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Thursday, April 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Investigators in Tuscaloosa County charged Jackie Lee Adkins, a 67 year old man from West Virginia, with sexually abusing at least four children after a months-long investigation + his bond was set at $500,000 cash. Tuscaloosa Thread
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Army veteran Evan Anderson, a father and full-time professional taking classes online at UA, will graduate with a BA in Communication Studies in May—he draws on 14 years as a combat medic to excel academically and in his export sales job. The University of Alabama
- ➤ The University of Alabama’s Capstone College of Nursing conducted a large-scale mass casualty disaster simulation yesterday — 150 students and community professionals worked together to practice emergency response to a simulated structural collapse. The exercise built essential skills in triage, communication, and resource management for real-world crises. The University of Alabama
- ➤ UA senior Raven Butler has launched Mathtastic Junior, a tutoring program that serves Tuscaloosa County fourth and fifth graders in math and trains volunteers—part of her effort to reimagine the classroom. She balances a 40-hour work week with classes, an internship, student teaching, and research with a UA professor on using generative AI to enhance lesson planning as she prepares to present her capstone this summer. The University of Alabama
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The College Football Playoff announced its 2025-26 schedule with a quarterfinal on New Year’s Eve and three on New Year’s Day starting at 11 a.m. CST—semifinals will be held Jan. 8 and Jan. 9 at 6:30 p.m. CST. The national championship from Miami kicks off on Monday, Jan. 19 at 6:30 p.m. CST— all games air on ESPN. WBRC
- ➤ The University of Alabama wheelchair tennis team won the national championship on Sunday by defeating Auburn 2-0. Freshman Francesco Felici earned the singles title and was named Rookie of the Year. The University of Alabama
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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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Live at The Plaza Concert Series
6-9 p.m. — Government Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy free live local music in a family-friendly atmosphere with fun activities for the kids.
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