Tuscaloosa
Today
Monday, January 19th, 2026
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of January.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ US News & World Report ranked salaries in four Alabama cities where Tuscaloosa sports coaches earn about $133,340 while Huntsville operations research analysts and Auburn-Opelika dentists command top pay; Dothan project managers make around $134,160 with data drawn from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. AL.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama football added Georgia wide receiver Maurice Mathis Jr. to its 2026 recruiting class; Mathis enrolled early from Warner Robins and now joins seven scholarship receivers, strengthening a top-ranked team. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Alabama women's basketball faced Tennessee at 1 p.m. Sunday at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa (the game aired on SEC Network and was available via Fubo, Sling, and ESPN+). The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats praised the NCAA move to delay transfer portal entries, saying the decision lets teams focus on March Madness. The portal now opens after the NCAA Tournament and remains open for 15 days. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Alabama football’s offense is shaping up after the transfer portal closed, with a clearer picture emerging ahead of the game (Saturday, Sept. 5) against East Carolina. The team is set to test new starters and build depth for the upcoming season. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Former South Carolina defensive end Desmond Umeozulu will join the Crimson Tide for his final season of eligibility— boosting Alabama’s defensive line— as part of several transfer additions for 2026. The Tuscaloosa News
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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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Little Mania Mini Wrestling Show
1:30-3:30 a.m. — Two Dimes — Tickets required — Witness epic battles at the biggest little wrestling event of the year with pint-sized powerhouses!
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