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Saturday, July 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ New owners led by Nick Chichester are renovating the closed Egan’s Bar into Egan’s Irish Pub at 1229 University Boulevard. The new pub will offer live music, cold drinks and a smoke-free interior—with smoking patios out front and back—and may open before the month ends to honor its rich history. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Academy Sports and Outdoors in Hoover and Fab’rik Boutique in Tuscaloosa are set for the back-to-school sales tax holiday weekend that begins Friday, when selected school items like apparel, backpacks, and socks will be tax-free+ both stores expect an increase in local shoppers. CBS 42
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities identified the victim in the East Lake Park shooting — the investigation is ongoing. WBRC
- ➤ A Tuscaloosa police patrol chased a speeding vehicle for traffic violations on Cousette Street at 7:00 p.m. on July 17 — the chase ended when the vehicle crashed near Tamko Building Products and the 31-year-old driver, Jaylen Reed from Aliceville, died. ABC 33/40
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alabama families in Tuscaloosa, Northport and other West Alabama communities can shop tax-free for school supplies during the back-to-school sales tax holiday, which begins one minute past midnight tonight and ends at midnight Sunday. Eligible items such as pencils, paper, computers and uniforms must meet set price limits — state guidelines govern the details. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Tuscaloosa is providing 10 roll-off dumpsters around campus from July 18 until August 29 to help University of Alabama students move in; residents must place all debris inside the dumpsters—recycling is offered for items like cardboard, plastics, and electronics. The Tuscaloosa News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 11 Alabama players were named to the Preseason All-SEC teams at SEC Media Days this week — two on the first team, six on the second, and three on the third; the Crimson Tide was also voted to finish third in SEC standings by media members. Tuscaloosa Thread
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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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