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Friday, October 25th, 2024
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Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ New Heights - Stars Academy in Tuscaloosa prepares to host an annual Haunted House event, showcasing students' creative stories and 3D characters, with local community engagement on October 29. Tuscaloosa Thread
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Alabama achieved a groundbreaking fundraising milestone, collecting over $261 million in donations from over 60,000 contributors in Fiscal 2024, setting a new record and exceeding their Rising Tide 2.0 campaign goals. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ James Slaughter, retired deputy commissioner of the Alabama Department of Human Resources, was honored as the 2024 hall of fame inductee by the University of Alabama School of Social Work for his impactful career in social work. The University of Alabama
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alabama lawmakers scrutinized the state's parole board chair over the significantly low parole rates and lack of adherence to state guidelines, amid concerns regarding the prison system's challenges. Alabama Public Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama women's basketball team is ranked 25th in the USA TODAY Sports preseason coaches poll for the 2024-25 season, maintaining a strong performance with a 24-10 record last season. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ No. 2 Alabama, led by guard Mark Sears, is aiming for a successful NCAA season following their first Final Four appearance, supported by top recruits and impactful transfers. WBRC
- ➤ No. 15 Alabama and No. 21 Missouri, both experiencing mid-season struggles, face each other in a critical game that could eliminate the loser from playoff contention. Alabama Public Radio
- ➤ Alabama basketball is gaining momentum in signing five-star recruit Mikel Brown Jr. for its 2025 class, competing with Louisville among other schools. The Tuscaloosa News
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Ashley Cooke Live Concert
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Alabama Crimson Tide vs. North Carolina Asheville Bulldogs Basketball Game
Experience an exciting college basketball matchup featuring the Alabama Crimson Tide against the North Carolina Asheville Bulldogs at the Coleman Coliseum.
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Austin Snell Live at Druid City Music Hall
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Charles Wesley Godwin Live Performance
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Dance Alabama! Fall 2024 Concert
Experience a lively showcase of dance performances at the Fall 2024 concert presented by Dance Alabama!
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McNeese Cowboys vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Men's Basketball
Experience the thrill of college basketball as the Alabama Crimson Tide take on the McNeese Cowboys at Coleman Coliseum.
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Alabama vs. Mississippi State Women's Volleyball Match
Experience an exciting college women's volleyball match between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Foster Auditorium.
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Alabama vs. Mercer Premium Tailgate Experience
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Texas Longhorns vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Women's Volleyball Match
Experience an exciting women's volleyball showdown as the Texas Longhorns take on the Alabama Crimson Tide at Foster Auditorium.
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