Monday, July 7th, 2025

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Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Praise 93.3 & 790 WTSK was nominated for Small Market Radio Station of the Year at the 40th Annual Stellar Awards, marking the station's first such honor due to strong listener support. The awards ceremony will be taped August 16 in Nashville. Tuscaloosa Thread
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The United Methodist Church in North Alabama moved many clergy to new pulpits on July 1, and today the Rev. Robin Wilson at Tuscaloosa First United Methodist Church and the Rev. Kevin Thomas at First United Methodist Church of Birmingham will deliver their first sermons—part of a broader shift in clergy appointments across the region. AL.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alireza Doroudi, a doctoral student at the University of Alabama, was held for nine weeks without bail in an ICE detention facility in Louisiana before he self-deported to Iran Sunday, his attorney said. DHS described self-deportation as the safest and most cost-effective way for immigrants to leave the country + legal advocates question the impact on international students. The Crimson White
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tuscaloosa area high schools have released their 2025 football schedules that list game dates, opponents, and locations for teams preparing for a season set to start in late August—coaches are asked to submit any schedule updates as instructed. The Tuscaloosa News
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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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