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Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bottoms Up Diaper Bank and the Tuscaloosa Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority hosted an MLK Day diaper drive at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School, collecting diapers and wipes to support over 100 families in Tuscaloosa (and Greene County). WBRC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ J.R. Crickets, an Atlanta wing restaurant, opened its first Alabama location on the Tuscaloosa Strip on Jan. 7 — it is backed by former Crimson Tide star JaMychal Green and now offers Lemon Pepper Wet wings and other dishes, operating daily until 10 p.m. with extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays. Tuscaloosa Thread
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Governor Kay Ivey announced record economic development numbers in the 2025 New and Expanding Industry Announcements Report. The report cited 234 projects, $14.6 billion in investments + 9,388 new jobs statewide, reflecting a key part of her ongoing strategy to boost business and job growth. ABC 33/40
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Tuscaloosa family is demanding answers after their child was left on a special needs school bus on Tuesday. They are urging school officials to review bus procedures to prevent a similar situation from happening again. WBRC
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A winter storm forecast for the weekend is expected to bring freezing rain and icy conditions to central Alabama, causing hazardous roads and power outages; residents should prepare by stocking up on essentials + monitoring local advisories. The Tuscaloosa News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Jan. 20, ESPN's Joe Lunardi updated his bracket, dropping Alabama from a top-four seed after two road wins against unranked teams—gains deemed insufficient. Other bracketologists still project UA as a 4 seed, and the team will look to reposition its postseason chances against Tennessee on Saturday, Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Alabama football finished 2025 at No. 9 but now faces lower expectations for 2026 as experts rank the team between No. 11 and No. 21 — new quarterback changes add challenges under Kalen DeBoer's leadership. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ ESPN announced Monday that it will release a six-part series titled 'Saban' that highlights coach Nick Saban’s career — featuring never-before-seen footage from his time at Alabama and beyond — though no release date has been set. The series promises to offer fresh insights into his storied record. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ ESPN announced a six-part docuseries featuring unique footage of Nick Saban’s celebrated coaching career at Alabama — details about the premiere and episodes will be shared soon. WBRC
- ➤ Alabama Crimson Tide's preseason odds for a 2027 national title are set at +1800, marking their lowest opening odds since 2008. The figure comes as teams prepare for the upcoming season. 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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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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Alabama Crimson Tide Women's Basketball vs. South Carolina Gamecocks
1:30-9 p.m. — Coleman Coliseum — Check for ticket prices — Catch an exciting matchup as the Crimson Tide take on the Gamecocks in women's basketball.
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Arsenic & Old Lace
7:30-10:00 p.m. — Theatre Tuscaloosa — $21.00 — A classic comedy where family quirks meet unexpected surprises in Brooklyn.
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