TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — New alcohol hours are now in effect for Tuscaloosa restaurant, bars and bistros who have alcohol licenses.

Businesses will be allowed to serve alcoholic beverages starting at 10 a.m. Sunday mornings through 10:30 p.m. at night. Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox believes this was a good decision that will boost the local economy and help small businesses.

The changes were recently approved by the Tuscaloosa City Council.