Saturday, February 22nd, 2025

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Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tuscaloosa Angels is hosting its fifth annual Love Local Luncheon to support foster families, featuring ABC 33/40 Chief Meteorologist James Spann as the keynote speaker. Tuscaloosa Thread
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 31-year-old pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle driven by an 18-year-old who admitted to using controlled substances, with Tuscaloosa police investigating the incident. The Tuscaloosa News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The University of Alabama Moundville Archaeological Park is set to host its annual Knap-In, drawing stone toolmakers and flint knappers from across the country from Feb. 28 to March 1. Alabama Public Radio
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Alabama Department of Workforce is adopting new strategies to improve and grow the workforce in Tuscaloosa County, emphasizing on career technical education and apprenticeships to match the industry's needs amidst a manufacturing boom. ABC 33/40
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Over 200 business and community members gathered for the 2025 FutureFocus conference in Tuscaloosa, AL, aiming to strengthen education and workforce development in West Alabama. Tuscaloosa Thread
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Over 2,500 participants are expected at the West Alabama Heart Walk on March 1 to support the American Heart Association's goal of improving community heart health through education and emergency response preparation. Tuscaloosa Thread
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Alabama basketball players from last season's Final Four team are experiencing mixed levels of success at new schools, highlighting the impact of their departures on the current roster. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Alabama's men's basketball head coach Nate Oats adjusts practice routines to combat player fatigue following two consecutive SEC game losses. Tuscaloosa Thread
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Safe Spring Break Health Fair 2025
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Beekeeping Skills Workshop: Queen Rearing
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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