Tuscaloosa
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Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of May.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Temporary Emergency Services is offering a summer job program for Tuscaloosa youth ages 15 to 21 where they work 20 hours a week from Monday to Thursday for seven weeks at $13.35 per hour. Applicants must apply in person or online by May 26 at 5:00 p.m. with interviews scheduled May 27 to 29 and a required orientation on June 9. Tuscaloosa Thread
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama baseball will play Tennessee today at 9:30 a.m. CT at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in the SEC Tournament after a 4-1 win over Missouri, and the game offers a chance for the Tide to avenge a previous series loss during Tennessee's visit to Tuscaloosa. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Nick Saban praised quarterback Ty Simpson as a mature and skilled leader while speaking at the Nick's Kids Foundation Golf Tournament—he noted Simpson’s strong development over three seasons with 50 pass attempts and three rushing touchdowns—and Simpson is expected to start Alabama’s 2025 season. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ On Tuesday, May 20, No. 9 seeded Alabama baseball met No. 16 seeded Missouri in the SEC Tournament at 9:30 a.m. CT in Hoover, with starters Tyler Fay and Sam Horn taking the mound—Alabama aimed to secure its 11th straight series win to advance to face No. 8 seeded Tennessee. This game marked the teams’ SEC Tournament reunion after a decade since their first meeting. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Shelton State baseball clinched its spot in the NJCAA World Series for the third consecutive year — beating LSU Eunice to win the South District title. They will compete in Grand Junction from May 24th to May 27th under longtime coach Bobby Sprowl. Tide 100.9
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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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Live at The Plaza Concert Series
6–9 p.m. — Government Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy free live music every Friday with family and pets welcome.
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Jackson Chase Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — 43 Prime — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening with Jackson Chase, a talented local vocalist from Tuscaloosa.
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Old Dominion Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater — Tickets from $43 — Enjoy a night of country music with Old Dominion in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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