Tuesday, December 24th, 2024

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Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Beulah Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa reached their goal to give away over 300 bikes to children in need during their annual Christmas bike drive, partnering with local agencies for distribution. WBRC
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Tuscaloosa experienced growth in 2024 with the opening of new restaurants and stores, reflecting the area's expanding business landscape. Tuscaloosa Thread
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Stillman College receives a $2 million donation from the founder's great-grandson to enhance its endowment and support various educational initiatives. WBRC
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tuscaloosa offers a free recycling program for Christmas trees and holiday wrapping from Dec. 26 to Jan. 6 at the Richard A. Curry Environmental Services facility. The Tuscaloosa News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alabama introduces a series of new laws, including measures on DEI programs in public agencies, absentee ballot regulation, human trafficking penalties, and a school choice plan set to initiate in future dates. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Governor Kay Ivey awarded nearly $1.76 million in grants to support victims of domestic violence and sexual assault across 29 Alabama counties. ABC 33/40
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The new parking deck at the DCH Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, set to open on January 6, will offer over 800 spaces and was designed for potential future hospital expansion. WBRC
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Tuscaloosa offers limited dining options on Christmas Day, including Metro Diner's to-go packages and Druid City Brewing Co.'s potluck. The Tuscaloosa News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Tuscaloosa News invites fans to vote for their top high school football player, coach, and team of 2024, with Tuscaloosa Academy reaching the AHSAA Super 7 Championships. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ The NCAA has granted a waiver for additional eligibility for junior college transfers, potentially allowing Alabama linebacker Justin Jefferson to play another season. Tuscaloosa Thread
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