Wednesday, January 15th, 2025

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Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Gray's journalists focus on producing news content aimed at improving public safety in Tuscaloosa. WBRC
- ➤ The SCLC - Tuscaloosa County Chapter will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Day with events including a breakfast, a march, and a mass rally to honor King's legacy and promote community unity. Tuscaloosa Thread
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jalan Christopher Lewis, a 30-year-old Tuscaloosa man, has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses related to child sexual abuse and human trafficking. The Tuscaloosa News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Tuscaloosa River Market will host 26 additional live music performances from April through September, funded by a $5,200 grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts. Tuscaloosa Thread
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Osher Life-Long Learning Institute at the University of Alabama promotes active aging through educational and social opportunities for adults over 50. WBRC
- ➤ Two University of Alabama professors developed a workshop to educate faculty on integrating generative AI into teaching, reflecting a proactive approach to technology in education. The University of Alabama
- ➤ University of Alabama students and recent graduates dominated the 2024 River Pitch competition, winning with innovative business ideas. The University of Alabama
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama and Ole Miss basketball teams, both unbeaten in SEC play, face off with Alabama aiming for its eighth consecutive win against the Rebels. The Tuscaloosa News
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Alabama Law Alumni Social - Tuscaloosa
The Alabama Law Alumni Social, taking place at the University Club in Tuscaloosa, offers a networking opportunity for law alumni to connect and engage.
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Large Auction Featuring Repossessed and Consigned Items
The event is an auction offering a variety of consigned and repossessed items, including vehicles, equipment, and recreational vehicles.
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Master Class by Terrence McNally
Theatre Tuscaloosa presents 'Master Class', a Tony-winning play featuring Ava Buchanan as opera legend Maria Callas, exploring her life and artistry in an opera training program.
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