Tuscaloosa
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Sunday, January 18th, 2026
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of January.
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local animal services have set up warming stations to help pets cope with the winter cold with sites available across Tuscaloosa, and pet owners are encouraged to bring animals in if they show signs of cold stress (locations vary). WBRC
- ➤ A Kaiser Family Foundation study estimates 130,000 Alabamians will lose their Affordable Care Act coverage after premium tax subsidies ended (Dec. 31). Enrollment dropped by 800,000 compared to last year, leaving many to face higher premium costs. Alabama Public Radio
- ➤ Suzanna's Kitchen recalled over 13,000 lbs of ready-to-eat grilled chicken fillets due to potential listeria contamination; USDA announced the recall on Friday and the items were sent to food service centers in Alabama + other states. Alabama Public Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Voting is open until noon Thursday, Jan. 22 for Tuscaloosa News Boys Athlete of the Week for Jan. 10-16. Nominees include Bibb County's Quinton Underwood Jr. (24 points), Central's James McDowell, Fayette County's Christian Armstrong, Northside's Eli Rose and Tuscaloosa Academy's Mark Norris. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Voting is open for Tuscaloosa News Girls Athlete of the Week, featuring nominees for performances from Jan. 10 to 16 and ending at noon on Jan. 22 + nominees include Kenasha Hill, Preslee Kelly, Chloe Moore, Abby Sluder and Lily Lucas after last week’s winner Payton Savage. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Alabama basketball will host four-star forward Ladarius Givan— a Montgomery native who decommitted from Mississippi State— on Saturday, Jan. 24 when it plays Tennessee. Givan attends John Marshall in Richmond, Virginia. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ After the UFL draft, the Stallions are finalizing their team roster, with officials planning to announce more player selections soon (as training starts later this week in Tuscaloosa). WBRC
- ➤ Former Ole Miss offensive lineman Ethan Fields transferred to Alabama football yesterday. He played 86 snaps in three seasons and has two seasons of eligibility left (adding needed depth to the Crimson Tide line). The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ The No. 18 Alabama Crimson Tide beat Oklahoma 83-81 on Saturday, Jan. 17 at Lloyd Noble Center (their first win there) in a close game where Sooners coach Porter Moser said his team lost key opportunities after leading by 11 points at halftime. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Former Oregon defensive lineman Terrance Green committed to the Crimson Tide on Saturday, Jan. 17. The 6-foot-5, 330-pound transfer (recording 15 tackles last season) becomes Alabama’s 16th addition from the transfer portal. Tuscaloosa Thread
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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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Glenn Miller Orchestra Concert
1-4 p.m. — The Historic Bama Theatre — Tickets from $104 — Enjoy timeless big band classics with the Glenn Miller Orchestra in a historic venue.
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Jackson Chase: Innisfree Night Live
9 p.m. – 1 a.m. — Innisfree Irish Pub — Check for entry fee — Enjoy an evening of live music with full band performances by local artist Jackson Chase.
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