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Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Tuscaloosa broke ground at Bowers Park to replace an old tennis court with 19 new pickleball courts that will raise the total to 27 public courts. The county parks authority will manage the complex that is set to begin work in August and open next December — plans that aim to host tournaments and draw visitors. WBRC
- ➤ The Alabama State Conference of the NAACP announced it will bring 150 to 200 members to Tuscaloosa in September for a conference at the Hotel Capstone to train on civic engagement and honor a local mining tragedy. Leaders noted the historic event—where three Black miners died in 1901 during a flood at Manderson Landing—and said the group will commission a marker at the site. WBRC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Crumbl Cookies will open its first Tuscaloosa location in the Shoppes at Legacy Park at 1320 McFarland Blvd. E (in the former Simply Mac building) and is known for its rotating weekly flavors and signature chocolate chip cookies. The Tuscaloosa News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bridge maintenance will start tonight in Tuscaloosa — crews will begin scheduled repairs on the bridge to maintain safe travel. WBRC
- ➤ Governor Kay Ivey signed Senate Bill 119 into law to reduce inner‐city gun violence by imposing stricter penalties on firearm possession for those with recent or repeated felony convictions—shooting into an occupied dwelling now carries a harsher classification, and most changes will take effect on October 1. The law also mandates that probationers or parolees caught with a firearm face immediate revocation. ABC 33/40
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mark Ingram—Alabama's first Heisman Trophy winner and national champion—was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame over the weekend to honor his long career at Alabama and in the NFL. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Todd McShay’s Way-Too-Early 2026 NFL mock draft named four Alabama Crimson Tide players—Germie Bernard to the Seattle Seahawks, Deontae Lawson to the Arizona Cardinals, Domani Jackson to the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Kadyn Proctor to the San Francisco 49ers. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Alabama will host Yale during the 2025-26 nonconference men’s basketball schedule—marking their first meeting since 2008, with the date and time not yet announced. Tuscaloosa Thread
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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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Interviewing Skills Workshop
1-2 p.m. — Goodwill Store & Donation Center — Free entry — Prepare for success with tips and strategies to ace your next interview.
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A+ College Ready Leadership Institute 2025
3:30 AM - 10:30 AM — Bryant Conference Center — Registration required — Equip and empower educators to foster innovation in Alabama schools.
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