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Monday, June 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, strong winds from a storm toppled the National Championship wall at Rama Jama's (founded in 1996) near Bryant-Denny Stadium, and the restaurant said the loss hit Tuscaloosa sports history hard. Forecasters warn more severe storms will hit later (be weather-aware). Tuscaloosa Thread
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit is investigating after a body was found in a car at Northport Walmart (5710 McFarland Boulevard) Sunday afternoon as Northport Police received a call just after 4 p.m. and confirmed the report. Tuscaloosa Thread
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, residents gathered at First African Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa to mark the 61st anniversary of Bloody Tuesday—a key Civil Rights event. Leaders, survivors, and author John Giggie shared remarks and signed books as they honored the historic struggle. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Saturday, strong straight-line winds knocked down the National Championship Wall at Rama Jama's, a Tuscaloosa restaurant near Bryant-Denny Stadium that has long celebrated college football history. The restaurant described the loss as a blow to local heritage—residents are advised to stay weather-aware as more severe storms are possible today and tomorrow. Tide 100.9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Alabama announced a $35 million gift from Vestavia Hills alumnus J. Frank Barefield Jr. that will lead to renaming the College of Arts and Sciences in his honor. The funds will support research, aid students facing hardships, and help retain top educators—boosting a college that earns nearly half of UA's credit hours. Tuscaloosa Thread
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Strong storms knocked out power for over 20,000 Alabama Power customers Saturday afternoon in West Alabama — the storms downed trees, triggered thousands of lightning strikes and led Alabama Power to deploy 1,500 extra crews to restore service. Tuscaloosa Thread
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ The IRS has warned that many Alabama taxpayers who are owed refunds can still claim their money by filing overdue returns within three years of the original due date — if the deadline passes, the refunds will go to the U.S. Treasury. AL.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jill Walker met her husband at a Tuscaloosa triathlon in 2010 and has since completed 99 Ironman races where she stops to pet many dogs. She now plans to run her 100th Ironman in Panama City Beach this November—family and friends will join her for the race. AL.com
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