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Tuesday, May 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue named 34-year-old Colby Pate as EMS Provider of the Year this EMS Week—nominated by fellow firefighters to honor his over ten years of service and commitment to quick, compassionate care. Pate expressed pride in representing those dedicated to the community’s well-being. WBRC
- ➤ The annual Memorial Day event hosted by PARA was held inside University Mall due to weather and honored the U.S. military members' sacrifices—Master Sergeant Barry L. Gregg delivered the keynote address as veterans shared their remembrances. ABC 33/40
- ➤ Tuscaloosa held a Memorial Day ceremony to honor fallen service members—local leaders offered remarks and the community observed a moment of silence. WBRC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue advised residents to keep grills a safe distance from houses — a step to prevent cookout emergencies at Memorial Day events. Lieutenant David Gill stressed that using proper charcoal lighting and waiting until coals cooled completely before disposal is a key safety measure — vital for avoiding fires. WBRC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama baseball earned a No. 2 seed in the Hattiesburg Regional and will face Miami on Friday. The Crimson Tide finished the season with over 40 wins and a loss in the SEC Tournament and is seeking its sixth College World Series appearance — a push reflected in quality wins — as it prepares for postseason play. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Alabama football did not make the 2024 College Football Playoff after losses to Vanderbilt, Tennessee and Oklahoma and finished with a No. 11 seed, ending their season in the ReliaQuest Bowl. At the SEC spring meetings that began May 26, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said this result was reality + his comments sparked debate over scheduling and strength of schedule among teams. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Alabama baseball did not earn a hosting bid but will compete in the Hattiesburg Regional at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg—its first game is likely against the Miami Hurricanes on May 30. The Crimson Tide finished the regular season with 41 wins and now aims to win three games over the three-day tournament to move on to the Super Regionals. Tuscaloosa Thread
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