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Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Below-freezing temperatures have strained plumbing and heating systems, with On Time Services reporting most calls related to heating while warning that frozen pipes are next. Homeowners should disconnect outdoor hoses + cover faucets, check water flow and know how to shut off their main water supply to prevent flooding. ABC 33/40
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Governor Ivey announced her support for a law to limit screen time in early education. The Healthy Early Development and Screen Time Act requires guidelines and teacher training in licensed childcare and will take effect Jan. 1, 2027 if passed. ABC 33/40
- ➤ Governor Kay Ivey kicked off School Choice Week on Monday and outlined plans to expand education freedom through the CHOOSE Act plus related initiatives; families can submit applications until March 31 with award notifications on April 15 and funding starting July 1. ABC 33/40
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Dale Phillips has set a town hall with University Beach lead developer Donahue — the meeting will take place at Northport City Hall on Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. to let residents ask questions about the $350 million lagoon resort on Highway 82. Tuscaloosa Thread
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama basketball player Charles Bediako has his TRO extended 10 days by Tuscaloosa judge Jim Roberts due to unavailable counsel and bad weather; the order lets him suit up for a game today against Missouri at 7 p.m. CT and for upcoming matchups on Feb. 1 and Feb. 4. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Coach Nate Oats said junior guard Aden Holloway practiced and is expected to play today while freshman forward Amari Allen did not practice and remains doubtful pending a morning check before the 7 p.m. SEC game against Missouri. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ At today's Senior Bowl in Mobile, official measurements for three Alabama players differ slightly from their roster listings — defensive tackle Tim Keenan III weighed 332 pounds, tight end Josh Cuevas weighed 252 pounds, and defensive lineman LT Overton matched at 278 pounds as practice begins. Tide 100.9
- ➤ Alabama rallied to win 85-78 over Mississippi State on Sunday as Timmons posted a career-high 28 points plus Weathers scored 11 fourth-quarter points; the Crimson Tide now prepares to face Georgia on Thursday following an 18-3 record. WBRC
- ➤ Former NC State wide receiver Noah Rogers is transferring to join Alabama football. The 6-foot-2 junior (who played 582 snaps last season) is set to fill a role in a receiver room facing turnover. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Three Alabama players had their official measurements verified in Mobile on Monday before Senior Bowl practice begins today; tight end Josh Cuevas and defensive linemen Tim Keenan III and LT Overton recorded slight differences from their roster sizes. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ A Tuscaloosa County judge extended a temporary restraining order on Jan. 21 requiring the NCAA to let Charles Bediako play for UA for 10 days. A hearing will be rescheduled after winter weather delayed attorney attendance and Bediako played on Jan. 24 against Tennessee. WBRC
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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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Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Basketball
8-10 p.m. — Coleman Coliseum — Check for ticket details — Experience thrilling college basketball action as the Bulldogs take on the Crimson Tide.
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