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Friday, June 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Late last night, Duncanville Fire Department battled a blaze that almost destroyed a home on Old Marion Road—Fields Crossing while officials are checking if the occupants safely evacuated. Tuscaloosa Thread
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Jimmy Wright, who runs an independent grocery store in Opelika, warned that planned SNAP cuts—if passed—could force him to lay off staff and risk closing stores that serve many SNAP users. The cuts may also worsen food insecurity and create food deserts in rural areas that depend on food benefits. AL.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Stillman College announced it will add a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management this fall to prepare students for careers in coaching, athletics administration, and sports business — the program includes courses in player management, personal branding, and facility operations and will offer internships with sports programs nationwide. Tide 100.9
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A highly toxic plant—Poison Hemlock—is rapidly spreading in disturbed areas across Alabama and may be growing near driveways and yards, where ingestion can cause muscle paralysis, suffocation, and even death. Tide 100.9
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new initiative by Southern Research is offering free genetic testing to adults 19 and older in rural and underserved areas, with blood samples taken at doctor offices sent to a lab in Massachusetts for analysis—providers ensure strict data protection and connect participants with genetic counselors for follow-up support. ABC 33/40
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Bama linebacker C.J. Mosley retired from the NFL after 11 years in professional football—he announced his decision in a social media video on his 33rd birthday Thursday. He played with the Ravens and Jets and built a career record that included more than 1,000 tackles. WBRC
- ➤ PFF ranked Alabama's offensive line as the best for 2025—coach Chris Kapilovic leads returning standouts like Kadyn Proctor and Parker Brailsford while addressing concerns with inexperience and injuries. Tuscaloosa Thread
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