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Monday, May 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of May.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A strong storm last night hit Tuscaloosa County and knocked down trees, damaging homes in Cottondale where a large tree split and hit a house while rainwater poured in—residents reported major inconvenience but no injuries. The Carrol's Creek Fire Department responded to 23 emergency calls related to downed trees and power lines. ABC 33/40
- ➤ A strong storm hit northern Tuscaloosa County Sunday morning—damaging many homes and knocking down hundreds of trees—while county emergency management leaders said no one was hurt. WBRC
- ➤ After heavy rains on May 18, crews found damage at Lake Tuscaloosa and began to inspect the area. Officials plan to assess the repairs needed and will update residents later + advise caution near the site. WBRC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Publix is recalling its GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food pouches after tests showed that they may contain elevated levels of lead. The recalled product was sold in stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and Kentucky, and customers may return unopened pouches for a full refund or call 1 800 242 1227 for more information. WBRC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A new series—All In: Alabama Spring Football—gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at Alabama players and their spring practice as it premieres Sunday at 6 p.m. CT on SEC Network. Walt Brock and Michael Kulick lead the production to show how the team shapes its culture for the 2025‑26 season. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ The Crimson Tide will travel to Norman to face the Sooners in a Super Regional series, with game 1 set for May 23 at 5:00 p.m. CT and game 2 on May 24 at 3:00 p.m. CT on ESPN2—game 3 will be announced later as the winner moves on to the Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Alabama softball coach Patrick Murphy had a tough Sunday morning when a storm knocked down a tree that blocked his only road home, so he walked a quarter mile—picked up by a friend—and made it to Rhoads Stadium. His Crimson Tide won 3-2 over Virginia Tech and reached the NCAA super regional round for the 19th time since 2005. The Tuscaloosa News
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