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Sunday, March 15th, 2026
Good morning, Tuscaloosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local residents are mourning fallen servicemen with memorial events planned — officials say more details will be shared soon. WBRC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tuscaloosa County Commission bought the nearly 90-year-old Bama Theatre and adjacent office space downtown for $3.5 million on March 14, keeping the venue public for concerts, movies and community events + it will partner with the Arts and Humanities Council and local school systems to expand performances. ABC 33/40
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Zumper (a rental marketplace) data show that Tuscaloosa apartments are now listed at a median of $1,400, up from February 2025’s $1,385, with one-bedroom units increasing 11% from February’s $900; the analysis covers studios to four-bedrooms and aligns with statewide trends. The Tuscaloosa News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Four-star edge Jabarrius Garror (6-foot-2, 215-pound) decommitted from Alabama's 2027 recruiting class on Saturday after over a year of commitment. He had offers from 29 schools and is set for an official visit to Alabama on June 18 (with visits to Auburn, Texas A&M, and Texas scheduled). Tuscaloosa Thread
- ➤ Alabama basketball fans will watch the Crimson Tide learn its NCAA Tournament seeding today at 5 p.m. CT on CBS (streamed via Fubo) as the team advances after a surprising SEC Tournament run. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ On Friday, March 13, the AHSAA met virtually to set winter and spring reclassification and discussed possible rule changes for varsity basketball, including a shot clock and mercy rule. The board will revisit these proposals in an April meeting. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ The AHSAA released updated baseball classifications and regions for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years after splitting public & private schools during a Jan. 23 meeting in Montgomery. The reorganization will affect postseason play and reassign teams for upcoming seasons. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Alabama basketball warmed up ahead of its 2026 SEC Tournament game against Ole Miss — making full use of the available practice space to refine plays before the contest. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Northridge High School did not retain boys basketball coach Barry Sanderson, who finished with a 73 to 26 record and led the Jaguars to their first Elite Eight appearance in 2025 as the decision came on March 12 after playoff losses. The Tuscaloosa News
- ➤ Northridge boys basketball is set to name a new head coach after school officials decided not to retain Barry Sanderson, who led the team to a Class 6A Area 6 Championship and an Elite Eight run. The decision follows parent concerns over the team’s direction—officials plan to announce the replacement. Tide 100.9
- ➤ Former Saraland standout Ryan Coleman-Williams enters his junior season at Alabama with a new name — using his mother's last name — and a return to his high school No. 1 jersey after a challenging sophomore season. WBRC
- ➤ Alabama softball ended its 25-game win streak with a 14-9 loss to No. 9 Arkansas on Saturday at Rhoads Stadium and will try to rebound in a series rematch today at 1:30 p.m. against the Razorbacks. The Tuscaloosa News
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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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Samford Bulldogs vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Baseball
6-7 p.m. — Sewell-Thomas Stadium — Cost information not provided — Catch the local college baseball rivalry in action.
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Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Baseball
6-7 p.m. — Sewell-Thomas Stadium — Check local listings for ticket prices — Enjoy thrilling college baseball action featuring local teams.
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Tuscaloosa Margarita Festival
12-6 p.m. — The Venue — Ticket required — Sample the best margaritas in town while dancing to a live DJ and enjoying delicious food options.
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Swan Lake Ballet
1-4 p.m. — The Historic Bama Theatre — Tickets $27.60 - $97.75 — Experience the timeless tale of love and enchantment in this classic ballet performance.
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