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Monday, April 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On April 27th, an F4 tornado swept through Tuscaloosa—claiming the lives of residents aged 2 months to 98 years and prompting the city to compile a list of victims for the book 'Eye of the Storm: The Devastation, Resiliency and Restoration of Tuscaloosa, Alabama'. The Tuscaloosa News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Tuscaloosa police responded around 5 a.m. Saturday to a report of a shooting at a storage business and found 28 year old Autumn Monea Mack dead after an argument—US Marshals later arrested suspect Shaquan Lavar Knight that same evening. CBS 42
- ➤ Charges of dog cruelty filed in Tuscaloosa against former Bama and NFL player Isaiah Buggs were dropped after his defense team presented phone call statements that cleared him—court documents confirm the dismissal. WBRC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama men's tennis lost a match 4 to 3 to No. 11 Mississippi State on Sunday at the Alabama Tennis Stadium and fell to a 14 to 11 overall record (4 to 10 in SEC play). The team honored seniors (Zach Foster, Filip Planinsek, Enzo Aguiard and Damien Nezar) before the match. The Crimson White
- ➤ Former Alabama guard JD Davison signed a standard NBA contract with the Boston Celtics and will join their 15-man playoff roster after three seasons on a two-way contract—he earned an MVP-winning season in the G League with strong numbers and extra playing time in the Celtics’ finale against the Hornets. His signing reflects his long, hard work and persistence on the basketball court. The Crimson White
- ➤ Three Alabama women's basketball players were selected at the 2025 WNBA draft in New York City Monday night—guard Sarah Ashlee Barker was chosen 9th overall by the Los Angeles Sparks. Aaliyah Nye and Zaay Green were picked by the Las Vegas Aces and Washington Mystics respectively and will begin training as the season starts on May 16. The Crimson White
- ➤ Three Alabama football players—linebacker Jihaad Campbell, offensive lineman Tyler Booker, and quarterback Jalen Milroe—are expected to attend the 2025 NFL Draft in person; Campbell is projected as a mid-to-late first-round pick, Booker’s first-round favor has lessened, and Milroe is likely to be selected in the second round as the fourth quarterback while two other players are expected as later picks. The Tuscaloosa News
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Puppy Palooza
11 AM – 1 PM — Tuscaloosa Midtown Village — Free entry — Celebrate furry friends with adoptable dogs, activities, and live music at this community event.
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Missouri Tigers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Baseball
6:59 p.m. — Sewell-Thomas Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience college baseball rivalry under the lights with local teams battling it out.
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Southern Soul Explosion
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater — Check for ticket information — Experience a night of soulful music with Calvin Richardson’s new hits.
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2025 Alabama Ducks Unlimited State Convention
4 PM - 10 PM — Hotel Capstone — Free entry — Celebrate conservation with fellow enthusiasts at the Alabama DU State Convention.
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Georgia Bulldogs vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Baseball
1 PM — Sewell-Thomas Stadium — Check ticket prices — A thrilling college baseball matchup featuring top-tier teams in the SEC.
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Adam Hood Concert
7-11:59 p.m. — Government Plaza — Tickets required — Enjoy a soulful evening of country and American roots music from Adam Hood.
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