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Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new Chick-fil-A restaurant will open this week at 6275 McFarland Blvd in Northport and will offer dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, delivery and mobile app ordering while creating about 90 local jobs. Long-time owner-operator Ashley Gill will run her second local location after celebrating 20 years with the company. AL.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities identified the victim in a homicide on Lisa Lane (investigation ongoing) and police continue gathering evidence. WBRC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Shelton State Community College announced upgrades to its campus facilities and technology to boost student success and safety — further details will be released soon. WBRC
- ➤ Shelton State Community College is spending $23 million to upgrade its Martin Campus so that classrooms, labs, and clinical areas meet new standards for nurse training. The renovations—one month into an 18-month plan—will boost the college's capacity from 250 to 400 nursing students. WBRC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Budget cuts in Washington have caused staff shortages at National Weather Service offices along the Alabama Gulf coast, leaving fewer forecasters to update beach safety forecasts. Bruckner Chase of the Ocean Positive Foundation said these cuts may delay warnings about dangerous rip currents—raising concerns ahead of Memorial Day weekend when tourism will increase. Alabama Public Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tuscaloosa fans can look forward to Talladega week in Alabama that begins Friday with practice and qualifying for ARCA and Xfinity series and continues Saturday with races and a concert before the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, April 27 at 1 p.m. CT on Fox at Talladega Motor Speedway — defending winner Tyler Reddick leads while ticket prices start in the $40 range and weather forecasts show partly cloudy skies. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Alabama high school baseball playoffs have begun and second round pairings for Class 1A–6A have been set while first round matchups for Class 7A are available. The tournament is a double-elimination best-of-three series with two games on the first day and a potential third game on the next day — later rounds will be played at home sites. 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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