# The Tuscaloosa News

> Breaking News + eNewspaper

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id394646069](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id394646069)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id394646069`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gannett
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (326 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.10.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-27
- **First published:** 2010-09-30
- **Size:** 182 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-tuscaloosa-news/id394646069)
- **Website:** [https://www.tuscaloosanews.com](https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://cm.tuscaloosanews.com/privacy](https://cm.tuscaloosanews.com/privacy)

## Description

From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography and engaging videos, The Tuscaloosa News app delivers the local news that matters to your community. It features in-depth journalism, sports coverage from high school to the pros, and a fast-loading, streamlined experience. 

Get breaking news, real-time alerts, and weather updates tailored to your interests. Customize your reading with saved stories, adjustable text size, night mode, and offline reading. Plus, eNewspaper access lets you read the print edition on mobile and access USA TODAY and 200+ local newspapers.

## Rankings

- #87,479 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviewers generally praise The Tuscaloosa News app for local/UA news coverage and strong journalism, with the latest version viewed as an improvement. However, there are notable recurring issues: subscription/access problems and onboarding friction, a less intuitive UI compared with the old app, and occasional stability problems (crashes, blank screens) after updates. Content quality and sports coverage are widely valued, but reliability and ease of use need attention.

### Pros

- Strong local and Alabama news coverage, including Crimson Tide sports, with access to the full newspaper online.
- Positive reception to the updated/new version, with improved usability and design, especially on iPad.
- High-quality journalism and photography with timely, well-written stories.

### Cons

- Subscription/access issues and login problems blocking use (blank screens after subscribing; repeated prompts to subscribe).
- UI/navigation changes in the new version feel less intuitive and differ from the old app, causing confusion.
- Stability problems including crashes and general app malfunctions, particularly after OS updates.

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