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Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Authorities confirmed a woman has been identified as the victim in a fatal crash on I-59 S near Tuscaloosa — investigations are still underway. WBRC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Chip Ervin, a 46-year-old West Alabama man with local ties, was arrested in Florida on June 7 when U.S. Customs found about 3,000 hydrocodone pills in his luggage at Miami International Airport—he now faces trafficking charges and a $200,000 bond was set for his release. Tuscaloosa Thread
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Alabama's new president Peter Mohler spoke on Monday, praising the school’s academic and athletic achievements during his first Q&A session after the Board voted to replace Stuart Bell. He said he will listen to faculty, staff, and community concerns and work to connect campuses when he officially takes charge on July 21st—focusing on a collaborative future. Tuscaloosa Thread
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Ivey announced special election dates to fill the Alabama House District 63 seat after Representative Cynthia Almond was sworn in as president of the Public Service Commission on Monday — the special primary is set for Tuesday, September 30 with a runoff on Tuesday, October 28 and the special general election will be held on Tuesday, January 13. Candidates with major parties must qualify by Monday, June 23 at 5:00 p.m. while independent candidates have until Tuesday, September 30 at 5:00 p.m. to apply — the district includes parts of Tuscaloosa County. ABC 33/40
- ➤ Mayor Woodfin and Miles College held a news conference on June 16th to explain a new violence reduction program — the plan aims to lower violence and keep our community safe. WBRC
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