Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of February.
Good morning, Tuscaloosa.
Tuscaloosa Public Library held its 3rd annual Black History celebration at the Weaver Bolden Branch on Feb.
21. The event featured speeches by local leaders and music by Voices on the Move to honor cultural heritage.
Alabama lawmakers introduced Senate Bill 197 to let food trucks get one health inspection & one fire check instead of repeated county inspections.
The bill passed unanimously in the Senate and now moves to the House.
State lawmakers are moving bills to remove out-of-pocket costs for prostate cancer screenings for at-risk men and follow-up mammograms for women over 40.
Senate Bill 19 plus related measures have passed one chamber — now they need the governor's signature to become law.
Alabama’s men’s basketball team beat LSU 90-83 on Saturday, extending their win streak as they vie for a double bye in the SEC tournament (with Aden Holloway scoring 17 and Amari Allen contributing 16).
The Alabama Crimson Tide baseball team won 11-1 over Rhode Island in Saturday’s doubleheader, completing a series sweep with a run-rule in the eighth inning (freshman Myles Upchurch pitched five shutout innings).
The Tide looks ahead to Tuesday’s top-25 matchup at Southern Miss.
Alabama beat Rhode Island 8-5 in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader with strong pitching from Zane Adams, who threw six innings with five hits; game two began at about 5:30 p.m.
Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats (who led the team this season) described the toll of a 117-115 double-overtime win against Arkansas and previewed an upcoming game against LSU, noting the challenge ahead for the team.
Tuscaloosa County beat James Clemens (75-73 in overtime) in the 7A Northwest Regional on Feb.
20 at Wallace State. Ford Traweek led with 34 points in a win that highlighted key plays.
Local organizers are planning a pickleball tournament to raise funds for therapy programs and will announce details on the venue and schedule soon.
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.
T-Mobile Crimson Classic - Friday
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Rhoads Stadium — Check local listings for ticket information — Celebrate community spirit and local storytelling at this engaging event.
Arsenic & Old Lace Performance
2:00–4:30 p.m. — Theatre Tuscaloosa — $21.00 — Enjoy a classic comedy that highlights the eccentricities of family life in a quirky Brooklyn home.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Alabama Crimson Tide Baseball
4-6 p.m. — Sewell-Thomas Stadium — Check event host for cost — Witness an exciting college baseball matchup between local rivals.
North Florida Ospreys vs Alabama Crimson Tide Baseball
6-7 p.m. — Sewell-Thomas Stadium — Check for ticket prices — Experience a thrilling collegiate baseball matchup in Tuscaloosa.
Auburn Tigers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Basketball
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Coleman Coliseum — Check with venue for ticket information — Rival college basketball teams clash in an exciting SEC showdown.
Troy Trojans vs Alabama Crimson Tide Baseball
6-9 p.m. — Sewell-Thomas Stadium — Check for ticket details — Enjoy an exciting baseball matchup between local college teams.
Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Softball
6:59-10:59 p.m. — Rhoads Stadium — [Cost Info Not Provided] — Witness a thrilling matchup as the Arkansas Razorbacks take on the Alabama Crimson Tide on their home turf.
K-POP Warriors
7-8:30 p.m. — Bryant Conference Center — Free parking — Experience a high-energy K-Pop show filled with dance, music, and colorful characters.
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