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Friday, May 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In Alabama, Memorial Day on May 26 honors U.S. service members and leads to the closure of federal, state and local offices, banks, and the U.S. Postal Service. Retailers such as Walmart and Target will operate on normal hours while many other businesses have reduced schedules—most liquor stores are closed statewide except in two coastal locations. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ After recent thunderstorms, Tuscaloosa County Emergency Management Agency finished its storm damage assessments—finding that over 60 homes were damaged and at least two were destroyed by falling trees—and noted damage stretching from Highway 82 to Highway 69 near Lake Tuscaloosa. WBRC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Eric Hines, a Tuscaloosa native and state champion outfielder, is the lone local recruit in Crimson Tide’s 2025 baseball class—he hit .439 with 20 home runs his senior season—and will soon talk with his family and coaches about his MLB draft plans. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Alabama Crimson Tide is ranked second in ESPN’s SP+ projections with top-five offense and defense scores, and coach Kalen DeBoer expects the returning talent and new recruits to fuel a strong title push next season+ the rating is based on measures of returning production, recruiting, and past performance. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Alabama’s ace closing pitcher Carson Ozmer was named a semifinalist for National Pitcher of the Year after setting school records with 17 saves in 28 games and a 2.89 ERA — finalists will be announced on June 4 and the winner named later in June. Tuscaloosa Thread
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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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