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Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Celebrated restaurateur Charles Morgan and partners Miller Mobley and Cris Eddings will open a larger New York-style Slim’s Pizzeria at the renovated corner of Greensboro Avenue and 6th Street later this year. The dining space, which spans 7,800 sqft with condos above, is set to launch in October. Tuscaloosa Thread
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s Eta Xi Omega Chapter will host a free family event on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tuscaloosa Public Library (Weaver Bolden Branch) to celebrate Black Children’s Book Week with authors, bookmark decorating, face painting, and a coloring station. Tuscaloosa Thread
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Over 100 Tuscaloosa City teachers took part in an 8-hour training provided by the Tuscaloosa Police (helping them spot mental health struggles and learn calming techniques) so they can quickly connect students to counselors and social workers, with University Place Elementary teachers leading this effort after a day off school. WBRC
- ➤ Dr. Lucretia Prince, local educator and I Dream Big Charter School co-founder, is honored as a Black History Maker of Alabama at the Townsend Nissan event at 2620 Skyland E Blvd in Tuscaloosa; she inspires students to dream big and build legacy (a tribute to her lifelong commitment to education). Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Boaters across Alabama can attend safety courses before Memorial Day weekend. In Tuscaloosa, sessions run on March 14 at the ALEA Tuscaloosa Trooper Post (8 AM - 4 PM) and on April 11 at the same location, where proper licensing, life jacket use, and safe navigation practices will be taught. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Four Tuscaloosa City Schools earned 2025 Schools of Distinction from the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (Skyland Elementary, STARS Academy, Tuscaloosa Magnet, Westlawn Middle) as District 4 winners. They will be honored at a CLAS awards luncheon in April, with Superintendent Mike Daria praising the system's progress. ABC 33/40
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Stephanie Mitchell, the first Black Certified Professional Midwife licensed in Alabama, is celebrated as a 2026 Black History Maker and is pioneering a freestanding birthing center under development in Sumter County to expand safe and equitable maternal care. Local partners including Townsend Nissan support the initiative. Tuscaloosa Thread
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Crimson Tide big man Charles Bediako was denied interim injunctive relief by a Tuscaloosa judge less than 24 hours after filing his appeal on Monday, Feb. 23; he continues to attend classes and practices with the team while awaiting further review. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Mel Kiper’s pre-NFL combine mock draft highlights Alabama’s Ty Simpson and Kadyn Proctor as likely first-round picks ahead of 319 draftees meeting in Indianapolis this week. The NFL draft will be held April 23–25 as teams prepare for future seasons. Tide 100.9
- ➤ Alabama coach Nate Oats said select bench players — including transfers and a freshman guard — are staying after practice to boost their minutes on the court. He expects their extra work to help in today's 8 p.m. game vs. Mississippi State on ESPNU. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Tuscaloosa County boys basketball clinched its first AHSAA Final Four berth with a 54-47 win over Thompson on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at the Northwest Regional championship; the Wildcats will face the Class 7A Central Regional Champion at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Legacy Arena. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork said he expects the home-and-home series with Alabama to be played as scheduled, with Alabama set to visit Columbus on Sept. 18, 2027 and the return game held next season in Tuscaloosa (the games bring a significant revenue boost). Tide 100.9
- ➤ Tuscaloosa Circuit Court judge Daniel Pruet denied Charles Bediako’s request for interim injunctive relief less than 24 hours after he filed it on Monday, Feb. 23 as part of his ongoing appeal — he remains enrolled at UA and practices with the Crimson Tide despite the decision. Tide 100.9
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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