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Saturday, June 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities arrested 10 people in Tuscaloosa County in connection with a series of shootings—officials said the suspects are linked to several incidents and the investigation is ongoing. WBRC
- ➤ During a June 6 news conference, Tuscaloosa law enforcement linked a group to over $1 million in fraud and at least 10 shootings including one homicide as part of a yearlong investigation—cooperating with state, local and federal agencies. The Tuscaloosa News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Alumnus J. Frank Barefield Jr. committed a $35 million gift that will rename the College of Arts and Sciences to the J. Frank Barefield Jr. College of Arts and Sciences — the UA System Board of Trustees approved the donation on June 6. The endowment will support research and teaching for more than 9,000 students across 80 programs. ABC 33/40
- ➤ UA alum J. Frank Barefield Jr. donated $35 million to the University on June 6th, and the College of Arts and Sciences was renamed in his honor—he announced the gift during a press conference with university officials. The Tuscaloosa News
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater — Tickets available — Experience classics from The Beatles and Ringo's solo hits live on stage.
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