Tuscaloosa
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Wednesday, February 5th, 2025
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Habitat for Humanity, with the support of Warrior Met Coal and Tuscaloosa Career and Technology Academy students, is constructing a fully accessible house for Kara Martin's family, including her wheelchair-bound daughter, Miracle, after a severe car accident. The Tuscaloosa News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Sebrena Jackson, recognized as a 2025 Black History Maker of Alabama, has been influential in making higher education attainable for foster youth in Alabama through her leadership and research. Tuscaloosa Thread
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tuscaloosa's Mayor Walt Maddox seeks state support to address challenges in managing mental health issues, highlighting an increase in individuals in need due to downsizing of state facilities. WBRC
- ➤ Tuscaloosa's municipal elections for Mayor, City Council, and the Board of Education are scheduled for March 4, 2025, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuscaloosa Thread
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ ESPN's mock draft features two Alabama players being selected in the first round, with linebacker Jihaad Campbell going to the Seattle Seahawks and Tyler Booker to the Houston Texans. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Alabama's Junior Day successfully impresses top 2026 class prospects, securing several official visits to Tuscaloosa. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Alabama basketball guard Sarah Ashlee Barker is recognized as a top-ten finalist for the Ann Meyers Drysdale Award, highlighting her standout season with averages of 16.7 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. Tuscaloosa Thread
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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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Safe Spring Break Health Fair 2025
The Safe Spring Break Health Fair offers students educational resources on health and wellness services available on campus and in the community, including free testing and giveaways.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Richard Feynman
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