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Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A 17-year-old drowned at Smith Lake in a tragic accident—local authorities are investigating the circumstances of the incident.  WBRC

CULTURE NEWS

  • USA TODAY named Tuscaloosa’s Druid City Brewing Company Taproom & Ell's Kitchen one of 29 best bars in the country on today's Bars of the Year list; owner Bo Hicks said the brewpub has built a strong local following by focusing on arts, food & brews.  The Tuscaloosa News

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Tuscaloosa leaders voted Tuesday to name a new bridge over North River after local engineer Leroy McAbee and his late wife Ruth. The nearly finished $70 million project will extend McWright's Ferry Road between Rice Mine and New Watermelon Roads to improve access to nearby lakes and reduce emergency response times.  Tuscaloosa Thread

SPORTS NEWS

EVENTS

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  • Rhythm & Brews Concert

    7 PM – 1 AM — Rhythm & Brews — Tickets available — Experience Glen Templeton’s country music live in Tuscaloosa.

    Fri, 8/1/25

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  • Jamey Johnson Live Concert

    7-9:30 PM — Druid City Music Hall — Cost info not provided — Experience the award-winning singer/songwriter Jamey Johnson performing live in Tuscaloosa.

    Thu, 8/21/25

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  • Andy Gross Live

    7 PM – 1 AM — The Historic Bama Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the dynamic blend of comedy and magic with viral sensation Andy Gross.

    Fri, 8/22/25

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  • Jackson Chase Live Performance

    9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. — Tuscaloosa River Market — Free entry — Enjoy the soulful sounds of local talent Jackson Chase in a scenic riverside setting.

    Sat, 8/23/25

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  • Dustin Lynch: Club Set

    7-9:30 p.m. — Druid City Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience an energetic live performance by country star Dustin Lynch in Tuscaloosa.

    Wed, 8/27/25

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  • Pitbull Live Concert

    7:30-9 p.m. — Tuscaloosa Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an electrifying performance by Grammy-winning star Pitbull, mixing music with motivational energy.

    Thu, 8/28/25

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