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Thursday, July 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A west Alabama family opened a new ice cream parlor at 514 Greensboro Avenue in downtown Tuscaloosa after a limited soft opening this past weekend. The Parlor operates daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and offers over 30 flavors with plans to add milkshakes soon (it is owned by Forrest and Christin Brown, who also run Tuskaloosa Tornado Shelters). Tuscaloosa Thread
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UA Transportation has partnered with Starr Bus Charters and Tours to offer student rides to airports and cities at a cost — fulfilling a campaign goal of SGA President Lucy Bonhaus. The service will run from Birmingham Shuttlesworth International and Atlanta airports with prices ranging from $40 to $140 and plans to include trips to Huntsville and Nashville. The Crimson White
- ➤ The Saban Center has partnered with the Poarch Creek Indians to expand STEM and arts education for children in Alabama. The project includes one of the Center's largest donations—aimed at honoring tradition while preparing students for the future—and is scheduled for completion in 2027. ABC 33/40
- ➤ Tuscaloosa's soon-to-be-built Saban Center—a $120 million project to advance STEM and youth programs—received a major donation from the Poarch Creek Indians on Wednesday. City leaders say work on the center near downtown will begin soon. Tide 100.9
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ USA TODAY named 13 of the best Southern bars for 2025 and Tuscaloosa's Druid City Brewing Company Taproom at 700 14th St. — the city's first brewpub — is praised for its wall art, creative drinks and fun indoor-outdoor games that celebrate local culture. The Tuscaloosa News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Two Alabama linebackers have been named to the Butkus Award Watch List for the 2025 season—Deontae Lawson, who earned this nod for the second time despite a knee injury last season, and Justin Jefferson, making his first appearance as he is expected to assume a starting role after a key draft pick left the team. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ After fall camp practice on Wednesday, head coach Kalen DeBoer said that linebacker Deontae Lawson is returning with limited reps after an ACL tear last season—he also said that wide receiver Jalen Hale is still rehabbing his knee injury as he gains strength. Tuscaloosa Thread
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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