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Friday, January 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of January.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ APT (Alabama Public Television) director Wayne Reid is forming a committee to ask Alabamians about its future following Gov. Ivey’s call for public input. The commission voted in November 2025 to keep PBS through June, and plans will be decided after the research. AL.com
- ➤ Alabama state police advise drivers to prepare for icy roads with freezing rain expected from Saturday morning through Sunday night and into early Monday as black ice may cause sudden hazards on bridges (check weather updates before traveling). The Tuscaloosa News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A 2025 report shows that Alabama ranked dead last in the nation for mental health care access for kids, with families facing long waitlists and transportation challenges. Local experts call for increased funding and support from schools and policymakers to address growing behavioral health needs. AL.com
- ➤ The Alabama Department of Public Health urges residents to watch for frostbite and hypothermia signs and follow generator safety tips as a winter storm begins today — residents should warm affected skin gradually and keep generators at least 20 feet from doors. ABC 33/40
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Joe Lunardi’s bracketology shows Alabama as a five-seed and the Crimson Tide will play the Tennessee Volunteers tomorrow at home. With 13 games left, the team must improve to reach a top-four spot for the NCAA tourney. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ South Carolina seeks a six-figure buyout from defensive end Desmond Umeozulu (recently entering the transfer portal) as he moves to join the Crimson Tide for his final season. His transfer adds a twist to Alabama football's offseason plans. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Charles Bediako, a 7-foot center eligible under a restraining order, may suit up for Alabama's Saturday home game against Tennessee pending a hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at Tuscaloosa County Courthouse. Alabama basketball stands to receive a boost in rebounding and defense as Bediako returns after a three-year absence. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Ezavier Crowell, a five-star running back — who led the Jackson Aggies to a 4A State Championship — won Mr. Football in Alabama this week and enrolled early at Alabama for spring practice. The No. 2 running back in the state will begin his season with the Crimson Tide. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Alabama football added in-state wide receiver Aubrey Walker (from Moody High School) to its 2026 recruiting class on Jan. 22. Walker, who ran a 4.39-second 40-yard dash and won a state championship, joins eight other scholarship receivers to build the Crimson Tide roster. 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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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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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.
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A Special Evening with Allen Levi
5-7 p.m. — Bryant-Denny Stadium — Ticket includes autographed book — Engage in a heartwarming conversation with bestselling author Allen Levi about his novel, Theo of Golden.
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