Tuscaloosa
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Friday, February 27th, 2026
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa and its radio stations will launch their annual fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis to raise vital funds that support lifesaving treatments and groundbreaking research for children with cancer. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Little Lambs Consignment Sale returns to downtown Tuscaloosa from March 5 to March 7 at the First United Methodist Church (800 Greensboro Ave), offering over 24,000 gently used children’s items. The preview sale starts on March 5 at 6 p.m. with $5 admission, and proceeds benefit local children's ministries. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Habitat for Humanity Tuscaloosa held orientation sessions on Thursday at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the West Alabama Chamber of Commerce building at 2222 9th Street and will host sessions on Saturday at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. to explain the homeownership process including application, qualification, and required classes. WBRC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Central High School in Tuscaloosa will host a signing day celebration on March 2 at 1 p.m. to honor a senior chosen to attend Tuskegee University and join the historic Tuskegee Airmen — an honor earned by 45 of over 400 applicants. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ The Alabama Department of Revenue reported that over 250,000 college specialty license plates were issued from Oct. 2024 to Sept. 2025 to fund education scholarships, with more than 120,000 University of Alabama tags leading the numbers — followed by Auburn, Troy, Alabama A&M and Jacksonville State. AL.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Aldi recalled nearly 9,500 pounds of Bremer Italian Style Meatballs sold at local stores, including Alabama, on Feb. 26 due to reports of possible metal contamination. Shoppers are urged not to eat the product and to return it for a full refund. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Townsquare Media is hosting its annual radiothon now in Tuscaloosa to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and support kids fighting cancer. Phones are open Thursday and Friday for $19-a-month donations. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ A bill to expand breast cancer screening access passed earlier today in the state legislature - it will help residents get tested early. WBRC
- ➤ Great Value cottage cheese sold at Walmart in 24 states is being recalled because it may not have been fully pasteurized. Consumers in Alabama should return or discard the affected product for a refund, as Saputo has fixed the pasteurizer issue. ABC 33/40
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama softball returns to Rhoads Stadium for the T-Mobile Crimson Classic; the No. 7 Crimson Tide will play six games starting today against teams including St. Thomas, USF, Kent State and Oakland. Fans can watch on SEC Network+ and listen on Catfish 100.1 FM. The Tuscaloosa News
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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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Tuscaloosa Spring Craft & Vendor Market
10 a.m. - 8 p.m. & 1 - 5:30 p.m. — University Mall — Free entry — Celebrate spring with local vendors and unique seasonal finds.
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