Friday, December 27th, 2024
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tuscaloosa anticipates the completion of the McWright's Ferry Road project, the groundbreaking of the Saban Center, thrilling home games at Bryant-Denny Stadium, and municipal elections in 2025. The Tuscaloosa News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A Tuscaloosa radio station unexpectedly played Russian Taylor Swift covers on loop, sparking viral social media speculation about Russian interference and worker safety, before transitioning to a new Christian format. AL.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ West Alabama faces a slight to marginal risk of severe weather, including tornadoes, damaging winds up to 60 mph, and quarter-size hail, on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. Tuscaloosa Thread
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ ALDOT will close the westbound ramp from US-82 to Jack Warner Parkway in Tuscaloosa for tree clearing from Dec 30 to Jan 3, excluding New Year's Day, and suggests alternate routes. ABC 33/40
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama football enhances its roster through the transfer portal, notably adding former Miami wide receiver Isaiah Horton, to address the team's immediate need for experienced receivers ahead of the ReliaQuest Bowl. The Tuscaloosa News
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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