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Sunday, April 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Family members of retired trooper Daryl Wayne Brown, Sr. have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the driver who sped while intoxicated and the truck driver whose truck hit Brown’s disabled car on I-20/59 last summer—accusing both of carelessness in their actions. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Tuscaloosa police arrived at the Links Apartments on 1800 Links Boulevard before dawn today to find one adult male fatally shot & the investigation is continuing. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Tuscaloosa police are investigating after two bodies were found in a vehicle parked outside Crunch Fitness on McFarland Boulevard Saturday afternoon — no obvious injuries were noted. Tuscaloosa Thread
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A national group filed a civil rights complaint on April 25 against the University of Alabama, saying its scholarship for Black students is unfair because it requires a certain race — the complaint claims this breaks Title VI rules and asks the Office for Civil Rights to check if the university treats students equally. The university has not yet responded to the claim. AL.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Malachi Moore was selected in the fourth round with the 130th overall pick by the New York Jets — the fourth Crimson Tide player drafted this year, and he will head to the Big Apple to play. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ The Round of 16 for Alabama high school boys soccer playoffs will begin for Classes 5A and 6A with games on April 28th and 29th starting at 6 p.m., including Tuscaloosa Academy facing Alabama Christian. Playoffs for other classes will start later this week and the state tournament will take place May 7-10 at Huntsville Soccer Complex — John Hunt Park. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ The Denver Broncos drafted Birmingham native and Alabama senior Que Robinson with the 134th pick in the NFL draft, making him the fifth Alabama player selected and the Tide’s second fourth-round pick. Robinson, who ended his breakout season early with an injury, will join teammate Pat Surtain II in Denver — a fresh start for him and the team. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ On Friday night, the Alabama Crimson Tide transfer portal closed with no scholarship players added — the first time the team kept all its players — and coach Kalen DeBoer said meetings with players and their families helped keep the roster in good shape. Tuscaloosa Thread
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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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