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Saturday, June 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On June 26, a 34-year-old man named Bryan McGuffie was arrested on a second-degree domestic violence-assault charge after he allegedly shot a woman in the legs with an air pellet pistol at the 21000 block of Washington Drive in the Lake View area—she sustained minor injuries and the air pistol was recovered by the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit. The Tuscaloosa News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama basketball forward Grant Nelson signed with the Brooklyn Nets after the 2025 NBA Draft and will compete for a two-way spot at training camp — he helped the Crimson Tide reach the Final Four after moving from North Dakota State and impressed with a record-breaking shuttle time at the Draft Combine. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Ty Simpson said he will bring toughness and accuracy to lead Alabama's offense in the upcoming 2025 season—he added that a strong offseason after tough losses has prepared him well. Simpson, who has the most on-field experience among his quarterback peers, will compete in fall camp for the starting role. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Hillcrest Tuscaloosa linebacker Zay Hall committed to Alabama after three visits that included an official tour on June 20. He became the third recruit in two days, boosting the Crimson Tide’s 2026 class to 13—bolstering local pride in the team. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Alabama big center Clifford Omoruyi signed an Exhibit-10 deal with the Toronto Raptors after finishing his final season at Alabama—he transferred from Rutgers and played a key role in the Tide’s Elite Eight run. His deal gives him a chance at a training camp contract that may convert to a two-way agreement if he earns a spot on the team. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Guard Chris Youngblood signed an Exhibit-10 deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder after playing one season with the Crimson Tide in his hometown—he is the fourth former Alabama player to join an NBA team after going undrafted. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Alabama basketball star Mark Sears signed a two-way deal with the Milwaukee Bucks following the 2025 NBA Draft—he ended his career at Alabama with 2,841 points and set NCAA Tournament records. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ A Tuscaloosa News columnist ranked 12 opposing quarterbacks Alabama will face this fall and put LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier at the top because he threw 4,000 yards and led the SEC in completions and attempts—showing that the season will feature eight new faces compared to four from last fall. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Alabama basketball center Clifford Omoruyi signed an Exhibit-10 deal with the Toronto Raptors on Friday—he was not selected in the NBA Draft but his strong play at Alabama earned him this opportunity. The Tuscaloosa News
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Jackson Chase: Rhythm & Brews
9 PM - 1 AM — Rhythm & Brews — Cost Info Unavailable — Experience the full band performance of Tuscaloosa native Jackson Chase, a talented singer on stage since elementary school.
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What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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