Tuscaloosa
Today
Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ New police data shows that crimes in Tuscaloosa fell from July 2024 to July 2025—homicides dropped 38 percent and robberies and carjackings declined 32 percent—after Chief Blankley credited more officer detailing, cyber checks and mental health outreach with reducing crime. ABC 33/40
- ➤ At 1:13 a.m. early today, a pedestrian was found dead on MLK Jr. Blvd near Short 16th Street from a suspected hit-and-run—police are investigating and urging witnesses to report tips. ABC 33/40
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On July 26, 2025, Dr. John Friel from the Alabama Museum of Natural History found a rare duck-billed dinosaur tooth in a Greene County creek — it comes from the late Cretaceous Period about 84 million years ago. CBS 42
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Ivey announced Monday morning that Tuscaloosa's Munny Sokol Park will receive $50,000 in federal funds to upgrade its lights and parking area—Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authority will match the funds for the project. The upgrades aim to boost safety and energy efficiency at the park. Tuscaloosa Thread
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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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The Big Get Down in T-Town
7-11 p.m. — Central High School, Tuscaloosa, AL — $35 Early Bird — Experience the biggest outdoor concert of the summer with live performances and food trucks under the stars.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The price of greatness is responsibility.
~ Winston Churchill
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