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Friday, February 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 17th Annual Great Chili Cook-off in Tuscaloosa recognized various participants for their culinary skills, booth designs, and costumes, with Druid City Derby winning the Grand Champion for their chili. Tide 100.9
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jason Brooks Head, a former Tuscaloosa wealth manager, pleaded guilty to embezzling over $500,000 from client funds at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. WBRC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Over 250 Tuscaloosa County students explored welding and other trades during the Blue Collar Tour's stop, aiming to inspire them to consider these careers as viable first-choice options. WBRC
- ➤ The University of Alabama's Student Government Association and the CrossingPoints program have enhanced campus accessibility and inclusion through initiatives like a new bus stop and a delegate role in the SGA for students with intellectual disabilities. The University of Alabama
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tuscaloosa is celebrating Arbor Week by giving away over 2,000 tree seedlings at the Tuscaloosa River Market in partnership with Alabama entities, promoting greener communities. Alabama Public Radio
- ➤ Alabama faces an enhanced severe weather threat, including potential tornadoes, this Saturday, with forecasters advising preparation and caution. Tuscaloosa Thread
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Better to be too early and have to try again, than be too late and have to catch up.
~ Paul Graham
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