Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of October.
Good morning, Tuscaloosa.
Kentuck Festival of the Arts was ranked sixth-best and will return this weekend at Snow Hinton Park with 270+ artists, craft demos, kids activities and music stages.
Tickets cost $15 for a day and $25 for the weekend, with children 12 and under free with an adult.
Tuscaloosa native Samyra Snoddy’s award-winning documentary (The Movement of Champions) about the city’s civil rights history will premiere at 6 p.m. Oct.
15 at the Bama Theatre (600 Greensboro Ave).
Huntington Place Elementary students joined National Walk and Roll to School Day today to boost fitness and community spirit.
Volunteers from local high schools and emergency services guided safe walking routes — a 15-year tradition that helps launch the school day.
The University of Alabama raised $2.1 billion over a 10-year campaign to fund scholarships, new faculty positions, and campus facilities in Tuscaloosa, with record increases in endowed awards supporting student opportunities.
UA homecoming week brings students, alumni and fans together with events from the Roll Tide Run to the halftime crowning of the homecoming queen (featuring games, parades and volunteer-led festivities) that honor long-standing traditions and future growth.
Even though Fire Prevention Week ended on Oct.
10, Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue warns residents to stop using devices with lithium-ion batteries that overheat or swell and to charge them only with approved chargers. They also offer safe drop-off sites at Lowe’s (Home Depot accepts them) for proper disposal.
Mount Pilgrim Community Outreach Center will host a free Community Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, Oct.
17 (9 a.m. to noon) at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 128 29th Street East. Tuscaloosa residents can take part in health screenings and get nutrition tips to support healthier living.
Georgia safety KJ Bolden said Alabama wide receiver Rico Scott should have been flagged for pass interference during the 20-17 loss to Georgia — Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer said he got no explanation for the non-call.
After a loss to Georgia, Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack said Dijon Lee Jr. will be held accountable for a personal foul that helped decide the 20-17 result and noted his role may change based on future performance.
Coach Kalen DeBoer said wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams (who had three catches for 39 yards against Georgia) is expected to be week-to-week with knee and head issues, which might keep him out of Saturday’s game against Tennessee.
UA coach Kalen DeBoer said injured center Racin Delgatty remains limited from a lower-leg injury after Georgia and his play against Tennessee is in question.
The Crimson Tide is giving extra practice to center Casey Poe and may use Mal Waldrep as backup.
At Warriors Stadium in Alabaster on Aug.
27, Thompson’s Oregon commit Cam Pritchett recorded 14 tackles and 3 tackles for a loss as his team won 47-17 — Week 8 top performers including Clay-Chalkville’s CJ Eldridge and Hillcrest’s Jordan Shambley will earn certificates for their achievements.
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