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Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The high-end boutique Hemline is coming to downtown Tuscaloosa and will open in April at 2111 University Boulevard, led by University of Alabama student Chatham Carson and her parents (Bill and Staci Carson) after they fell in love with the area. Tuscaloosa Thread
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Angela Lang, a Tuscaloosa educator and first-generation college graduate, is honored as a 2026 Black History Maker of Alabama in a celebration hosted by Townsend Nissan & local partners. She leads I Dream BIG Charter School on the Stillman College campus, where she guides students toward college and career success. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Officials, families and school staff gathered on Friday, Feb. 27 for a ribbon cutting at the new JCIB school, which will soon welcome students from the local community. WBRC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The state is set to replace the Woolsey Finnell Bridge with a new eight-lane structure this fall. The $132 million project includes redesigned features (a roundabout at the Campus Drive exit) to ease local traffic. Tuscaloosa Thread
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson met with the Steelers, Cardinals and Jets at the NFL combine in Indianapolis. He will compete in on-field workouts today as he chases top draft prospect status. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Crimson Tide coach Nate Oats said guard Labaron Philon took part in practice (he is recovering from contusions) while an official status update comes Friday ahead of the game today at 5 p.m. against Tennessee on ESPN. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Former Alabama receiver Germie Bernard said wide receivers Rico Scott and Lotzeir Brooks show promise + they are set to fill key roles next season as the Crimson Tide replaces players leaving for the NFL or transferring, with the duo expected to boost the offense under coach Ryan Grubb. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ The Alabama Supreme Court denied center Charles Bediako's emergency motion for an interim injunction pending his appeal, leaving him ineligible to play in the Crimson Tide game + Tennessee Volunteers today. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson impressed combine media on Friday by recalling and explaining a detailed Crimson Tide touchdown play from a 38–14 win over Wisconsin. The NFL Combine in Indianapolis spotlighted him as the draft’s No. 2 quarterback behind Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza. Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Former Tide quarterback Ty Simpson and receiver Germie Bernard met with coach Mike McCarthy at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis on Friday to discuss tactics and share ideas about their game. The duo (roommates at the combine) said their conversation boosted their confidence for future NFL opportunities. Tide 100.9
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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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