Good morning, Tuscaloosa.

Volunteers from the University of Alabama Center for Service and Leadership picked up 327 lbs of trash on Monday along Martin Luther King Boulevard to honor MLK's legacy.

Tuscaloosa County Public Works supported the effort + helped promote cleaner streets in our community.

Governor Kay Ivey announced a $3.8M federal Preschool Development Grant for the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education on Wednesday to boost early care and learning for children from birth through age five.

The grant will help increase educator training, program consistency, and family engagement.

Forecast models show the storm track has shifted north so the Winter Storm Watch now covers northern Alabama while the I-20 corridor remains unaffected; residents in the north will face a cold snap with temperatures dropping into the teens starting Sunday night.

Colder mornings have some residents warming up their cars but state law requires drivers to stay by their vehicles + lock them to avoid citations; local police have already enforced this rule to help prevent theft and accidents.

Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue received a $241,810 federal grant to fund training programs for various emergency roles, including task force leaders and technical search specialists.

Chief Mark Delk said the funding will boost department capabilities and community resilience.

LifeSouth is asking for blood donations in Tuscaloosa as a winter storm set for Friday, Jan.

23 to Sunday, Jan. 25 may force center closures and cancel drives—putting patients at risk of a low supply. Donors receive a sweatshirt, $40 e-gift card for certain donations, and free A1c testing.

Alabama football moved its 2026 South Florida game to Sept.

11, 2032 and added a Nov. 21 home game against Chattanooga — with contract payments of $300,000 and $700,000 to South Florida and $500,000 to Chattanooga. The schedule also adds a 2027 home game against Marshall on Sept. 4.

The University of Alabama supports former Crimson Tide center Charles Bediako after he received a 10-day restraining order allowing him to play.

He could return on Saturday, Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m. CT when Alabama hosts Tennessee while a court hearing is set for Jan. 27.

A poll of local readers shows more than 82% support separating public and private high school sports, with 44% backing a full split, and the AHSAA will announce fall reclassification on Friday, Jan.

23. Private schools have raised concerns about competitive balance & lawmakers have proposed limits on the association’s authority.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Arsenic & Old Lace

7:30-10:00 p.m. — Theatre Tuscaloosa — $21.00 — A classic comedy where family quirks meet unexpected surprises in Brooklyn.

The Princess Ball

6-9 p.m. — Bryant Conference Center — Tickets required — Celebrate the special bond between fathers and daughters at this elegant evening of connection and affirmation.