Sunday, July 6th, 2025

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Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tuscaloosa’s new Nami Supreme Buffet opened Friday at 4374 Courtney Drive near the CMX movie theater and offers an all-you-can-eat sushi buffet & a build-your-own hibachi grill for fresh meals. The restaurant, run by the group behind KPOT, is open daily at 11 a.m. and closes at 9:30 p.m. except on Fridays and Saturdays when it closes at 10:00 p.m. Tuscaloosa Thread
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Reader's Digest announced that Alabama's official state food is Lane cake — a bourbon-soaked layer cake created in the 1890s by Emma Rylander Lane for a county fair contest. The Legislature officially named it the state dessert in May 2016, and its rich flavor and literary fame continue to charm residents. The Tuscaloosa News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On July 5, five-star safety Jireh Edwards from Maryland committed to Alabama football for the 2026 class—Edwards, ranked the No. 23 prospect and No. 2 safety overall per 247Sports, chose Alabama over offers from Oregon, Texas A&M, Georgia, Maryland and Auburn. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Alabama announced that five-star safety Jireh Edwards, a Maryland native, has committed to join the Crimson Tide's 2026 recruiting class after a final visit on June 6 in Tuscaloosa. He chose Alabama over Auburn & Georgia, making the Tide the only school with more than three five-star prospects and boosting its recruiting ranking. Tuscaloosa Thread
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Masters of the Mic
6-7:30 p.m. — Tuscaloosa Amphitheater — Check event host for ticket pricing — Experience the classic beats of Doug E. Fresh in a lively outdoor setting.
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Save a Life Training Workshop
9-11 a.m. — Employee Resource Center — Free entry — Gain essential life-saving skills in this transformative workshop at The University of Alabama.
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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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Hot Hundred Cycling Event
12 AM – 2 PM — Tuscaloosa — Registration fee required — Experience scenic rides through the rolling hills while supporting mental health initiatives.
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Hydroponic Systems Workshop for Gardeners and Educators
2-7 p.m. — Tuscaloosa County Courthouse Annex Auditorium — Free — Learn about hydroponics and build your own system to take home while enjoying lunch.
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Rhythm & Brews Concert
7 PM – 1 AM — Rhythm & Brews — Tickets available — Experience Glen Templeton’s country music live in Tuscaloosa.
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