Caleb Turrentine

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After a social media post from President Donald Trump sparked rumors of a presidential visit to Tuscaloosa, the University of Alabama confirmed the news Tuesday afternoon. The university said Trump will deliver a “commencement address” on Thursday, May 1 to spring 2025 graduates. The event will not overlap with previously scheduled graduation events which are still slated for May 2-4. Thursday’s ceremony will be a ticketed event with the university releasing more details soon.

1 day ago | thebamabuzz.com | Caleb Turrentine

Last month, the Little River Canyon Center was on the list of National Park Service (NPS) programs set to be cut at the end of the year. But seven weeks later, it seems the center has been made safe from those cuts. According to a statement from Jacksonville State University President Don Killingsworth, NPS will continue its operations beyond 2025. “This exciting news is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our federal delegation and state and local partners.

2 days ago | thebamabuzz.com | Caleb Turrentine

For the first time, USA Today’s annual readers’ choice awards include a list of the best amphitheaters across the country + one Alabama venue is in the running. The Wharf Amphitheater in Orange Beach is an open-air venue with a capacity of up to 10,000 people for concerts. And it has been nominated by the national outlet for the 10Best Amphitheaters in the U.S.You can head over to the USA Today website to vote once per day through May 12. The top 10 will be announced on May 21.

2 days ago | thebamabuzz.com | Caleb Turrentine

Alabama’s 23rd Lieutenant Governor + former state congressman George McMillan died over the weekend, according to Gov. Kay Ivey. He was 81. McMillan, who was born in Greenville and graduated from Auburn University, served as Lieutenant Governor under Fob James from 1979 to 1983. He ran for governor in 1982, losing in a run-off primary election to George Wallace. “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former lieutenant governor and my good friend, George McMillan.

2 days ago | thebamabuzz.com | Caleb Turrentine

Livability.com released its annual list of top 100 places to live across the country + three Alabama cities made the list including one in the top 20. And there’s not much surprise to which spots made the list. Our state was represented by:Hoover | Rank: 15 | LivScore: 763Huntsville | Rank: 87 | LivScore: 674Auburn | Rank: 91 | LivScore: 666Keep reading to find out more about why each city made the list. Auburn is no stranger to being on these type of lists.