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Friday, February 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 2024-2025 Leadership Tuscaloosa class has unveiled 'New Hoops 4 New Heights,' a project to build a basketball court and pavilion at the New Heights Community Resource Center to support community engagement and provide comprehensive services. Tuscaloosa Thread
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The trial of Michael Davis, associated with the January 2023 homicide of Jamea Harris in Tuscaloosa involving former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles, is set to begin in May. Tide 100.9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ In Tuscaloosa, educational and business leaders convened to review and enhance strategies aimed at preparing students for future employment, with a notable achievement of 97% of seniors having a verified plan for life after high school. WBRC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tuscaloosa is set to achieve a major milestone in the McWright's Ferry Road project with the paving and opening of all lanes at State Route 297 and the Paul Bryant Bridge, expected to support the city's growth and development for the next 30 years. ABC 33/40
- ➤ Tuscaloosa's NAACP and SCLC are hosting a City Council candidate forum at Central High School to engage the community with local leaders and discuss city issues, with free admission and a live Facebook broadcast. Tuscaloosa Thread
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Four Tuscaloosa area high school basketball teams advance to the Final Four, with Hillcrest and Tuscaloosa Academy aiming for their first state titles, and Paul Bryant and Hubbertville seeking their second. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Alabama's football team is gearing up for a strong recruitment season with several top 2026 prospects planning to visit Tuscaloosa this summer, highlighting the program's ongoing efforts to attract elite talent. Tide 100.9
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1-9:30 p.m. | Tuscaloosa Extension Office | $40 registration | Discover essential techniques for queen rearing with hands-on experience in Alabama's ideal beekeeping climate.
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