Wednesday, December 25th, 2024
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 23-year-old Melvianna Horton is missing after last being seen in a pink nightgown and bare feet in west Tuscaloosa, with police urging public assistance. Tuscaloosa Thread
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A guide highlights various events in West Alabama from Dec. 26-Jan. 1, including New Year's Eve celebrations, concerts, and local gatherings. The Tuscaloosa News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new study reveals that the South, particularly cities in Alabama and Texas, has the highest obesity rates in America. Tide 100.9
- ➤ A new study highlights several cities in Alabama among America's most obese, with obesity rates significantly above the national average. Tuscaloosa Thread
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Alabama Crimson Tide women's basketball team is ranked No. 20 in the AP Top 25 Poll after a series of victories, including winning the West Palm Classic tournament. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Four-star in-state defensive back Zyan Gibson commits to the Alabama Crimson Tide, strengthening their 2026 recruiting class. Tuscaloosa Thread
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