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Saturday, June 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A study by ValuePenguin showed that Alabama ranked fifth in fireworks imports in 2024 with $31.2 million and $6.13 per capita—while it also ranked among the top five in exports, sending $550,502 overseas. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ 7 Brew opened its second Tuscaloosa location at 1404 Skyland Boulevard East yesterday morning and held a ribbon-cutting ceremony while donating a $1,000 check to Children's of Alabama — the drive-thru now operates daily from 5:30 a.m. with extended hours on weekends. Tuscaloosa Thread
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ American hard rock band Evanescence will perform with Poppy and special guests at Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater in Tuscaloosa on Thursday, September 11 at 7:30 p.m.—tickets can be purchased online. WBRC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Driver License Division announced updates for commercial drivers that require electronic DOT medical submissions starting June 23—instead of paper cards—and will have them check self-certification online. Starting July 1, the agency will update the CDL skills test with revised vehicle inspection and basic control skills steps to improve road safety. AL.com
- ➤ On Thursday, local leaders met at Northport City Hall to ask the state to buy the Black Warrior Parkway toll bridge—making it free—or build a new toll-free bridge that better serves the community. Senator Gerald Allen, Representative Ron Bolton and other officials supported the proposal as a step toward stronger economic growth. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Today, peaceful No Kings protesters will gather at 2005 University Blvd. in Tuscaloosa from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. — part of a statewide demonstration against federal policies and a planned military parade in Washington — to show their opposition to recent actions by the federal administration. WBRC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama is hosting nine prospects this weekend including eight four-star recruits and one five-star defensive back, Brandon Arrington from California who visited recently and will decide his college commitment on July 5—The campus will also welcome Roman Voss and Nick Abrams as part of the Tide’s effort to boost its 2026 recruiting class. Tide 100.9
- ➤ Alabama offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb said he listens to 'Seek and Destroy' by Metallica as the last song on his pregame playlist to get his mind ready for the game. Tuscaloosa Thread
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