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Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers are packing 20,000 food boxes to help families in need across Tuscaloosa and they will deliver them soon—supporting local food relief efforts. WBRC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Costa Greekfest returns to the University of Alabama’s NE Commuter Lot this Saturday with Cash Cash, Juicy J and local bands Mother Funk and The Doctors and The Lawyers—featuring a new lighting system and a split of proceeds between the Billfish Foundation and Greekfest Foundation, Inc.—with tickets costing $40 in advance and $50 at the gate as doors open at 5 p.m. and the show begins at 6 p.m. The Crimson White
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today at SEC media days in Atlanta, Alabama football head coach Kalen DeBoer and players raised key questions including who will start at quarterback against Florida State on Aug. 30 and whether the offensive line and pass rush will perform well as the season unfolds—issues that could impact the team’s challenging 2025 campaign. The Crimson Tide will adjust to a new offensive scheme while striving to maintain its defensive strength. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Kade Snell, the Crimson Tide's team captain, was selected by the Chicago Cubs with the 151st overall pick in the fifth round of the MLB draft on Monday—his teammate was chosen two rounds later by the New York Yankees. Tide 100.9
- ➤ Georgia head coach Kirby Smart previewed the upcoming Alabama game—set for the end of September in Athens—saying it will be a rematch of last year's contest in Tuscaloosa and his first time facing his former team on home turf. Smart, who was Alabama’s defensive coordinator in 2015, expects a lively game with strong fan support. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Nick Saban is set for his second season as an ESPN analyst on Saturday morning ESPN College Football GameDay + although former assistant Kirby Smart said on Tuesday, July 15 that Saban is happy in his current role, others like Lane Kiffin and Greg McElroy believe he might return to coaching. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Former Sooner quarterback Jackson Arnold, now with Auburn, said he plans to earn his second career win over Alabama when the Tigers face the Tide in the final regular season game in 2025 — a goal supported by head coach Hugh Freeze who praised his toughness and skill. 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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