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Friday, January 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Tuscaloosa Public Library will suspend some virtual services for Northport residents due to insufficient funding from the city, highlighting ongoing negotiations for equitable support. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Tuscaloosa is set to honor four local athletes killed in the 1970 Marshall University plane crash with a statue, celebrating their pioneering roles as some of the city's first Black scholarship athletes. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ In Tuscaloosa, Safe Kids and local firefighters united to teach families how to correctly install child car seats, addressing common issues found in four out of every five seats inspected. WBRC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A lawsuit filed by professors and students with ACLU support seeks an injunction against Alabama's law banning DEI programs in universities, arguing it violates free speech and academic freedom. The Tuscaloosa News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tuscaloosa will hold its municipal elections on March 4, with Mayor Walt Maddox seeking his sixth term against one challenger, Denson Ferrell II, and various City Council and Board of Education seats contested. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Lisa Young, the President of the Tuscaloosa NAACP since 2021, has announced her candidacy for the District 6 seat on the Tuscaloosa City Council, highlighting her commitment to fostering unity, growth, and opportunities for the district's residents. Tuscaloosa Thread
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama basketball rises in NCAA Tournament seeding projections after defeating No. 13 Mississippi State with an 88-84 victory on the road. The Tuscaloosa News
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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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Bradley Braves vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Baseball Game
The Alabama Crimson Tide Baseball team competes against the Bradley Braves at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
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