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Wednesday, June 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Community Food Bank of Central Alabama is offering free summer meals for children during the summer. The program will operate at multiple sites in the area + help local families access nutritious food during the break. WBRC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tomorrow, Alabama will observe Juneteenth by closing state and federal offices, banks, state-run liquor stores, and schools while post offices suspend retail and mail services — UPS and FedEx will continue package delivery. Some major retailers and grocery stores are expected to operate regular hours, though store hours and trash pickup may vary by location. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Governor Ivey set special election dates to replace Tuscaloosa lawmaker Cynthia Almond, who left her seat after starting her Public Service Commission role on Monday. The primary election is scheduled for Tuesday, September 30—candidates for the major parties must file by Monday, June 23 at 5:00 p.m., with a runoff on Tuesday, October 28 and the general election on Tuesday, January 13. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Alabama law experts say residents must open their door for police only when officers have a warrant or there is an emergency—officials advise speaking through the door, asking for identification and warrant details before letting anyone in. The ACLU also recommends calling 911 to verify an officer’s identity if there is any doubt, following recent violent events in Minnesota. The Tuscaloosa News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Representative Terri Sewell and Representative Brian Fitzpatrick introduced a bipartisan bill to fight doctor shortages in rural Alabama by adding 14,000 Medicare-supported residency positions over seven years. The bill—if enacted—will help improve access to care and lower wait times as the nation faces a growing shortage of physicians. AL.com
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Sugo Italian Restaurant, owned by Christian Williams, celebrates its first year by serving scratch-made Italian fare with a Mediterranean twist and unique dishes like vineyard mozzarella—Williams says the restaurant will boost local dining during Tuscaloosa Restaurant Week from June 22nd through 28th when over 60 eateries offer specials. Tuscaloosa Thread
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama football player Wilkin Formby will host his first youth football camp on Saturday, June 28 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at Northridge High School in Tuscaloosa — he partners with the Walk Foundation to share lessons from his early career. Tide 100.9
- ➤ Alabama football secured its 2026 quarterback when four-star recruit Jett Thomalla flipped his commitment from Iowa State on June 17—joining the Crimson Tide as their seventh commit and a top-ranked quarterback per 247Sports. This commitment adds depth to Alabama’s quarterback room as they continue to build for future success. The Tuscaloosa News
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