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Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in southern Tuscaloosa County asked county leaders to pause high-density subdivision development—citing overcrowded schools—and urged officials to form a review committee to plan smarter growth. County representatives explained that while new lot rules have been set, many developments remain outside their control. WBRC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Taco Casa in Tuscaloosa is hiring full-time & part-time workers with flexible scheduling and overtime, and the restaurant has served fresh meals for over 50 years. Applicants can apply at any local location to join the team. Tuscaloosa Thread
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tuscaloosa County leaders approved a request for new medical equipment at the county jail that will include wall-mounted devices costing $59,000 to monitor inmates’ heart and breathing rates in isolation cells and covers costing $37,000 for telemedicine tablets in the jail’s new wing—funds provided from an opioid crisis settlement, officials said. WBRC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At the Manning Passing Academy in June, LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier spent a weekend observing and praising Alabama signal caller Ty Simpson for his skill at spinning the football. Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer and offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb said Simpson would start if the Tide played tomorrow — a comment that raises anticipation ahead of the season opener against Florida State. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Alabama football finalized its roster for fall camp and added nine new players + updated weights for several athletes, and the team will face Florida State on Aug. 30 at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier played Alabama in 2023 and 2024 and will face the Tide for the third time this season. His coach said Nussmeier learned from games when he had few yards and turnovers and will try to play better in a hard Tuscaloosa game — he has strong family ties in the area. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Former Alabama basketball player Grant Nelson, now a Brooklyn Nets prospect, said he got a viral black-eye last week when an elbow hit him during mini-camp — he is working to earn a two-way contract and help his team in the NBA Summer League. 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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