App not working with iOS 9
- App not updated since 2012
- Connectivity errors
- App stopped working
- App does not work

**Most requested features**

- Fix crashes on OS 14
- Help with app not tracking setting
- Update app design and features
- Allow sending to Facebook or Twitter

## Recent user reviews (10 of 60)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tuscaloosa-news/id394646069/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Dinosaurs evolve

*2026-07-13, version 8.10.2*

I had said many times ‘I have to hold a newspaper in my hands in order to enjoy reading the news’.   After taking five minutes to learn to navigate how to go online and read it all online I am as happy as a T Rex  munching on a sauropod.

### 5/5 — T News 5-star app

*2026-05-30, version 7.11.2*

Love Tuscaloosa News app for keeping up with all things Crimson Tide!

### 5/5 — Issue with reading eNewspaper

*2026-04-03, version 8.9.0*

After subscribing with a 1 year promotion of $9.99/yr. I am unable to access the enews and only see a blank screen.

### 3/5 — Crashes in OS 14

*2025-12-15, version 8.6.0*

I've enjoyed this app for several years. I appreciate being able to read the full paper. Since upgrading to OS 14, the app crashes frequently on opening a new story. Hope the developers fix this.

### 5/5 — Great paper for Bama Sports!

*2025-11-06, version 8.6.0*

Living in Tennessee it was hard to keep up with Bama Sports before I subscribed to the News.

### 5/5 — Dinosaurs evolve

*2025-10-26, version 8.5.4*

I had said many times ‘I have to hold a newspaper in my hands in order to enjoy reading the news’.   After taking five minutes to learn to navigate how to go online and read it all online I am as happy as a T Rex  munching on a sauropod.

### 4/5 — Roll Tide News

*2025-09-20, version 8.5.0*

Like local news and Alabama info

### 2/5 — Issue with reading eNewspaper

*2024-10-18*

After subscribing with a 1 year promotion of $9.99/yr. I am unable to access the enews and only see a blank screen.

### 5/5 — Roll Tide

*2023-09-23, version 7.3.2*

Love keeping up on all things Bama

### 1/5 — I hate this app!

*2023-09-22, version 7.3.2*

My old app was working perfectly in the mode I wanted.Two pages, tap an article to enlarge, read, then hit X to go back.  I had to download the new app because I ad for it would not allow me to continue. Then I went to Safari and signed in.  Again, the format was unfamiliar and I could not find my old mode—browse.  Even then I hit browse, it was different.  One more thing, I seem to be handicapped by asking app not to track.  Please help and tell me what to do!

## Frequently asked questions about The Tuscaloosa News

### What kind of news does the app provide?

The app delivers local news that matters most to the community, including in-depth journalism, things to do around town, and comprehensive sports coverage from high school to professional levels. It also provides breaking news alerts and weather updates.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include access to all in-depth journalism, a fast-loading and streamlined reading experience, real-time notifications for breaking news and alerts, the ability to save favorite stories, adjust text size, use night mode, and read offline. It also offers an eNewspaper that mirrors the print edition.

### How does the subscription and payment work?

Subscriptions are charged to your account upon purchase confirmation and automatically renew monthly or yearly unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage subscriptions and auto-renewal in your account settings after purchase. Any unused free trial period is forfeited upon purchasing a subscription.

### Is the app available on different devices?

The app is designed for mobile devices, offering an eNewspaper that is accessible on your mobile device. While specific operating system compatibility isn't detailed, it's generally expected to be available on major mobile platforms.

### Can I read news offline?

Yes, the app allows you to read stories offline. This feature is beneficial for users who want to catch up on news without an active internet connection, making it convenient for commutes or areas with limited connectivity.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.10.2 — 2026-05-27

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.10.1 — 2026-05-14

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.9.0 — 2026-03-10

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.8.1 — 2026-02-25

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.8.0 — 2026-02-12

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

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