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Sunday, May 24th, 2026
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the City of Tuscaloosa celebrated International Building Safety Day by recognizing building inspectors, plan reviewers and code officials who have completed nearly 19,000 permit inspections and issued over 3,000 permits to keep homes, schools and businesses safe. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ A flag placement ceremony was held today on Tuscaloosa’s main square ahead of Memorial Day, where community leaders and residents gathered (to honor veterans and prepare for the upcoming holiday). WBRC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Historic Tuscaloosa unveiled the 2026 summer lecture series to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday, featuring talks on the American Revolution, colonial surveying, and Revolutionary-era music on June 25, July 23, and August 27 at the Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion. Admission is free with a 5:00 p.m. pre-lecture gathering. Tuscaloosa Thread
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Veterans and active-duty service members can use free day-use entry and 15% off lodging at state parks through the Parks for Patriots Program, announced by Governor Ivey ahead of Memorial Day weekend and available throughout summer. The program honors military service and offers extra outdoor recreation benefits. Tuscaloosa Thread
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Patrick Murphy celebrated Alabama softball’s third Women’s College World Series trip in four years after a long, rain-delayed Tuscaloosa Super Regional sweep of LSU. The team will bring its grit and teamwork (as highlighted by Murphy) to Oklahoma City as they prepare for the tournament. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Birmingham native and UA graduate (25) Emily Henderson has joined the Spurs as a Content Producer during their playoff run, building on past roles with NFL Films, the New York Giants, and the Detroit Pistons to enhance the team’s coverage. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ A lightning delay halted play in Game 2 of the Tuscaloosa Super Regional (with Alabama leading LSU 4-1) until play resumed at 6:05 p.m. at Rhoads Stadium as heavy rain and thunderstorms moved in. The Tuscaloosa News
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