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Saturday, August 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Empire Fire and Rescue Inc. will no longer build a helipad at the corner of Hill Road and Union Street after about two dozen residents raised concerns at a meeting held at Union Baptist Church. The property will be used for community events + remain available for public use anytime + ensuring local interests are met. ABC 33/40
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Centreville man named Richard J. Whaley, 37, died in a single-vehicle crash on Aug. 14 when his truck left the road and hit trees on Highway 69 near the 172 mile marker in Tuscaloosa County. WBRC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Tuscaloosa Police Department said violent and property crime dropped compared to last year—homicides fell 38.5% and both robberies and car jackings dropped 32.5%, with officers credited for using proactive policing styles, daily strategy meetings and new technology such as drones and a certified ballistics lab to boost public safety. CBS 42
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The new President Peter Mohler greeted families on Friday as 9,400 students moved into dorms at the University of Alabama—he spoke directly with parents—and said he will work hard to keep classes small and help students succeed. Tuscaloosa Thread
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Tuscaloosa has opened a new section of McWright’s Ferry Road from the Bryant Bridge intersection to near Waterfall Lane—three days ahead of the planned August 18 opening—to ease travel and improve emergency response as part of a $60 million project scheduled for full completion by the end of August. ABC 33/40
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Tuscaloosa County Chapter of the University of Alabama Alumni Association held a kickoff meeting at Tuscaloosa River Market with guest speaker Courtney Morgan and a silent auction that raised $190,000 in scholarship funds—this meeting built excitement as the Crimson Tide will start the 2025 season on Aug. 30 against Florida State with new quarterback Ty Simpson replacing Jalen Milroe. WBRC
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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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