Tuesday, February 18th, 2025

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Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ UA Miracle, a student-led philanthropic group at the University of Alabama, raised $223,725 in the past year for Children's of Alabama, a pediatric hospital. ABC 33/40
- ➤ Over 2,000 tree seedlings were distributed for free in Tuscaloosa as part of an Arbor Week event aimed at promoting native tree diversity and environmental engagement. WBRC
- ➤ Tuscaloosa invests in preserving its civil rights legacy, highlighting the city's significant role in the movement and honoring trailblazers and events like Bloody Tuesday through education and the Tuscaloosa Civil Rights History Trail. ABC 33/40
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Alabama's Department of Health Promotion and Wellness emphasizes the importance of faculty and staff in promoting positive body image among students to counteract the negative impacts of body dissatisfaction. The University of Alabama
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama basketball falls to No. 4 in the Coaches Poll after losing to rival Auburn, who ascended to No. 1 with all first-place votes. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Tuscaloosa Academy's boys basketball team secured a victory against LaFayette with a 62-52 final score in the AHSAA Class 2A Central Regional Final, advancing to the Final Four. The Tuscaloosa News
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