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Friday, June 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ University of Alabama graduate David Majure, who owns six Ace Hardware stores in Tuscaloosa and Northport, was elected to the company’s board on May 13—his experience includes serving as president of Majure Retail Group and co-chair of the Alabama Ace Retailer Group. He will work with the board to help guide Ace Hardware's future efforts. The Tuscaloosa News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On May 9th Gov. Kay Ivey signed House Bill 165 to make Juneteenth a permanent state holiday, so all state offices will keep June 19 closed—this law gives lasting recognition to Freedom Day across Alabama. In Tuscaloosa, the local NAACP will host the 2025 Juneteenth Living Legend Luncheon from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Alabama Public Radio
- ➤ On June 11, Tuscaloosa broke ground on a new $1.1 million police logistics facility at 3311 Reese Phifer Ave to house vehicles and equipment. Planned since the 2011 tornado, the building—covering 7,600 square feet and funded by the city—will improve emergency response times and let police work independently from Fire Rescue, with completion expected by year-end. The Tuscaloosa News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Walmart, Tuscaloosa City Schools, and the New Heights Community Resource Center will host a free wellness event on June 17 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the New Heights facility on 21st Street in Tuscaloosa—attendees will have access to a mobile wellness unit for free screenings, onsite prescription transfers, and pharmacy delivery information. ABC 33/40
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At the end of spring practice, Alabama offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb said Ty Simpson would be the starting quarterback if the Tide played today — he noted Simpson’s improved play and added that the final call will come after more evaluations ahead of the season opener on August 30. This comment was made during an interview with Ryan Fowler. Tuscaloosa Thread
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