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Sunday, January 4th, 2026
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of January.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City crews will begin road work Monday, Jan. 5 on selected streets to improve travel flow; drivers are advised to plan for delays. WBRC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama men’s basketball won against Kentucky for their SEC home opener on Saturday, Jan. 3, as Aden Holloway scored 26 points + he helped end Kentucky’s comeback hopes. The Tide won 89-74 and improved their season record to 11-3. Tide 100.9
- ➤ Alabama basketball opened SEC play on Saturday at Coleman Coliseum against Kentucky, extending a three-game win streak and improving Coach Nate Oats' record (6-4) against the Wildcats while Kentucky leads the all-time series 114-43. The Tide last lost at home in 2021-22. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ On Saturday morning at Coleman Coliseum, Alabama's basketball team bounced back after Aiden Sherrell exited with a knee injury, as substitute forward Noah Williamson scored 10 points and grabbed 4 rebounds to lift the Tide to an 11-3 record. The team will travel to Nashville Wednesday to face undefeated Vanderbilt. Tide 100.9
- ➤ Aden Holloway tied his career-high with 26 points as No. 14 Alabama defeated Kentucky 89-74 on Saturday in Tuscaloosa. Labaron Philon Jr. added 17 points while center Aiden Sherrell left with a leg injury early in the game. ABC 33/40
- ➤ Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats said London Jemison and Taylor Bol Bowen were game-time decisions for the SEC opener against Kentucky on Jan. 3 (Jemison recovered from a minor knee injury while Bol Bowen, who has had back spasms, saw limited action and was replaced by freshman Amari Allen). The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Former Crimson Tide forward Mouhamed Dioubate, now with Kentucky, warmed up at Coleman Coliseum on Jan. 3 amid boos from Alabama fans — a reaction to his recent transfer after playing a key role last season. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ On Saturday, Alabama's men's basketball team defeated the Kentucky Wildcats 89-74 in their SEC home opener. Aden Holloway scored 26 points to lead the Tide to its fourth straight win against the Wildcats. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Alabama football wide receiver Cole Adams will enter the NCAA transfer portal after three seasons with the Crimson Tide as he seeks a new program. In 2025, he had 13 catches and 19 punt returns (after missing part of 2024) and now joins teammates who also made the move. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ On Saturday, Jan. 3, Alabama basketball defeated Kentucky 89-74 for its fourth straight win against the Wildcats. Kentucky coach Mark Pope said his team struggled with ball movement and fundamentals — remarks that followed a 15-point loss. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ On Saturday morning, Alabama bumped Kentucky at Coleman Coliseum when Aiden Sherrell left with a knee injury and Noah Williamson scored 10 points in 18 minutes to boost the Tide to an 11-3 record. The team will face Vanderbilt in Nashville on Wednesday. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Alabama wide receiver Cole Adams entered the transfer portal on Friday, Jan. 2 after playing in 23 games with 13 receptions, 176 yards and one touchdown. He is the fourth receiver to leave the team as the portal remains open for 15 days. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ On Jan. 2, 2026, Alabama reserve offensive lineman CTOlaus Alinen confirmed on X (formerly known as Twitter) that he is entering the NCAA transfer portal with two seasons remaining, joining nine Crimson Tide players post-2025. His move raises concerns about the offensive line’s depth amid other departures. The Tuscaloosa News
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Jackson Chase: Acoustic Performance at Innisfree
3-7 p.m. — Innisfree Irish Pub — Cost not specified — Enjoy the acoustic sounds of local talent Jackson Chase in a cozy pub setting.
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Bridgerton High Tea and Craft Night
5:30-11:30 p.m. — Tuscaloosa Public Library — Registration required — Celebrate the upcoming season of Bridgerton with tea, crafting, and delightful discussions.
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